Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - September 09, [1857]

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, detailing the divorce proceedings of her friend and actress Fanny Kemble and Pierce Butler. She also tells her about the birth of her niece Becky's fourth son and the current health and travels of family and friends.

Mary Riggs, Ben Gratz's warden, tells Rebecca of her life in Lexington and comments on her latest readings. She also shares news about the family of Rebecca's brother Ben.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law about her visit to an elegant reception hosted by the Blight family. She also comments on the latest literature and the precarious state of book publishing in England.

Rebecca writes to her newly pregnant sister-in-law Maria, anticipating a baby girl, and tells of her neighbors' impending divorce. Her brother Hyman adds a note, advising their brother Ben on current market prices and goods.

Charles tells his grandaunt Rebecca about his life at the West Point Academy and the Fourth of July events there.