Letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Elie and Marian Wiesel

This document comprises two fax transmissions. The first fax, dated October 6, 2003, is from Tomáš Kudrna of the Nadace Dagmar a Václava Havlových VIZE 97 (Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation VIZE 97). It is a request for the mailing address of Mr. Elie Wiesel, as the foundation wishes to send him a letter from Mr. Václav Havel. The second fax, dated June 27, 2003, is a letter from Elie Wiesel, University Professor at Boston University, addressed to President Václav Havel. Wiesel thanks Havel for an invitation but expresses his current inability to accept due to health reasons. He explains that he recently returned from a journey to the Mideast and Europe, which he had to interrupt in Athens due to his health, and is now recuperating. He asks Havel to convey his regrets and explanation to Robert Reich. Wiesel concludes by wishing Havel and Dagmar a healthy and joyous summer. The letter is signed by Elie Wiesel and indicates it was dictated but not read.

This document is a tribute from Elie Wiesel, addressed to Marion and himself, on the passing of Vaclav Havel. Wiesel describes Havel's death as an irreparable loss, emphasizing his greatness in literature and politics, and his noble character. He recalls their decades-long friendship, noting Havel's inability to utter angry words. Wiesel reminisces about joint international meetings in Paris and Hiroshima, including a conference in Prague, which Havel's presence filled with hope. The tribute concludes by admiring Havel's courage, vision, and resolve, stating that his memory will forever be accompanied by a deep sense of gratitude.

A personal letter from François Gros, Honorary Permanent Secretary of the Académie des Sciences, to Elie Wiesel, dated November 28th (year unspecified). Gros expresses his deep affection and admiration for Wiesel. He mentions that he and Danièle learned about Wiesel's successful heart operation from a France V broadcast, which they listened to with great attention. Gros notes Wiesel's "astonishing vitality" despite his age (82, soon 87) and expresses a desire to see him soon. The letter concludes with affectionate thoughts, including regards for Marion. A postscript indicates that Gros learned Wiesel was staying at Fouquet's, and thus addressed the short message there.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about the the still-born child of Montgomery and Mary Blair and the strange circumstances surrounding her nephew Isaac Moses's death. Also, having read about the death of a Mr. Boswell, she expresses her concern that he is a relative of Ann's.

This letter, dated October 7, 2008, from Marion and Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, thanks Mr. Richard Holbrooke for his "beautiful words" delivered via video at Elie's 80th birthday celebration at the 92nd Street Y. The Wiesels express gratitude for Holbrooke's "deep feeling and humor" and his kindness, cherishing their friendship. They also mention looking forward to "more Wadi Rum adventures" at next year's "Petra conference." The letter is signed with "Warm regards" and "much love" from Marion, Elie, and Kati.