Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - October 23, 1836

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca expresses her complicated feelings toward the pending nuptials and move of her niece, Sara, and updates him on the health and travels of family.

Miriam tells her aunt Rebecca about the growth of her congregation and her efforts to raise funds for her synagogue to employ a permanent reader.

Sara Moses writes to her aunt Rebecca about her lingering health issues and shares her impressions of the social scene. Mary Boswell, Ben Gratz's warden, expresses her wish to Rebecca after a yearlong separation.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the difficulties surrounding an adoption at the asylum and gives updates on family members and mutual acquaintances.

After her brother Ben's visit to Philadelphia, Rebecca thanks her sister-in-law Maria for parting with him. She also updates her on the Orphan Asylum, health of family and friends, and the upcoming marriage of her nephew Simon Gratz Moses to Mary Porter Ashe.

While visiting her sister Becky in New York, Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, updating her on the health of family and friends.