Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - December 26, 1856

Rebecca offers consolation to her sister-in-law Ann after the murder of her brother, Charles Boswell. Still mourning the death of her nephew Isaac Moses, she also comments on how the early loss of his mother affected his life.

Rebecca tells her friend Margaret (Peggy) of life at the Cottage, continues their musings about married life and mentions 4th of July celebrations in Baltimore.

Frances tells her sister Rebecca of her son's lingering health issues since traveling to their cousin's house outside of Baltimore and that further travel plans are uncertain.

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca gives him updates on the children of tthe Moses children and the condition of Philadelphia during the war.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, expressing her condolences on a recent death in her family and updates on the social events her family is participating in.