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    The original documents are located in Box 7, folder "Campaign - Letters of support from Former Members of Congress" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 7 of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Fo Handred august THE chansen WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON adams W.H. Hsm Copy Black burn - no Charley Sandsman I Uzgan- Purne, pen Ilman GERALD R. FORD \ THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Come- 1 all = of the attached can get the regular letter - then send orig. or copies to PFC for appropriate follow through - R. RMPFC GERALD FORD LIBRARY I special atty.to Rem 1) Haurahan and Nicholson 4 3) conover Lodge Vilaine, LETTERS RECEIVED FROM FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS (in response to the President's letter of February 16) are noted below. (NOTE: All are willing to support the President unless noted otherwise.) 'HANSEN, Orval BLACKBURN, Ben B. - Board of Trustees of firm he is President of, wishes that he avoid all political entanglements. KEATING, Wm. J. BROTSMAN, Donald G. - offers support, but due to appt. to DOD, political activities restricted -- wife doing volunteer work for Pres. GILLIAM, George H. - as a "Democratic candidate from 7th District of Va. in 1974, feels any contribution to President's campaign would result in much explaining". MINSHALL, Wm. E. MILLER, Jack R. - somewhat limited as federal judge, but offers warm and prayerful support. POLLOCK, Howard W. CAPEHART, Homer- (secy. writing in -- Capehart recuperating from operation and will write later.) HARRISON, Wm. H. - SANDMAN, Chas. W., Jr. BETTS, Jackson E. TOLLEFSON, Thor C. LLOYD, Sherman P. ADAMS, Sherman CONOVER, Wm. S. TUPPER, Stanley R. WARE, John H., 3rd JONAS, Charles R. LODGE, Henry Cabot MAILLIARD, Wm. S. )within the proprieties of position at US Permanent Mission - OAS SCHERLE, Wm. J. JUDD, Walter - (secy. writing in behalf - till March when Judd returns to US) REIFEL, Ben HANRAHAN, Robt. P. WYATT, Wendell ST. GEORGE, Katherine CARLSON, Frank SEAMANS, Henry J., Sr. BENNETT, Wallace F. RYAN, Michael B. FOREMAN, Ed FORD it LIBRARY GERALD HOGAN, Larry LODGE, John Davis -2- MORTON, Thruston B. , MC DONALD, Mr. Jack ( SCHWENGEL, Mr. Fred BRICKER, Mr. John MAYNE, Wiley HUDNUT, Wm. H. III BELCHER, Page BRAY, Wm. G. ALLOTT, Gordon SALTONSTALL, Leverett BERRY, E. Y. COLLIER, Harold R. HALLECK, Charles A. SMITH, Henry P. III BOGGS, J. Caleb BAKER, Mrs. Howa rd H. FERGUSON, Homer CRONIN, Mr. Paul BUDGE, Hamer H. AIKEN, George D. CAMP, John N. Happy McKneally, Martin HALPERN, Seymour HOSMER, Craig PARRIS, Stanford BAKER, Lamar VEYSEY, Victor VAN ZANDT, James E. HUNT, ,John E. CAHIL, Wm. BELCHER, Page HUBER, Robt. FORD is LIBRARY DERALD Wallace F. Bennett Sherman Adams P.O. Box 1320 Pollard Road Salt Lake City, Utah 84110 Lincoln, N.H. 03251 801/486-2211 603/745-8111 D E. Y. Berry Route 1, Box 254 Rapid City, S. D. 57701 E. Ross Adair 605/342-8289 2200 Ft. Wayne Nat'l Bank Building Jackson Betts Ft. Wayne, In. 46802 3309 Briarcliff Drive 219/743-9706 Findlay, Ohio 45840 419/422-6977 Goerge D. Aiken Spring Hollow Lane Ben Blackburn Montpelier, Vermont 05602 1st National Bank of Decatur 802/ N. L. 315 W. Ponce deLeon, #1040 Decatur, Ga. 30030 Bruce Alger O. 404/377-7461. H. 404/325-4169 Atp. F-8 5400 N. Alabama J. 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Callaway, Chairman, Robert Mosbacher, National Finance Chairman, Robert C. Moot, Treasurer. A copy of our Report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. 20463. woods President Ford Committee 1828 L STREET, N.W., SUITE 250, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 (202) 457-6400 Comme: This letter was returned. James Harvey was apported Federal Judge m1973 and non resides at 673 Renton Drive, Saginaw, michigan 48603. Wonld you have Thanks- the letter retyped and remailed? Uarre Gave We have copies gallof these! angela-3/17. -3/17. FORD & LIBRARY GERALD The President Ford Committee, Howard H. Callaway, Chairman, Robert Mosbacher, National Finance Chairman, Robert C. Moot, Treasurer. A copy of our Report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. 20463. GERALD R. FORD February 16, 1976 Dear Jim, Over the course of the years you and I have worked together as colleagues on some of the major issues which have faced and are still facing our country. On some of them we have thought differently, but in the vast majority I recall our having been firm allies, seeing the issues and their solu- tions in a very similar way. The time that lies immediately ahead of us is critical. The decisions that the country will make over the next five years will do a great deal to determine not only what the United States, but also the world, will be like as our children and grandchildren grow up and take over our responsibilities. I am writing this letter, Jim, by way of a request for your advice and support. I would welcome the former and very much appreciate the latter. Our working together in the months that lie ahead could well be as important as all the working together we've done in the past. I certainly would like to hear from you as to whether I can count on your help and your support in the upcoming election. Warm personal Juny regards, Ford The Honorable James Harvey 5002 Nahant Street Washington, D.C. 20016 673 Kenton Drive Sagmaw, michigan 48603 FORD : LIBRARY 938870 WALTER H. JUDD 3083 ORDWAY STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20008 February 23, 1976 The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States P. O. Box 300 Washington, D. C. 20044 Dear Mr. President: Your letter of February 16th to Dr. Judd was received while he and Mrs. Judd are on a trip to North Africa, returning to Washington in early March. I will be pleased to bring your letter to Dr. Judd's attention at that time. Sincerely yours, Dariety E. Bageont Mrs. Dorothy E. Bageant Secretary to Dr. Judd - FORD is LIBRARY 03RALD frompac-314/76 FRANCIS We hold these Truths... WALTER H. JUDD WASHINGTON, D. C. 20008 STATE à 23 1976 PM SERVICE FEB 223 VA DIDKMAN 3083 ORDWAY STREET, N.W. EXPOSTAGE STATES 10c The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States P. O. Box 300 Washington, D. C. 20044 of [n 2/24/76] Dear Bill: Many thanks for your letter of February 20 and your welcome expression of support for my candidacy. I am, of course, deeply grateful for your kind words in my behalf. Jack Marsh has advised me of the interest Werner Ellis has in a position. I know that Jack bas been in touch with both the PFC and the Advance Office on this matter. Unfortunately, funding always seems to be a problem. While both of these offices are making wide use of volunteer assistance, they have very few paid positions. Betty joins me in sending you and Franny our warmest personal regards. Sincerely, /5/ The Honorable William E. Minshall Congressional Associates Suite 905 1730 M Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20036 TRALD DRUDIT R. FORD GRF:JOM:RAR:ch FEB 8 1076 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 2.24.76 TO: Russ Rourke For Your Information: For Appropriate OHE Handling: you may want to talk to Red Cavaney about this, RDL. Robert D. Linder THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 1, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Jack, attached is the revised letter from the President to former Congressman Bill Minshall. I have prepared a memo to Jim Connor requesting that he obtain the President's signature and then dispatch the letter, unless, of course, you decide to take this in to the President during one of your morning meetings. Hle THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 26, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Run Jack, the attached was, of course, an extremely difficult and delicate letter to draft. Minshall's response was apparently the direct result of the coordinated campaign to elicit support for the President from Former Members of Congress. Because you are mentioned in Minshall's letter, I thought it would be a bit lumpy for you to reply "for the President", hence the proposed response directly from the Presi- dent. P.d. Jach, please see my memo (attached) I Feb. 10 re Menshalts Son! NOTE: copy of letter is being kept with all other letters sent to former M.C.'s - for follow-up by PFC. CB CONGRESSIONAL ASSOCIATES SUITE 905 1730 M STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036 WILLIAM E. MINSHALL (202) 452-0888 February 20, 1976 RH The President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: 1 In response to your letter of February 16, 1976, I shall be delighted to support your campaign in anyway that you think my services and or advice can be helpful. I have already been doing what I can to boost your cause for the coming election. Incidentally, my son Werner Ellis, age 25, is anxious to help, but to date has not met with too much success. Jack Marsh and Bob Hartmann have been most helpful in trying to get him into some kind of position but as of now he has not received an assignment. In my opinion he could be a big help with the younger groups or on an advance team. He is a very able and personable young man and was a trememdous help to me in my campaigns for Congress. Franny joins me in wanting to do all we can to keep you and Betty at 1600. Good luck and best regards, Sincerely yours, Bare William E. Minshall FORD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 27, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Jack, FYI, copies of the attached letter were signed by the President and sent to more than 200 former Members of Congress. Since no mechanism was set up to coordinate the responses that will be coming to the White House, I have offered to serve as the repository for those responses. (I have set the mechanism up with Bob Linder and cleared it through Jim Connor) At a point in time, we will provide Leo Thorsness at the PFC with a breakdown of the number of former Members who have agreed to endorse the President's candidacy. I shall, of course, discuss this with you before taking that final step. R- R A/m Ne detail FORD LETTER FROM PRESIDENT FORD TO SELECTED FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS February , 1976 Dear , Over the course of the years you and I have worked together as colleagues on some of the major issues which