Thank you note from Elie Wiesel to Martine

This document is a formal invitation from the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives for a breakfast reception. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 9:00 AM, in the Rayburn Room of the United States Capitol in Washington, District of Columbia. The reception is being held on the occasion of a Joint Meeting of Congress with His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel. The invitation specifies a dress code of "Business attire" and states that it is "nontransferable." RSVP instructions are provided via an email address, "[email protected]."

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.

In this letter dated July 15, 1996, Elie Wiesel writes to Vaclav Havel, the President of the Czech Republic. Wiesel expresses his and his wife Marion's gratitude for Havel's warm welcome during their recent stay in Prague, which he calls the "highlight of our spring." He mentions that Marion had considered attending the film festival in Karlovy Vary but was unable to. Wiesel proposes a visit to Havel at the end of August. The letter then shifts to a professional matter, a joint project which Wiesel describes as "more urgent than ever." He confirms that Havel's proposals and list of potential participants are a perfect starting point. He suggests that the next step is to meet in Prague to discuss practical issues, establish an agenda, and set priorities. The letter, written on the official letterhead of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, concludes with Wiesel looking forward to seeing Havel again.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her concern about Cary's health after an accident. She also shares details about her brother Simon's long-standing personal and financial disagreements with the rest of the family.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca tells her of meeting Francis Preston Blair, Maria's brother-in-law, for the first time and of Edmund Kean's performances. She also implores Maria to send her brother Hyman home.