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January 8, 1969
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
D
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Thanks so much for your letter of
December 20 addressed to Mr. Nixon urg-
ing his acceptance of an invitation to
serve as the principal speaker at the
annual Law Day celebration at Samford
University in Birmingham, Alabama.
I will certainly invite the
President-Elect's attentiontoo your
request and will be back in touch with
you as soon as possible.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH/sr
bcc: Dwight Chapin
January 4, 1969
Chapin
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Mr. Nixon asked me to reply to your thoughtful
letter of December 23 in which you indicate Homer
Johnson's desire to offer the President-Elect his
Red Cross emergency certificate and request that
you might present this gift to him sometime in
January.
This is certainly a warm gesture on Mr.
Johnson's part, and I am hopeful that something can
be worked out. I have talked with Mr. Nixon's
appointments secretary, and you should be hearing
from him soon.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH/sr
Hangan
January 3, 1969
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Thanks very much for your December 24 letter
recommending that R. Samuel Dillon, Jr. be re-
tained in his present position on the Congressional
liaison staff of the Agency for International
Development.
I'm pleased to know 6f your commendation and
will send your comments on to those directly in-
volved. Your enthusiastic salute means a great
deal.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH/sr
BNH Hanegan s
December 30, 1968
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
Member of Congress
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Thanks very much for your December 16
letter recommending Robert E. Bauman foraa posi-
tion in the Congressional liaison area.
I'm pleased to know of your commendation
and will certainly try to work something out so
that Mr. Bauman can participate in the new
Administration. Your enthusiastic salute means
a great deal.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
Bryce H. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
November 22, 1968
Dear Congressman Buchanan:
I warmly appreciate your
congratulations and good wishes, and
I certainly reciprocate those sentiments
to you.
Now our nation has a new
Administration. We are going to work
cooperatively and, I anticipate, very
constructively with the 91st Congress.
From its start I am hopeful that all of
us will be able to come together in the
interest of good government and a better
America.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
The Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
JOHN H. BUCHANAN, JR.
1721 LONGWORTH HOUSE
6TH DISTRICT, ALABAMA
OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MEMBER:
202-225-4921
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SUBCOMMITTEES:
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICE:
ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS
205-325-3861
NEAR EAST
house of Representatives
ROOM 276, FEDERAL BUILDING
1800 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Mashington, D.C. 20515
November 14, 1968
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Dear Mr. President-Elect:
I thank God for your election to the Presidency
and look forward with great pleasure to being on your
team in Washington.
Thank you for your kindness in wiring me before
and after my reelection to the Congress. Since we had an
uphill fight in Alabama, I am delighted that all three
Republican incumbents survived the tide. We are more than
delighted that you will be in the White House!
With kindest best wishes,
Sincerely,
John H. Buchanan, Jr.
JHB:npb
Member of Congress
Congression Buchanan
December 9, 1968
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Our President-Elect has asked me to respond to your letter of
December 2, bringing to his attention a passage from the Scrip-
tures sent to you by your constituent, Mrs. John E. Spencer.
Mr. Nixon is very appreciative of the sentiment and thoughtful-
ness expressed by Mrs. Spencer and trustsygou will convey to
her his gratitude. As I am sure you realize, these opening
days of the transition are filled to the brim with activity
for our new leader, and he is continuing to pursue his pledge
to bring our country together, as Mrs. Spencer so graciously
suggests he should.
I look forward to working with you for the good of our nation
during the 91st Congress.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
December 9, 1968
Honorable John H. Buchanan, Jr.
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Our President-Elect has asked me to respond to your letter of
December 2, bringing to his attention a passage from the Scrip-
tures sent to you by your constituent, Mrs. John E. Spencer.
Mr. Nixon is very appreciative of the sentiment and thoughtful-
ness expressed by Mrs. Spencer and trustsygou will convey to
her his gratitude. As I am sure you realize, these opening
days of the transition are filled to the brim with activity
for our new leader, and he is continuing to pursue his pledge
to bring our country together, as Mrs. Spencer so graciously
suggests he should.
I look forward to working with you for the good of our nation
during the 91st Congress.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNHiph
JOHN H. BUCHANAN, JR.
