Rebecca Gratz and Ellen Hays Etting to Maria Gist Gratz - September 22, 1828

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the funeral arrangements for their niece, Rosa, and tells him that their sister, Richea, is not yet aware of her daughter's death. She also updates him on the health and travels of other family members.

Writing on the eve of Yom Kippur, Rebecca asks her sister-in-law Maria to forgive her for not writing sooner and updates her on the activities of family and friends.

Writing to her niece Miriam, Rebecca praises her for her beautiful letter. She also remarks on the death of Miriam's baby niece and shares that Miriam's cousin recently lost a baby as well. Lastly, she shares that Miriam's cousin Horace fondly remembers her.

This is a letter from Ronald Reagan, dated February 17, 1983, to Mr. Elie Wiesel, Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. In the letter, Reagan thanks Wiesel for his thoughtful remembrance, which brightened his birthday celebration. He expresses his delight in their friendship and goodwill, and mentions that Nancy (Nancy Reagan) also joins him in sending warm best wishes. The letter concludes with an expression of appreciation and is signed by Ronald Reagan.

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca expresses her concerns about his and his family's safety amidst the war. She also shares news of family and friends.