A Letter From Leonard Cohen

Hi all,

I have a question about Leonard Cohen. The thing is, I don’t know if it’s about the Leonard Cohen or just a Leonard Cohen.

I hope you can help me.

A while ago I purchased an old book about pipes at a flea market thinking it would make a nice present for a friend of mine who is an avid pipe smoker.

This morning I discovered a letter hidden between the pages of the book.

The letterhead says “Leonard Cohen, 20 Donald Drive, New Rochelle, New York” in really nice and silver-like ink.

It’s dated April 21, 1965.

I’m sure the world has seen many Leonard Cohens and most have lived and died in relative obscurity. But I also know there’s one very famous one, and I’d like your take on whether it’s one or the other.

I’ve attached pictures of the letter and the book. I’m sorry for not opening the letter fully, but I don’t want to flatten the crease too much.

Was the famous Leonard Cohen an avid pipe smoker and sailor with a Scandinavian friend named Ole? Or is this Leonard just an ordinary guy?

Thank you in advance?