Letter from International Rescue Committee to Elie Wiesel

This is a thank-you letter from George H.W. Bush, on White House stationery, to Dr. Elie Wiesel. Dated June 26, 1989, the letter expresses gratitude for a warm welcome at Boston University and acknowledges Dr. Wiesel's inspiring invocation, highlighting his immense talents. Barbara Bush is also mentioned as joining in sending best wishes. The letter is signed by George H.W. Bush and addressed to Dr. Elie Wiesel at Boston University, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.

This letter, dated April 7, 2003, is from Elie Wiesel to Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the National Security Adviser. Wiesel expresses his desire to "intervene" in the debate on postwar programs for a liberated Iraq. He advocates for humanitarian agencies, including the International Red Cross (IRC), to be entrusted with the task of civilian relief activities. While acknowledging the military's role, he emphasizes his belief that the Iraqi population would benefit more from primarily civilian-focused aid in the post-war period.

A letter from Barbara Bush, dated January 9, 1990, to Elie Wiesel. In the letter, written on White House stationery, Bush expresses her delight in receiving a beautifully bound copy of Wiesel's book "Night" for her personal library. She also extends her gratitude for the lovely inscription and conveys her intention to read and treasure the book.

Elie Wiesel writes a brief letter to President Clinton on March 1, 2007, expressing his gratitude for "warm words of support and encouragement." He states that their friendship means much to him and he wants President Clinton to know that. The letter is written on Boston University letterhead, where Wiesel is listed as University Professor and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities. It concludes with "With profound respect" and Wiesel's handwritten signature.

This letter, from Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson of Chabad Belgravia to Elie Wiesel, expresses profound admiration and gratitude. Kalmenson highlights Wiesel's global impact as a source of inspiration and mentions being deeply influenced by his books, even having contributed to Chabad.org. The letter also serves to present Wiesel with a copy of Kalmenson's newly published book, "Seeds of Wisdom." This book compiles stories and encounters related to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, with whom Wiesel is understood to have had a close relationship. Kalmenson respectfully requests Wiesel's feedback or a recommendation for the book, expressing his eternal gratitude should Wiesel find the time and the book worthy.