35
1721 LONGWORTH HOUSE
6TH DISTRICT, ALABAMA
OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MEMBER
202-225-4921
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SUBCOMMITTEES:
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICE:
ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS
205-325-3861
NEAR EAST
house of Representatives
ROOM 276, FEDERAL BUILDING
1800 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Washington, D.C. 20515
December 2, 1968
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President-Elect of the United States
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Dear Mr. President-Elect:
Enclosed herewith is a letter which I have recently
received from one of my constituents, Mrs. John E. Spencer of
Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Spencer has requested that I pass
the Scripture passage quoted in this letter along to you and
I respectfully call it to your attention at this time.
With kindest regards and all best wishes,
Sincerely,
John H. Buchanan, Jr.
Member of Congress
JHB:npb
Enclosure
RECEIVED
3500 Mill Run Road
Birmingham, Alabama
NOV 21 1963
35223
ASSIGNED.
SENT.
nB
November 19, 1968
Rep. John Buchanan
Washington, D C.
Dear John:
Congratulations! I feel the Lord has His
hand on you and has raised you up to serve
the people of this district and this country.
We are truly thankful to Him for returning
you to office once more. of course we have
been sort of working on it from this end, too.
I had a thought that I wanted so much to
communicate to Richard Nixon, but doubt that
he sees all of the many letters he probably
gets, so I will present the idea to you for
your consideration. The Lord seems to have
laid on my hear this verse for him: "When
a man's ways please the Lord, He maketh even
his enemies to be at peace with him," Proverbs
16:7. How wonderful it would be for him and
for this nation if he were to truly seek to
fulfill the conditions of this promise, and
thus claim the promise. For surely he has
and will accumulate many enemies both near
and far. / will just leave the thought
with you to do as you feel led,
I think you have a real "mandate" (to use a
wornout word) from your district and we look
to you for the kind of service you have given
in the past.
Emalyn H. Spencer(Mrs.Jno.) Spencer
Sincerely, Emaly
December 18, 1968
Hamaan
Honorable Quentin N. Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Mr. Burdick:
Mr. Nixon is most appreciative of your
December 10 letter, with which you sent
the views of the State Wheat Commission
on the work Clifford Pulvermacher has
done in the Department of Agriculture.
I have put your comments and the endorse-
ment of the Saate Wheat Commission in
the appropriate hands in this transition
organization; most assuredly they will
receive close and careful attention.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
Sent
December 9, 1968
12/10
Honorable Quentin N. Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Burdick:
President-Elect Nixon has requested that I respond to your
December 4 letter, bringing to our attention the endorsement
of the United Tribes Development Corporation of North Dakota
of Commissioner Robert L. Bennett.
The views of the Development Corporation will, of course, be
considered as a substantial part of the deliberations being
conducted by Mr. Nixon and his leading advisers; your thought-
fulness in bringing the resolution to our attention is appre-
ciated.
I look forward to seeing you in January, and to working with
you throughout the 91st Congress.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
December 12, 1968
Haniqau
Honorable Quentin Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Mr. Burdick:
This will acknowledge with appreciation your letter of November
27, addressed to President-Elect Richard Nixon, and enclosed re-
solution adopted by the Walsh County Farmers' Union.
The President-Elect has derected that I bring the contests of
this resolution to the attention of those in the transition
organization who are responsible for screening candidates for
high policy posts in the new administration. The views of the
Walsh County Farmers' Union will be thoughtfully considered as
appointments as discussed. We appreciate your bringing the re-
solution to the attention of Mr. Nixon.
With cordial regard, I am,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
December 18, 1968
Hargan
Honorable Quentin N. Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Mr. Burdick:
President-Elect Nixon has asked me to
express his appreciation for your
December 9 letter with which you sent
Mr. Renshaw's endorsement by Mr. Dale
Albers.
Mr. Albers' views will certainly be
brought to the attention of those
working most closely with Mr. Nixon
in determining the new line-up, and
your desire that Mr. Alber's comments
be considered is, of course, an im-
portant contribution to our delibera-
tions. Thanks very much for your
interest in the formulation of our
new Administration.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Quentin N. Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Burdick:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters,
Federal Building No. 7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W.,
Washington, D. C. While it will be necessary for me to di-
vide my time between the Capital and New York until January
20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both
"Deputy Assistants for Congressional Relations" -- will
operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will
be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during
this governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York
number is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
Rep
Re
Herbert Burke letter
MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 15, 1968
TO:
MARTIN ANDERSON
FROM:
BRYCE HARLOW
It is interesting to note the postscript to the Barnes
letter: clearly, the idea of "youth communications cen-
ters" has penetrated a bit.
It occurs to me you may want to especially flag this
matter for program development.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable J. Herbert Burke
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Burke:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable James A. Burke
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Burke:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
OMAR BURLESON.
