Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - October 21, [1832]
Original File
Document
About this item
Title
Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz
Date
October 21, [1832]
Contributor
Author:
Recipient:
Summary
More details
Origin:
Destination:
Lexington, KY
Extent:
Letter. 1 sheet.
Language:
Identifier:
RGC0421
Rights
Provenance:
American Jewish Historical Society
Cite this item
Do you have a question or correction for this item?
More Sources Like This
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria discussing the visits of New York writers to Philadelphia and compares the social scenes of the two cities.
Rebecca informs her brother Ben of the recovery of their sister Richea and discusses the impending marriage of their nephew, Simon Gratz Moses. Their brother Jacob also tells him about their sister’s and his own health improvements.
After a visit from her sister-in-law Maria and Maria's sons, Rebecca writes to her in hopes that they have arrived safely at home. She also updates her on the health, travels, and deaths of family and friends.
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.