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Monday, Feb. 27 1995
ORPHAN LESSON TIME
Yesterday the Ohio branch of the family gathered for lunch and I took the opportunity to summarize our financial situation. We discussed this briefly with ... in a phone call last night. This letter is to give ... the numbers and to put all this stuff in writing for the rest of you.
Let me preface this recounting with the mention that this is not being done in anticipation of death. We are both, thankfully, in good health & of sound minds, and anticipate remaining in this happy state for some time to come. However, you all have the right to know the state of our affairs if only to set to rest any thoughts you may xxx have had about needing to take care of the Old Folks in their declining years.
You also need to know that we are attempting to order our affairs such that transfer of our assets to you can be affected promptly and simply. Furthermore, that we do not place any restrictions on what you do with any assets you receive.
Here’s the picture: [a detailed accounting of finances follows]
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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
Granted, none of us like to contemplate the End Times. But they will come, and it is only prudent for us to set our affairs in order as best we can. I hope you will each take a realistic view of this material and give us your thoughts.
Orphan lessons - I do remember those conversations around the kitchen table. Dad would pull out his "End Times" notebook and say, "It's time for orphan lessons. When I die, just take this notebook to Morty*, and he'll have everything he needs. We did. And he did. Thanks Dad.
*family lawyer
Note - image at top. Dad used NCR, no carbon required, paper for most of his correspondence with his children. Over time the letters have faded. Some, like this one, are barely legible. The letters need to be transcribed or they will be lost.
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Orphan lessons - I do remember those conversations around the kitchen table. Dad would pull out his "End Times" notebook and say, "It's time for orphan lessons. When I die, just take this notebook to Morty*, and he'll have everything he needs. We did. And he did. Thanks Dad.
1997
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Note - image at top. Dad used NCR, no carbon required, paper for most of his correspondence with his children. Over time the letters have faded. Some, like this one, are barely legible. The letters need to be transcribed or they will be lost.
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