Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - January 18, 1856

Gratz writes to his aunt Rebecca about an upcoming family marriage, his recent health struggles, the rainy weather, and his imminent departure.

Victor Borge sends a thank you note to Dan Marion and Elie for their hearty greetings following an event referred to as 'the affair at Palazzo del Hascoe'. He expresses his joy in their company and looks forward to future opportunities to meet. The letter also conveys warm wishes from Sanna, whose condition is noted as having become infirm.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the aftermath of Yellow Fever in the South and discusses the effects of slavery on rich Southern women.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about family health struggles, thoughts about life in Kentucky, the departure of domestic help, marital engagements, and the death of a prominent Philadelphia doctor.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the Smallpox outbreak in Philadelphia and having her nieces and nephews revaccinated. She also ponders the unpredicability of life after the death of her sister Rachel.