Rebecca Gratz and Jacob Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz - June 20, 1833

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.

Elie Wiesel writes to Colin Powell on June 24, 2003, expressing deep regret for being unable to fulfill a mission in Vienna that Powell had entrusted to him. He mentions that Ambassador Tom Miller, whom he describes as a fine member of the Foreign Service, likely conveyed his appreciation for Powell's message and President George Bush Sr.'s phone call. Wiesel explains that his inability to travel was due to a health emergency, as he ended up in an Intensive Care Unit at a Greek hospital instead of delivering a keynote address in Austria and concluding remarks in Jordan. He concludes by expressing a desire to meet soon, indicating there is much more to discuss.

Rebecca thanks her brother Ben for his letter and continues to console him after the death of his son Cary. She also comments on the precarious political situation in Kentucky.

Rebecca updates her niece Miriam on news about family and friends and comments on the increasing demands on the Jewish Foster home.

Rebecca tells her friend Margaret (Peggy) of a recent checker game with her brother, continues their musings about their friendship and letter writing, and informs her of the spread of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia.