Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - December 29, 1821

After a visit from her brother Ben, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, expressing relief at his safe arrival home. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends, discusses the current memoir she is reading, and reflects on the state of France before the French Revolution.

Writing to her friend Maria, Rebecca describes the health of family and friends, social outings, and upcoming (and averted) nuptials.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the arrival of Joseph Bonaparte, former King of Spain, near Philadelphia and updates her on the health and travels of various family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about her nieces and nephews receiving the Smallpox vaccine and reflects on mortality and her grief over the loss of multiple family members in the past.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the current state of politics and the upcoming presidential inauguration, recent literature she has read, and gives her updates on family and friends.