Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - January 15, 1809

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann of all the family and friends that have visited and stayed with her in Philadelphia. She also commends the actress Fanny Kemble for her dramatic readings of Shakespeare.

After a visit from her sister-in-law Maria and Maria's sons, Rebecca writes to her in hopes that they have arrived safely at home. She also updates her on the health, travels, and deaths of family and friends.

Rebecca gives her niece Miriam updates about the health and whereabouts of various family members.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, lamenting the death of a childhood friend. She also continues the themes of her last letter, commenting on Grace Aguilar's novel, updating her on the social activities of Mary Riggs, and the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, discussing the latest literary publications of Washington Irving and Walter Scott. She also details a local scandal.