Rebecca Gratz to Margaret (Peggy) Ewing - March 31, 1806

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health and travels of family and friends and expresses her happiness about Horace's new position with the railroad. She also tells her that William Henry Furness plans to preach again after a period of illness.

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.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about having daguerreotypes made as mementos and their niece Sara's upcoming wedding.

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam continues to worry about her uncle Ben and his sons after the death of Maria Gist Gratz. She also comments on the literature she is reading and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the marvels of contemporary dentistry, tells her about a friend who met Sir Walter Scott in Europe, and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends. She also suggests a trip to see the coronation of Queen Victoria.

Rebecca apprises her brother Ben of current events including a fire at the Masonic Hall, social intrigue among courting couples, family updates, and ruminations on the places he visits west of Philadelphia.