Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - November 18, 1849

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca compares her own and her niece's outlook on life and tells of a Christian woman's hope to convert her. She also commends her brother Ben for purchasing two female slaves to remove them from their dire circumstances.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the recent death of her niece Maria Hays and discusses Judaism and Christianity and her belief that God accepts different kinds of worship.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca informs her of the clothing she has sent to Ann and updates her on the many serious health issues in her extended family.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the improved weather, social events, Purim festivities, the health of friends, and references to family business activities.

Rachel writes to her sister Rebecca, who is visiting Maria Fenno Hoffman in New York, about the comings and goings of family and friends in Philadelphia. She also assures her sister that she should not reproach herself regarding her friend Sam Ewing and relates that she tried to shield Rebecca from unwanted advances by one of Solomon Moses's brothers.