Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - January 20, 1835

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on family and friends, comments on the Kentucky senatorial election, and expresses her distaste for politics. Hyman then shows his disappointment over the loss of Henry Clay to Andrew Jackson.

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.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the death of a family friend, Gertrude Meredith. She also shares her impressions of Rabbi Moses Nathan and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca updates her niece Miriam on her brother Horace's new employment and the health and travels of family and friends.