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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1994
Mrs. Joan Erikson
Harwich, Massachusetts 02645
Dear Joan:
Hillary and I were so saddened to hear of Erik's death, and we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.
Throughout his long career, countless people turned to Erik's intelligence and insight to explain what humans could not understand about themselves. His pioneering contributions to psychoanalysis changed the ways in which we see our lives and challenged us to reexamine our relationships to the world around us. His work reflects a remarkable breadth of scholarship. More than that, it reveals an extraordinary level of empathy and compassion. He will be sorely missed.
I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge that Erik made a tremendous difference in our world. Please know that Hillary and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,