Mike's first letter, Dec 16, 1979 Tehran At last communication ! (to mark) Have not heard since Bar Harbor and your concert- Congratulations. personal Uncertainty about ones destiny provokes thought. We must have a long, long talk together home correspondence! (Louisa) all of a sudden considerable improved conditions (what books do you want ? !) As "last letter" I face it, with unexpected serenity. I love you proud of the boys I have no bitterness about anything Mark is or anyone a former Former, this experience will mean a lot to person us Public Service has been and our wins my job & I think I have done it well Whatever happens to me, you must be very brave. You have a profession at which you excell [sic] and I will bring contentment for Mark will be the head of the family and I have all confidence in him Love to Mum, Pop, Maise, Sandy & V and to all of you As Dr. Johnson said "the prospect of hanging concentrates the mind wonderfully" Meeting 16 or 17 Sandy weekend proceeding the 18th the 15th stay that whole week don't know about 25th Ask Mais or Dick mail the resume another one here Front of envelope reads: Quotes from Mike's first letter Tehran 1979. Notation on back of envelope reads: Mike- [[?]] try to be as brave as you I love you all [[?]] Friday.