Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - January [10?], [1836]
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Rachel updates to cousin Rebecca on her health, thanks her for sending mutton, and expresses concern about the health of Rebecca's sister. Rachel's daughter Richea also enquires about Sally's health.
Sally, a relative by marriage, inquires as to why her correspondence goes unanswered, asks about the health of Rebecca's father, and sends regards to various family members.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, remarking on her family's experience with the whooping cough, the removal of a university president, and literature about the ancient Israelites.
Sarah (Sally) writes to her cousin Rebecca about news concerning the health and movement of family and friends.
In this letter to her friend Margaret (Peggy), Rebecca bemoans the departure of her friends from New York and describes at length the 4th of July festivities in Philadelphia.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of her family's upcoming visit to Lexington, an inspirational sermon given by Reverend Channing, and her admiration for Harriet Martineau and Fanny Kemble.