Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - January 29, 1849

Rebecca writes from Saratoga Springs to her brother Ben about their brother Joseph's improving condition, the visit of his doctor, and of extended family.

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

Rebecca thanks her niece Miriam for her consoling words upon the death of Rebecca's brother Jacob. She also details her brother Hyman's severe gout attack.

This letter, dated January 7, 2015, from David G. Marwell, Museum Director & CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, is addressed to Mr. Elie Wiesel. The letter invites Mr. Wiesel to a conference for educators, sponsored by Fanya Gottesfeld Heller, focusing on using literature to teach about the Holocaust. The Museum expresses its desire to present Mr. Wiesel with the first 'Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Tribute Award' at this event, recognizing his profound contributions to understanding humanity and the tragic history of the Holocaust through his writing. The letter concludes by asking Mr. Wiesel to confirm his attendance.

Victor Borge sends a thank you note to Dan Marion and Elie for their hearty greetings following an event referred to as 'the affair at Palazzo del Hascoe'. He expresses his joy in their company and looks forward to future opportunities to meet. The letter also conveys warm wishes from Sanna, whose condition is noted as having become infirm.