Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - [February 1820]
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Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria about Ben's visit to Philadelphia and his plans to return to Lexington. She also gives accounts of her sisters' families. Her niece Sara adds a note explaining why she hasn't written lately.
Rebecca shares news with her friend Maria regarding the health of family and friends and comments on the limited social scene in Philadelphia.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the activities of Maria's husband Ben and their son Howard who are on a visit in Philadelphia. She also updates her on other family and friends including Maria's niece's visit to Cuba for health reasons and mentions a community meeting about aid for the imprisoned Jews in Damascus.
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the arrival of Joseph Bonaparte, former King of Spain, near Philadelphia and updates her on the health and travels of various family and friends.
Josephine writes to her grand aunt Rebecca as she recovers from a cold, as is her Aunt Sally, of her life with her aunts, that she misses Philadelphia, of her visit to a foster house, and the visitors she receives.