Rebecca Gratz, Rachel Gratz Moses, and Sarah (Sally) Gratz to Joseph Gratz - May 27, 1810
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Quoting parts of Rebecca's letter, Margaret (Peggy) reflects on their friendship and letter writing, thinking their style could fit the literary journal The Port Folio. She also comments on hasty weddings.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the health and whereabouts of family and friends and discusses the character of her niece's husband. Their niece Sara adds a note, wishing to see Maria's family.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about Sally's health struggles, his conduct as a military officer, and news about a pending battle in Maryland.
Rebecca advises her friend Maria over a conflict between Maria's husband and his brother-in-law and describes her brothers' military preparations and the war situation in Norfolk.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca tells her of meeting Francis Preston Blair, Maria's brother-in-law, for the first time and of Edmund Kean's performances. She also implores Maria to send her brother Hyman home.
Rebecca tells her brother Ben to drink the spring water and visit other important sites in New York State while he travels there with the Myers family. She also updates him on news from friends in Philadelphia.