Slowey Hays to Rebecca Gratz - January 05, 1807

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 sends well-wishes to her friend Margaret (Peggy) and informs her of her planned trip to New York to see Maria Fenno Hoffman.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about a surprise visit from Ann's step-son Howard and his wife. She also laments the fact that communication with her niece Miriam in Georgia is very limited due to the war.

Writing shortly after her mother's death, Rebecca tells her friend Maria that her niece was named after her mother Miriam in a religious ceremony. She also shares her happiness about Maria's step-daughter's impending marriage and inquires about other family members.

Rebecca writes to her brother Benjamin, discussing the shipments of clothing to his camp and updates him on the whereabouts of family and friends.