Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 08, 1832

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, anxiously inquiring about her family's health during the Cholera epidemic. Her brother Joseph adds a note, informing their brother Ben of financial matters.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, giving her condolences on a recent death in her family and updates on the social events her family is participating in.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shows support for Maria's sister, Sara, who recently lost a son. She also shares Julia Hoffman's living plans after the death of her father and includes a receipt for expenses.

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.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her disapproval of the lynching of a free Black man, Francis McIntosh, in St. Louis. She also updates her on the upcoming marriage of their niece Sara Hays.