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Jan. 13, 1975

Letter to Ruth and Dr. Frank about Publishing Manuscript on Abraham (1975)

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Letter to Ruth Frank about Publishing Dr. Frank's Manuscript on Abraham (1976)

Dear Ruth: I have been overwhelmingly busy since I talked to you before the summer (and, incidentally, all of us were disappointed that you and the children did not show up that weekend), and so I did not have the opportunity to call you to ask how you enjoyed the summer. I trust that it was a healthful and relaxing and invigorating one for you and the girls. The reason for my writing is twofold: first, to let you know that I have not neglected the work on Zev’s manuscript on Abraham. A friend of mine, who knew Zev well in their early youth, Dr. Jack Nusbacher, has indicated a genuine interest in editing the manuscript, and I have just mailed off the copy to him. His style is crisp and clear, and he should succeed in making the paper more supple and lucid. The second reason for my writing is to express to you, on behalf of Mindy and the children and myself, our warmest good wishes for a year of renewed strength, vigor, vitality, and a year of happiness and nachas to all of you! Give our best, as well, to your mother. Cordially yours, Norman Lamm President NL:gf
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