have faced and are still facing our country. On some of them we have thought differently, but in the vast majority I recall our having been firm allies, seeing the issues and their solutions in a very similar way. The time that lies immediately ahead of us is critical. The decisions that the country will make over the next five years will do a great deal to determine not only what the United States, but also the world, will be like as our children and grandchildren grow up and take over our responsibilities. I am writing this letter, , by way of a request for your advice and support. I would welcome the former and very much appreciate the latter. Our working together in the months that lie ahead could well be as important than all the working FORD -2- - together we've done in the past. I certainly would like to hear from you as to whether I can count on your help and your support in the upcoming election. Warm personal regards, Gerald R. Ford E Credit FORD Comme - Please check PFC contacted by them - if so, we to see if Sandway already will THE WASHINGTON WHITE second HOUSE have. Mr I mastral knowledger F. Dear charlie your response to my litter of February 16 is deeply appreciated. l have ashed the FORD is GERALD LIBRARY appropuate people at the Increasent Ford Counted to contact you derectly instruction with reqard to the concerns expressed m your letter. at always, your are mad melcome. caudor and your guidance Rec's assured that your words of encouragent and request will not M THE white HOUSE WASHINGTON forgotten- with warment. - I J 1 , GAL sord Then send memo from I OM to Stu Spencer ; Atu, please follow strough andtached Many thank Russell 17. Rowke C& LAW OFFICES Charles W. Pandman, Dr. SUITE 4100 62 YACHT AVENUE 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA, S. W. Cape May, New Jersey 08204 Washington, D. C. 20024 (609) 884-8492 (202) 554-1100 February 27, 1976 The Office of the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: This will acknowledge your letter of February 23rd. There is no question that our philosophy of government is very similar and I do appreciate the warm friendship that I have enjoyed with you for almost a decade. The importance of this year, 1976, in a politi- cal sense, will be the most important year in the history of our country as well as our party. A Republican defeat this year, in my judgment, will end the Republican Party. I want to support you in the election and I would like very much to see you re-elected. At the same time I would be less than honest if I told you I was hap- py with the way your campaign was being run. If Bo Calloway wanted you soundly defeated, he wouldn't work any differently than he's doing in New Jersey. Neither he nor his lieutenants have ever con- tacted me about anything and whether he likes it or not, I am the titular head of the New Jersey Republican Party, since I am the last Republican that was nominated in the state wide Republican Primary. I am not the only Repub- lican that feels this way. John Hunt will give you the same story and so will the State Chairman. Prior to your last visit to New Jersey, I spent two hours with your speech writers and not one suggestion that I left with them was used in your speech. In spite of the fact that everything I predicted about the Highway Trust Fund has happened and you received no credit for any of it. In short, Mr. President, you're off to a very poor start in New Jersey, however I will do whatever I can to be helpful. Very truly yours, Charlie FORD & GENALD LIBRARY CHARLES W. SANDMAN, JR. copy to PFC. 3/4/76/cb WHITE HOUSE MAIL ROOM 976 MAK 2 AM 9 39 & studi 00805 .0.0 20 TOT The an to THE Salt - add ON I bus yes at not MOV drive invoice in of ,OTOS The to construct sal, 1965650 protein w THEY from odd 90 Iso as Mov 82 Two to ago Date The I sd# at DOY of true I suisa SSC 03 down Visy 237 I UVL I III Jackson made cap5 SO smit provy your - are N of ,bots fish MOT CE M --120.0 TOTAL even to N as to NO I odd as JBLN sould edit visity I'm that miot NEW attic ABAM 200 08 Dre Juaga I ,yeatet Voll of THEY of asve eno con bus desses sections doctor edige morit kswils M 0.00 got to USA 20 II R LAW OFFICES 62 YACHT AVENUE Cape May, New Jersey 08204 POSTAL S. 28 PM SERVICE FEI NJ 200 1976 United States 13c The Office of the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Charles W. Sandman, Jr. President Ford Committee 1828 L STREET, N.W., SUITE 250, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 (202) 457-6400 March 4, 1976 1976 Connie TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Re: The Congressional Colleague Program Response From: Elaine R. Crane The Congressional Colleague letters are to be treated as follows: 1. Elaine will send the original copies of the letters to Russ Rourke to the attention of Miss Connie Banford at the White House. 2. We will keep two xerox copies of the letters - one for the use of Congressmen Ayres and Kuykendall and one for the master file (brown in color ) on Bill Low's desk. 3. The letters which are received directly at the White House will be copied there, and the xerox copies sent to Bob Marik to the attention of Bill Low for insertion in our master file and for the use of Congressmen Ayres and Kuykendall. Before inserting the "White House" letters in the master file, make sure we have a copy of them for the Congressmen. 