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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about the travels of family and friends and their niece Sara and Mary Riggs recovering from illnesses at the seaside. She also expresses her desire to be introduced to her nephew Howard's future wife.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann after the death of her infant son, Mason, and relays the sympathy of Richea, who had also lost children. She also updates her on the health of her son and step-sons who are visiting Philadelphia.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca settles the finances for the clothing she sent to Kentucky, announces the birth of Mary Riggs's daughter, and updates her on the health and travels of other family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes her sister-in-law Ann about her recent involvement in charitable activities and the health and travels of family and friends. She also continues to ask about the name of Ann's newborn son.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca shares updates on Mary Riggs's life as a newlywed and her social scene. She also provides news about two young girls from Lexington visiting Philadelphia.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann in detail about Mary Riggs’s upcoming wedding and that it is Mary's wish that she give her away. She also shares updates on the health and travels of various family members and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, detailing the clothing and food she is sending her, her children, and friends. She also tells of her brothers' disappointment after Henry Clay's loss of the presidential election.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca praises her sister-in-law Ann for her active and productive life, shares news of friends and family, and discusses the works of several writers.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, discussing the busy social scene in Philadelphia and inquiring about the love lives of Kentucky belles.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
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.
