Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - January 02, 1848
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Writing shortly after her mother's death, Rebecca tells her friend Maria that her niece was named after her mother Miriam in a religious ceremony. She also shares her happiness about Maria's step-daughter's impending marriage and inquires about other family members.
Rebecca tells her friend Maria of her grief over the death of her young relative Miriam Etting Myers, and continues to express her concern about Maria's stepdaughter's relations with an actor.
Rebecca shares family news with her sister-in-law Maria, comments on a controversy at Transylvania University and recommends new reading material.
Rebecca continues to persuade her sister-in-law Maria to visit Philadelphia after the death of her eldest son, Benjamin. She also informs her of the marriage of Ben Etting, her nephew, to Harriet Marx Etting.