Letter from J. Michael Bishop to Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel writes to Colin Powell expressing profound gratitude and admiration for a "gift letter" that Powell sent. He mentions that the letter was read aloud by Jon Voight at a dinner attended by over 700 guests, and was met with great applause and emotion. Wiesel conveys a deep personal connection, stating he never had a brother and now feels he has found a "very special one" in Powell, emphasizing his strong feelings of gratitude and admiration.

A. M. Rosenthal writes to Elie Wiesel, expressing deep gratitude for Wiesel's arrangements for a recent conference and visit in Moscow. Rosenthal notes that without Wiesel's help, gaining swift access to people, including figures like Gorbachev, would have been impossible or taken months. He reflects on his previous visits to Moscow and states that this was the first time he felt a real sense of community with the Russians and compassion for them. Rosenthal mentions having just returned from a brief vacation in Mexico and concludes by sending embraces and love, and enclosing a check for his airfare to be passed on to Roberta Goldman, thanking her for her arrangements and courtesy.

Václav Havel writes a congratulatory letter to Elie Wiesel on his milestone birthday, dated September 26, 2008, from Prague. Havel expresses his joy that Wiesel has reached this age in good form and mentions that some of their joint projects have endured. He specifically highlights the upcoming twelfth annual Forum 2000 conference in Prague, which was Wiesel's brainchild and where he was present at its inception. Havel notes that the Czech Republic will host many interesting thinkers for this important meeting. He concludes by wishing Wiesel and Marion robust health and the very best.

This letter, written on Boston University letterhead and dated February 20, 2012, is from Elie Wiesel and Marion Wiesel to an unnamed "Cardinal and friend." The authors extend their congratulations to the recipient on their "elevation," praising their faith and wisdom. They express hope that the Church will continue to play a significant role in a "tormented world." The letter also mentions the Wiesels' upcoming travel until April and inquires about the possibility of meeting again, concluding with an affectionate closing from "Marim and Elie Wiesel."

A letter from Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity to First Lady Laura Bush, dated January 29, 2007. The letter references the presentation of a Humanitarian Award to Mrs. Bush on October 7, 2002, praising her commitment to children's education. It also extends an invitation for Mrs. Bush to serve as honorary chair for an upcoming gala on May 20, 2007, which will honor Oprah Winfrey for her dedication to children's welfare and education. The letter expresses gratitude for Mrs. Bush's busy schedule and expresses understanding if she cannot participate in introducing Oprah. It concludes with a personal handwritten note from Elie Wiesel.