Rebecca Gratz to Joseph Gratz - April 14, 1810
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Rebecca relates various observations about and news of family and friends to her friend Maria.
Sarah (Sally) thanks her cousin Rebecca for her attention, notes her family's improved health, and the alarming recent arson attempts in the city.
Rebecca expresses her joy at the prospect that Margaret's (Peggy) sister is recovering and ponders the tradition of April Fools' Day.
Rebecca gives updates to her sister-in-law Maria on family and friends and asks for clarification on a possible antisemitic comment made by politician Henry Clay.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the activities of Maria's husband Ben and their son Howard who are on a visit in Philadelphia. She also updates her on other family and friends including Maria's niece's visit to Cuba for health reasons and mentions a community meeting about aid for the imprisoned Jews in Damascus.
Rebecca tells her friend Maria about the deaths of acquaintances, updates her on the health, wellbeing, and whereabouts of other joint friends and relatives.