Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - December 29, [1818]
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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 informs her sister-in-law Maria of a religious disagreement among a few members of the Orphan Asylum, updates her on the health of family and friends, and shares the family's thoughts on the most recent literature.
On the occasion of her brother Simon's illness, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the cold reception she had when she visited him. She also updates Maria on various family members. Her brother Hyman adds a note to their brother Ben about business affairs.
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