Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - December 11, 1848

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on events among family and friends that happened since the latter's departure from Philadelphia.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca comments on the family members' financial situation amidst the Panic of 1857 and shares news of her nieces' families. She also mentions the Foster Home's upcoming fair.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about reading Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans and tells her about Philadelphia's social life. A day later, she shares the family's joy upon hearing about the birth of Maria's 4th son.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann about the summer clothes she sent her, updates her on the health and travels of family and friends, and discusses the personal losses politician Henry Clay has experienced throughout his life.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca tells her of their family's trip to Saratoga Springs and Mary Riggs's participation in the social scene there. She also congratulates Ann on her stepson Howard's first-born child, and comments on a republished novel by Grace Aguilar.