Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, Now that I have returned to my home and beginning to readjust to my normal routine, I want to write to you to express to you from the very bottom of my heart, my deepest gratitude and utmost appreciation for all your kindness to me during my stay in Johannesburg. All the friends I made in Johannesburg, I am glad that they are many, the two of you are the ones who extended yourselves most to offer me warm friendship and cordial hospitality. I shall never forget the trips to Krueger Park and to the Mines for the War Dances to which you so kindly accompanied me. In general, the two of you, and Jeffrey, made these several weeks an altogether unforgettable experience. I hope that my wife and I shall have an opportunity to reciprocate in some measure when you come to New York as you promised you would. With special regard to the request to trace a relative who once lived in St. Louis, Mo., I suggest that you send me the name and all the information you have about him. I then will try my best to see if his whereabouts can be located. Once again, my best wishes and thanks and my regards to Jeffrey and your other boys, as well as to all members of the Board of Education and our other friends. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Issy: Although I have not yet received an answer to my last letter, I am writing about something very specific because of a report which I received today. I was told that both [redacted] and [redacted] have suddenly left under circumstance which sound rather unusual. The reason for my writing is twofold. One, I am curious to know what really happened and two, if the job is now vacant, and if you personally think it advisable to recommend a candidate, I may be able to do so. I would like to stress that if the situation is still unsettled and hyper-sensitive, then it certainly is not the time to talk about a new Rabbi. I do hope you will keep me informed as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I want you to know that I very very often think of you and your wife and your son Jeffrey. The next time I expect you in New York. My fondest regards to you and all our many mutual friends and best wishes for a Happy and Kosher Passover. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm