Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - October 17, 1814
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Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, discussing the recent wave of antisemitism in Europe and efforts to help Jews escape persecution. She also writes about the literature she is reading.
Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca relates the family's grief over the recent deaths of their nieces, Isabella Etting and Ellen Hays Etting. She also informs him of the arrival of Cary, Ben's son, in Philadelphia.
Rebecca shares news with her friend Maria regarding the health of family and friends and comments on the limited social scene in Philadelphia.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the plans to reunite Maria with her sons in Washington, invites them for Passover, and suggests possible schools for Maria's nephew.
Rebecca informs her brother Ben that his wife and children left in the morning to return to Lexington and gives an update on the family's health.
Rebecca tells her friend Maria of the safe birth of Rachel's son, discusses their friends the Hamiltons, and informs her on the death of a mututal acquaintance.