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"You have generously supported my research the last few years. ... I'm writing to see if you are interested in continuing the support."

"The most recent $100K you donated two years ago was supremely useful: because of the lack of restrictions on the gift, I was able to support visitors,"

"MIT only pays half my salary for the year"

"It was very fun talking with you the weekend before last."

"I can be at the insitute at 3 today if that works for you all ... Joscha Bach: yes!"

"Any plans to show up in Cambridge? The last time was very fun."

"We have also talked about me checking out MIT's willingness to accept additional donations from you: would you like me to ask around?"