4. Congressmen Ayres and Kuykendall will be making the followup telephone calls and contacts. 5. The Post Office number address for the correspondence from the former members is: P. O. Box 19760 Washington, D. C. 20036 Thanks ERC FORD i LIBRARY BERALD The President Ford Committe, Howard H. Callaway. Chairman, David Packard. National Finance Chairman, Robert C. Moot, Treasurer. A copy of our Report is filed with like Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. 20463 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON somewhat limited due to position with government or other. Comie- ) Blackburn in 9 no response = 2) Munhall in done >) Indian is an letter answer to 9 different THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON (Dent mar. 4, 1976) Dear Bill: Many thanks for your letter of February 20 and your welcome expression of support for my candidacy. I am, of course, deeply grateful for your kind words in my behalf. Jack Marsh tells me that every effort is being made regarding a position for your son, Werner Ellis. I know that Jack has been in touch with both the PFC and the Advance Office on this matter. Unfortunately, funding always seems to be a problem. While both of these offices are making wide use of volunteer assistance, they have very few paid positions. I am aware of Werner's financial requirements, and have asked Jack to continue to monitor the situation. Betty joins me in sending you and Franny our warmest personal regards. Sincerely, (s/ The Honorable William E. Minshall Congressional Associates Suite 905 1730 M Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036 FORD j LIBRARY GERALD copy B. menk (P.F.C) 3/4/76/CO THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 1, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Jack, attached is the revised letter from the President to former Congressman Bill Minshall. I have prepared a memo to Jim Connor requesting that he obtain the President's signature and then dispatch the letter, unless, of course, you decide to take this in to the President during one of your morning meetings. Ale GERALD LIBRARY GERALOR. FORD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 26, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Ruu Jack, the attached was, of course, an extremely difficult and delicate letter to draft. Minshall's response was apparently the direct result of the coordinated campaign to elicit support for the President from Former Members of Congress. Because you are mentioned in Minshall's letter, I thought it would be a bit lumpy for you to reply "for the President", hence the proposed response directly from the Presi- dent. P.d. Jack, please see my memo (attached) of Feb. 10 re Menshall's Son! FORD LIBRY NOTE: copy of letter is being kept with all other letters sent to former M.C.'s - for follow-up by PFC. CB TORO TERREY CONGRESSIONAL ASSOCIATES SUITE 905 1730 M STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036 WILLIAM E. MINSHALL (202) 452-0888 February 20, 1976 RL The President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: 1 In response to your letter of February 16, 1976, I shall be delighted to support your campaign in anyway that you think my services and or advice can be helpful. I have already been doing what I can to boost your cause for the coming election. Incidentally, my son Werner Ellis, age 25, is anxious to help, but to date has not met with too much success. Jack Marsh and Bob Hartmann have been most helpful in trying to get him into some kind of position but as of now he has not received an assignment. In my opinion he could be a big help with the younger groups or on an advance team. He is a very able and personable young man and was a trememdous help to me in my campaigns for Congress. Franny joins me in wanting to do all we can to keep you and Betty at 1600. Good luck and best regards, Sincerely yours, Bare William E. Minshall 0 FORD Pusselle 17 Rube BEN B. BLACKBURN DECATUR, GEORGIA 25 February, 1976 Dear Mr. President, I am greatly honored by your letter of February 16, 1976. I too shall always be proud of the years we worked together in Congress in a mutual effort to imporve our country. I have become the President of a non-profit Public Interest Law Firm which has been granted a tax-exempt status. It is a new organization and one which will be consuming something in the neighborhood of 150% of my time. I have a very jealous Board of Trustees who have taken an oath in blood that I avoid all political entanglements for the foreseeable future. To be out of the political arena is novel to me after eight years, but I am finding the adjustment not altogether unpleasant. Kind personal regards to you and your staff. Respectfully, BuBlantluen Ben B. Blackburn FORD is LIBRARY AERALD Copy B meuk (PFC 3/4/76/ed WHITE HOUSE MAIL ROOM NO as 1976 FEB 27 PM 211 10 storro L 24897 LMS To bodia ad 11 RUD is Maria : Escape at is maad 00 is To blove to to pallatt And at Taven 17 THEY box C MANTA PM GA DECATOR U.S. POSTAGE PEB25'76 25FEB E.0.1.3 1976 GA BR.METER 