Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - March 24, [1846]

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the election of bank directors in Philadelphia, discusses the health concerns of their respective family members, and issues sourrounding the death of Gouverneur Morris.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca gives treatment advice for the hair loss her her niece Miriam is experiencing, tells of the apprehensions of various family members regarding the political situation, and comments on the fashion of the Black population in Philadelphia.

This document is a program for an event held at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service on May 1, 2002, featuring Professor Elie Wiesel. The program includes an "Order of Exercise" outlining the welcome, introduction, address by Elie Wiesel, and closing remarks. It provides a detailed biography of Elie Wiesel, highlighting his work as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Holocaust survivor, author, teacher, and advocate for human rights and peace. It mentions his various academic positions, awards, and literary works such as "Night." The program also features a section on the Thomas J. Ernst Family, who sponsored Professor Wiesel's visit, detailing their philanthropic activities and biographical information for Thomas J. Ernst, Joanna Valgenti Ernst, Joseph Ernst, and Benjamin Ernst, emphasizing their backgrounds and contributions, particularly in areas of civil rights, education, and humanitarian efforts. The document also includes text from an older honorary degree conferral by Georgetown University to Elie Wiesel.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about their sister Sally's continued medical care and travel updates of family and friends.