Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - January 29, 1833

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, discussing the weather and food in Canada, the activities of family and friends, and Frank Blair's election to Congress. Their niece Sara adds a brief note of greetings.

Rebecca writes her friend Maria, expressing her concern over her sister Rachel's grief and depression, updates Maria on the ongoing war, and urges her to visit soon.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria of the precarious health of her nieces Becky and Sara after giving birth and of a difficult child the Orphan Society is trying to take in.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, inquiring about the health of her nephew, Cary. She also tells of the death of her old friend, Josiah Ogden Hoffman, and the upcoming meeting between her brothers Simon and Hyman.