MAINE (WMTW) - A letter believed to be signed by former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, of Maine, is included in a collection of birthday messages that were sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The letter is part of a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, known as his “birthday book,” that was recently released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Mitchell, 92, served in the Senate from May 17, 1980 to Jan. 3, 1995. He was elected as Senate Majority Leader by his fellow Democrats in 1989 and held that position until his retirement from the Senate.

The letter reads: “Dear Jeffrey, the beginning of a new year is an appropriate time to count our blessings. Among mine is your friendship.” The author of the letter, reportedly Mitchell, also referred t

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