Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - November 14, 1862

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, detailing her family's preventative diet amid the Cholera outbreak and gives updates on the wellbeing and travels of family members.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the Cholera epidemic in Philadelphia and its effects on the community. She also comments on the Black Hawk War and provides updates on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about the the still-born child of Montgomery and Mary Blair and the strange circumstances surrounding her nephew Isaac Moses's death. Also, having read about the death of a Mr. Boswell, she expresses her concern that he is a relative of Ann's.

Rebecca tells her future niece-in-law how much the family misses her since her departure from Philadelphia.

After making extensive preparations for her sister-in-law Maria's visit, Rebecca expresses her deep disappointment that she and her family cancelled their trip to Philadelphia. She also discusses the health issues of her cousins and the effects of the Small Pox outbreak in the Orphan Asylum.