DISTRICT OFFICE:
17TH DISTRICT
2101 FEDERAL BUILDING
TEXAS
ABILENE, TEXAS 79601
SECRETARY
ZENO J. PHILLIPS
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
January 6, 1969
Honorable Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
Federal Building #7
17th and H Streets, N.W.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bryce:
Please be assured of my appreciation for the contents of
your note of December 24.
Bryce, I shall look forward to cooperating in any way
possible with the new Administration and will look forward
to contacts from you and Bill Timmons at an early time.
With all good wishes, I remain
Sincerely yours,
MMM
OB:jsc
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Omar Burleson
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Omar:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
January 17, 1969
Honorable Lawrence Burton
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Larry:
Thanks very much for your hearty endorsement of
Mr. Floyd E. Dominy as Commissioner of the Bureau
of Reclamation. Your January 9 wire to the President-
Elect is a glowing accolade and will weigh heavily
on those screening candidates for policy positions
in the new Administration. I know Mr. Dominy will
receive thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Deputy Assistant
WET:kmb
Heckel
bec: reter Flanigan
Dec 30, 1968
Honorable Laurence J. Burton
Member of Congress
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Burton:
Thanks very much for your letter of December 17,
1968, extending an invitation to Richard Nixon to speak
for the Salt Lake Sertoma Club in the Salt Lake Tabernacle,
February 22, 1969 as part of Freedom Week activities.
I shall certainly call the President-Elect's
attention to this invitation when he returns to New
York after the Holidays. You should be hearing from
Mr. Nixon or his appointments secretary soon.
With cordial regard, I am
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BCC:
Mr. Dwight Chapin
w/correspondence
JL
Dec 30, 1968
Honorable Laurence J. Burton
Member of Congress
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Burton:
Thanks very much for your letter of December 17,
1968, extending an invitation to Richard Nixon to speak
for the Salt Lake Sertoma Club in the Salt Lake Tabernacle,
February 22, 1969 as part of Freedom Week activities.
I shall certainly call the President-Elect's
attention to this invitation when he returns to New
York after the Holidays. You should be hearing from
Mr. Nixon or his appointments secretary soon.
With cordial regard, I am
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BCC:
Mr. Dwight Chapin
w/correspondence
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Laurence J. Burton
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Burton:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Mr. Phillip Burton
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Burton:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
January 17, 1969
Honorable George Bush
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Thanks very much for your hearty endorsement of
Dr. Luther Holcombe as Chairman of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission. Your January 9
letter to Bryce Harlow is a glowing accolade and
will weigh heavily on those responsible to the
President-Elect for screening candidates for policy
positions in the new Administration. I know
Dr. Holcombe will receive thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Deputy Assistant
WET:kmb
bee: Peter Mardian Mahigan
January 11, 1969
Honorable George Bush
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
I just discovered another request from
you regarding the possibility of a message
from Richard Nixon to Otto Williams.
In that the original correspondence was
sent to Mr. Nixon, we are checking to see if
a reply was sent. If not, I will be happy
to invite the President-Elect's attention to
Mr. Williams' letter and perhaps a short note
can be prepared.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH/sr
bcc: Jim Keogh
HALDEMAN
January 6, 1969
Honorable George Bush
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Warm thanks for your letter of December 19th and enclosed
request from Mr. Benjamin Wagshal for his delicatessen to
be considered as a source for White House delicacies and
liquors.
I am forwarding your correspondence to those individuals
who are responsible to the President-Elect for food and
beverage arrangements in the hope Wagshal's Delicatessen
may be considered as a supplier. Certainly this firm has
made a major contribution to the "spirit" of 1600 Pennsyl-
varia Avenue and can take the credit for many of our ex-
panding belt lines.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kmb
December 30, 1968
Honorable George Bush
Member of Congress
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear George:
Thanks,Gvery much for your December 20
letter recommending Rex G. Baker, Jr. for the
chairmanship of the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board.
I'm pleased to know of your commendation and
will certainly try to work something out so
that Rex Baker can participate in the new
Administration. Your enthusiastic salute
means a great deal.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President=Elect
Bee: Reter Flarigan w cy of enclosues
Dec 30, 1968
Honorable George Bush
Member of Congress
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Bush:
Thanks very much for your letter of
December 28, 1968, extending an invitation
to Richard Nixon to visit the Galilee Christian
High Schoolin Nazareth - Israel.
