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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files Folder Title: [Acquaintances and Officials Congratulations: 03/18/1987] (6) Box: 10 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ March 18, 1987 Dear Mr. Hewitt: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Ralston C. Hewitt 14549 Valerio Street Van Nuys, California 91405 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 RALSTON C. HEWITT Branch Manager 14549 VALERIO STREET SUNSHINE BISCUITS CO. Roanoke, Va. VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91405 General Manager, Secretary-Treasurer (818) 786-0989 and Director THE E. W. DUNSTAN CO. My Den phone: New York (818) 989-7472 Eastern Divisional Manager WALTER M. LOWNEY CO. Boston, Mass. Sales Manager, National HHB-> Feb. 27, 1987 E. GREENFIELD SONS' CO. Brooklyn, N.Y. Executive Assistant CANDY BRANDS, INC. Hon. Howard H. Baker, Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y. Chief of Staff Sales Manager The White House M. TENZER ORGANIZATION New York, N. Y. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Operating Superintendant Washington, DC 20005 BUSH TERMINAL INDUSTRIES Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Senator Baker: General Manager THE EUCLID CANDY CO. OF ILLS. Chicago, Illinois My congratulation on your decision Eastern Divisional Manager to accept the White House assignment, ROBERT A. JOHNSTON CO. You can now be of immediate help to our Milwaukee, Wisc. country. Associate My friends here know that you NASSAU CANDY CO. Hempstead, N. Y. were my choice to succeed President President Reagan as president. Your present PARENTS ASS'N. P. S. 9 work is more important for us. Brooklyn, N. Y. Carry on as in the past. Chairman Year Book Committee UNITED PARENTS ASSOCIATIONS OF GREATER NEW YORK, N. Y. Since- rely, I Author: "Some Practical Aspects of Management" m. "Time Study and Wage Incentives" "The Profits are in the Corners," etc., etc. Palaton Hewitt Life Member NATIONAL CANDY WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION Age 93 Washington, D.C. Vestryman, Clerk of the Vestry, Superintendent of Sunday School ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH Astoria, N.Y. Secretary, Brooklyn Chapter NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTANTS New York, N. Y. Editor: P.S. I campaighned for for Teddy THE SUCCESSFUL RETAILER THE BROOKLYN BUGLE Roosevelt (See attached reprint). BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES new LaSALLE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY - LAW Excuse my personal typing errors. HB The Campaign Trail In this presidential election year we thought it would be interesting to look at cam- by City Hall, he saw me standing on the paigning through the exuberance of youth and wisdom of the aged. soap box imploring my audience to vote The following campaign speech, by an ambitious young contender for the office for him. of President and her campaign manager, was originally discarded. We feel it "There's a boy after my own heart," deserved attention. It was written by Linda Dianne Yonitis, age eleven and her he said, and to my great astonishment in- campaign manager John Rutroff also age eleven, both of Orlando, Florida. Linda is vited me to ride in his limousine. the daughter of one of "the Confectioner" researchers, Gerry Yonitis. I visited Teddy's home in Oyster Bay Mr. Ralston Coffin Hewitt, age 90 has been active in the confectionery industry many times after that ride in the limou- for many, many years, has written hundreds of articles aimed at the edification and sine, and always thought of him with the advancement of his salesmen and customers and is currently editing a book he has greatest admiration. To me and many written called "Aim Your Life for a Star (Life of a Salesman)". Mr. Hewitt reviews others Teddy was "Our Greatest Living for us with nostalgia, his connection with Theodore Roosevelt. American." The development of his body from that of a weakling boy to that My first assignment was to make a of a strong man was his own accomplish- speech down under the Brooklyn Bridge. ment. And he had a brain to match. I stood up on the soap box and made my To me and to many of my young speech. The audience was a general seg- associates of that time, Teddy Roosevelt ment of the population from that area, was the "Bull Moose" for us to follow. I KNEW which included some derelicts. It was a He was a great leader and inspirer. His TEDDY heckling experience. As the campaign two greatest sayings were: "Speak softly, ROOSEVELT progressed I got to speak in more but carry a big stick," and "The man agreeable circumstances. who never made a mistake never did By Ralston C. Hewitt, age 90 During the campaign, Teddy anything, but the man who made too Editor and Correspondent Van Nuys, California Roosevelt came to Brooklyn. As he rode many mistakes lost his job." In 1910, while I was in high school, I wrote an article entitled, "Theodore Roosevelt, Our Greatest Living (She comes on the stage American." This was for a contest and it won an award. and the audience In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt ran for President of the United States on the cheera and clape) Progressive (Bull Moose) Party ticket. His opponents were Woodrow Wilson, Democrat and William Howard Taft, J hankyou! Thankyou! Republican. Roosevelt was the most popular, but the others had the regular live come here to try to convince party backing. Anyway, Roosevelt