Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - November 01, 1816

Sally writes to her sister Rebecca about the recent city-wide illness, requests a furniture purchase, the visits of family and friends, and her ennui with her current social circle activities.

Rebecca updates her niece Miriam on news about family and friends and discusses her recent readings, including novels by Charles Dickens and Mrs. Gaskell.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca describes her recent trip to upstate New York and parts of New England. She also updates her on the activities and health of family members, including Rebecca's cousins, who are grieving their mother.

This is a handwritten letter from Elie Wiesel on Boston University letterhead, dated April 30, 2004. Addressed to "Mr. Secretary and my good friend," Wiesel expresses gratitude for the opportunity to join a trip to Berlin to address a conference on Antisemitism. He also conveys appreciation to the staff for their assistance and mentions enjoying meeting Craig Kelly and Carrie, among others. The letter concludes with a hope to meet again soon.

Rebecca and Sarah (Sally) inform their brother Joseph of the death of his friend, the continued deterioration of another, and discuss topics that include a conspiracy, new legislation, a duel, and marital engagements.