Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - [ca. April 06, 1805]
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Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on Sukkot, reminisces about her grandfather, and discusses the character and sermons of two Christian religious leaders. She also tells of her niece's perilous sea journey through hurricane "Racer's Storm."
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Rebecca informs her friend Maria on the presence of Typhus in Philadelphia and the social activities of friends and relatives.
Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph to be cautious on his travels, tells him about celebrations in honor of George Washington's birthday, and shares news of family and friends.
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