Birthday Letter to Mr. Miesel from Sylvia Kennedy and Jerry Sherman

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Birthday Letter to Mr. Miesel from Sylvia Kennedy and Jerry Sherman

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September 25, 2013

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Kennedy, Sylvia
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Sherman, Jerry
Contributor:
Emanuel
Recipient:
Miesel, Mr.

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This is a handwritten birthday letter addressed to Mr. Miesel, dated September 25, 2013, congratulating him on his 85th birthday. The authors, Sylvia Kennedy and Jerry Sherman (and possibly Emanuel), express their admiration for Mr. Miesel's books and writings, referring to him as a 'mensch'. They extend wishes for good health and happiness, incorporating a biblical verse from Numbers 6:24-26, and using the Hebrew word 'Shalom' and German word 'gesundt'. The letter also notes that one of the senders shares the same birthday date as Mr. Miesel (Sept 30) and will be turning 76. The first page features a colorful drawing of a walled city, reminiscent of Jerusalem.

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