Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - January 28, 1837

Writing on the eve of Yom Kippur, Rebecca asks her sister-in-law Maria to forgive her for not writing sooner and updates her on the activities of family and friends.

Writing to Rebecca, Slowey expresses her empathy for oprhan children in their cities and shares her excitement about her sister's upcoming visit from Richmond.

A brief, handwritten letter from Elie Wiesel to broadcast journalist Ted Koppel, dated March 25, 2002. Written on Boston University letterhead, Wiesel expresses his pleasure upon learning that he and Koppel will be meeting in May. He thanks Koppel for his acceptance and for his friendship, signing off with affection.

Rachel writes to her sister Rebecca, who is visiting Maria Fenno Hoffman in New York, about the comings and goings of family and friends in Philadelphia. She also assures her sister that she should not reproach herself regarding her friend Sam Ewing and relates that she tried to shield Rebecca from unwanted advances by one of Solomon Moses's brothers.

Gratz writes to his aunt Rebecca about an upcoming family marriage, his recent health struggles, the rainy weather, and his imminent departure.