Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - October 18, 1850

Rebecca writes to her friend Julia about a bad fall she had and her subsequent injuries. She also comments on the recent marriage of Matilda Nicholas, Julia's niece, and updates her on the travels and visits of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the marvels of contemporary dentistry, tells her about a friend who met Sir Walter Scott in Europe, and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends. She also suggests a trip to see the coronation of Queen Victoria.

Rebecca sends further condolences to her brother Ben on the death of his wife, Maria, and updates him on family news.

Rebecca updates her niece Miriam about the extended family. She also mentions her concerns that the upcoming fair for the Jewish Foster Home will not raise sufficient funds.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the wedding of her niece Ellen Hays and encourages Maria to come for a visit with her children.