Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - June 12, [1858]

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam expresses her emotional anguish after the death of her son, Gratz. She also reflects on the death of her parents.

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 tells her brother Ben about a recent meeting with their estranged brother Simon and updates him on news within their shared social circle.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sharing news of the sudden death of an old family friend, Ogden Hoffman, and a recent fire in Philadelphia.

Rebecca and Rachel write to their brother Joseph travelling to Europe and both express how much family and friends miss him. Rebecca also reflects on significant literary works on travel and morality.