  When all else failed—after consulting dictionaries and previous translations—Ibn Tibbon addressed his queries to the author himself.  In fact, there is evidence that Ibn Tibbon wrote at least three letters to Maimonides regarding translation and interpretation, and that he received at least two letters in response. But only Ibn Tibbon’s “Letter on Providence” (which was mentioned briefly above), and Maimonides’ “Letter on Translation” survive.  Notable about the latter is that, despite Ibn Tibbon’s efforts to consult with Maimonides, he generally ignored the latter’s advice, and continued to follow the translation terminology and traditions of his father.