Letter from Henri Troyat to Elie Wiesel regarding a novel

Carmen Leibrock writes to Elie Wiesel to express her gratitude for his book "Night". She acknowledges the pain he must have gone through to write about his experiences. She explains that the book has had a profound impact on her, teaching her about sorrow and life lessons. While she recognizes she can never fully comprehend the pain of the Holocaust, she makes a promise to Wiesel. She pledges that if she has children, she will give them her copy of "Night" to read. Furthermore, she commits to trying to ensure that her high school continues to require students to read his writings, so that the book's impact can continue to be felt by students in her community. The letter is a heartfelt thank you and a promise to carry forward the lessons of his work. The envelope is postmarked June 10, 2014, and is addressed to The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity in New York.

This is a thank-you letter dated October 7, 2008, from Marion and Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity to Mr. John Silber. The Wiesels express their gratitude to Mr. Silber for his "beautiful words" at Elie's 80th birthday celebration at the 92nd Street Y. They particularly appreciated his remarks about Elie's work on behalf of the Meskito Indians, which evoked many memories. The letter concludes by acknowledging Silber's deep feeling and humor, thanking him for his kindness, and cherishing their friendship.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann after the death of her infant son, Mason, and relays the sympathy of Richea, who had also lost children. She also updates her on the health of her son and step-sons who are visiting Philadelphia.

After a trip through New York state, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the natural sights she saw, her visit to James Fenimore Cooper's mansion, and her reunion with James Paulding and Washington Irving. She also reminisces about her time at Canewood and wishes she could be there with Maria's family again.

After a visit from her brother Ben, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, expressing relief at his safe arrival home. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends, discusses the current memoir she is reading, and reflects on the state of France before the French Revolution.