Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - April 25, [1854]

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca reflects on the political tensions in his and in the Mordecai family and shares news of their recently widowed niece Becky Nathan and her sons. She also expresses her hope that Ben's family will come for a visit in the spring.

Margaret (Peggy) writes to her friend Rebecca about the hot weather, health, her travels, romance, and social conventions.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sending her deepest condolences on the death of his wife, Maria Gist Gratz. Their niece Sarah adds a note, also expressing her grief.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, telling her of their nephew Horace's pet silk worms and updates her on the health, social activities, travels, and visits of family and friends far and wide.

Frances writes to her sister Rebecca about her and the family's health concerns, her pending departure from her cottage, the death of an acquaintance, and offers updates on her child.