Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - November 20, 1822

Rebecca tells her friend Maria of the safe birth of Rachel's son, discusses their friends the Hamiltons, and informs her on the death of a mututal acquaintance.

After a visit from her brother Ben, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann how much she appreciated his visit. She also updates her on the wellbeing and whereabouts of the Moses children and their families.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the unhappiness of Maria's step-daughter, Ann, with living in Philadelphia, and discusses the situation with domestic servants and the death of a mutual acquaintance.

Rebecca writes to her-sister-in-law Maria, pondering the reasons for her prolonged silence. She also discusses her changed view of Phrenology and describes the costumes their nieces wore to a party.

Mary Boswell, Ben Gratz's warden, writes a quick note to Rebecca about her and her stepmother's summer plans. Ben adds a few lines to his sister informing her of the health of the family, including their new-born daughter, and expressing his wish that she come for a visit.