Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - October 21, 1857

Rebecca informs her sister-in-law Maria about the clothes she sent, congratulates her on the marriage of her nephew, Henry Hart, and updates her on the health, travels, and activities of family and friends.

Rebecca tells her niece Miriam about the emotional and mental state of their family after the death of her two brothers, Jacob and Hyman.

Rebecca writes to her niece Miriam about the difficulties of obtaining a tablecloth for her and the demise of a prominent dry goods store. She also asks her to give recommendations for a new matron at the Foster Home in Philadelphia.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann about how the family is adjusting after the death of her brother-in-law, Reuben Etting. She also updates her on how her niece Sara is settling in in Montreal and comments on Henry Clay losing the Whig presidential nomination to Zachary Taylor.

Rebecca informs her sister-in-law Maria of the latest novel she is sending and updates her on the health of family members and her brothers' involvement with the general election.