Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - May 26, 1827

Rebecca expresses her relief to her sister-in-law Maria after learning she arrived safely in New Orleans. She then updates her on the health, travels, and whereabouts of family and friends.

Charles tells his grandaunt Rebecca about his life at the West Point Academy and the Fourth of July events there.

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 congratulates her sister-in-law Maria on the birth of her unnamed son. She also gives health and travel updates on family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sending her deepest condolences on the death of his wife, Maria Gist Gratz. Their niece Sarah adds a note, also expressing her grief.