was my man. you to vote for me l will I was associated with a group of lower taxes as low as I can. young hopefuls - an offshoot of our ac- tivities in Plymouth Church - and we I will feed the hungry l will met in the home of one of our members make sure that there is beef there, a Mr. Noden. We decided to back Teddy Roosevelt on every hamburger bun Row, back for the presidency. It entailed a lot of work. This was before the advent of to economy! radio and television, so all promotions will decrease unemployment When were by talk and by the newspapers. We set out to do the job. We got a I'm finished with this country soap box and put a stick on it and on that stick was an American flag. All of us you will want to rename it were "orators," for we had been active in our school debating team and orator- States! Yonitis States insted of United ical contests. We were now to face the By Linda Dianne Yonitis, age 11 Presidential Candidate from general public. Orlando, Florida The Contectioner - May 1984 March 18, 1987 Dear Bob: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Robert R. Perry The Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce 402 Wall Street Key West, Florida 33040 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 65HB-Z THE GREATER KEY WEST (TIAMBER COMMERCE tounder 1922 March 4, 1987 Honorable Howard Baker Chief of Staff White House Washington, D.C. 20009 Dear Howard, Congratulations, you did it again. I thought when you became Senate Majority Leader you had hit the top, but apparently not. I remember the days when I was starting my chamber career in Bristol, Tenn. and you were the Jr. Senator for Tenn. but look at you now. I wish I could have said hello when you were in Florida last week, but maybe I can get you to Key West soon. The fishing and tennis is better here anyway. It may be possible that we may see each other sooner. Randy Moore, President of the Chamber of Commerce invited the President to the Commissioning Ceremony for the USS Key West. (letter dated Feb. 4th 1987) We wrote Bill Henkel, and he passed our request on to Frederick J. Ryan for a decision. (letter from Bill to Randy dated Feb. 9th 1987) It appears that the ceremony will be around the 15th of August. Unless the President comes, then the ceremony will be whenever he wants it. Good luck in your new position. If I can ever be of help to you here in Key West, all you have do to is call. Bot Your Friend Robert R. Perry RRP;bg1 I 402 WALL STREET KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 (305) 294-2587 March 18, 1987 Dear John: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. John Sloan, Jr. President and CEO National Federation of Independent Business Suite 700 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 NFIB NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS JOHN SLOAN, JR. PRESIDENT and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER March 5, 1987 HHB-2. Honorable Howard Baker Chief-of-Staff The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Howard: Congratulations! What a critical time to have you filling this important role for both our President and our country. I wish you every success in the months ahead. NFIB has long been a supporter of many of the goals of the President and the Administration. We will look forward to working with you and your team during these coming months in seeing that the agenda is carried forward. Last week, the Vice President reviewed with several hundred White House Conference on Small Business delegates the role the Administration hopes to play in accomplishing the small business agenda as set by that Conference last August. I am enclosing a copy of an NFIB news release of today extending public support to your efforts. Again, Howard, my best wishes for a most successful undertaking. Janes John Sloan, Jr. Sincerely, President and CEO JS:ca Enclosure It 150 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, California 94403 (415) 341-7441 600 Meryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20024 * (202) 554-9000 News NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CONTACT: David Cullen (202) 554-9000 BUSINESS LEADER PRAISES CHOICE OF BAKER AS WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF Washington, D.C., March 4, 1987--The head of the nation's largest small-business organization has praised the selection of Howard Baker as the new White House Chief of Staff. John Sloan, Jr., president of the National Federation of Independent Business, said President Reagan has made an "outstanding choice" in naming Baker to succeed Donald Regan. "I have known Howard Baker for many years. He is an outstanding leader, a skilled politician and a dedicated American. He will give the president the support he needs to put the unfortunate mistakes of the past several months behind him and get back to the business of running the country," Sloan said. The NFIB president said reducing the deficit, dealing with the trade imbalance and preventing Congress from enacting European-style mandated employee benefits must be at the top of the administration's list of priorities. "We wish the president and his new chief of staff every success, because without strong leadership in the White House, the pro-business environment President Reagan has worked to create will soon disappear,' Sloan said. ### 600 MARYLAND AVENUE S.W. WASHINGTON, DC 20024 March 18, 1987 Dear Chris: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Christian A. Herter, Jr. Johns Hopkins S.A.I.S. 1740 Massachusetts Avenue Washington, D.C. 20036 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 SAIS March 6 School of Advanced International Studies The Johns Hopkins University HHB-2 Daar Hawaid- Just a not to Say how I am - as with a million others - with what you har undertaken, It was a wordwifel thing to do, and my only Regist is that it has taken you ont the Presidential race !