Letter from the Dalai Lama to Elie Wiesel declining a conference invitation

This document is a certificate issued by the President of the French Republic, François Mitterrand, appointing Monsieur Elie Wiesel as a Grand Officier of the Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur. The certificate identifies Wiesel as a writer, university professor, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The appointment was made by a decree on the same day the certificate was issued. It was done in Paris on July 25, 1990, and sealed under the order number 294 LHE 83. The document bears the handwritten signatures of François Mitterrand (President of the Republic) and Général Biard (Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour).

This document is an email invitation from Kevin Steinberg, Chief Operating Officer of World Economic Forum USA, to Professor Elie Wiesel. The invitation is for a traditional private Shabbat Dinner to be held on Friday, January 28, 2011, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011. The dinner will take place at Hotel Seehof, Room Palais Winga & Mitte, and aims to honor Nobel Laureates and distinguished representatives of the Government of Israel. The email specifies that all meals will be kosher and offers a vegetarian option upon request. Recipients are asked to RSVP by Friday, January 7, by clicking on a link or sending an email. Handwritten notes on the document indicate a potential acceptance and mention 'E', 'MW', and 'Daniel' as possible attendees.

This is a letter dated June 4, 2010, from General David H. Petraeus, Commander of United States Central Command, to Mr. Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity. General Petraeus declines an invitation to attend a conference of Nobel Laureates scheduled for October 6, 2010. He expresses regret for missing what he anticipates to be a wonderful and informative gathering and extends best wishes to Wiesel and his foundation. A handwritten note by Petraeus further explains his disappointment, stating he will be out of the country performing important missions and cannot reschedule.

This is a letter from George P. Shultz, the Secretary of State, addressed to Elie Wiesel, dated March 19, 1988. Shultz thanks Wiesel for his note concerning the conference of Nobel Laureates in Paris, which Wiesel co-organized with President Mitterrand, describing it as an "extraordinary gathering." Shultz expresses interest in hearing more about the conference and acknowledges the help Wiesel received from Elliott Abrams and Marty Wenick. The letter also thanks Wiesel for his support regarding an initiative on the Middle East. Shultz concludes by inviting Wiesel to inform him of any future plans to visit Washington so they can arrange a meeting.

This document is an invitation to the 1997 Eisenhower Leadership Prize Dinner. The annual award, presented by The Eisenhower World Affairs Institute and Gettysburg College, honors individuals whose accomplishments reflect Dwight D. Eisenhower's legacy of integrity and leadership. The 1997 recipient is Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. The invitation details the event will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at the International Ballroom of The Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, including a reception, dinner, and dancing to the Miles Stiebel Orchestra. Lt. General Thomas W. Kelly serves as the Dinner Chairman. The document also lists past recipients of the prize, including Lt. General Brent Scowcroft (1992), General Colin L. Powell (1993), The Honorable Lloyd Bentsen (1994), The Honorable Robert J. Dole (1995), and The Honorable George H.W. Bush (1996). A note regarding Department of Defense participation standards is included.