Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - July 03, 1855

Still affected by the death of her brother Simon, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, thanking her for her consolation. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Margaret (Peggy) writes two notes to her friend Rebecca. In one, she asks Rebecca to reveal the person she referred to only by initials. In the other, Peggy makes arragements for them to meet at a mutual friend's house.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, discussing the recent wave of antisemitism in Europe and efforts to help Jews escape persecution. She also writes about the literature she is reading.

Sally writes to her sister Rebecca about the recent city-wide illness, requests a furniture purchase, the visits of family and friends, and her ennui with her current social circle activities.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing the newly published letters of John Randolph, a Virginian politican, and tells of the long romance between two of her acquaintances.

After six weeks of silence, Rebecca urges her sister-in-law Maria to write. She also expands on her sense of loss after her niece Miriam got married and critiques the actions of trade unions.