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MKD- FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1981
Dear Jim:
It was good to hear from you and to
learn of Cici's enrollment at Pomona.
I'm pleased to know you enjoyed the
Inaugural festivities.
Enclosed are the autographed pictures
you requested. Thanks for sending along
the extra one, and thanks, too, for
taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. James L. Donnelly, Jr.
Boodell, Sears, Sugrue,
Giambalvo & Crowley
69 West Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1981
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Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Borlo:
Thank you for your letter regarding a visit of
the President of Argentina and Mr. Pilliod's in-
terest in attending a White House function.
I have taken the liberty of forwarding your letter
to the Protocol Office in the State Department for
their information.
Thank you for letting me know of the Pilliod's
interest.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Peter Borlo, Jr.
Assistant to the President
Goodyear International Corporation
Akron, OH 44316
Croig for
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Idaho Research Foundation. Inc.
111 Morrill Hall
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho 83843
March 19, 1981
Mr. Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Over the years, after days in the Fiji house here, I exchanged letters with
your father-in-law, urging greater moderation in his political views. Now
that Frank is gone (alas), you are inheriting his mantle.
I am moved to write by concern over the lack of a science adviser in the
White House who can put some relative rankings on the importance of projects
whacked by the Stockman meat-axe. In particular, it seems senseless to me
to cut education in science and engineering at a time when we suffer tech-
nologically in comparison with Japan in the market place and Russia militar-
ily. (This is not being picked up locally. For every dollar cut by Reagan,
our Republican State legislature is cutting two dollars.)
Also, I dismally recall the saying: Those who don't study history are con-
demmed to repeat the mistakes of the past. I'm remembering that the low
taxes and freedom from regulations in the Coolidge era led into the worst
economic period in the country's history. Is our new President following
this path? (And the nomination of Harris as a strip-mining czar has an
unfortunate resemblance to the scenario of Teapot Dome!)
We wish you satisfaction with ultimate accomplishment after the current
painful period.
Yours sincerely,
Halashur Paufrew
Malcolm M. Renfrew
Patent (I'm a part-time
volunteer Director as a retired propersor)
P.S. We trust that Mary Lou is adjusting to that unhappy change in the
Judy Family.
3/23
Horwanded to
"For suggested reply"
Craig Fuller
MKD-FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1981
Dear Carlos:
I was saddened to hear of Frank's murder.
Believe me, we are trying to help and I can assure you
that the President is committed to end terrorism in El
Salvador or wherever in this hemisphere. He is keenly
aware of the Guatemalan situation and knows where the
help to the terrorists comes from.
I would appreciate your first-hand information anytime
you feel comfortable in passing it along.
I have taken the liberty of forwarding your recent letter
to the Secretary of State and the head of the National
Security Council.
Don't hesitate also to let me know whenever I can be of
help to you personally or your families.
My home address and phone number is: 4521 Dexter Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 - Telephone: 202-333-1548
and you can reach me directly at the White House at
202-456-6475.
Again, my sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Warm regards,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Carlos Bruderer
13 Calle 1-51, Zona 10
Edificio Santa Clara II, of. 203
Ciudad de Guatemala
Central America
CARLOS BRUDERER
13 Calle 1-51, Zona 10
Edificio Santa Clara II, of. 203
Ciudad de Guatemala
Central America
Guatemala
February 28, 1981
Mr. Michael Deaver
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
U.S. A.
Dear Mike:
Last week, my brother Frank was (uselessly and innocently)
murdered by Communist Guerrillas, who are more active than ever in
Guatemala in their terrorist activities.
Over the last year the intense activity of these guerrillas has
claimed the lives of hundreds of farmers, workers, and businessmen,
ranging from the President of the Chamber of Industry, to owners of
small family-operated farming operations. The larger Agro-Industries
cotton, coffee, sugar and cattle operations, are systematically harassed,
robbed, terrorized, threatened and persons in these industries are
being murdered. Kidnappings are constant, either for ransom or to
exert pressure on policymakers of the more important companies.
There are various guerrilla groups in action, ORPA, FAR, EGP,
PGT, etc., but these have recently merged to present a united front.
