> As you will see, I have again copied Deborah on my reply. I will be glad to follow up with a meeting or a call when I return, next week. > Thanks, > Max > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Original message ------ > From: Noam Chomsky > Date: 10/27/17 5:14 PM GMT+00:00 > To: Max Kohlenberg > Subject: Fwd: trust > There seems to be some confusion. I was responding to your letter of Oct. 16, in which you said you would be getting back to me the next day. That was the last time we were in touch. Since I didn't hear from you, I wrote again, last night. > My letter to you explained the reasons for my request for a distribution from the marital trust. To repeat, "I would like to get on with my life and work without delay. I've worked hard for 70 years, put away a substantial sum of money. I surely have the right to access it." > I don't see what further explanation is necessary, or why it is necessary to bring Deborah into this. I could add that as I approach 90, having worked hard for 70 years and put away a substantial sum of money, I not only have the right to some peace and tranquillity to go on with my life and work, but also to do so without facing an inquisition. > If you are unable to transfer the money this week , could you please detail for me the reasons behind the decision. > Thanks, > Noam Forwarded messa e > From: Max Kohlenberg > Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:55 PM > Subject: RE: trust > To: Noam Chomsky > Cc: Deborah Pechet Quinan > Good morning (from Scotland) Noam — > When we were last in touch on this I replied with a cc to Deborah (who I have copied again here) and I understood that you, she and Valeria had discussed my need (as trustee) to know something more about the background for this request and your anticipated needs going forward. Deborah got back to me and indicated that EFTA00709376