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Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her friend Rebecca, Slowey gives a humorous account of social events in Boston over the past few months, noting that she rarely participated.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her friend Rebecca, Slowey comments on her reading habits and the recent literature she has read.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Slowey writes a quick letter asking her friend Rebecca to assist a Miss Gibbs who is travelling to Philadelphia. She also compliments Rebecca's nephew Henry Etting, whom she met recently.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to her friend Rebecca, Slowey shares her sadness about her own sister's departure while rejoicing that Rebecca's sister Rachel moved back to Philadelphia. She also reflects on the death of Charles Fenno, a brother of Rebecca's friend, Maria Fenno Hoffman, and comments on some pro-Napoleonic sentiment in Boston.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Slowey teasingly expresses her dismay to her friend Rebecca at the misunderstandings between them and informs her of her plans for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing in a sorrowful mood, Slowey tells her friend Rebecca about the loss she feels after her best friend's marriage and the visit to her father's and sister's graves.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Slowey writes to her friend Rebecca about the recent Cholara epidemic in the city and reflects on the death of two of her siblings. In response to a duel involving Philip Minis, she comments at length on the practice and denounces it, in part on religious grounds.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Slowey writes a quick note to her friend Rebecca, sharing her sadness about the imminent departure of her older sister and family.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
Writing to his aunt-in-law Rebecca, Solomon instructs her on how to disperse copies of Grace Aguilar's book and updates her on his children. Miriam adds a note and passes a letter along to her cousin, Henry Etting. RGC0165B: Solomon writes to his aunt-in-law Rebecca about his faith and describes the misconceptions held by Christians on Judaism. He also suggests that Rebecca write a book explaining Judaism to Christians.
Rebecca Gratz Correspondence
