Solomon Cohen and Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - May 18, 1851

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca expresses concern that she has not been updated on the whereabouts of Ann's stepsons. Also, in mentioning a novel by Susan Fenimore Cooper, Rebecca remarks having no interest in the works of James Fenimore Cooper, Susan's father.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health of her niece Harriet Etting and her newborn son, comments on the personality of the actor Fanny Kemble, and relates the death of her young orphaned cousin.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, answering her questions about Jewish religion, and warns her of false myths about Judaism. She also gives updates on the health, travels, and marriage plans of family and friends.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca expresses her hope that Cary's body will be returned to Lexington and that Ann's son, Jo Shelby, will be safe although he is fighting on the Southern side. She also promises to include them all in her prayers on Yom Kippur.