Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - April 25, 1819
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Margaret (Peggy) thanks her friend Rebecca for her well-wishes after a death in her family and discusses a planned trip to Philadelphia.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria from Saratoga Springs, Rebecca critiques the social scene there and tells of the secret marriage of a young girl to a bishop's son, whose father officiated the ceremony.
Rebecca continues to encourage her sister-in-law Maria to visit Philadelphia, updates her on the social scene in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and informs her of the death of Ellen Etting Hays' premature baby. She also discusses the political upheaval in South Carolina.
Rebecca asks her friend Maria about her move and the measles outbreak and expresses her concern about Maria's step-daughter's acquaintance with a well-known actor.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the wide spread of illnesses during the winter and the deaths of acquaintances and friends, including Adeline Myers.
Rebecca tells her three nephews in Lexington how much she has missed them since they left Philadelphia.