1263016 The President of the United States The Whitehouse Washington, D. C. BEN B. BLACKBURN SUITE 1040 # FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING DECATUR, GEORGIA 30030 is PM LAW OFFICES PAXSON, SMITH, BOYD, GILLIAM & GOULDMAN, P.C. 500 CITIZENS COMMONWEALTH CENTER P. O. BOX 1151 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22902 C. ARMONDE PAXSON AREA CODE 804 WILLIAM MASSIE SMITH February 24, 1976 FEB 26 1976 TELEPHONE 296-2161 T. MUNFORD BOYD GEORGE HARRISON GILLIAM W.CLYDE GOULDMAN, = FRANCIS L. BUCK LINDSAY G. DORRIER, JR. The Honorable Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: Thank you for your letter of February 18th, a copy of which is enclosed. I was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Congress from the 7th District of Virginia in 1974 -- the seat formerly held by Jack Marsh. While I am certain that you and I share the same hopes for America, I do believe that if I contributed to your campaign as you have requested both of us would have some explaining to do to our friends and supporters. As a City Councilman here in Charlottesville, I look forward to your visit to Monticello in July. Please give my very best personal regards to Jack Marsh. Sincerely, George H. Gilliam GHG/swd Enclosure CC: The Honorable John O. Marsh FORDO i LIBRARY GERALD The Honorable J. Kenneth Robinson copytoB merik (PFC) 0/4/76/ CO GERALD R. FORD WASHINGTON February 18, 1976 Mr. George Gilliam 1409 Foxbrook Ln Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 Dear Mr. Gilliam, I am writing you today to personally ask for your help in a matter that is of great concern to me. Since becoming President, I have tried to achieve many things. Among them are holding the line of government spend- ing to reduce inflation, a strong national defense, less government regulation, and a national energy program to pre- vent us from being at the mercy of foreign energy suppliers. As you know, many of these efforts and other positive steps have been thwarted by a Congress heavily controlled by the Democrats. In some instances, the Congress has turned a deaf ear; in others it has written its own extravagant legis- lation. I have had to employ the veto over 30 times to stem this tide of irresponsible legislation. However, Mr. Gilliam, you and I know that this is only a temp- orary solution. What America needs is a Republican Congress working for Republican goals. Unless more Republicans are elected in 1976, inflation and excessive deficit spending will continue. That is why I have visited many regions of the country for the Republican Party and Republican candidates. Though I would prefer to contact you on one of these party-building trips, time dictates a written message. Democrats seem to believe that America is great because of what government does for people and generally vote for more government programs, more federal spending and taxing. Republicans believe America is great because of what free is people do for themselves and generally vote for less govern- FORD ment involvement. Democrats have controlled the Congress LIBR "A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C." Absolutely no taxpayers' funds have been used in the preparation or mailing of this correspondence. Mr. George Gilliam for 40 of the last 45 years and have contributed to the many problems we face today. The best way to begin overcoming such problems is to elect more Republicans to Congress in 1976. That is the best way to reduce wasteful government spending, cut back needless federal controls which are strangling our private enterprise system, and reform a welfare system that saps individual in- itiative and costs you and other taxpayers billions of dol- lars each year. This is why I sincerely hope you will decide, today, to sup- port the outstanding work of the National Republican Congres- sional Committee in its effort to elect Republicans in 1976. This committee supports Republican candidates for the House of Representatives with direct campaign contributions and a wide variety of important campaign services. From my own experience as a Member of Congress, I know that the Committee's support is invaluable in electing and re- electing Republicans to the House of Representatives. Committee Chairman, Congressman Guy Vander Jagt, has told me a financial goal of $2,100,000 has been established for the 1976 GOP Victory Fund. I feel this sum is reasonable and necessary. It must be achieved. You can play a major role by joining me and the Committee in our joint efforts to elect a Republican Congress by sending your maximum contribution in the enclosed envelope. In order to successfully reach this goal, we need virtually 100% participation by all friends and supporters of this Committee. Without your help we simply cannot elect more Republicans to Congress. I look forward to Chairman Vander Jagt's report to me on the results of this appeal, Mr. Gilliam. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Sincerely, Jury Ford FROM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C. GILLIAM SEAMANS R YAN President Ford Committee 1828 L STREET, N.W., SUITE 250, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 (202) 457-6400 MAR 5 1976 Connie: on the list received Q letter about 6 have Here's the fivores colleague list. Everyone been returned, and as you lexne Judger Haweys has been resent. Though / FORD LIBRART The President Ford Committee, Howard H. 