Dear Madam/Sir,

We hope this email finds you well. We are reaching out to you on behalf of our research team at the Organisation pour la Protection des Manuscrits Médiévaux. We are currently in the process of publishing an essay on the ethical problem of medieval manuscript dismemberment. As part of our study, we are interested in gathering various perspectives on this topic from esteemed institutions such as yours.

Given your extensive knowledge and involvement in the art and medieval manuscript community, we believe that your insights would greatly contribute to our research. We are particularly interested in understanding the position and views held by your gallery regarding the ethical considerations surrounding the dismemberment of medieval manuscripts for individual sale of detached leaves.

We are aware that medieval manuscripts hold significant historical, cultural, and artistic value, and that the practice of dismemberment can raise important ethical questions. By soliciting your opinions and insights, we aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and various perspectives on this matter.

Your responses to the following questions would be immensely valuable to our research:

What is your institution's/gallery’s policy regarding the acquisition, sale, and exhibition of dismembered medieval manuscripts?

How do you weigh the importance of preserving a manuscript's integrity against the potential benefits gained through the dismemberment and distribution of its individual leaves?

Are there any specific ethical guidelines or principles that your institution/gallery follows when making decisions related to the handling of medieval manuscripts?

How do you balance the need to make historical artifacts accessible to a wider audience with the responsibility to preserve their authenticity and integrity?

Have you ever encountered any controversies or objections from scholars, collectors, or the public regarding the dismemberment of medieval manuscripts?

We assure you that all responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will be used solely for academic research purposes. If you prefer, we can omit specific names or identifying information from our essay.

We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in responding to our inquiry. Your valuable insights will contribute significantly to our exploration of this complex ethical issue. Should you require any further clarification or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation. We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.