Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - October 28, 1812

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about a reunion with an estranged friend and exchanges news about mutual friends and their respective brothers.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, updating her on the health, travels, and activities of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, discussing the weather and food in Canada, the activities of family and friends, and Frank Blair's election to Congress. Their niece Sara adds a brief note of greetings.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on Sukkot, reminisces about her grandfather, and discusses the character and sermons of two Christian religious leaders. She also tells of her niece's perilous sea journey through hurricane "Racer's Storm."

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about her trip to Washington, D.C.and the lingering effects of an accident she had. She also shares her thoughts about Nat Turner's rebellion and expresses her concern for Maria's family's safety.