Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - December 02, 1858

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca discusses the education of the children in the family including the school where she placed her grand niece. She also apprises Ann of her niece Sarah's postpartum depression.

After six weeks of silence, Rebecca urges her sister-in-law Maria to write. She also expands on her sense of loss after her niece Miriam got married and critiques the actions of trade unions.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, expressing relief that her sister Sara's children are healthy, and that her brother Edmund is with the family after the passing of their father.

This document is a letter from Nancy Pelosi, identified as "Democratic Leader," to Mr. Elie Wiesel, sent on September 30, 2012. The letter is a brief birthday greeting addressed to Mr. Wiesel at The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity in New York. Pelosi extends her best regards, wishing him "a year filled with good health and happiness, surrounded by your family and friends." The letter concludes with a handwritten signature of "Nancy."

Rebecca tells her friend Margaret (Peggy) of a recent checker game with her brother, continues their musings about their friendship and letter writing, and informs her of the spread of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia.