Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - June 24, 1860

Frances thanks her sister Rebecca for her letter and writes to share and inquire about the family's health.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, expressing great concern about the health of Maria's sister Harriet and updates her on various family members and mutual friends.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, telling her of the recent visitors to her home and the logistics to her upcoming trip to see family in the North.

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam continues to express deep sorrow over the death of her son, Gratz. She also tells that her husband will bring Gratz's remains back to Savannah.

Maria Edgeworth sends a letter through a friend to introduce herself to Rebecca. She hopes to start a correspondence with her after the death of Rachel Lazarus whose critique of her novels and long friendship led to a rethinking of her attitudes toward Jews. She asks Rebecca for a cherished book and inquires about her opinion of her novel Harrington.