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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the activities of Maria's husband Ben and their son Howard who are on a visit in Philadelphia. She also updates her on other family and friends including Maria's niece's visit to Cuba for health reasons and mentions a community meeting about aid for the imprisoned Jews in Damascus.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, updating her on the preparations for her niece's wedding and expresses her sorrow over the deaths of her synagogue's minister, Abraham Keys, and a close family friend, Gertrude Meredith.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, commenting on traveling British authors' impressions of America and tells her of a costume party attended by their nieces. She also asks Maria to entertain Charles Hoffman when he visits Kentucky for his literary tour.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca describes her recent trip to upstate New York and parts of New England. She also updates her on the activities and health of family members, including Rebecca's cousins, who are grieving their mother.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, describing the effects of cholera in Philadelphia. She also reports on the antisemitic attack Philip Minis had suffered, which led to a fatal duel and the subsequent murder trial of Minis.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca shares her thoughts on the Margaret Eaton affair (Petticoat affair) with her sister-in-law Maria, details a job offer given to William Henry Furness by a church in Boston, and updates her on the health of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Still affected by the death of her brother Simon, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, thanking her for her consolation. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
On the occassion of her brother Ben's birthday, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, wishing to see their family soon. She also details Philadelphia's social scene and the news of family and friends.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria that her family has postponed their travels to Kentucky, due to the spread of Cholera. She also discusses the tragic death of a Louisana judge and announces the arrival of President Jackson and captured native leaders to Philadelphia.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Rebecca addresses her sister-in-law Maria's dismay over family members sharing her letters, and she expresses her concern regarding Maria's health during her pregnancy.
