Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - February 25, 1809
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Frances writes to her sister Rebecca about the improving health of her family, of their brother Benjamin in school, of acquaintances and visits to Baltimore, and instructions for wigs for herself and Sally Etting.
Rebecca writes her friend Maria, expressing her concern over her sister Rachel's grief and depression, updates Maria on the ongoing war, and urges her to visit soon.
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, detailing that she and others in the extended Gratz family are studying Hebrew, and updates her on the health of friends and family.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the health of their siblings, compares his difficulties in travel to a poem she is reading, and updates him on their brother Joseph's business problems.
Rebecca sends her friend Maria wishes for her sister Harriet's continued recovery and relates advice on nursing and news of scandals in New Orleans and Philadelphia.