Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - November 21, 1815

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health of her niece Harriet Etting and her newborn son, comments on the personality of the actor Fanny Kemble, and relates the death of her young orphaned cousin.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about having daguerreotypes made as mementos and their niece Sara's upcoming wedding.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the funeral arrangements for their niece, Rosa, and tells him that their sister, Richea, is not yet aware of her daughter's death. She also updates him on the health and travels of other family members.

Rebecca writes her friend Maria, expressing her sympathy for the husband of Harriet, Maria's sister, after the latter's death. She describes the effects that the annulment of an engagement had on a mutual friend and her family.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about Sarah's (Rebecca's sister) upcoming surgery and conveys news regarding several of Maria's relatives.