It is a united front of policy and source of financing and weaponry.
Many individual attack groups ranging from a dozen to hundreds of
men, are dispersed throughout the country, in an attempt to bring
about the economic destabilization of Guatemala. They have been par-
tially successful. The flight of capital is reflected in the monetary
reserves of The Central Bank. These reserves have declined from over
800 million in 1979 to slightly over 300 million in early 1981, despite
exchange controlls. The projected growth rate of the economy is esti-
mated at a negative figure. Foreign investment and tourism have de-
clined sharply to less than 56% of the 1979 figure, new construction
to less than 40% of 1979. The present philosophy of private enter-
prise is one of deep concern and utmost restraint in the committment
of funds for capital improvement and investment.
The system which the terrorists are employing is similar to
that used first in Cuba, then in Nicaragua, (despite its peculiari-
ties) and now in El Salvador. I know perfectly well that you are
very keenly aware of the origins of this "subversion." I also know
that you are fully aware of the implications and dangers this presents
not only to us, but ultimately to the national security of the United
States itself. We also know of the preoccupation of President Reagan
February 28, 1981
Mr. Michael Deaver
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over the situation in El Salvador, and his help and efforts to con-
trol it. We know you have evidence of the Kremlin's support and
supply of weapons and personnel to El Salvador through Cuba and
Nicaragua, and have strongly warned against it.
I would like to point out that this communist aggression has
reached Guatemala, not only from the aforementioned sources, but
also through and with the support of Mexico and Panama. We under-
stand that the Guatemalan Government and Military Forces are not
exactly in good graces with the D.O.S. (past and present), partially
due to Amnesty International's much publicized "bad human rights
record" in Guatemala. One contends, nevertheless, that you can only
fight "fire with fire". But what other alternative is there to fight
terrorism? Improved social-economic conditions in Guatemala? These
have been improved substantially and are continuously being improved,
i.e., more schools and hospitals, 186% wage increase over the last
year compared to an 11% inflation rate, etc. In any event, this does
not change the policy of the terrorists, guerrillas, their Marxist
"intellectuals" and their hidden leaders who may well be part of the
Socialist International's in Europe.
U.S. and World attention are focused on El Salvador. With U.S.
support to that country, aided by the Salvadorean peoples' exaspera-
tion over the hardships there, we are hopeful this situation will be
controlled. Particularly because it is such a small country and strate-
gically (small hills, flat and rolling terrains) controllable. Guatemala,
on the other hand, with its huge chain of mountains, highland terrain,
jungles, sparsely populated areas and high Indian population is danger-
ously vulnerable to guerrilla warfare. If El Salvador will not be
another "Viet Nam", Guatemala may very well be. The communists know
this, and are slipping out of the "El Salvador Lime Light" and into
Guatemalan hideways, which are difficult to reach by an army which is
improperly aided and reinforced to begin with. This is clearly evi-
denced by the sharply increasing guerrilla activities here. They must
be stopped.
In my personal exasperation and pain over my brother's useless
death, I can only think of writing you in hope that if any of these
facts can be channelled to the right place by you, it will be one of
the good services I can render to my country.
Your friend,
Carlos.
Carlos Bruderer J.
MKD-FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Mr. Myles:
I apologize for being so tardy in responding
to your letter passed on to me by Adele Gurney.
I appreciate the article, and have passed it
on to several people interested in the energy
situation.
Again, many thanks.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Kenneth L. Miles
700 Briggs #48
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
MRD-FILE
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO:
REX SCOUTEN
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
Presidents Book
This is okay.
MKD -FILE
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO:
LYN NOFZIGER
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
Memo from John Lofton, Jr.
This is a good idea. I hope you're following-up
on it.
MIKD-FICE -
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Gil:
Thanks for your note and the information
on the foreign media reaction to El Salvador.
Very interesting.
Congratulations on your new position. I hope
we can get together soon.
