Sarah Gratz and Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - September 19, 1814
Title
Date
Contributor
Summary
More Sources Like This
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the health of various family members and friends and discusses the latest literature on Napoleon Bonaparte's exile.
Rebecca and her sisters Rachel and Sarah write to their brother Joseph, hoping to receive news from him soon and update him on the health of the family.
Rebecca writes of her sister's Rachel's pregnancy, the practice of letter writing, the current threat of Yellow Fever, the warm weather, and the medical treatment of acquaintances.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, remarking on her family's experience with the whooping cough, the removal of a university president, and literature about the ancient Israelites.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on naming conventions for children and updates her on various family members and friends.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sending sympathies for a recent loss within his wife's family, updates him on her and Julia Hoffman's improving health, and sends a request for a photograph.