Slowey Hays to Rebecca Gratz - October 19, 1806

Frances aplogizes to her sister Rebecca for her tardy reply due to a toothache and inquires about their sister Rachel's health.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, giving updates and opinions on the courtships of her nieces and nephews, the health struggles of their brother Jacob, and tells him of the lectures she enjoyed on Jewish history.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, discussing the difference in spending habits between their two nephews, the travels of family and friends, and the recovering health of family members.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, updating him on their sister Richea's health after the death of her daughter. She also writes about their brother Jacob's health problems and the travel plans of other family members.

Rebecca tells her three nephews in Lexington how much she has missed them since they left Philadelphia.