I shall certainly call the President-
Elect's attention to this invitation when he
returns to New York after the Holidays. You should
be hearing from Mr. Nixon or his appointments
secretary soon.
With cordial regard, I am
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
HCC:
Mr. Dwight Chapin
w/correspondence
Dec 30, 1968
Honorable George Bush
Member of Congress
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Give Bush:
Thanks very much for your letter of
December 28, 1968, extending an invitation
to Richard Nixon to visit the Galilee Christian
High Schoolin Nazareth - Israel.
I shall certainly call the President-
Elect's attention to this invitation when he
returns to New York after the Holidays. You should
be hearing from Mr. Nixon or his appointments
secretary soon.
With cordial regard, I am
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
NCC:
Mr. Dwight Chapin
w/correspondence
isk
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable George Bush
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, lederal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
January 17, 1969
Honorable George Bush
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Thanks very much for your recent letter
requesting an autographed picture of the
President-Elect for Mr. G. Alvin Perrine of
the Small Business Administration Office in
Houston.
The office with responsibility for such
matters is in the process of making the move
from New York to Washington; thus, they have
"closed up shop" for the next several days.
We will, however, expedite the request the
early part of next week and will request that
the photo be sent directly to you so that
you can personally present it to Mr. Perrine.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH/sr
bcc: Buffy Parker
GEORGE BUSH
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
7TH DISTRICT, TEXAS
LONGWORTH
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
MEMBER:
WAYS AND MEANS
DISTRICT OFFICE:
COMMITTEE
Congress of the United States
FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
house of Representatives
Mashington, D.C. 20515
December 13, 1968
12-88
Dear Bryce:
We have had a request from Mr. G. Alvin
Perrine for an autographed picture of
President-Elect Nixon.
Mr. Perrine runs the Small Business Admin-
istration Office in Houston and has been an
admirer of the President-Elect for years.
I would appreciate anything you can do to
help get a picture for Mr. Perrine. If you
could send it to me at my Houston office
(5607 Federal Building, 515 Rusk, Houston,
Texas 77002), I will give it to him personally.
Best regards,
George Cry Bush, M.C.
Mr. Bryce Harlow
Office of the President-Elect
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
December 20, 1968
Hanigan
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Honorable George Bush
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Thanks muchly for your December 5 salute
to Tom Cole, whom you obviously esteem.
So do I, for that matter, and I'm glad
to know of your enthusiastic endorsement
as we progress in the development of the
new line-up. My own operation is still
in embryonic stages; I do hope we can
work something out which will be worthy
of Tom's ability and experience.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 20, 1968
BNHS
Honorable George Bush
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Thanks muchly for your December 5 salute
to Tom Cole, whom you obviously esteem.
So do I, for that matter, and I'm glad
to know of your enthusiastic endorsement
as we progress in the development of the
new line-up. My own operation is still
in embryonic stages; I do hope we can
work something out which will be worthy
of Tom's ability and experience.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 15, 1968
Honorable George Bush
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United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
A bit hastily, but nonetheless appreciated, A acknowledge
your December 11 salute to Robert Bauman. It is good to
have your interest in this, George - and I will certainly
keep this most actively in mind.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 15, 1968
Honorable George Bush
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
A bit hastily, but nonetheless appreciated, I acknowledge
your December 11 salute to Robert Bauman. It is good to
have your interest in this, George -- and I will certainly
keep this most actively in mind.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 15, 1968
Honorable George Bush
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
I will make a prompt check on the John Crooker situation described
in your December 9 letter and will be back in touch with you in the
next few days.
I am also checking into the photographing of Messrs. Nixon and Agnew
by Mr. Paul Gittings m which I have your December 3 letter. You
will be hearing shortly about this also.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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MEMORANDUM
December 16, 1968
TO;
Peter Flanigan
FROM:
Bryce Harlow
As you will see from the attached letter from George Bush, he presses
for an early decision on the Chairman of the CAB.
My acknowledgement promises an early response.
Can do?
MEMORANDUM
December 16, 1968
TO:
Ron Ziegler
FROM:
Bryce N. Harlow
I assume the enclosed request from Congressman George Bush of Texas
for permission for Mr. Paul Gittings to photograph Messrs. Nixon and
Agnew falls within your jurisdiction.
You will note that I simply acknowledged the request. Can you tell
what answer I should give?
Hanigan
December 13, 1968
Honorable George Bush
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Your ecstatic letter about Bill Macomber, which the President-Elect
shared with me, evokes memories of years of common labors with this
able and dedicated public servant. As he may have told you, he and I
are close friends, and, of course, Mr. Nixon knows him well and
favorably.
