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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca shares family news with her sister-in-law Maria, comments on a controversy at Transylvania University and recommends new reading material.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on family news, reflects on the status of American literature in Europe, and describes governance issues at the Orphan Asylum following the fire and the efforts of the Central Phrenological Society of Philadelphia.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her-sister-in-law Maria, pondering the reasons for her prolonged silence. She also discusses her changed view of Phrenology and describes the costumes their nieces wore to a party.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria of anticipated visits from family and her thoughts on the just released Sir Walter Scott novel, Kenilworth.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Continued from RGC0426, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria's children of the animals in her house.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the death of a family friend, Gertrude Meredith. She also shares her impressions of Rabbi Moses Nathan and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about suggested names for Maria's newborn son, changes to Rebecca's neighborhood, and the love of her nieces and nephews for Maria's family.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the plans to reunite Maria with her sons in Washington, invites them for Passover, and suggests possible schools for Maria's nephew.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca expresses her relief to her sister-in-law Maria after learning she arrived safely in New Orleans. She then updates her on the health, travels, and whereabouts of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about her nephew Benjamin Etting's journey to China and his delayed return, the effects of her neighbor's death on his widow, and shares various other updates about family and friends.
