May 10 2008

Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Charlie Munger–Shareholder letters 1957-1970

Published by Jeff Widman at 4:38 pm under Uncategorized

Two years ago, Dan Grossman posted about the Warren Buffett shareholder letters on his (now defunct) blog.

Finally, I have copies of all of Buffett’s annual reports from 1957-1970. They’re spectacular; if you’d like a copy, let me know and I’ll send them to you. Unfortunately, I was asked not to post them publicly, though I’m told that emailing is OK.

He’d received the letters from Brad Feld.

I commented on the post and Dan graciously shared the letters. I also checked the box to receive e-mail notifications of new comments on the thread. Today, two years later, I continue to receive notifications and direct e-mails from people looking for the letters. (Perfect example of the Long Tail at work.)

The letters clearly say it’s not okay to post them, but, like Dan, my understanding is it’s okay to e-mail them. Leave a comment on this post if you want a copy and I’ll email them to you… and thank-you comments are always appreciated. (If I’m in error posting them, just let me know.)

(Note: You can find PDF’s of the more recent letters (post 1977) here: http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html, and the text of the 1969-1976 letters here: http://stableboyselections.com/2008/08/25/the-missing-berkshire-hathaway-letters-1969-1976/.)

I also have a copy of Charlie Munger’s speech entitled “Academic Economics: Strengths and Faults After Considering Interdisciplinary Needs” presented to the University of California, Santa Barbara Economics Department on October 3, 2003.

Update: These are the Warren Buffett partnership letters–not the Berkshire Hathaway letters form 1970 to 1979, or the Bluechip Stamps letters. I don’t have the Bluechip Stamps letters, and I’m not sure where to get them.

 

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96 responses so far

96 Responses to “Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Charlie Munger–Shareholder letters 1957-1970”

  1. # JP Adamson 20 May 2008 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks for the note on the Buffet letters.

    I would like to write a post on my blog to link Charlie’s Rose’s interview of Buffet…

    http://www.charlierose.com/activity/most-popular (7 one down)

    …with how he runs his company.

    Match the voice to the action, if you will.

  2. # Glenn D'melloon 22 May 2008 at 8:49 am

    Hi,

    Could you please send me the letters?
    I’m interested in reading them to find out about Warren Buffet’s thinking about the economy and maybe get some hints as to what made him one of the most successful fund managers.

    Thanks.

  3. # Jeff Widmanon 26 May 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Sure–e-mail sent.

  4. # danon 09 Jun 2008 at 12:47 pm

    Hey,

    Can you send me the emails as well?

    Thanks,

    Dan

  5. # Jeff Widmanon 12 Jun 2008 at 3:11 pm

    E-mail sent.

  6. # eric boroianon 15 Jun 2008 at 2:04 pm

    Hello,

    Could you please send me the emails too if you have a chance?

    Thanks a lot,

    Eric

  7. # Madson 16 Jun 2008 at 3:33 pm

    Hello Jeff

    I would very much appreciate if you could send med the 1957 and 1958 letters from BPL. I have the all of the other letters, except for those two years. I find original material to be much more informative and a much better source for learning, compared to commentary from third persons. Also it would be nice with a full collection :)

    I would also very much like a copy of Munger’s speech.

    If you could send the documents to my e-mail I would be thankful.

    Thank you for your inconvenience,

    Mads

  8. # wang xiongon 20 Jun 2008 at 2:47 am

    Hello Jeff

    I would very much appreciate if you could send me the 1957 and 1958 letters from BPL. I have the all of the other letters, except for those two years.

    I would also very much like a copy of Munger’s speech.

    If you could send the documents to my e-mail I would be thankful.

    Thank you for your inconvenience,

    wang(come from china ??)

  9. # Srini Yerraon 22 Jun 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Hi,

    Could you please mail me the BPL letters?

    Thanks,
    Srini

  10. # Peter Son 30 Jun 2008 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Jeff,

    I would love a copy of Mr. Buffett’s letters you mention as well Mr. Munger’s speech. I am a huge fan, like you, of the two great investors and I relish in reading their words. Thanks in advance for your generosity!

  11. # Jeff Widmanon 09 Jul 2008 at 3:41 pm

    I think I caught up on everyone now–let me know if you didn’t get a copy and still want one.

  12. # Marcos Hon 27 Aug 2008 at 7:00 pm

    Hello Jeff,

    Could you please send me the emails too?

    Thanks a lot,

    Marcos

  13. # Jeff Widmanon 29 Aug 2008 at 11:47 pm

    Sent.

