Letter from a literature laureate
The new Ig Nobel Literature Prize co-winners — the Internet Intrepreneurs of Nigeria — have been difficult for us to reach, perhaps because of the magnitude of their celebrity and the consequent overwhelming demand on their time and attention. But now, at last, one of them has sent us a message. We are proud and honored, and will consider doing all in our power to assist her and her son. We will also urge her and her co-winners to travel to Harvard University next year, and take a bow during the 2006 Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony. Here is her complete letter:
X-Originating-IP: [80.179.242.232]
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From: "maryam abacha" <maryamabacha02@msn.com>
Subject: Can you please assist me?
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:20:51 +0000
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;Dear Friend,
How are you today and business in your country? I am Mrs.Maryam Abacha Wife to the late military head of state of Nigeria General Sani Abacha.I would respectfully request that you keep the contents of this mail confidential and respect the integrity of the information you come by as a result of this mail.I would like to intimate you with certain informations that I believe would be of interest to you. I know you would be wondering why I am writing you with a request such as this but I only urge you to read on.
Due to a travel embargo and security network placed on my family we cannot travel abroad,and the funds i want to talk to you about is deposited in Europe. My late husband before he died deposited $30.3 million US dollars in a security firm which name is withheld for now,until we open communication and you confirm that you are willing to assist us.I will be gratefull if you could represent us at the security company and collect the funds. This arrangement is known to my son Mustapha alone.We offer you 15% of the entire funds if you accept our proposal.
Upon your response, if favourable, we shall then provide you with more details and relevant information that will help you get full understanding of the transaction. I will appreciate it if you send us your full names and address, confidential telephone for easier communication.And consider carefully if you really want to assist a widow and her son.Please respond through my alternate email address: goldenchildtrust01@yahoo.co.uk
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Maryam Abacha