Letter from Justice Stephen Breyer to Elie

This is a handwritten letter from Justice Stephen Breyer to Élie, dated December 18, 2013, on the letterhead of the Supreme Court of the United States. In the letter, Justice Breyer thanks Élie for sending two books, specifically mentioning "Coeur Ouvert" (Open Heart), which resonated with him directly, possibly due to a bicycle accident he had in April. He expresses his agreement with the book's message about transforming words into instruments of understanding rather than contempt. Breyer also describes the work of a magistrate or judge as an ideal of justice. He mentions giving one of the books to Jim Wolfensohn, who is recovering from an 'attaque' (attack/stroke), and notes that Wolfensohn found it very moving. The letter concludes with a thank you for the dedications and a warm closing, "Mes Amitiés" (My best regards), signed with Breyer's initialed signature.