Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - July 22, [1821]

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the family's health, the recent deaths of shared acquaintances, and two newly released novels by Sir Walter Scott. Their brother, Jacob Gratz, adds a note concerning the settling of accounts.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about their new neighborhood, suggests places between Philadelphia and New York where she and Maria could meet, and updates her on news about their mutual friends.

Writing shortly after her mother's death, Rebecca tells her friend Maria that her niece was named after her mother Miriam in a religious ceremony. She also shares her happiness about Maria's step-daughter's impending marriage and inquires about other family members.

Rebecca continues to tell her sister-in-law Maria about her brothers' activities during the general election, tries to calm Maria's fears before giving birth, and updates her on the health and wellbeing of family members.