May 10 2008

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

Published by Jeff Widman at 4:38 pm under Uncategorized

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Two years ago, Dan Grossman posted about the Warren Buffet 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.)

(Note: You can find PDF’s of the more recent letters (post 1977) here: http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html)

 

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 below if you want a copy… be sure to explain why you want them.  (If I’m in error posting them, just let me know.)

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 those, and not sure where to get them.

 

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31 Responses to “Warren Buffet, 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

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