Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz 3 - November 21, [1814]
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Rachel tells her cousin Rebecca about her visitors leaving, and that she fears they won't relocate to Philadelphia. Both she and her husband Solomon send their wishes for the Jewish New Year to everyone in the family.
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.
Rebecca commiserates with her friend Maria about the health concerns within Maria's family and shares her first impressions of Maria Gist Gratz, Ben's future wife.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her concern about Cary's health after an accident. She also shares details about her brother Simon's long-standing personal and financial disagreements with the rest of the family.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the death of a family friend, Gertrude Meredith. She also shares her impressions of Rabbi Moses Nathan and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about Sally's health struggles, his conduct as a military officer, and news about a pending battle in Maryland.