Letter from Marion Wiesel to François Delattre regarding a gala

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Letter from Marion Wiesel to François Delattre regarding a gala

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June 5, 2012

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Delattre, François

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Marion Wiesel writes to Monsieur François Delattre, the Ambassador of France, expressing her and her husband's disappointment at being unable to attend his gala honoring Christine Lagarde. She explains that their absence is due to their participation in a State Dinner at the White House for Shimon Peres on the same date. She asks Delattre to convey their regrets to Madame Lagarde and concludes with affectionate regards.

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