Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - March 24, 1819

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann about the summer clothes she sent her, updates her on the health and travels of family and friends, and discusses the personal losses politician Henry Clay has experienced throughout his life.

After briefly alluding to the dispute among her brothers, Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on news of family and friends. Jacob then seeks Maria's understanding for requesting Ben's presence in Philadelphia to help resolve the conflict.

This document is an invitation to the 'Educating for Justice Gala' hosted by John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The first page provides the contact address for the event: 17-19 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570, associated with 'Buckley Hall Events'. The second page features a personalized handwritten note from 'Jay' to 'Ele and Marao', expressing the sender's honor if the recipients could join as guests, considering them 'part of the family'. The printed portion of the second page highlights that the gala is honoring Peter J. Beshar, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and The Tow Foundation, with a special tribute to Rossana Rosado.

Rebecca updates her niece Miriam on news about family and friends and discusses her recent readings, including novels by Charles Dickens and Mrs. Gaskell.

Rebecca tells her friend Margaret (Peggy) of life at the Cottage, continues their musings about married life and mentions 4th of July celebrations in Baltimore.