Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - March 09, 1818

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the family's plans to visit her in Lexington. She also gives travel and health updates on family and friends.

Rebecca updates her friend Maria on the health and well-being of mutual friends and acquaintances and shares war-related news.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria of the birth of her sister Richea Hays's 6th son and updates her on friends and the social scene.

Victor Borge sends a thank you note to Dan Marion and Elie for their hearty greetings following an event referred to as 'the affair at Palazzo del Hascoe'. He expresses his joy in their company and looks forward to future opportunities to meet. The letter also conveys warm wishes from Sanna, whose condition is noted as having become infirm.

Because she was unable to visit Philadelphia, Mrs. Crittenden asks Rebecca to forward articles to Washington, D.C. which Rebecca purchased on her behalf.