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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON RUSS: Will send over to PFC for response - thought you might like to read them first. cb: FORD & LIBRARY 07V830 send to PFC- w/ special note: "Please take note of to in attached letters specific problems referred and have someone from IFC undertake direct follow-up 9200H with former Member where appropriate. tot 111 of T970 base new tdgina NOV idgueds - Jaxit mode best of adil tan 833-8950 Russell Rowhe LAW OFFICES CAHILL, McCARTHY AND HICKS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 2329 WILLIAM T. CAHILL 6-8 CHARLTON STREET JOHN F. McCARTHY, JR. PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08540 A.C. REEVES HICKS COLEMAN T. BRENNAN TELEPHONES RICHARD SCHATZMAN AREA CODE 609 GORDON C. STRAUSS PRINCETON 924-1199 JOHN P. SHERIDAN, JR. TRENTON 586-0600 F. PATRICK McMANIMON G. CHRISTOPHER BAKER March 18, 1976 The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. 20000 Dear Mr. President: Betty and I have been on vacation and I have just read your letter of February 16, 1976. Of course I am happy to do what I can to be of help in your re-election effort. While I suspect identical letters were sent to all former Governors and Congressmen and that you already have all the advice you require, I respectfully suggest, because of our long and warm friendship in the House, that your Staff take a good look at New Jersey. I had believed in talking with Dick Sellers that you would have no problem with a primary endorsement. I now hear that Senator Case is planning to run a group of at large Delegates who will be uncommitted. This I think would be wrong and could be harmful to you especially in the General Election. I would suggest that you provide a group of candidates pledged to Jerry Ford! Secondly, as you know, New Jersey is a labor oriented, Democratically inclined, ethnic populated Swing State and it is important that your General Campaign be staffed and headed by those who can attract and win over the Independent Vote. Lastly, there is much that is wrong with the State Republican Party and it should be carefully examined by your Staff. FORD : LIBRARY 28014 will .SI adT bodine only 10 Subtotal 1976 MAR 22 PM 2 27 9200H within onT .0.0 WHITE HOUSE MAIL ROOM .321 200 and I one V3394 of to 193391 your beer TO se W 035 I daiv 00 03 ward as I 583003 30 22911893 I dhW drotts may ul DOE 3803 Line Los aswrut He 05 2028 MSV I you solvic wild IID oved my odd ni any bus you! TUO to assuesd vocrst 20 5003 5 baled 33832 BUY Jadi assist dole Suldier it bevelied usd I Val I s dalv wolderg UO aved Mow girl 30 20 quoty E ct's of guinning of хозвлей 2013 bloco to given 90 Webs I shif 9d 133w other blows I Jersuah sild at NOT 02 Internal 50 03 bayable to quota S abivory 2343 lates single S at woll ove 25 Date 99932 class X believe 603 000 will Inrust 2008 dads 1030V all also bus não cauls 9.13 dow show al at state exident THE W of Mode 11 DATE was the The Honorable Gerald R. Ford page -2- March 18, 1976 Incidentally, in addition to practicing law, I am a member of the Faculty of the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. We are now working on a program that will hopefully attract major policy statements from major statesmen of the United States and the World. It would, I think, be an ideal spot for you in the Fall to make a major speech that while of a bipartisan nature could be very helpful in November. If you are interested or if I can be of personal help in any specific way, please get in touch. Sincerely, Bui Caluel William T. Cahill WTC: ph LAW OFFICES CAHILL, McCARTHY AND HICKS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 2329 MAR18'76 6-8 - CHARLTON STREET 3 PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08540 The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. 20000 Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to these materials. 17 end. Russell Rourke UNRUH & LEITER ATTORNEYS AT LAW 525 National Bank of Tulsa Building Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 918-582-7236 R. JAMES UNRUH OF COUNSEL WILLIAM LEITER March 18, 1976 PAGE BELCHER PERSONAL The Honorable Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: 210 acan NS LN S 55 Attached are copies of clippings from the TULSA DAILY WORLD and THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN for this morning, which I thought you would like to see. