Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - July 12, 1819
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Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, describing the success and festivities of a celebration picnic for the Savannah Sunday School.
Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, expressing sorrow and sympathies for deaths in their families.
Rebecca shares her thoughts on the Margaret Eaton affair (Petticoat affair) with her sister-in-law Maria, details a job offer given to William Henry Furness by a church in Boston, and updates her on the health of family and friends.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria that her family has postponed their travels to Kentucky, due to the spread of Cholera. She also discusses the tragic death of a Louisana judge and announces the arrival of President Jackson and captured native leaders to Philadelphia.
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.