Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - May 17, [1858]

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca reflects on the political tensions in his and in the Mordecai family and shares news of their recently widowed niece Becky Nathan and her sons. She also expresses her hope that Ben's family will come for a visit in the spring.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the death of their brother Hyman and how their family is coping with the loss of two brothers within a month.

Rebecca thanks her sister-in-law Maria for letting her husband Ben travel to Philadelphia to help mediate the conflict among their brothers. She also tells her how much the family has enjoyed Ben's visit.

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.