Warm regards,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Gilbert A. Robinson
Assistant Director
International Communication Agency
Office of the Director
1750 PA Avenue, N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20547
MKD-FINE
MEMORANDI M
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FRANK URSOMARSO
DAVE GERGEN
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
Re: Attached letters
Any suggestions on this?
to
Ltis me Borchgrave
FM Ruhard Arlett
& Lt 5 Feb
to RR for
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Form
RICHARD ARLETT
March 1, 1981
Mr. Arnaud de Borchgrave
c/o Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Beverly Hills, California
Dear Arnaud:
In line with our talks this past weekend and
separate of those dealing with our "Profiles"
series, a one-hour Presidential portrait Special
for Metromedia TV is one of such immediate
importance I am sure you will want to pursue it
in the days ahead.
From what has already been done on a national and
network level I think there are two different
formats that will assure all concerned of a
meaningful and informative program.
The first option would be to do the documentary
of the First Family 'on-the-move' -- i.e.: from
helicopter lift-off at the White House through a
flight and tour of Air Force One to coverage on
location, be it the ranch, a speech in Chicago or
a State visit overseas.
An equally viable choice would be for you to tour
the White House with the First Lady for the first
half followed by your interview with the President.
I will be glad to join you in Washington to
present further details when and if needed.
Looking forward to the possibility of working
with you on this very exciting project.
Best regards,
N
RICHARD ARLETT
CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTER
David M Abshire
vice Chairman
Robert G Neumann
The Center for Strategic and International Studies
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
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Dear Mrs. Reagan:
Richard V. Alien
Frank R. Barnett
Charles L Bartiett
Sen. Lloyd Bentsen
I have been watching you and The President from afar
Rep Don Bonker
Emile Boursier
on television and wish to express my admiration for this
Rep. Clarence Brown
L. Dean Brown
auspicious new beginning.
Carter L. Burgess
Horace Busby
Perhaps you will remember how we discussed in mid-Decembe:
Jack G. Clarke
Lester Crown
the need to build up a "fourth" network that would be less
Thomas B. Curtis
Cario De Benedetti
negative and more supportive of The President's policies.
Rep. Dante B. Fascell
Rep. Millicent Fenwick
The organization with that kind of potential is Metromedia
Rep. Paul Findley
W.H. Krome George
and its growing network of independent stations that avail
Kenneth O. Gilmore
Sen Mike Gravel
themselves of its syndicated productions.
Maurice R Greenberg
Sen. Gary Hart
Sylvia Hassenfeld
My own show, "Profiles in Power," whose brochure I
Rita E. Hauser
gave you and The President, is one very effective way of giving
Martin Hillenbrand
Sen J. Bennett Johnston. Jr.
this "fourth" network its original impulse. It has been my
Max M. Kampelman
Donald M. Kendall
experience over the years that there is no way of "co-opting"
William F. Kieschnick
Joseph Kraft
adversaries in the media, as Henry Kissinger once believed
Ernest S. Lee
Walter J. Levy
could be done.
Sen. James A. McClure
James S McDonnell
R. Daniel McMichael
I hope you will be kind enough to take this matter up
J. William Middendorf II
with The President.
Sen. Robert Morgan
Robert Mosbacher
Sen. Daniel P. Moynihan
I look forward to the privilege and honor of seeing
Thomas J. Murrin
Martha T. Muse
you again at your earliest convenience. Betsy always knows
Robert Novak
Sen. Sam Nunn
how to reach me. I am also attaching a letter from my TV
Most Rev. John J. O'Connor, D.D.
Gerald L. Parsky
producer, Richard Arlett.
Sen. Claiborne Pell
Rep. John J. Rhodes
William D. Rogers
Arthur Ross
With respectful admiration.
Sen. William V. Roth, Jr.
George T. Scharffenberger
Stephan Schmidheiny
Sincerely yours,
Harvey L. Silbert
Howard K. Smith
William French Smith
John R. Stevenson
Yasuo Takeyama
Hobart Taylor, Jr.
William C. Turner
Arnaud de Borchgráve
Rep. AI Ullman
Richard W. Wheeler
George Will
Rep. Bob Wilson
Vincent A. Wollington
Rep Clement J. Zablocki
Gordon B. Zacks
Stanley Zax
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MKD- FILE
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO:
BOB GARRICK
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
Letter from Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Gibson
This is the second letter from this person.