So your November 11 salute is well received, and I am confident will
be well regarded. We will watch this situation with almost exquisite
care!
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 9, 1968
Dear Mr. Miller:
It's good to write to you again. You will recall
that on January 3, 1961, I wrote to thank you for your
interest in my campaign and telling you of my disappointment
over losing that election. Now I write as the President-
Elect -- and again, I want to express my appreciation for
your interest and support, and much more important, your
continuing devotion to good government for our country.
Sincerely,
Mr. Daniel Carlos Miller
5615 Locke Lane
Houston, Texas 77027
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WASHINGTON OFFICE:
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November 27, 1968
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Dear Sirs:
In 1961, Mr. Nixon wrote Daniel Carlos Miller
the attached letter. Mr. Miller is now
wondering if he could get a sequel to it.
Apparently he is a supporter of Mr. Nixon.
Accordingly I have drafted a response that
might be suitable in the event Mr. Nixon is
willing to send this along.
Very truly yours,
Gy Beh
George Bush,
Office of Pres.-Elect Nixon
Pierre Hotel, 39th Floor
5th Avenue & 61st Street
New York, New York
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
January 3, 1961
Dear Mr. Miller:
Now that my office staff has been able to dig its
way out from under the mass of mail that has come to us
since the closing days of the campaign, Pat and I want to
take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciated
hearing from you.
In the years ahead as we look back to 1960, the
disappointment of losing the closest election in history
will fade into the background. But your act of thoughtful-
ness will always remain close to our hearts.
We welcome this occasion to send you our very
best wishes for the New Year.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Mr. Daniel Carlos Miller
Miller and Associates - Advertising
3014 Lake Street
Suite 3
Houston 6, Texas
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Dear Mr. Miller:
It's so nice to be able to write to you direct again. You will
recall that on January 3, 1961, I wrote to you thanking you for
your interest in my campaign and telling you how disappointed I
was to lose that election. But now I write to you as the President-
Elect and again, I want to express my appreciation for your interest
in me, and much more important, your interest in good government for
this country.
Sincerely,
November 19, 1968
To: Jessie
From: Patsy
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Tom Cole called. Congressman Bush talked to Bryce
about free trade zone matter. Bryce was supposed to
have some information on this for George b y Monday.
Congressman Bush is out of the country and asked Tom
to get in touch with Bryce about this. The Congressman
is supposed to talk to RN about this.
And so indirectly
please find out what you
can. Thanks.
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January 17, 1969
Honorable George Bush
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear George:
Thanks very much for your recent letter
requesting an autographed picture of the
President-Elect for Mr. G. Alvin Perrine of
the Small Business Administration Office in
Houston.
The office with responsibility for such
matters is in the process of making the move
from New York to Washington; thus, they have
"closed up shop" for the next several days.
We will, however, expedite the request the
early part of next week and will request that
the photo be sent directly to you so that
you can personally present it to Mr. Perrine.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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Harlow
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December 9, 1968
Dear Mr. Miller:
It's good to write to you again. You will recall
that on January 3, 1961, I wrote to thank you for your
interest in my campaign and telling you of my disappointment
over losing that election. Now I write as the President-
Elect -- and again, I want to express my appreciation for
your interest and support, and much more important, your
continuing devotion to good government for our country.
Sincerely,
Mr. Daniel Carlos Miller
5615 Locke Lane
Houston, Texas 77027
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Daniel E. Button
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Button:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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HARRY F. BYRD, JR.
VIRGINIA
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My dear Mr. Harlow:
I very much appreciate your letter
of December 24 which I have just received.
You are thoughtful to send to me the address,
telephone numbers, and names for the transi-
tion headquarters. I am delighted to have this
information.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
1(amy L.
Federal Building No. 7
17th and H Streets, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr.
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Byrd:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters,
Federal Building No. 7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W.,
Washington, D. C. While it will be necessary for me to di-
vide my time between the Capital and New York until January
20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both
"Deputy Ass stants for Congressional Relations" -- will
operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will
be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during
this governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York
number is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:ph
December 9, 1968
Dear Harry:
Thank you very much for your nice letter of November 12
and enclosed statement commending President Johnson and
me for our mutual actions during the transition period.
Needless to say, I am grateful for this expression of
cooperation.
I, too, hope that Tricia will be able to accept your
generous offer to be the 1969 "Queen of the Shenandoah
Apple Blossom Festival." We certainly appreciate your
remembering her in this way, and I know that she is flat-
tered by the invitation.
