Rebecca Gratz to Sarah (Sally) Gratz - July 13, 1800

Rebecca reflects to her brother Ben on the upcoming anniversary of their parents' death, current events in Congress, and the death of a British naval officer buried in Philadelphia.

Following Nat Turner's Rebellion and the subsequent racial violence in Virgina, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the immorality of murdering innocent Black people, and expresses her belief that Maria could be an advocate for them, despite being a slaveholder.

Rebecca gives extensive advice to her sister-in-law Maria on forming her own Orphan Asylum in Lexington.

On occasion of Isabella Ogden's death, Rebecca expresses her skepticim toward premonitory dreams of death to her friend Maria. She also gives updates on the developments at the Deaf and Dumb Society and on the travel and health of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph to be cautious on his travels, tells him about celebrations in honor of George Washington's birthday, and shares news of family and friends.