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, PAGE Page BELCHER Member of Congress 1951-1973 Enc. FORD s LIBRARY GERALD GPFC- 3/24/76/c6. ЛИКЛИ Y TELLEK WAS The EVEREJITA gelbling satuTe state USE BOΓAΓ smodeblO stiff so TOTAL THAT area down WHITE HOUSE MAIL ROOM 1976 MAR 22 PM 2 27 Inio's JI BIsteD eldowodell edT GEDOR edida act .0 .0 AM mast most to solgon ext. 701 WAMOHAJXO Yulan THE bits CJSON VALAD ABJUT odd w sall blues UGV I dolly painter stat .998 (ma I issulate Wezsonie ED/N ETRI-IBRI EssipnoD No reduct LORE The Belcher Urges Ford Wins 1 Thursday, March 18, 1976 Ford Support Belcher OK Former U.S. Rep. Page Belcher, R- Tulsa, said Wednesday Ronald Reagan Former Congress- has failed in his presidential campaign man Page Belcher of efforts and Republicans should unite Tulsa announced behind President Ford. Belcher said, "To continue this inter- Wednesday his support party struggle when it is obvious that of President Ford for President Ford will be our nominee is the Republican presi- divisive and damaging to the Republi- dential nomination. can party." He called on all Republicans "and Belcher, who retired especially those in Oklahoma to unite as First District con- now behind Ford (and) start to FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT UNRUH & LEITER TULSA. PM OK 141 U.S. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 18 MAR THOMAS JEFFERSON UNITED STATES AIR 10c MAIL 525 National Bank of Tulsa Building 2c U.S.POSTAGE Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 PERSONAL The Honorable Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. Russell 17 Rowke HUBER Senator P. O. Box 698 Troy, Michigan 48084 (313) 921-0494 Determined to be an Administrative Marking CONF IDENTIAL March 19, 1976 B SD NARA, Date 1/22/2014 President Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Jerry: Thank you for your letter of February 16th. It is very flattering to be asked to support the President of the United States and work in his campaign. As you point out, we did work closely in the Congress and I am sure you knew you could count on my vote whenever it was necessary. On only a very rare occasion did I inform you in advance that I could not support the Republican policy. I have sent to Pete Fletcher five pages of an in-depth study done here in Michigan at the end of last year by Decision Making Information of Santa Ana, California. The information in those five pages relates to your race in Michigan and other material that has interest to your campaign. I am pleased to make this available to your campaign effort. I would also like to extend to you an opportunity to use my personal mailing list for fund solicitation. It includes approximately 1500 names of people who have been willing to put their money where their mouth is in politics. If you would care to send me 1500 letters, envelopes and stamps, we will do the addressing and mailing out of this office and trust it produces campaign funds as a result. In all fairness, I should point out to you that the Michigan Republican Party did not keep your promise to the Michigan congressional delegation of raising $5,000 per congressional district in 1974. You may remember twice in your office (once when we had our pictures taken for campaign purposes and again when the Republican Steering Committee leadership met with you), you promised $5,000 from the Republican State Central Committee for each district as a result of your fund-raising dinner in Cobo Hall in the fall of 1974. In addition, at the breakfast you gave in the White House for the Michigan Republican delegation in December of 1974, you made a very kind speech about my services and stated your willingness to assist in any way in the future that you could. I reminded you at that meeting that the Michigan delegation had not received the commitment you had made and thought we FORDO is LIBRARY OFRALD A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D. C. mystem - we no No mode $5 opening ISS THE My corry* I registry. 100 30 pays 4996 DE sport R. enter 500 loss, 5 service TV SWA META If OF Л. - or mr And 9 MM - electy TV SE DE processer V - - eye - WE X DM SW 9 ISSUITE or lost E. 0000 1. 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Ford -2- March 19, 1976 should be reimbursed by the Republican State Central Committee, per your agreement. At that breakfast you said you would take care of the matter, but the State Central Committee seems not to want to cooperate. The dif- ference in your promise and their delivery has been quite substantial; and I must say it was a great shock to me to think that the President's commitment is not honored. Thanks again for your letter; and as you can see, you may be able to glean some helpful information from my survey and some money from the solicitation, if you SO desire. Sincerely, Bol RJH:lp Robert J. Huber FORD i LIBRARY 03830 HUBER 181 14 DEFROIT. - PROCLAIM LIBERTY USA13 * Senator 19 MAR 1976 THROUGHOUT ALLTHE ALL THE LAND President Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. CONFIDENTIAL P.O. Box 698 Troy, Michigan 48084 March 19, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: ANGELA RAISH FROM: CONNIE BANFORD Angela, per our conversation, I am attaching a copy of a letter from the President in response to several letters we received from former Members of Congress. You will note that the President has okayed the letter, which will, of course, be on the Gerald R. Ford stationery. I understand that you will forward the letters back to this office for Presidential signature. Thanks again for your assistance. cb (Attaching letters from: former Congressmen E. Y. Berry, Thor Tollefson, Sherman Lloyd, Sherman Adams, Henry Cabot Lodge, John Ware, Wm. Scherle, Ben Reifel, Wendell