Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - [Fall 1814]

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.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the wellbeing of her family after nativist and anti-Catholic riots in Philadelphia.

Frances writes to her sister Rebecca about the improving health of her family, of their brother Benjamin in school, of acquaintances and visits to Baltimore, and instructions for wigs for herself and Sally Etting.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the current tensions in the country and the resulting communication issues between the North and South, the travels and activities of family members, and the recent visit of their nieces.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, expressing her concern for a friend who recently lost her mother, and tells her about the publications of children's Bible stories by two female friends.