Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - June 18, [1833]
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Rebecca informs her brother Ben that his wife and children left in the morning to return to Lexington and gives an update on the family's health.
Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam continues to worry about her uncle Ben and his sons after the death of Maria Gist Gratz. She also comments on the literature she is reading and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca shares news with her friend Maria regarding the health of family and friends and comments on the limited social scene in Philadelphia.
After a trip through New York state, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the natural sights she saw, her visit to Fenimore Cooper's mansion, and her reunion with James Paulding and Washington Irving. She also reminisces about her time at Canewood, and wishes she could be there with Maria's family again.
Rebecca responds to her friend Maria's health situation and reiterates her strong desire to visit. She also details a recent duel between General Cadwalader and Granville Pattison. (This may be Rebecca's last letter to Maria before her death in July 1823.)