  14. # Priyaon 30 Aug 2008 at 11:48 am

    Hi Jeff,

    Thanks very much for offering to share these letters. Would be grateful if you can send me a copy of the 1957-70 letters when you get a chance.

    I have been investing actively for about five to six years now and reading Mr Buffett has not only improved my returns but has also increased my belief that living with integrity and wisdom is actually the real wealth worth having. I would love to read everything this exceptionally wise gentleman has written.

    Regards

  15. # Jeff Widmanon 01 Sep 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Priya,

    E-mail sent.

    Enjoy!

  16. # Jean-Philippe Engelon 04 Sep 2008 at 2:34 pm

    Hello Jeff

    I would appreciate if you could send me the partnership letters as well as the Charlie Munger’s speech.

    Thanks,

    Jean-Philippe

  17. # michael changon 15 Sep 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Hi, Jeff

    I think I am a serious investor and also fan of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, so those partnership letters as well as Charlie’s speech is very attractive to me. I would be very appreciate if you could send me those stuff.

    Many thanks!

    Michael

  18. # Rickon 24 Sep 2008 at 9:52 am

    I would like to see how Buffetts thinking had started to evolve.

  19. # Jeff Widmanon 25 Sep 2008 at 10:46 pm

    E-mails sent!

  20. # Bob Hon 04 Oct 2008 at 4:38 am

    Jeff,

    I am big fan of Warren Buffet. I’d love to get a copy those letters and Munger’s speech.

    Thanks,
    Bob

  21. # Samon 11 Oct 2008 at 8:24 am

    Long tail indeed! Thanks for keeping these alive. I’d love a copy of these letters as well if you don’t mind.

  22. # Roberton 14 Oct 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Hi Jeff,
    Would you please send me those letters?
    I am reading “The Snowball” and “The Memoirs of the Dean of Wall Street”. It is quite interesting reading them in parallel. It would be nice to be able to refer to those letters.
    Thanks!
    All the best,
    Robert

  23. # Jimon 16 Oct 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Hi Jeff,

    Could you please send me the partnership letters as well as the Charlie Munger’s speech. It would be appreciated very much.

    I have been reading the letters about Mr. Buffett for many years except the partnership letters. I am so interested in what he thought about investment when he was young and had small capital. It could be very helpful for my personal investment in such a hard time today.

    Thank you very much!

    Jim
    Regards!

  24. # Bryanon 18 Oct 2008 at 9:13 am

    Hi Jeff,

    I was wondering if I could also get a copy when you get a chance. Thanks

    Bryan

  25. # Bryanon 18 Oct 2008 at 9:14 am

    Hi Jeff,

    I was wondering if I could also get a copy of the letters. Much appreciated. Thank you.

    Bryan

  26. # Edward Kisselon 19 Oct 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Hey, would you mind emailing me the partnership letters. I am a long time buffett fan but I’ve had trouble finding any of the letters besides the Berkshire Hathaway ones. I’d really appreciate it!
    EK

  27. # Ajayon 23 Oct 2008 at 8:37 am

    Hi Jeff,

    Would you please send me a copy of the Buffett partnership letters along with Munger’s materials as well?

    I greatly admire Buffet and would love some insight into his early investment career.

    I am in the middle of reading Snowball at the moment and am in complete awe of this man’s intellect and skill.

    Thanks a lot!

    Best,

    Ajay

  28. # Jeff Widmanon 30 Oct 2008 at 5:02 pm

    E-mails sent. I check here every so often, but if you want a faster response, you can always send me an e-mail.

  29. # surethinkon 01 Nov 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Hi Jeff,

    I’am reading about the snow ball:warren buffett and the business of life.From the book,I know there are warren buffett’s partner letters I have not read, so please send me a copy of the Warren Buffett partnership letters.

    thank you very much!

    waiting for your email??

  30. # tonyozon 05 Nov 2008 at 4:28 pm

    Please send me the letters over here in Australia.

    Reading The snowball, I read that Charlie Munger also issued letters about life and practices, separately to his investor letters. Do you know anything of Munger’s episltles?

    Thanks in advance

  31. # Rohiton 10 Nov 2008 at 9:34 pm

    Hi Jeff,

    Could you please send me the letters?

    Thanks in advance

  32. # Jeff Widmanon 20 Nov 2008 at 3:45 am

    Caught up with everyone.

  33. # Denison 01 Dec 2008 at 12:36 pm

    Hello Jeff,

    Please send me the letters. Very much appreciated. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

    Denis

  34. # Brent Adamson 03 Dec 2008 at 6:14 am

    please send me the Buffett Partnership Letters.

    Thanks, Brent Adams

  35. # Frankon 07 Jan 2009 at 9:57 am

    Hi Jeff,

    Please send me the letters. Very much appreciated. I will also send you an email. Thanks a lot!

