Rebecca Gratz to Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen - October 28, 1861

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, telling her of the recent visitors to her home and the logistics to her upcoming trip to see family in the North.

Slowey writes to her friend Rebecca, reflecting on the life and death of her cousin Samuel Myers. She also comments on Isaac Leeser's writing and shares her thoughts on the fiction she has been reading.

Writing shortly after her mother's death, Rebecca tells her friend Maria that her niece was named after her mother Miriam in a religious ceremony. She also shares her happiness about Maria's step-daughter's impending marriage and inquires about other family members.

Rebecca shares news with her friend Maria regarding the health of family and friends and comments on the limited social scene in Philadelphia.

A personal letter from Oprah Winfrey to Elie Wiesel, dated January 31, 2006, from her office in Chicago. Oprah expresses deep affection and a sense of missing Elie, stating that Elie's spirit calms her own. She mentions having just returned from a shared trip and is preparing for a meeting to discuss how to tell "this story," presumably referring to their recent travel to Auschwitz concentration camp. The letter concludes with Oprah looking forward to their next visit, emphasizing the strong personal bond.