Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - March 24, 1819

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.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca discusses how to name Maria's sons and the health of her nieces and nephews. She also raves about the British comic actor Charles Mathews and tells of the duel between two prominent Philadelphia residents.

Rebecca tells her brother Ben to drink the spring water and visit other important sites in New York State while he travels there with the Myers family. She also updates him on news from friends in Philadelphia.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, describing the effects of cholera in Philadelphia. She also reports on the antisemitic attack Philip Minis had suffered, which led to a fatal duel and the subsequent murder trial of Minis.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the death of their brother Hyman and how their family is coping with the loss of two brothers within a month.