Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - January 23, 1850

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law about her visit to an elegant reception hosted by the Blight family. She also comments on the latest literature and the precarious state of book publishing in England.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing the preparation for Passover, a new memoir and current political events, and gives updates on the well-being and status of family members.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the local literary scene, remarks on the painting "Declaration of Independence," and tells of the university lectures she attends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, updating him on their sister Richea's health after the death of her daughter. She also writes about their brother Jacob's health problems and the travel plans of other family members.

Rebecca gives her brother Ben a detailed account of the on-going "Bible Riots" in Philadelphia, where anti-immigrant groups attacked Irish-Catholic immigrants. She also updates him on the health and travel plans of family members.