Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - July 24, 1808

Rebecca commiserates with her friend Maria about the health concerns within Maria's family and shares her first impressions of Maria Gist Gratz, Ben's future wife.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about a barely averted duel involving one of her nephews and updates her on the activities of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the family's health, the recent deaths of shared acquaintances, and two newly released novels by Sir Walter Scott. Their brother, Jacob Gratz, adds a note concerning the settling of accounts.

While visiting her sister Becky in New York, Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, updating her on the health of family and friends.

While visitng her sister Becky in New York, Miriam tells her aunt Rebecca about Becky's miscarriage and overall health.