Slowey Hays to Rebecca Gratz - August 09, 1807

Rebecca congragulates her sister-in-law Ann to the birth of her son Mason and informs her of the birth of her niece Becky Nathan's third son. She also shares her impressions of New York City and life in Saratoga Springs and expresses her consternation at Cassius M. Clay's anti-slavery work in Lexington.

After her sister-in-law Ann's family returned from their trip to the East Coast, Rebecca writes about her impressions of Ann's daughters, their admirable qualities, and a doll Rebecca plans to send to her niece, Miriam. She also gives updates on the health and whereabouts of family and friends.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca compares her own and her niece's outlook on life and tells of a Christian woman's hope to convert her. She also commends her brother Ben for purchasing two female slaves to remove them from their dire circumstances.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, expressing her sorrow over the deaths in the Etting, Hays, and Minis families.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, describing the success of a celebratory picnic for the Savannah Jewish Sunday School organized by German-Jewish immigrants.