Wyatt, Katherine St. George, Frank Carlson, Henry Seamans, Sr., Ed Foreman, Wallace F. Bennett, Jack McDonald, Harold Collier, Paul Cronin, Homer Ferguson, Mrs. Howard H. Baker, J. Caleb Boggs, Henry P. Smith III, Hamer H. Budge, Martin McKneally, Seymour Halpern) (Also Orval Hansen) FORD is LIBRARY GERALD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Dear Orval: Your warm response to my letter of February 16 is deeply appreciated. Your endorsement of my candidacy will make the burdens of this campaign year just that much lighter. Rest assured that your words of encouragement and support will not be forgotten. With warmest personal regards, I remain, Juny and The Honorable Orval Hansen 4405 - 33rd Road North Arlington, Virginia 22207 FORD is LIBRARY GERALD IT File THE TITE HOUSE washington Jach- - attached is proposed response to all letters that do not require more detailed answer. it will, ofcours, be done on GRF letterhead. Reaction !!! Rune March 22, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: ANGELA RAISH FROM: CONNIE BANFORD Angela, attached are more letters from former Members of Congress to the President, which require the same prepared response I spoke to you about. Thanks again for all your help. cb (Attached letters from Charles A. Halleck, Page Belcher, Don Brotzman, Wiley Mayne, Jack Miller, Howard Pollock, Jackson E. Betts, William Conover, Robert P. Hanrahan, Stanley Tupper, John Davis Lodge, Thruston B. Morton, John Bricker, Fred Schwengel, Gordon Allott, Wm. Bray, William Hudnut, Leverett Saltonstall, George Aiken, John "Happy" Camp, Craig Hosmer, Stanford Parris, LaMar Baker, Vic Versey, James Van Zandt, John Hunt, Wm. Mailliard, Wm. Keating, Charles R. Jonas, Michael Ryan) FORD & LIBRARY 07V839 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 25, 1976 Dear Bill: Your warm response to my letter of February 16 is deeply appreciated. Your endorsement of my candidacy will make the burdens of this campaign year just that much lighter. I am grateful for your offer to present to the White House the cabinet chair used by your grandfather, President Benjamin Harrison. I will be in touch with you about your very gracious proposal in the near future. In the interim, let me assure you that your words of encouragement and support will not be forgotten. With warmest personal regards, I remain, Juny Frl The Honorable William Henry Harrison 17011 Dolphin Drive North Redington Beach, Florida 33708 FORD is LIBRARY 074835 17011 DOLPHIN DRIVE NORTH REDINGTON BEACH, P. O. BOX 6046 FLORIDA 33708 SHERIDAN, WYOMIN 82801 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON Hon. Gerald R. Ford, President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr President, I am very pleased with your letter of February 16th asking for my advice and support. You have my unqualified support. Having served with you I know that you are a dedicated and loyal American. The citizens wanted an honest and sincere man to fill the place vacated by Nixon. In Jerry Ford they got such a man. You did not say whether you wanted just an endorsement or an active participation in your campaign. They first you have, the second you can have if you feel that I can be of assistance in your organization. The Harrison Family are all supporters of yours. My son on the staff of the Renegotiation Board and his wife who is working in your Washington headquarters as a volunteer are working for you. We all feel strongly that we need you in the White House. If the following will help fine. If not O.K. I have the cabinet chair used by my grandfather Benjamin Harrison. The White House has a similar chair in the Treaty Room but not one used by a President. I believe the Chair should be in the White House. If you feel that the publicity of receiving the chair would be helpful, I will be pleased to present it to you personally for the White House collection at a time convenient to you. Mary and I wlllbe here in Florida until the first of May and then will return to our home in Wyoming. FORD is LIBRARY With Warm regards and best wishes Bue Narwor THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 25, 1976 Dear Homet Senitor: I was sorry to learn of your illness. Your secretary, Mrs. McKeny, has told me about your recent operation. I sincerely hope you are felling better, and that you enjoy a rapid and full recovery. With warmest personal regards, I remain, Juny Ford The Honorable Homer E. Capehart Suite 717 Board of Trade Building Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 GERMLO the FORD CIBRARY HOMER E. CAPEHART SUITE 717 BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204 AREA 317 638-6479 February 26, 1976 Receipt The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States The White House Washington, D. C. 20000 Dear President Ford: In reply to your letter of February 16, Senator Capehart has asked me to write and tell you he has been very, very ill. He had a very serious operation and while he is recuperating slowly, he is not too active as yet. As soon as he is able, he will be in touch with you personally. With Best Regards, Sincerely, Ruth G WKeny (Mrs.) Ruth G. McKeny, Secretary to Homer E. Capehart rm USA FORD GENERAL