Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - December 15, 1827
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During the War of 1812, Rebecca writes to her brother Benjamin while he is stationed at camp, discusses useful items to send to him, and describes the wedding of their servant.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the scarcity of literary talent in America, wishing for an author like Sir Walter Scott. She also talks about her needlework and other household responsibilities.
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about Maria's husband's visit, describes her step-daughter Ann's personality, shares news of family and friends, and sends good wishes for Maria's upcoming birth.
Rebecca shares with her sister-in-law Maria her thoughts on Moses Samuel's translation of the Book of Jasher and how the Jewish community in Philadelphia plans to aid the imprisoned Syrian Jews during the Damascus affair.
Margaret (Peggy) thanks her friend Rebecca for her well-wishes after a death in her family and discusses a planned trip to Philadelphia.