Rebecca Gratz to Julia Williams Rush Biddle - April 07, 1862

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the family's health, the recent deaths of shared acquaintances, and two newly released novels by Sir Walter Scott. Their brother, Jacob Gratz, adds a note concerning the settling of accounts.

Margaret (Peggy) advises her friend Rebecca about Baltimore's social scene after returning from Philadelphia to New Jersey.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the health of family members and friends, particuarly about Ellen Hays Etting, whose newborn recently died. She also discusses the literature she is reading.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the condition of her sister Sara and her sick child. She also updates her on the travels and health of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about a barely averted duel involving one of her nephews and updates her on the activities of family and friends.

Rebecca praises her sister-in-law Ann for her active and productive life, shares news of friends and family and discusses the works of several writers.