    Frank

  36. # cacavyon 09 Jan 2009 at 12:47 am

    Hi,Jeff
    how are you doing!
    I am a Buffet freak form China,you must know this country for 2008 Olympic Game.
    I am so appreciate that if you could mail 1957-1977″ buffet’s annual letter to shareholders” to me ,my e-mail address is cacavy@gmail.com.Thank you so much!

    a friend from China

  37. # Chrison 09 Jan 2009 at 9:12 am

    Hi Jeff,
    could you please send me the Buffett letters (1957-1970)?

    Thanks very much in advance

    Chris

  38. # katieon 16 Jan 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Caught up.

  39. # Todd Sullivanon 18 Jan 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Could you email me the letters? It would be great to read and have them

  40. # Todd Sullivanon 18 Jan 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Could you email me the Buffett letters?

  41. # katieon 22 Jan 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Caught up on this week’s requests.

  42. # Anirudhon 01 Feb 2009 at 11:14 am

    Hi can you please send me a copy of the letters.I would love to read them…….

  43. # Nickon 01 Feb 2009 at 1:54 pm

    Jeff,

    Thank you for sharing. Could i trouble you for a copy of the pre 1977 letters as well. Thanks again.

    Nick.

  44. # Kyleon 03 Feb 2009 at 10:39 am

    Hello, If you get the chance, could you please send the the Buffett Partnership letters? Thank you very much.

  45. # Craigon 04 Feb 2009 at 8:45 am

    Hello there,

    I’d love a copy of what you’re sending if you can spare a moment. Thanks a lot in advance!

    -Craig

  46. # katieon 05 Feb 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Caught up on sending letters to recent requests.

  47. # Reion 25 Feb 2009 at 1:09 am

    Hi,

    I would be very grateful to receive a copy of these letters as well as Munger’s material.

    Thank you!

    -rei

  48. # dennison 25 Feb 2009 at 5:49 am

    can you kindly give me one copy? thanks very much!

  49. # katieon 25 Feb 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Emails sent.

  50. # Johnon 27 Feb 2009 at 7:39 am

    Hi,
    I would like to read the letters. Can you send me a copy?
    Thanks,
    John

  51. # Ryanon 27 Feb 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Jeff & Katie:

    What a kind offer – I can’t refuse! Please forward along the old Buffett letters and Munger speech – you guys rock THANKS!

    Sincerely,

    Ryan

  52. # Mr Bon 01 Mar 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Hi,

    Is it possible for you to send me a copy of these letters?

    Thank you and best regards.

  53. # Nathanon 04 Mar 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Can you please send me the letters? Thank you!

  54. # katieon 13 Mar 2009 at 7:29 am

    Emails sent last week.

  55. # Toddon 22 Mar 2009 at 8:49 am

    Jeff,

    I would really appreciate a copy of Warren Buffett’s partnership letters and Mr. Munger’s speech.

    Thanks,
    Todd

  56. # katieon 27 Mar 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Email sent.

  57. # Jackyon 23 Apr 2009 at 10:37 pm

    To: Jeff&Katie

    Thanks very much for kindly sharing these letters(1957-1970).
    Coud you just send me a copy too? Appreciating your generosity.
    this is my email: micro.sun1983@gmail.com

  58. # katieon 29 Apr 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Email on its way

  59. # Sevon 01 May 2009 at 5:57 am

    Hi Jeff & Katie,

    I would greatly appreciate the partnership letters 57-70 together with Charlie Munger’s speech. Thanks very much for sharing.
    Kind regards.

    Sev

  60. # dineshon 06 May 2009 at 8:28 am

    Dear Jeff

    I would be highly thankful to your if your could kindly mail me Buffet’s all partnership letters 1957-70 along with Charlie Munger’s speech.

    Thanks a lot in advance for sharing.

    regards.
    dinesh

  61. # katieon 06 May 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Emails just sent.

  62. # Drew Zhuon 14 May 2009 at 2:43 pm

    Jeff,

    Thanks you in advance for sharing these letters. I would greatly appreciate copies of Buffet’s letters and Munger’s speech.

    Sincerly,
    Drew

  63. # katieon 14 May 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Email on its way.

  64. # Mikelon 25 May 2009 at 10:03 am

    Jeff,

    I would really appreciate a copy of Warren Buffett’s partnership letters 1951-1970

    Thanks

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  66. # Ryanon 30 May 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Hello – I would appreciate if you could email me what you currently have available for 1957 – 1976 shareholder letters. Thanks very much!

