Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - November 13, 1809

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the financial ruin of the Gratz family due to her brother Simon's business activities and its effect on family members.

Rebecca expresses concern over her sister-in-law Maria's health, her feelings about her nephew Horace leaving home to start his career, and gives updates on other family members and friends. Her brother Jo leaves a note for their brother Ben, detailing the prices of falling stocks.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on Sukkot, reminisces about her grandfather, and discusses the character and sermons of two Christian religious leaders. She also tells of her niece's perilous sea journey through hurricane "Racer's Storm."

Rebecca continues to tell her sister-in-law Maria about the financial hardships of her family and recounts an act of kindness by one of her brothers' business partners.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about her concerns regarding her brothers' military encampment and the illnesses of her sister Sarah and niece Maria.