Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - April 25, 1819

Rebecca expresses concern over her sister-in-law Maria's health, her feelings about her nephew Horace leaving home to start his career, and gives updates on other family members and friends. Her brother Jo leaves a note for their brother Ben, detailing the prices of falling stocks.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about their sister Sally's continued medical care and travel updates of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria commenting on the literary pretentions of acquaintances and continues to reflect on Rebecca in Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca informs her of the clothing she has sent to Ann and updates her on the many serious health issues in her extended family.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria of her current activities for the Orphan Society and discusses the critiques of a Benjamin West painting on display in Philadelphia.