Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - January 18, 1807

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, telling her of her son's sickness and the marriage of her nephew Gratz Ashe Moses.

This letter, dated February 16, 2015, is from Arthur Cohn to Elie. Cohn expresses deep admiration for Elie's recent contribution, likely an advertisement in The New York Times, which he believes powerfully supports "Bibi's" victory in the upcoming Israeli election and effectively highlights the nuclear threat from Iran. Cohn states his pride in Elie's impactful intervention. He also conveys his shock that Elie's significant views are seemingly not reported in major Israeli newspapers like Haaretz, Yedioth, and Maariv, suggesting that freedom of speech in these outlets might be limited to anti-Bibi content. He contrasts this with accusations against Sheldon Adelson's free newspaper. The letter concludes with heartfelt congratulations for Elie's courage and acknowledges the challenging environment for speaking truth. A handwritten note adds that the author reached Marion by phone, who provided missing information.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about the visits of her nephew Howard Gratz and her niece Sara Joseph. She also informs her of her nephew Charles Etting's enlistment.

Slowey writes to her friend Rebecca about the recent Cholara epidemic in the city and reflects on the death of two of her siblings. In response to a duel involving Philip Minis, she comments at length on the practice and denounces it, in part on religious grounds.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about how the Gratz family is mourning their mother and discusses health issues of family members and friends.