Can you help?
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Helen:
I have received your memo regarding a meeting
in Washington with the Zero Population Growth
Committee.
I am happy to arrange this, but feel that there
may be someone more appropriate and knowledge-
able than myself.
Please let me know what a convenient time would
be for you and your staff.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Helen Graham
ZPG - California
1107 9th Street #327
Sacramento, CA 95814
MRD-FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Jim:
I appreciate your concern about the media
interpretation of our efforts in the first
few weeks.
I liked the examples you sent, and have
passed them on to our communications depart-
ment. Please keep me posted on some of the
issues you think might be of interest.
Warm regards,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. James R. Sheldon
Post Office Box 26
Grapevine, TX 76051
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Doug:
When you return from Africa, I would be
delighted to sit down with you and continue
our discussion of the White House group.
Please give Shirley Moore a call when you
get into town and she will set up a time for
us to get together.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Douglas E. Coe
2817 Woodland Drive, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
March 6, 1981
Dear Mike,
Tried to reach you just before departing for Africa, but
understand the demands upon your schedule. I only wanted to
mention two things.
One, I believe we are now set to have the little group
if and when you feel it is the right time. Dick Schweicker
and Jim Watt, as you know, are very interested. Jim has
spoken with Mr. Edwards in this regard. Also, from time to
time, if it seems appropriate, l or 2 of the men from the
small group in the Senate and the House, such as Senator
Domenici, Senator Nunn, Senator Hatfield and Congressman Tom
Evans, would appreciate joining US. They all think it is
important, and would fit it in as early in the morning as was
necessary.
The second thing is to thank you very much on behalf of
all who worked on the National Prayer Breakfast for your help
and care for the friends from other nations. Your secretary,
Shirley, was very kind in relaying the messages.
As you know, you are very much in our thoughts.
Most sincerely,
Douglas E. Coe
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
works.-
The White House
Washington, D.C.
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will set
MKD -FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Roger:
Your idea about The Foundation for the Poor is an interesting
one. I suggest that you continue your discussions with Mrs.
Elizabeth Dole's office to determine which groups and organi-
zations might appropriately participate. Additionally, I have
asked Craig Fuller, our Director of Cabinet Administration, to
review the matter and discuss it with Dick Schweiker. We may
want to consider the idea within the Cabinet Council on Health
and Human Resources which Dick chairs.
Craig Fuller will coordinate the review of your recommendations
with the Cabinet Council and our Office of Policy Development.
Thank you for sending us the suggestion.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Original ful to
CC: Craig Fuller
The Honorable Roger W. Jepsen
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D. C.20510
ROGER W. JEPSEN
IOWA
March 12, 1981
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Mike:
We would like to bring to your attention an exciting new
idea -- The Foundation for the Poor. In addition, we
want to lend our endorsement to a creative, innovative
proposal: a national commission for the poor.
The Foundation for the Poor was formed by an enterprising
group of concerned and committed Christians led by Dr. E. V.
Hill, Harv Oostdyk, Robert Pittinger, Arch Decker, Clint
Murchison, and Holly Coors, among others. They are
endeavoring to reach out to the truly poor and needy,
assisting them in becoming self-sufficient whenever possible,
and restoring their self-esteem. The vehicle they are using
are the churches of America, with technical and financial
assistance coming from individuals and businesses in the
private sector. This "at home" mission field has not
received adequate attention from the local churches in
recent years. This group challenges and assists them in
becoming involved.
Significantly, this group is urging the creation of a
national commission for the poor to further the movement
of new and private resources into the inner cities, without
the investment of any government funds. The formation of
such a group by President Reagan would do much to inspire
and encourage Americans to reach out to their less
fortunate brothers and sisters within their own communities.
As we are all aware, due to the mobility of today's society,
the breakdown of the family unit, and the loss of a
"sense of community," there is an insensitivity to the
needs of our fellow man.
MKD -FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Roger:
Your idea about The Foundation for the Poor is an interesting
one. I suggest that you continue your discussions with Mrs.
