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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her sadness about her niece Becky Moses leaving to get married. She also tells her of a recent theft and an uncomfortable conversation she had about her Jewish faith.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca thanks her sister-in-law Maria for letting her husband Ben travel to Philadelphia to help mediate the conflict among their brothers. She also tells her how much the family has enjoyed Ben's visit.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about how she communes with Maria's portrait now that they are apart. She also updates her on the visit of Montgomery Blair, Maria's nephew, and the health, travels, and romantic interests of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca sends condolences to her sister-in-law Maria upon the death of Maria's mother and expresses her concern about the health of her family in Lexington, KY.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca continues to write about her concerns for her sister-in-law Maria's family during the Cholera epidemic.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
After learning her sister-in-law Maria is about to give birth, Rebecca reflects on family, life, death and mourning. / expresses her understanding that the family is cancelling their trip to Philadelphia and updates her on family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on naming conventions for children and updates her on various family members and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Relieved that her sister-in-law Maria made it home safely after her visit to Philadelphia, Rebecca updates her on the health and activities of family and friends. She also shares some society gossip.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, telling her of their nephew Horace's pet silk worms and updates her on the health, social activities, travels, and visits of family and friends far and wide.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, updating her on the family after the marriage of her nephew, Isaac Hays, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays. She also critiques how charitable "fairs" are held and recalls Maria's aunt as a possible love interest of George Washington's after reading his newest biography.