Look forward to seeing you soon, and with warm regard,
I am,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr.
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
HARRY F. BYRD, JR.
VIRGINIA
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
November 12, 1968 j
My dear Mr. President:-
To you my warm congratulations.
Gretchen speaks frequently of
Pat and likes her so much,
I have written your daughter,
Tricia, inviting her to serve as Queen of
the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival on
April 30, May 1 and 2. Gretchen had this
assignment some years ago and it is a rather
nice experience. I hope Tricia can accept.
Good luck and best wishes.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
11mg.
20 Broad Street
New York, New York
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STATEMENT BY SEN. HARRY F. BYRD, JR., D-VA., NOV. 12, 1968
I strongly commend President Johnson and President-
elect Nixon for the spirit of cooperation shown by each.
The nation should be the beneficiary.
President-elect Nixon has made clear that so long
as President Johnson is in the White House, he speaks for
all Americans in regard to foreign policy and in regard to
negotiating an end to the Vietnam war.
It is unprecedented for a newly elected President to
give publicly to the incumbent the right to speak for the
new Administration in the broad field of foreign policy.
But Mr. Nixon is wise, I believe, to make clear
that regardless of political affiliation or personalities,
the American people are united behind President Johnson in
the delicate negotiating now taking place in Paris and
Saigon.
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United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
20 Broad Street
New York, New York
January 8, 1969
Honorable Robert C. Byrd
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Byrd:
Now that Bryce Harlow's office has
been established in Washington, I am taking
the liberty of acknowledging your letter to
Harry Dent of December 31st, concerning
Miss Marjorie A. Paugh!s letter to you.
I will see that this letter is sent to
the appropriate officials responsible to the
President-elect for such matters.
Thank you for your letter.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely,
Kenneth E. BeLieu
Deputy Assistant
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Robert C. Byrd
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Byrd:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters,
Federal Building No. 7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W.,
Washington, D. C. While it will be necessary for me to di-
vide my time between the Capital and New York until January
20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both
"Deputy Assistants for Congressional Relations" -- will
operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will
be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during
this governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York
number is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable James A. Byrne
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Byrne:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable John W. Byrnes
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear John:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal
Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C.
While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the
Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela-
tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken
will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters.
Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this
governmental hiatus.
The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number
is (212) 421-3100.
Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kb
November 27, 1968
Honorable John W. Byrnes, MC
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear John:
For the next several weeks President-Elect Nixon will be
firming up programs to be proposed to Congress by the new
Republican Administration.
Mr. Nixon is much aware of your long Congressional experience
and your leadership as our party's senior member on the Committee
on Ways and Means. He is very hopeful that you will offer sug-
gestions for inclusion in the program of the new Administration
and that your recommendations can be made available by mid-
December. If you would supply these suggestions to me, I will
see that they receive the priority attention that the President-
Elect has directed.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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JOHN W. BYRNES
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
December 12, 1968
SPECIAL DELIVERY
Hr. Peter Flanigan
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York
10022
Dear Mr. Flanigan:
While I have talked to Mr. Harlow about
this matter, 1 want to be sure to touch all bases.
Bryce has also suggested that it would be advisable
for me to write to you.
I am concerned about the position of
Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
This is much more than an Administrative office.
The Commissioner plays a very vital role in the
Cormulation of policy with respect to the whole
Social Security System. In making a decision on
who will fill this position I hope that consideration
will be given to Mr. Robert J. Myers, who is the
Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration.
In my capacity as a Member of the House
Committee on Ways and Means, which has legislative
jurisdiction over Social Security Act matters, I
have known Mr. Myers for some 22 years. During the
course of this time I have had extensive opportunity
to view his professional competence, to evaluate
his public service, and to be aware of his personal
traits. He is outstanding in all respects.
Mr. Myers participated in the original
advisory group study that led to the development
of the original Social Security Act. As Chief
Actuary he has had the responsibility of making
actuarial studies of the law and proposals to amend
the law. He has fully participated in Social Security
Mr. Peter Flanigan
December 12, 1968
deliberations during legislative consideration of
amendments to the Act. I know of no one who has
been identified with the Social Security System
since its inception whose opinion with respect
to various facets of the act is more respected.
In my judgement Mr. Myers would make
an outstanding Commissioner.
I would be most pleased to visit with
you about this appointment.
Yours truly,
sas/jwb
NOVEMBER 13, 1968
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