Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 17, 1831

Miriam tells her aunt Rebecca of her husband's trip down the Mississippi to New Orleans, and his favorable impressions of the local hazzan Gutheim. She also gives updates on the health and travels of family and friends.

In her letter to her friend Maria, Rebecca expresses her opinion on Maria Edgeworth's treatment of intermarriage in the novel, Harrington. She also discusses the serious illnesses of mutual acquaintances.

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam offers congratulations to Isaac and Sally Hays, who just gave birth. Miriam also expresses her anxiety over her current pregnancy, after having lost several in the past, and thanks Rebecca for the baby gifts.

Rebecca writes of her sister's Rachel's pregnancy, the practice of letter writing, the current threat of Yellow Fever, the warm weather, and the medical treatment of acquaintances.

After her sister-in-law Ann's family returned from their trip to the East Coast, Rebecca writes about her impressions of Ann's daughters, their admirable qualities, and a doll Rebecca plans to send to her niece, Miriam. She also gives updates on the health and whereabouts of family and friends.