Letters from Dov Seidman to Elie and Marion Wiesel

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Letters from Dov Seidman to Elie and Marion Wiesel

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Seidman, Dov
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Elie Wiesel
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Marion Wiesel

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The document comprises two informal, handwritten notes from Dov Seidman to Elie and Marion. In the first note, Seidman expresses his hope to meet them while they are all in Davos and provides his cell number. The second note is a thank-you message where Seidman expresses gratitude to Marion and Elie for including him in "The Benefit in honor of The Foundation," describing the evening's concert as "profoundly special and meaningful" and "uplifting." He concludes by reiterating his pleasure in seeing them. Both notes are signed by Dov Seidman and feature a printed letterhead.

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