  67. # Michelon 01 Jun 2009 at 7:10 am

    Jeff,

    I bacame a shareholder of BRK in November 08, went to the meeting this May and have been reading all I can on this subject ever since. If you could send me the 57-70 letters, it would be much appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Michel

  68. # Franciscoon 10 Jun 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Could you send me the 57-77 letters? I am a huge fan of Buffett and i want to learn the most i can about him

  69. # Jeffon 16 Jun 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Hello Jeff

    I would very much appreciate if you could send med the 1957 and 1958 letters from BPL. I have the all of the other letters, except for those two years. Thanks.

  70. # Evaon 22 Jun 2009 at 10:14 am

    Hi Jeff,

    I would really appreciate it if you would send me the old letters (1957 to 1976 or whatever portion you have of them). I’m a huge Warren Buffet fan and have read all his 1977 and older letters and would love to read more.

    My email is eva23c@gmail.com and I’ll send you an email directly as well in case you’ve stopped reading comments for your May 10th post.

    Thanks!
    Eva

  71. # Trevoron 03 Jul 2009 at 5:23 pm

    Hi Jeff (and Katie),

    I can’t wait to dive in to those letters. Can you please send.

    Thanks,

    Trev

  72. # howardon 19 Jul 2009 at 11:23 am

    Hi,
    Thanks for this blog. Looking forward to reading the Buffet letters 57-70 and the copy of Charlie Munger’s speech.
    Take care,

  73. # katieon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:19 am

    All caught up.

  74. # Subhenon 29 Jul 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Hi Jeff(Katie)

    Would love to read those letters. Currently reading the Snowball autobiography, and its pretty insightful.

  75. # katieon 06 Aug 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Email on its way!

  76. # Changon 09 Aug 2009 at 4:52 pm

    Hi, will I be able to get a copy of the letter as well? My email is chchang1991@yahoo.com. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

  77. # katieon 17 Aug 2009 at 11:45 am

    Up to date.

  78. # Changon 18 Aug 2009 at 5:54 am

    Thank you for the letters.

  79. # Marcon 25 Aug 2009 at 7:37 am

    Hi Jeff,

    Appreciate if you can send me a copy of the letters.

    Thanks.

  80. # katieon 26 Aug 2009 at 6:15 pm

    The letters are on their way, Marc!

  81. # Markon 09 Sep 2009 at 1:07 pm

    I’ve read most of Graham/Fisher/Buffet but I can’t find the old partnership letters. May I please have a copy?

    Thanks,

    –Mark

  82. # katieon 09 Sep 2009 at 8:32 pm

    The letters are on their way to you, Mark.

  83. # alanon 13 Sep 2009 at 9:02 pm

    I am very interested in the partnership letters! Would you please share.

    And thank you so much in advance!

    Alan

  84. # katieon 17 Sep 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Sent all up to date

  85. # Goncalo Gordoon 23 Sep 2009 at 4:55 am

    Recently a friend told me about the old letters of warren buffet, since I am an avid reader of everything warren has to say, I would be thrilled if you could send me those letters. Thank you very much!

    Goncalo

  86. # Anderson 01 Oct 2009 at 5:31 am

    Hi, would love to have those letters.. could you please send it to me as well?

    Like Graham wrote in his partnership letters..

    “Very truly yours”

    /A

  87. # katieon 01 Oct 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Letters sent.

  88. # Danielon 19 Oct 2009 at 7:41 am

    Hi, I would also greatly appreciate a copy.
    I sent an email to Jeff as well just in case.

    Thank you very much

    Daniel

  89. # Danon 15 Nov 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Hi Jeff,

    Please could you send me the letters too?

    Greatly appreciated,
    Dan

  90. # katieon 18 Nov 2009 at 6:53 pm

    Done.

  91. # Rajarshi Rakshiton 20 Dec 2009 at 9:24 am

    Hi Jeff,

    I would greatly appreciate the partnership letters 57-70 together with Charlie Munger’s speech. Thanks in advance.

    Regards.
    Rajarshi

  92. # Rubenon 22 Dec 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Hello,

    could you send me the 1970 letter please.

    thanks,
    Ruben

  93. # katieon 05 Jan 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Letters sent out.

  94. # Edwinon 20 Jan 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I need the first letter to the Buffett Partnerships (I think its 1956) and the 1970 Berkshire letter. Can anyone please send them to my email? Thanks!!

  95. # katieon 22 Jan 2010 at 7:26 pm

    On its way Edwin.

  96. # Raziel Melchoron 06 Feb 2010 at 11:26 pm

    Hello,

    I was wondering if somebody could send me the BP letters.

    Thank you very much!

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