Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - January 05, 1853

After arriving in Saratoga Springs, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann of their journey and updates her on the health and whereabouts of family and friends. She also expresses her hope that her brother Ben and his family will join them there.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the fallout among board members of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb after the dismissal of David Seixas on accusations of sexual misconduct. She also relates news of health and travel of various friends and family members.

Rebecca tells her niece Miriam of the visits from her brother Benjamin and niece Sara to Philadelphia and gives updates on the health, travels, and activities of family and friends.

Rebecca informs her brother Ben that a doctor has pronounced their brother Jo to be very sick and hopes Ben can visit them soon.

Rebecca informs her brother Ben of the recovery of their sister Richea and discusses the impending marriage of their nephew, Simon Gratz Moses. Their brother Jacob also tells him about their sister’s and his own health improvements.