Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - December 28, 1844

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the local literary scene, remarks on the painting "Declaration of Independence," and tells of the university lectures she attends.

Amidst the Cholera epidemic, Rebecca and Jacob write to their sister-in-law Maria, sending their condolences on the death of her mother and express relief at their family's safety and good health.

Rebecca congragulates her sister-in-law Ann to the birth of her son Mason and informs her of the birth of her niece Becky Nathan's third son. She also shares her impressions of New York City and life in Saratoga Springs and expresses her consternation at Cassius M. Clay's anti-slavery work in Lexington.

This letter, dated October 5, 1987, from Lech Wałęsa in Gdańsk, Poland, to Elie Wiesel in New York, U.S.A., acknowledges a delayed response and confirms Wałęsa's willingness to participate in a conference chaired by Wiesel. Wałęsa states his intention to do everything possible to attend in Paris in January 1988. However, he expresses uncertainty about his ability to travel, citing potential issues with obtaining a passport or the political/personal situation in Poland preventing his departure. He inquires whether it would be possible for his speech to be read aloud if he cannot attend in person, and offers to send it. The letter concludes with thanks for Wiesel's kind words and an expression of desire to be present in January.

Miriam tells her aunt Rebecca about the fundraising efforts for her synagogue and comments on the widespread influence of Grace Aguilar's publication.