Rebecca tells her sister Sarah (Sally) about family and friends, their visits, health, travels, and her estrangement from a friend.

Rebecca writes to her sister Sarah (Sally) about the travel plans and health of family and friends, and reflects on the themes of a ballad.

Rebecca thanks her nephew-in-law Solomon Cohen for his and Miriam's donation to the Foster Home and tells him about a boy there in whom he took an interest.

Rebecca thanks Solomon, the husband of her niece Miriam, for his condolences on the death of her friend Julia Hoffman and tells him who paid her visits of support during her mourning.

Rebecca thanks her nephew-in-law Solomon for the vegetables he sent, tells him of the upcoming consecration of the new synagogue, and shares her concerns over the state of the country.

Rebecca and her sisters Rachel and Sarah write to their brother Joseph, hoping to receive news from him soon and update him on the health of the family.

Elie Wiesel, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, writes to Mr. Robert Christopher, Chairman of the Pulitzer Board, to recommend A. M. Rosenthal's article "Journey among Tyrants" for the 1987 Pulitzer Prize. Wiesel asserts that Rosenthal's article is a highly worthy choice for either the commentary or foreign correspondent categories. He praises Rosenthal as one of the most eloquent voices in contemporary media, whose impact on modern journalism is unparalleled. Wiesel describes the article as a "masterfully written essay-reportage" that tackles society's most painful and urgent themes, showcasing Rosenthal's keen eye for detail, deep analyses, political acumen, forceful language, moral outrage, and humanism. Wiesel concludes that Rosenthal's work transforms a report into "a manifesto for human decency and dignity" and exemplifies a journalist's mission to inform, enlighten, and motivate readers.

This is a reference letter dated November 13, 2013, written by Elie Wiesel on behalf of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. The letter provides a strong recommendation for Roni Weissman, who served as a care provider and tutor for Wiesel's grandchildren (ages 5 and 8) for the past two years. Wiesel highlights Weissman's effectiveness in teaching Hebrew language skills, fostering creative play, and positively influencing the children's behavior. The letter also notes Weissman's proficiency in applying child communication, behavioral, and learning skills, specifically mentioning her role in assisting Wiesel's grandson overcome learning differences by implementing techniques from the Child Mind Institute and other expert sources.