- - at kist for the time bring Congratulations, and Sysn, possible Soor hick Uxon regards to you and Joy It 1740 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 March 18, 1987 Dear Max: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Max L. Rowe Kirkland & Ellis 200 East Randolph Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 HHB/SW/WJB/pt.f4 HHB-2 KIRKLAND & ELLIS A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS HHB-2 200 East Randolph Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 Denver Office Washington Office Telex 25-4361 1999 Broadway 655 Fifteenth Street, N.W. Denver, Colorado 80202 Washington, D.C. 20005 312 861-2000 303 291-3000 202 879-5000 To Call Writer Direct 312 861- 2184 March 2, 1987 Mr. Howard Baker Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Howard: Congratulations on becoming President Reagan's Chief of Staff. The President couldn't have picked a better man for the job. I am sure all your other Illinois friends are also thrilled for you. I still talk to Rainey from time to time, and frequently think fondly of my old friend Ev. Cordially, Mar Max L. Rowe MLR/rc I March 18, 1987 Dear Morris: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Morris E. Chafetz, M.D. President Health Education Foundation, Inc. Suite 452 600 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 HHB/SW/WJB/pt.f4 HHB-2 *MORRIS E. CHAFETZ, M.D. HEALTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. TELEPHONE President SUITE 452 (202) 338-3501 HOWARD H. BAKER, JR. 600 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, NW *HOWARD T. BLANE, PH.D. *BOARD MEMBERS *HERBERT B. CAHAN WASHINGTON, DC 20037 *MARC E. CHAFETZ *MARION C. CHAFETZ CHARLES CHASSOUL WENDELL CHINO WILBUR J. COHEN, PH.D. DAVID N. EDELSTEIN GRIFFITH EDWARDS *STUART M. MATLINS *CHARLES ROBINS HOWARD P. ROME, M.D. PETER SCHIOLER TED STEVENS DR. I.A. SYTINSKY THOMAS B. TURNER, M.D. HAROLD VISOTSKY, M.D. JOHN C. WEST March 3, 1987 LUCIEN WULSIN HHBs The Hon. Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President The White House Wasington, DC 20505 Dear Howard: I had called you at Vinson and Elkins a couple of weeks ago when the newspapers reported you planned to make a run for the presidency. At Ruthie Edmundson's party I told you that I was getting my affairs organized in order to help you in any way I could once you decided to make such a run. And you told me that I should do so. Obviously, your circumstances and goals have changed. Right now I just want to offer the heartfelt congratulations of the entire Chafetz family and extend our very best wishes for a successful adventure in your new job. You do know, Howard, that Marion, Marc, Adam and I stand ready to help you in any manner you see fit to ask of us. Our love and best wishes to Joy, Derek, Sissie and the grandchildren. Sincerely, Morris Morris E. Chafetz, M.D. MEC:sa H HEALTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. SUITE 452 600 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20037 RESNING 3 PM TON. MAR I DC USA 4 200 1987 The Hon. Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President The White House Washington, DC 20505 PERSONAL PRESERVATION COPY March 18, 1987 Dear John: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. John B. Adler President Arthur A. Adler, Inc. 5530 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 ArthurA Adler March 2, 1987 HHB-2 The Honorable Howard Baker Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Senator Baker: Just a note from Dad and myself to congratulate you on being appointed Chief of Staff to the President. I know you will do a great job as you add another dimension to your already outstanding career. When you were last in the store, you mentioned that you were interested in a charcoal brown suit. I have taken the liberty of enclosing a swatch of a Spring weight fabric. If it has any appeal please let me know and I will be happy to order it for you. Again, best wishes for much continued success. Sincerely yours, ARTHUR A. ADLER, INC. & John B. Adler President JBA:cfd H 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 (301) 656-1505 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 628-0131 March 18, 1987 Dear Gordon: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Gordon B. Zacks 13405 Yarmouth Road, N.W. Pickerington, Ohio 43147 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 HHB 2 GORDON B. ZACKS Dear Howard, No one is better qualified to serve the President and the country in these critical times than you. I pledge to you my full and complete support. Good luck. Kindest regards, Gordon Zacks + March 18, 1987 Dear Craig: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Craig Hume Western Oil and Gas Association 727 West Seventh Street Los Angeles, California 90017 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 Western Oil and Gas Association 727 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles, California 90017 (213) 627-4866 March 2, 1987 HHB-2 The Honorable Howard H. Baker Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Senator Baker: Congratulations