Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - December 31, 1820
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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz
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December 31, 1820
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Lexington, KY
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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 tells her sister-in-law about the latest publications of Washington Irving, Harriet Martineau, and Fanny Kemble. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca expresses her concern for her sister-in-law Maria and her brother Ben after the death of their eldest son, Benjamin. She also hopes for their visit and updates her on the health of family members.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben of their sister Sarah's (Sally) poor health, her concern over military action, and how it is affecting their friends in the South.