Rebecca Gratz to Anna (Annie) Gratz Clay - August 05, [1863]

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, telling her of their nephew Horace's pet silk worms and updates her on the health, social activities, travels, and visits of family and friends far and wide.

This is a letter from Louis J. Freeh, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to Mr. Elie Wiesel, dated August 9, 1994. Freeh thanks Wiesel for the gift of his book "Night" and expresses his admiration for Wiesel's works, noting he was touched by the personal inscription. He also mentions enjoying a picture of himself with President Goncz in Hungary and describes his recent trip to Eastern Europe as a deeply moving experience. The letter concludes with an invitation for Wiesel to visit him in Washington whenever he is in the city.

Rebecca thanks her sister-in-law Ann for sending Mary Riggs to Philadelphia before her niece Sara's wedding and departure. She also expressed her delight in the presents and updates Mary brought from Lexington.

Rebecca reproaches her brother Ben for his lack of correspondence and updates him on the activities and whereabouts of their family and friends.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the activities of Maria's husband Ben and their son Howard who are on a visit in Philadelphia. She also updates her on other family and friends including Maria's niece's visit to Cuba for health reasons and mentions a community meeting about aid for the imprisoned Jews in Damascus.