Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 23, 1826

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about life at home, Sally's improving health, Philadelphia's deserted streets, and their brother Joseph's military service. Jacob writes to Ben concerning pressing problems within his military company.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the Smallpox outbreak in Philadelphia and having her nieces and nephews revaccinated. She also ponders the unpredicability of life after the death of her sister Rachel.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the birth of their niece's son, Horace Moses Joseph, the death of their brother-in-law, Solomon Moses, and the improving health of their sister.

Rebecca updates her brother Ben on the health and activities of family members, mentions the new Transylvania University, and shares developments in their social circle.