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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, continuing to discuss the conflict among her brothers and informs her of the plight of the recently widowed Henrietta McIlvaine.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, joking with her about phrenology and discussing the new building of the Orphan Society, developments with David Seixas, and Henry Clay as presidential candidate.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the family's plans to visit her in Lexington. She also gives travel and health updates on family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
In response to reading a history of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Rebecca expresses her abhorrence of the persecution of Jews. She also commends her sister-in-law Maria for her leadership in the Lexington Orphan Society.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the career of her nephew, Horace, and the new marriage of her niece, Miriam. She also critiques society's preoccupation with material wealth.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca attempts to persuade her and her family to visit Philadelphia in the winter. She also updates her on the health and activities of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on Sukkot, reminisces about her grandfather, and discusses the character and sermons of two Christian religious leaders. She also tells of her niece's perilous sea journey through hurricane "Racer's Storm."
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, who is traveling back to Lexington after visting the Gratz family in Philadelphia, and updates her on family members and neighbors.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
After a visit from her sister-in-law Maria and Maria's sons, Rebecca writes to her in hopes that they have arrived safely at home. She also updates her on the health, travels, and deaths of family and friends.
