Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - April 10, 1823

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, telling her of their nephew Horace's pet silk worms and updates her on the health, social activities, travels, and visits of family and friends far and wide.

Rebecca thanks her friend Margaret (Peggy) for her condolences on her mother's death, inquires about Peggy's health and expresses relief about the birth of Rachel Moses's daughter.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the wellbeing of her family after nativist and anti-Catholic riots in Philadelphia.

Margaret (Peggy) writes two notes to her friend Rebecca. In one, she asks Rebecca to reveal the person she referred to only by initials. In the other, Peggy makes arragements for them to meet at a mutual friend's house.

Frances apprises her sister Rebecca of their father's health difficulties, the health issues of other family members, and anticipated visits.

Rachel asks her cousin Rebecca to help her husband choose a house for them and tells her about the visit of her deceased stepdaughter's husband and children at her house.