Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - April 17, 1859
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Sara Moses writes to her aunt Rebecca about her lingering health issues and shares her impressions of the social scene. Mary Boswell, Ben Gratz's warden, expresses her wish to Rebecca after a yearlong separation.
Rebecca informs her sister-in-law Maria of the latest novel she is sending and updates her on the health of family members and her brothers' involvement with the general election.
Rebecca tells her brother Ben how the family copes after the death of their two brothers, Jacob and Hyman. Their brother Jo adds a note, sharing the successful sale of some of their lands.
Rebecca expresses her delight that her sister-in-law Maria thinks so well of the Gratz family, responds to news about issues at Transylvania University, and updates her on the whereabouts of family members.
Margaret (Peggy) writes to her friend Rebecca, musing about the significance of April Fools' Day and gives updates on her sister's recovery.