Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - February 20, [1857]

While visiting her sister Becky in New York, Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, updating her on the health of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister Sarah (Sally) about the travel plans and health of family and friends, and reflects on the themes of a ballad.

After a visit from her brother Ben, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, updating her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the community efforts to rebuild the Orphan Asylum after its devastating fire and updates her on the family. Hyman adds a note for Ben regarding business transactions.

Rebecca addresses her sister-in-law Maria's dismay over family members sharing her letters, and she expresses her concern regarding Maria's health during her pregnancy.