Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 14, 1828
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Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria that her family has postponed their travels to Kentucky, due to the spread of Cholera. She also discusses the tragic death of a Louisana judge and announces the arrival of President Jackson and captured native leaders to Philadelphia.
In repsonse to her friend Margaret (Peggy), Rebecca continues the theme of imaginary travel and romance and tells her of the visits of friends.
Rebecca gives extensive advice to her sister-in-law Maria on forming her own Orphan Asylum in Lexington.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the death of their sister Richea and her burial.
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria about the family's recovery from varioloid. While discussing Isaac Leeser's latest publication and relating a Jewish acquaintance's efforts to strengthen the Jewish faith, she expresses her belief that God accepts all faiths.