Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - May 23, 1830

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, remarking on her family's experience with the whooping cough, the removal of a university president, and literature about the ancient Israelites.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben after hearing a rumor that her nephew Cary is engaged. She reflects on the death of Washington Irving and updates her brother on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, discussing the weather and food in Canada, the activities of family and friends, and Frank Blair's election to Congress. Their niece Sara adds a brief note of greetings.

Rebecca responds to her friend Maria's health situation and reiterates her strong desire to visit. She also details a recent duel between General Cadwalader and Granville Pattison. (This may be Rebecca's last letter to Maria before her death in July 1823.)