Elizabeth Dole's office to determine which groups and organi-
zations might appropriately participate. Additionally, I have
asked Craig Fuller, our Director of Cabinet Administration, to
review the matter and discuss it with Dick Schweiker. We may
want to consider the idea within the Cabinet Council on Health
and Human Resources which Dick chairs.
Craig Fuller will coordinate the review of your recommendations
with the Cabinet Council and our Office of Policy Development.
Thank you for sending us the suggestion.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Original foul to
CC: Craig Fuller
The Honorable Roger W. Jepsen
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Page 2
March 12, 1981
By adopting this proposal, we believe that the Administration
could take the leadership in offsetting the actual, as well
as psychological, effects of the unavoidable belt-tightening
which the government must do in relationship to certain
social programs. It would, in addition, foster a spiritual
and moral renewal of the compassionate spirit which is the
heritage of the American people.
We therefore suggest the following:
1. A meeting with the leadership of The Foundation for
the Poor, to outline the concept and its feasibility,
with Elizabeth Dole and her staff (who have been
receptive of this proposal), Secretary Schweiker,
a representative of President Reagan, and interested
members of Congress.
2. Consideration of a proposed list of Commission members
with Dr. E. V. Hill as Chairman.
3. An office in the Executive Office Building for liaison
with the Administration upon the appointment of the
Commission.
Enclosed you will find details of this proposal which we
urge you to consider.
Sincerely,
1
Mark O. Hatfield
William Armstrong
Jesse Jesse Helms Helms
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Art:
I appreciate your recommendation of Alan
Stein for Chairman of the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board. Unfortunately, a decision
on this position has already been made and
will be announced shortly.
Again, my thanks for your help with the
arrangements for Dennis Le Blanc. Let me
know when I can ever be of help.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Arthur C. Latno, Jr.
140 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO:
ALEXANDER M. HAIG, JR.
RICHARD V. ALLEN
MARTIN ANDERSON
JAMES A. BAKER, III
EDWIN MEESE, III
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER much
SUBJECT:
Program for President's Mexico Trip
Attached please find suggested program for President's
Mexico trip, March 17, 1981. Also attached are the
tentatively agreed upon topics for discussions coming
out of our meeting in Mexico on Tuesday, March 18th.
Task assignments are shown on pages 2, 3 and 4. Every-
thing else should be self-explanatory.
CC: D. Darmen
C. Fuller
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Mr. Jennings:
Thank you for your interesting suggestions.
I have passed them on to the White House
Personnel Office and to the Federal Mediation
and Conciliation Service appropriately.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. John Q. Jennings, President
John Q. Jennings Associates, Inc.
International Consultants
Sixty East Forty-Second Street
New York, N. Y. 10017
to
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Mr. Gunlogson:
Thank you for your letter of March 12th
and the copy of the letter previously sent
to President Reagan.
I found your correspondence very interesting
and appreciated the fact that you shared your
concerns with me.
Again, thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. G. B. Gunlogson
3657 Hennepin Place
Racine, Wisconsin 53402
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Mr. Heimark:
Please send your resume directly to
Presidential Personnel, Old Executive
Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20500,
with a cover sheet setting forth the areas
you are interested in.
My best to Frank Nicol.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. J. V. Heimark
112 Hunt Valley Circle
Berwyn, PA 19312
MRD-FICE
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO:
EDWIN MEESE, III
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
California Bankers Association
According to the attached, you and I both agreed
to have Henry Shine meet with the President. I
don't remember this; do you?
MRD-FKE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Bob:
Thanks for your note regarding Sonia
Landau's appointment as Chief of Protocol
in New York City. That position will be
filled by Mrs. Walter Annenberg, Chief of
Protocol SO I have sent your note on to
her.
Thanks for a good letter.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Bob Mathias
3355 Clubheights Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1981
Dear Mr. Serfaty:
Thank you for your letter and your request
for an interview for the President with
French television Channel I.
Unfortunately, we are having a difficult
time honoring the requests we have received
from the American media. Some time in the
future, we will attempt to fill your request.
In the meantime, I am taking the liberty of
forwarding your letter to Mr. Jim Brady, the
President's Press Secretary, for action.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Simon Serfaty
School of Advanced International
Studies
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