Rebecca Gratz to Margaret (Peggy) Ewing - July 04, 1805

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her concern about Cary's health after an accident. She also shares details about her brother Simon's long-standing personal and financial disagreements with the rest of the family.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca discusses how to name Maria's sons and the health of her nieces and nephews. She also raves about the British comic actor Charles Mathews and tells of the duel between two prominent Philadelphia residents.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his sick child, their return travel home, and the health of other family members. Simon then updates him on business and gives him purchasing instructions.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, expressing her excitement for Maria's family's upcoming visit, discusses Hazan Isaac Leeser's literary efforts and a fatal duel that occured in Philadelphia, and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Margaret (Peggy) writes to her friend Rebecca, musing about the significance of April Fools' Day and gives updates on her sister's recovery.