Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - August 06, 1826

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria after the legal battle between her brother Ben and the city. She also details the marriages of family friends and gives updates on health and travel.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing the newly published letters of John Randolph, a Virginian politican, and tells of the long romance between two of her acquaintances.

Rebecca expresses her excitement to her sister-in-law Maria about the family's plan to visit Philadelphia and updates her on the education, travels, and activities of family and friends.

While Bernard and Howard, two of her sister-in-law Maria's sons, are staying with Rebecca's family in Philadelphia, she updates Maria on their wellbeing and health, including needed dental care. She also details the circumstances around firing a newly hired domestic servant.