Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - March 09, 1834

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing racial violence in Philadelphia and Charleston and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends. She also details an incident of four boys from the Orphan Asylum getting in trouble for stealing apples.

In writing to her friend Maria, Rebecca muses about the difference in the social and romantic life in Maria's family compared to her own and her single brothers.

This is a formal invitation from the President of the United States, requesting the pleasure of the recipient's company at a reception celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. The event is scheduled to be held at the White House on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at three o'clock, with guests entering via the Southeast Entrance. An accompanying note instructs recipients to respond to the Social Secretary at The White House, providing their date of birth and social security number, and includes a contact phone number.

Rebecca reflects on her brother Joseph's travel, updates him regarding family travels and health, and possible social connections he might make while in Germany.

Rebecca expresses her joy at the prospect that Margaret's (Peggy) sister is recovering and ponders the tradition of April Fools' Day.