Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - November 24, [1833]

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, continuing to discuss the conflict among her brothers and informs her of the plight of the recently widowed Henrietta McIlvaine.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the character of Sylvester Larned, a pastor, who is romantically interested in Maria Gist Gratz, Ben's future wife. She also updates him on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about how she communes with Maria's portrait now that they are apart. She also updates her on the visit of Montgomery Blair, Maria's nephew, and the health, travels, and romantic interests of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben of their mother's troubled health and the family's anticipation of his return from travel.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria and tells her of the sudden death of a young woman after she broke off her engagement with James Buchanan, the future president.