Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - July 22, 1855

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph regarding the family's move within Philadelphia, visiting friends, a friend's forthcoming murder trial, cases of the measles, the war, and brother Hyman's travels to Mammoth Cave.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Ann on the latest news of family and friends and comments on the differing politics of her brother Ben's son Howard.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about reading Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans and tells her about Philadelphia's social life. A day later, she shares the family's joy upon hearing about the birth of Maria's 4th son.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on a book of correspondences she is reading, updates her on events at the Orphan Asylum, and comments on issues at the Medical School in Philadelphia. She also includes greetings from her servant, John.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on her nephew's mental illness, the blossoming social scene in Philadelphia, and shares her thoughts on Napoleon.