My father and I are the only members of our family unencumbered by a college education. Clearly, the lack of a diploma did Samuel Reuben no harm.

November 29, 1970

Dear Shelly,

Since Lord Chesterfield, including his son, from whom vast treasures were appropriated, wallows in disgrace, we shall have to revert to Emerson and the Right Honorable Sir John Lubbock, M.P. A few words ~ Education ought not to cease when we leave school ~ But if well begun there, will continue thro’out our lifetime.

And Byron!

And what is writ, is writ ~

Would it were worthier.

And about smoking ~

Health is best for mortal man. Next beauty ~ thirdly, well gotten wealth, and fourthly, the pleasure of youth among friends.

Love Dad ~ Mother ~ Michael ~ Chucky

December 20, 1970

Dear Shelly,

It was nice talking to you by telephone. Obviously the phone company will be declaring a new dividend payable on and from excess profits. By the way, Uncle Jack just returned from a trip to Guadalajara and Mexico City. He is learning how to talk Spanish, a little bit at a time…Chuck is going to a banquet at the Deerfield High School sponsored by the Order of the Arrow… Michael is going to take the car tomorrow, and will leave for Southern Illinois with his friend Danny, and to trap a falcon.

“The world desires to know what a man can do, not what he knows.”