Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - November 07, 1821

Rebecca continues to tell her sister-in-law Maria about her brothers' activities during the general election, tries to calm Maria's fears before giving birth, and updates her on the health and wellbeing of family members.

Margaret (Peggy) writes to her friend Rebecca about the hot weather, health, her travels, romance, and social conventions.

Writing to her friend Maria, Rebecca expresses her desire to get together, details her busy schedule after the fire at the Orphan Asylum, and discusses literary works and their critiques.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the health of her sister, Becky, after she gave birth and reflects on her brother Horace's plans to go to Russia. She also gives updates on her benevolent activities and the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, inquiring about the health of her nephew, Cary. She also tells of the death of her old friend, Josiah Ogden Hoffman, and the upcoming meeting between her brothers Simon and Hyman.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, detailing that she and others in the extended Gratz family are studying Hebrew, and updates her on the health of friends and family.