Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - July 03, 1853

Rebecca informs her brother Benjamin about the supplies she is sending to him at military camp, describes the medical treatment of a general, and updates him on the health struggles of family and friends.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Ann on her son Jo Shelby's education and shares how much she revels in the company of Lizzie Blair, Mary Riggs, and her niece Sara Joseph. She also comments on developments in the Mexican-American War and the signing of the Oregon Treaty to settle a longstanding territorial dispute.

Awaiting a visit from her brother Ben, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, giving updates on the health, travels, and housing of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing racial violence in Philadelphia and Charleston and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends. She also details an incident of four boys from the Orphan Asylum getting in trouble for stealing apples.

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph regarding the family's move within Philadelphia, visiting friends, a friend's forthcoming murder trial, cases of the measles, the war, and brother Hyman's travels to Mammoth Cave.