Condolence letter from François Mitterrand to Elie Wiesel

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Condolence letter from François Mitterrand to Elie Wiesel

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This document is a formal letter of condolence from François Mitterrand, as the President of the French Republic, to Elie Wiesel. Mitterrand expresses his gratitude for Wiesel's message of sympathy following the death of his brother, Philippe. He conveys that Wiesel's condolences touched him deeply and concludes by expressing his best regards.

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