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Thought I perhaps should let all my friends see, How touched I was on finding this letter to me, Found by mistake, after so many years, I collapsed into buckets of tears, A treasure bequeathed to me, was meant to be. POST-SCRIPT: As the writing is faint in the scan above I have typed it out for ease of legibility. Abu Ben Adhem (poem by Hunt, James Henry Leigh) (1784-1859) Has been translated in Greek by Dimitrios Stais (as per manuscript in possession of his son Panos Stais) This small note is sent to Jennifer Alan Hunt, the great grand-daughter of Dimitri Stais. Of course, poems of many other authors of this "English Verse" Oxford Book were translated in Greek by Dimitris Stais, but I simply make mention of the one titled as above because of the author's name. (HUNT) May I express the wish, dearest Jennifer, that one of the future editions of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch comprise some of your cherished poems. With lots of love your gd father Panos Athens 19th December 1968

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Date: 1/15/2025 6:11:00 PM
Dear Jennifer, I looked up the poem - Abu Ben Adhem and read it, a beautiful poem indeed… Beryl x
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Date: 1/12/2025 7:21:00 PM
Sweet and sweeter, Jennifer. What a pearl to have discovered Here's to more nice surprises and sunrises. ~ Gershon
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Date: 1/2/2025 11:52:00 AM
A treasure, indeed, dearest Jennifer. Seems the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree! Thank you for sharing this exquisite gift to you! Truly it is precious treasure. Love your response. I, too, would have cried a "bucket of tears." Recently I came across letters that my dad wrote to my mom when she was pregnant with me. I was "Junior!" Made me smile! Sending you blessings of health and happiness for the new year, dear friend!
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Date: 1/1/2025 5:53:00 AM
- A valuable treasure, dear Jenny :) - Happy New Year ... with lots of cheer :) - hugs
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Date: 12/26/2024 1:16:00 AM
Indeed, little things like this are capable of eliciting a mixture of strong emotions (and tears!), Jenny. I have a little piece of paper with a short sentence which reads: "With best wishes for the future to my poet friend Paul" I was only15 then! Unfortunately we lost touch when he went to work abroad. ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend, and all the very best for the new year. // paul
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Date: 12/24/2024 5:09:00 AM
A lovely piece of history Jennifer, wishing you a happy Christmas and a healthy new year God bless. xx
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Date: 12/23/2024 9:02:00 PM
A letter to cherish Jennifer, a beautiful keepsake… Beryl
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Date: 12/23/2024 1:42:00 PM
Jennifer, you are so lucky and fortunate indeed to see the letter now and I understand the tears completely. It makes me cry too just to think about it. Remarkable for sure. Smiles!
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