Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - June 01, 1831

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca comments on the conflict between Francis P. Blair and General John C. Frémont. She also shares news of family and friends, including of her niece Miriam with whom contact is sporadic due to the war.

Rebecca announces to her friend Maria the engagement of her brother Ben to Maria Gist, expressing her skepticism regarding intermarriage. She also updates her on the health and travels of various family members and friends.

Rebecca thanks Grace, the sister of her niece Becky's husband, for the books she sent to Philadelphia for her Sunday School. She also comments on the positive developments of Jewish religious education.

Elie Wiesel writes to Colin Powell on June 24, 2003, expressing deep regret for being unable to fulfill a mission in Vienna that Powell had entrusted to him. He mentions that Ambassador Tom Miller, whom he describes as a fine member of the Foreign Service, likely conveyed his appreciation for Powell's message and President George Bush Sr.'s phone call. Wiesel explains that his inability to travel was due to a health emergency, as he ended up in an Intensive Care Unit at a Greek hospital instead of delivering a keynote address in Austria and concluding remarks in Jordan. He concludes by expressing a desire to meet soon, indicating there is much more to discuss.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Ann on the latest news of family and friends and comments on the differing politics of her brother Ben's son Howard.