Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - January 06, 1834
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Sarah (Sally) and Rebecca write to their brother Ben about Sally's health issues and the supplies they are sending him at his military encampment.
Margaret (Peggy) tells her friend Rebecca of her life in the country, her female acquaintances there, and the lack of interesting men.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his travels to New York State and speculates where he may settle down.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, whose sons, Bernard and Howard, are staying with her. She updates Maria on her sons' activities, advises against travel in the winter weather, shares how her brother Jo keeps busy to deal with his depression, and acknowledges her and Maria's differing political views.
Rebecca shares her thoughts on the Margaret Eaton affair (Petticoat affair) with her sister-in-law Maria, details a job offer given to William Henry Furness by a church in Boston, and updates her on the health of family and friends.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria that her family has postponed their travels to Kentucky, due to the spread of Cholera. She also discusses the tragic death of a Louisana judge and announces the arrival of President Jackson and captured native leaders to Philadelphia.