a) I hope that you arrived safely and are well. b) Attached is the facsimile of the $18414.00 check to Tufts for which you asked. c) I telephoned Tufts 844 251-4244 and spoke with a different clerk who promised to look into the issue and to reply to me by e-mail this afternoon. d) I managed to get out of bed. I am not yet dressed.