Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - October 19, 1859

Rebecca reflects on her friendship with Maria and relates news of various acquaintances and Maria's family members who are in Philadelphia. Mary asks her sister Maria for money for clothing.

Rebecca thanks her sister-in-law Maria for letting her husband Ben travel to Philadelphia to help mediate the conflict among their brothers. She also tells her how much the family has enjoyed Ben's visit.

Rebecca and Rachel write to their brother Joseph travelling to Europe and both express how much family and friends miss him. Rebecca also reflects on significant literary works on travel and morality.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, commenting on family news and mentions that she plans to run for Secretary of the Savannah Female Orphan Society.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the family's plans to visit her in Lexington. She also gives travel and health updates on family and friends.