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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca shares news of family members and expresses her concern how many families, including her own extended family, are divided over the war.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, detailing the clothing she is sending. She also comments on the contentious marriages of mutual acquintances and her skepticism about a Lexington doctor's treatments.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
After returning from her visit with her niece Sara in Montreal, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, giving her updates on the health, travels, whereabouts, and employment of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, inquiring about the health of her step-sons. She also tells of the latest balls of the season, the literature she is reading, and the effect James Blair's death had on his family.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her niece Miriam, Rebecca comments on Miriam's parents and sister leaving to see her Confederate stepbrother Jo after he was wounded in battle. She also shares that the war causes her great anxiety having family members throughout the country.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her niece Annie of her nephew Charles Etting's army service and laments that Annie's step-brother Jo Shelby is fighting for the South. She also compares her friend Mrs. Vertner to King Lear for being dispossessed.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her brother Ben after his return home from Philadelphia, Rebecca apprises him of the latest family news. She also comments on the dangers Ann's son Jo Shelby might encounter in Utah which was embroiled in a standoff between Mormon settlers and the US army.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca comments on the activities of his son Howard and step-son Jo, who both supported the Confederates, and expresses her concern about their wives residing with Ben and causing discord.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca informs her brother Ben that a doctor has pronounced their brother Jo to be very sick and hopes Ben can visit them soon.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca reflects on the political tensions in his and in the Mordecai family and shares news of their recently widowed niece Becky Nathan and her sons. She also expresses her hope that Ben's family will come for a visit in the spring.
