The Buffett Letters
I landed in Paris today to visit Amy for a week (she’s spending six weeks over here to immerse herself in French). I usually get the sleep thing right on international flights – I screwed up this time because I was tired and crashed on the leg from Denver to Cincinnati. So – I had a nice seven hour flight to listen to music on my Bose QuietComfort 2 Headphones and read.
After my post on Warren Buffett’s Annual Shareholder Letter, one of my blog readers sent me the “Annual Letters of Buffett Partnership, Limited, 1957 – 1970.” Unfortunately (again – maybe it’s Paris) I forgot who sent this to me. I apologize – my mother taught me to always say thank you and acknowledge others. At 39, I have to write certain things down to remember them and – since I’m on a continual holy mission to revolutionize the way I interact with computers (which includes eliminating paper from my life) – I didn’t write it down. And – ironically – in this case – I printed them out (rather than tossing them in my “Inbox -> Read” folder), so I don’t have the original email. So – if you are the one, thank you – feel free to put up a comment saying “hey Brad – you buckethead – it was me.”
You’d think that at midnight Colorado time I’d finally fall asleep on the flight. But, in between finishing off a series of speeches by Buffett’s long time partner Charlie Munger (sent to me by the same person – I think <g>) and grinding through Buffett’s letters, sleep was not forthcoming.
The letters are a work of art. Buffett demonstrates his brilliance from age 25 to 39 (yikes – there’s that 39 again) – both in investing, how he operates his business, and how he communicates. They are just magnificent.
I considered posting several things from them. However, in several places, it was made clear that these letters are not for public consumption. Specifically, “while they are of great interest, and Mr. Buffet has let it be known that he has no objection to people passing them around like this, but does not care for the idea of them being posted in a public forum. Please honor his wishes. PLEASE DO NOT POST THESE LETTERS.” So – I respect that and will merely tease you with the delight I got from reading them, even if they contributed to my need to sleep from noon Paris time until 4pm today.
hello, i would appreciate it vey much if you could also send me the partnership letters! God knows i want it very badly…
thanks ( in advance???)
I am writing an outline of the Buffett partnership letters for myself (I have a small investment partnership-but who doesn't) and am lacking the the 1957 letter. I would be happy to forward you my outline when complete. Many thanks
Could you please send me the partnership letters as well? I want it very badly..
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Can you send me a copy of the letters from 1957-1961? Thank you very much in advance!
Dear Brad, I am a fellow lover of Warren Buffett's ideas and character and like you, I relish reading the master's own words. Would you please send me a copy of the letters you mention in your post. Also, would you happen to know where to find the annual reports from 1970 to 1994 (because the most recent annual report posted on berkshire's website is 1995). I greatly appreciate this! thank you!
p.s. my email is pojintianxia21@yahoo.com
Please Please Please send me a copy of them. Vivek
Hi, Brad
I've been looking for those Buffett partnership letters for some time, as a fan of Buffett, I am very interested in his early stage. I would be very appreciate if you could send me those letters.
Many thanks!
Michael
On their way.
Hi, Brad
I've been looking for those Buffett partnership letters for some time. As Buffetteer, I am very interested in his early days. I will highly appreciate if you can share it with your fellow Buffett follower.
Thanks in advance!
Just sent them – you should receive them via email.
I just sent them via email.
Hi, i noticed that you're a Buffetteer (a WEB follower), i will like to request a copy of the partnership letters you have…I will highly appreciate if you can share it with your fellow Buffett follower….Thanks much in advance!
Joe
Hi Brad,
This is another request for a copy of the partnership letters.
Would you please be so kind to send them to me?
Thanks very much!
Patrick.
Could some please send me the partnership letters also
Brad,
It would be great if you send them to me the Buffet letters. I have been looking for them forever.
Thanks,
Could you please send me the letters?
djaliman at shaw dot ca
Thanks very much!
Hello, I have most of the letters, but nothing prior to 20th Feb 1960. It would be great to see the others if you would be kind enough to email them.
Many thanks,
olsherman at gmail dot com
one more request for the letters please. are there any years in particular that are favorites?
kazwell at g mail dot com
Thanks Brad
Hi, Brad. I'd love to see the letters as well, if you're willing to share. Thanks from a fellow Buffett admirer!
jeddempsey at yahoo dot com
On their way to you.
I am a big buffett fan. Could you please send the 57-70 letters? thanks
Hi Brad,
Id very much appreciate receiving the letters.
Thanks in advance,
TM
Hi, I would like to get a copy of the letters at chchang1991@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for the letters.
Could you please send me the letters?
This is my emai: cornelius_boyd@hotmail.com
Thanks very very very very much!!
Sent.
Brad, I would highly appreciate if you could please send me W. Buffet's 1957–1970 letters. My email is irr@dekartacapital.com. Many thanks in advance!
Send. You should have a copy.
hi may i please have a copy of his letters as well, id forever be grateful.
If you have a copy of the 1970 letter, could you please send me a copy at jpinksta@hotmail.com
Thanks!
I sent you what I have.
I am a huge fan of Mr. Buffett. could you please send me a copy of the 57-70 letters at sllau@asia.com
Thanks.