Rebecca Gratz to George Edward Hoffman and Julia Hoffman - February 26, 1813
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Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria that her family has postponed their travels to Kentucky, due to the spread of Cholera. She also discusses the tragic death of a Louisana judge and announces the arrival of President Jackson and captured native leaders to Philadelphia.
Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the wellbeing of her family after nativist and anti-Catholic riots in Philadelphia.
Rebecca shares news with her friend Maria regarding the health of family and friends and comments on the limited social scene in Philadelphia.
Rebecca tells her friend Maria of her current activities for the Orphan Society and discusses the critiques of a Benjamin West painting on display in Philadelphia.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the activities of her two younger sons who are staying with Rebecca and expresses her dismay at the war with native American tribes.
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health of her niece Harriet Etting and her newborn son, comments on the personality of the actor Fanny Kemble, and relates the death of her young orphaned cousin.