Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - February 04, [1813]

Cousin Elkalah M. Cohen thanks Rebecca for fulilling her request.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, updating him on their sister Richea's health after the death of her daughter. She also writes about their brother Jacob's health problems and the travel plans of other family members.

Rebecca expresses relief at her sister-in-law Maria's recovery from serious illness and shares updates on the health and education of family and friends.

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.

Rebecca advises her friend Maria over a conflict between Maria's husband and his brother-in-law and describes her brothers' military preparations and the war situation in Norfolk.