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

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca comments on the health of family and friends, tells of a family member's runaway slave, and critiques a novel by Catherine A. Warfield, a former friend of her niece Sara Joseph.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca tells her of their family's trip to Saratoga Springs and Mary Riggs's participation in the social scene there. She also congratulates Ann on her stepson Howard's first-born child, and comments on a republished novel by Grace Aguilar.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, expressing her excitement about welcoming her for the first time in Philadelphia. She also offers Ann options for the family's sleeping arrangements and gives updates on other family members.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the upcoming wedding of her niece, Miriam, and updates her on the health and education of family and friends.