Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - March 07, 1808
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Sarah (Sally) writes to her cousin Rebecca
Rebecca expresses her belief to her sister-in-law Maria that God accepts all who worship him with a pure heart. While she affirms her faith, Rebecca considers Judaism a remnant of the past that is inconvenient to practice in contemporary America.
After making extensive preparations for her sister-in-law Maria's visit, Rebecca expresses her deep disappointment that she and her family cancelled their trip to Philadelphia. She also discusses the health issues of her cousins and the effects of the Small Pox outbreak in the Orphan Asylum.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, updating him on their sister Richea's health after the death of her daughter. She also writes about their brother Jacob's health problems and the travel plans of other family members.
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the health of various family members and friends and discusses the latest literature on Napoleon Bonaparte's exile.