Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - June 19, 1831
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Rebecca tells her friend Maria of the safe birth of Rachel's son, discusses their friends the Hamiltons, and informs her on the death of a mututal acquaintance.
Rebecca offers her friend Maria medical advice, updates her on Maria's sister's travels, and discusses the rewards and joys of raising and teaching children.
Rebecca expresses her belief to her sister-in-law Maria that God accepts all who worship him with a pure heart. While she affirms her faith, Rebecca considers Judaism a remnant of the past that is inconvenient to practice in contemporary America.
Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph about multiple deaths in their social circle, comments on the American diplomatic efforts with France, and expresses her opinion on various romances among their acquintances.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca tells her of meeting Francis Preston Blair, Maria's brother-in-law, for the first time and of Edmund Kean's performances. She also implores Maria to send her brother Hyman home.
Rebecca sends her condolences to her sister-in-law Maria after the death of Judith Bell Gist Boswell, Maria's sister. She also gives updates on the health and travels of family and friends.