on your appointment as the new White House Chief of Staff. President Reagan could not have selected a better man for the job. Please give my best to Joy and Cissy. Sincerely, Creig Craig Hume HB March 18, 1987 Dear Bill: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. William J. Keating Chief Executive Officer Detroit Newspaper Agency Two Washington Boulevard Detroit, Michigan 48226 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 DETROIT NEWSPAPER AGENCY TWO WASHINGTON BOULEVARD DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226 (313) 965-0200 WILLIAM J. KEATING CEO PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL HHB-2. March 2, 1987 The Honorable Howard H. Baker Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Howard: Congratulations on your new role with the Reagan Administration. I know that it is at great personal sacrifice that you are making this transition back into public life to save the Reagan Administration and get the country back on track. Your personal relationship with The Hill and great integrity will be invaluable in the months and years ahead. From the news reports, it looks as though the whole Baker Team is back together. If I can ever help, please let me know. Good luck. Warm personal regards, sell /cnj H March 18, 1987 Dear Jack: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. John R. Faust, Jr. Schwabe, Williamson, Wyatt, Moore, & Roberts Suites 1600-1800, Pacwest Center 1211 Southwest Fifth Avenue Portland, Oregon 97204-3795 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON, WYATT, MOORE, & ROBERTS ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITES 1600-1800, PACWEST CENTER 1211 S.W. FIFTH AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97204-3795 TELEPHONE (503) 222-9981 JOHN R. FAUST, JR. CABLE ADDRESS "ROBCAL" (503) 796-2954 TELEX 151563 March 2, 1987 TELECOPIER (503) 796-2900 HHB-2 PERSONAL Mr. Howard Baker Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Howard: The word has even reached us way out here in Oregon! Congratulations on your willingness to take on this job. For the last several months, I have thought that we were going to have to change the national anthem to "Help Me Make It Through the Night," but now things are looking infinitely better. If you need any help out here in the sticks, let me know. Very best of luck, Sincerely, Jack John R. Faust, Jr. JRF:mfh H WASHINGTON D.C. 20007 THE FLOUR MILL. SUITE 302 1000 POTOMAC ST. N.W. (202) 965-6300 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98171 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SUITE 900 1415 FIFTH AVENUE (206) 621-9168 March 18, 1987 Dear Bruce: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Bruce E. Campbell, Jr. Chairman of the Board National Bank of Commerce One Commerce Square Memphis, Tennessee 38150 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 National Bank of Commerce Bruce E.Campbell,Jr. March 2, 1987 Chairman of the Board HHB-2 Dear Howard: Our collective thanks for agreeing to take the Chief of Staff's job at The White House. The President showed exceedingly good judgement in persuading you to undertake this assignment. Your old friends in Tennessee are all pulling for you and wishing you the best of success. Sincerely, The Honorable Howard Baker Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 H March 18, 1987 Dear Owen: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Owen Stephenson President John A. Carlson Company 650 Sacramento Street San Francisco, California 94111 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 John A. Carlson Co. 650 Sacramento Street San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 989-0251 Telex 9103502332 HHB-2 HHB March 6, 1987 Mr. Howard Baker Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Howard: Congratulations on your new appointment. You are a real champion to take this position, as a service to your countrymen. Best of luck, we are all more secure knowing you are there to aid the President and staff. Sincere Regards, Cleen Owen Stephenson President OS:neg H March 18, 1987 Dear Boyden: Thank you for your recent note concerning my appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I appreciate your support and confidence, and I look forward to working with President Reagan to complete the agenda he began in his election in 1980. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President Mr. Boyden Leach Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company Suite 126 1301 Seminole Boulevard Largo, Florida 33540 HHB/SW/WJB/ptf4 HHB-2 the Principal Financial Boyden Leach Principal Mutual Group Agent Life Insurance Company HHB-2 March 5, 1987 Mr. Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Howard: Congratulations on being appointed President Reagan's Chief of Staff. Mr. Reagan could not have selected anyone more qualified to help restore credibility to the White House. I know you will do an outstanding job in this important position during the next two years. Betty and I moved from Knoxville to Isla Del Sol in St. Petersburg six years ago and we are really enjoying living here. I am still in the life insurance business, working full time with the Principal Financial Group formerly Bankers Life of Des Moines. If you are ever in the area, please let me know. It would be a pleasure to see you again. Sincerely yours, Burden Boyden Leach H. Ste. 126, 1301 Seminole Blvd., Largo, FL 33540, (813) 585-3831 Home Office Des Moines, lowa 50309/Formerly The Bankers Life®