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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann about the clothing she ordered and sent her from Philadelphia. She also comments on the declining state of Canewood, the Gist estate where Ben's first wife Maria and Ann's mother grew up.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann in a state of concern, giving her updates on the precarious health and travels of family members and shared friends. She also mentions that the husband of her niece Sara was injured during the Gavazzi riot in June 1853.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, commending her plan to have her daughters educated at home and updates her on the health, travels, and whereabouts of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about the emotional state of Sally Hays after the death of her son, Robbie. She also updates her on the business affairs of the Blair family, Ann's son, and stepson.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca exchanges news about the health, whereabouts, and travel plans of family and friends. She also expresses her lack of desire to travel to Saratoga with her brother, Jo.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca offers consolation to her sister-in-law Ann after the murder of her brother, Charles Boswell. Still mourning the death of her nephew Isaac Moses, she also comments on how the early loss of his mother affected his life.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann about how the family is adjusting after the death of her brother-in-law, Reuben Etting. She also updates her on how her niece Sara is settling in in Montreal and comments on Henry Clay losing the Whig presidential nomination to Zachary Taylor.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, clarifying the misunderstanding regarding her son Jo's visit to Philadelphia. She also tells her of an orphan who has become a teacher at the Philadelphia orphanage and inquires about acquaintances in Kentucky.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca shares news of family and joint friends, and inquires after those in Kentucky.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, continuing to worry about the health of family members and friends in Lexington during the Cholera epidemic. She also updates her on her family's travels to Cape Island and the wellbeing of those in Philadelphia.
