Letter from Elie Wiesel to Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari regarding his departure from the Office of the Special Envoy of the Dalai Lama

This is a letter dated May 12, 2001, from Elie Wiesel to First Lady Laura Bush. Wiesel writes from New York City to express his pleasure at having met Mrs. Bush again in the Rotunda. He found her interview with Jim Lehrer to be very special and was particularly moved by her sensitive remarks during a ceremony and her reference to her father. Wiesel also expresses appreciation for her kind words about his address and offers his future service.

This is a formal letter from François Peraldi, Mayor of Portet-sur-Garonne, dated October 12, 1998, addressed to Monsieur Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The letter informs Wiesel that, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and following a request from Amnesty International to name a public site after a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, the Municipal Council of Portet-sur-Garonne has unanimously decided to name the esplanade in front of the city hall "Esplanade Elie WIESEL." The Mayor seeks Wiesel's agreement for this honor and extends an invitation for him to inaugurate the esplanade at a date of his choosing.

This is a letter dated October 7, 2008, from Marion and Elie Wiesel, on behalf of The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity, to Natan Sharansky. The Wiesels express their gratitude to Mr. Sharansky for his "beautiful words" delivered via video at Elie Wiesel's 80th birthday celebration held at the 92nd Street Y. They particularly praise his "mix of deep feeling and humor" which moved everyone present. The letter concludes with warm regards and "Shana Tova" to Natan and Avital.

This letter, dated June 20, 1989, from the President of the Republic of Portugal, Mário Soares, to Monsieur Elie Wiesel, thanks Wiesel for his amiable letter and his reference to the President's speech in Castelo de Vide. The President expresses his hope that Wiesel's intention to visit Portugal will soon materialize, stating it would be an honor to receive him as a personal guest. He asks Wiesel to inform him in advance of his visit and concludes with sentiments of deep devotion and esteem. The letter is typed on official letterhead, with a handwritten salutation and signature.

The Dalai Lama appeals to global leaders, parliamentarians, NGOs, and the public concerning the escalating situation in Tibet. He expresses gratitude for their concern over the recent tragic events and encourages them to persuade Chinese authorities to show restraint and engage in dialogue. The appeal highlights the deep-rooted resentment among Tibetans in the Tibet Autonomous Region and other traditional areas now incorporated into Chinese provinces like Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan. He notes the deployment of Chinese troops, severe crackdowns, and the sealing off of protest areas. The Dalai Lama urgently calls for an end to the crackdown, the release of detainees, and adequate medical treatment for the injured, citing fears among Tibetans to seek care in Chinese-run facilities. He also requests support for an independent international investigation into the unrest, advocating for media and international medical teams to visit affected areas to reassure Tibetans and exert a restraining influence on the Chinese authorities.