Horace Moses and Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - October 02, 1836

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, informing him of how the family is coping after the loss of their sister, Frances Etting. She also updates him on the travels of family members.

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.

A personal letter from Oprah Winfrey to Elie Wiesel, dated January 31, 2006, from her office in Chicago. Oprah expresses deep affection and a sense of missing Elie, stating that Elie's spirit calms her own. She mentions having just returned from a shared trip and is preparing for a meeting to discuss how to tell "this story," presumably referring to their recent travel to Auschwitz concentration camp. The letter concludes with Oprah looking forward to their next visit, emphasizing the strong personal bond.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about family travel, a farming apprenticeship for her nephew Edward, professional hopes for other family members, and their brother Joseph's role in building a new structure for Congregation Mikveh Israel.

Rebecca offers consolation to her sister-in-law Ann after the murder of her brother, Charles Boswell. Still mourning the death of her nephew Isaac Moses, she also comments on how the early loss of his mother affected his life.