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Collection: Culvahouse, Arthur B.: Files Folder Title: Iran/Arms Transaction: Inter-Agency Review Committee Letters (1) Box: CFOA 1132 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/ WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR FILES Withdrawer DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW FOIA COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) S643 Box Number CFOA 1132 SYSTEMATIC 171 ID Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions Pages 165668 LETTER OF APPRECIATION 1 2/25/1988 B3 165669 LETTER OF APPRECIATION 1 2/25/1988 B3 165670 LETTER OF APPRECIATION I 2/25/1988 B3 165671 LETTER OF APPRECIATION 1 2/25/1988 B3 165672 LETTER OF APPRECIATION 1 2/25/1988 B3 165673 LETTER OF APPRECIATION 1 2/25/1988 B3 165674 LIST NAMES AND ADDRESSES, [P. 1-2 ONLY] 2 ND B1 B3 The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. Dran Icontra Interagency Review THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date 2.25.88 Suspense Date MEMORANDUM FOR: ABC FROM: DIANNA G. HOLLAND ACTION Approved Please handle/review For your information For your recommendation For the files Please see me Please prepare response for signature As we discussed Return to me for filing COMMENT We have trinkete for everyone who worked on the jurject. There are no letter for the archiver people as we are waiting for addresses THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Curry: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. Counsel to the President Mr. Louis D. Curry National Archives Records and Administration Office of National Archives Records Declassification Division NNW-Room 18W Washington, D.C. 20408 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Cookson: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely Arthur B. Culvahouse, Or. Counsel to the President Ms. Robin E. Cookson National Archives Records and Administration Office of National Records Center Military Projects (NNMP-Rm. 11W) Washington, D.C. 20408 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Wiggins: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Aust Ms. Janis L. Wiggins National Archives Records and Administration Washington National Records Center Accession and Disposal Branch NCWA-Room 133 Washington, D.C. 20409 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Dees: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. AresL Counsel to the President Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr Mr. Philip Dees National Archives Records and Administration Office of National Records Center Declassification Division NNW-Room 18W Washington, D.C. 20409 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Libby: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Arthur A B. Culvahouse, Jr. Sincerely Counsel to the President Ms. Elizabeth J. Keefer Assistant Legal Adviser Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Meehan: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Mr. William Meehan Office of Intelligence U.S. Customs Service 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Room 5109 Washington, D.C. 20229 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Thomas: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Arthur Sincerely, B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Mr. Phillip Thomas Office of Classification Appeals Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 5437 Washington, D.C. 20535 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Ash: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Mr. Bruce Ash Office of Congressional Affairs Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 7240 Washington, D.C. 20535 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Vettori: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Ms. Linda M. Vettori Office of Freedom of Information Drug Enforcement Agency 1405 I Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20537 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Hoffman: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr Counsel to the President Mr. Dennis F. Hoffman Chief Counsel Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20537 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Allan: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Ms. Kimberly D. Allan Attorney-Adviser U.S. Department of Justice Room 1603 Washington, D.C. 20530 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Blakeslee: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Arthur Sincerely, B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Mr. D. Jack Blakeslee Chief, Air Force Division of Directorate for FBI and Security Review Office of the Secretary of Defense -- Public Affairs The Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301-1400 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Thigpen: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. A131 Counsel to the President Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Mr. George Thigpen 12341 Folkstone Drive Herndon, VA 22071 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Reed: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Ms. Lucy F. Reed Attorney-Adviser Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Ratner: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Mr. Steven R. Ratner Attorney-Adviser Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Matthews: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Mr. H. Freeman Matthews 5501 Kirkside Drive Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Harris: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Counsel to the President Mr. Robert K. Harris Attorney-Adviser Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Bolster: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Mr. Archie Bolster 2738 N. Lexington Street Arlington, VA 22207 Enclosure WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165668 LETTER 1 2/25/1988 B3 OF APPRECIATION The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165669 LETTER 1 2/25/1988 B3 OF APPRECIATION The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165670 LETTER 1 2/25/1988 B3 OF APPRECIATION The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165671 LETTER 1 2/25/1988 B3 OF APPRECIATION The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165672 LETTER 1 2/25/1988 B3 OF APPRECIATION The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B. FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165673 LETTER 1 2/25/1988 B3 OF APPRECIATION The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Sirko: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Ms. Donna M. Sirko National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Yeoman Rathbun: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Arthur Arezy B. Culvahouse, Jr. Sincerely Counsel to the President PO2 Jeffrey T. Rathbun National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Brimn Dear Mr. Merchant: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerel Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Mr. Brian Merchant National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Menan: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. Counsel to the President Ms. Nancy V. Menan National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Mr. Ken Johnson: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Arthur B, Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Mr. Kenneth R. Johnson National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Ms. Bolinski: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Aust Ms. Charlene C. Bolinski National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Brenda: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Arthur / B. Culvahouse, Jr. Sincerely Counsel to the President Ms. Brenda S. Reger Senior Director, Information Policy/Security Review National Security Council Room 375, OEOB Washington, DC Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Juan: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerel Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President SGT Juan E. Lopez Iran-Contra Legal Task Force Room 436, OEOB Washington, D.C. Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear John: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President MSGT John F. Kowal, Jr. Iran-Contra Legal Task Force Room 436, OEOB Washington, D.C. Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Gaylon: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Ms. N. Gaylon Ellis Office of Counsel to the President Room 115, OEOB Washington, D.C. 20500 Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Paula: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Arthur KB B. Culvahouse, Jr. Sincerely Counsel to the President Ms. Paula E. Boggs Iran-Contra Legal Task Force Room 436, OEOB Washington, D.C. Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Gary: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. ABY Arthur B/. Culvahouse, Jr. Sincerely, Counsel to the President MAJ Gary R. Chick Iran-Contra Legal Task Force Room 436, OEOB Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1988 Dear Nancy: On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome, was necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several outstanding procedural issues of importance to the intelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental declassification task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee. I am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Jr. President Ms. Nancy L. Clark Office of the Director Office of Science and Technology Policy Room 358, OEOB Washington, D.C. Enclosure am, Here are the addresses of the 4 archivist JANIS WIGGINS National Archives Records & Administration Washington National Records Center Accession & Disposal Branch (NCWA-Rm 133) Washington, D.C. 20409 PHIL DEES National Archives Records & Administration Office of National Records Center Declassification Division (NNW-Rm 18W) Washington, D.C. 20408 LOU CURRY National Archives Records & Administration Office of National Archives Records Declassification Division (NNW-Rm 18W) Washington, D.C. 20408 ROBIN COOKSON National Archives Records & Administration Office of National Records Center Military Projects (NNMP-Rm 11W) Washington, D.C. 20408 Than Ropez THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 19 Feb88 Dianna: Here is the list of names for the appreciation letter. The letters to the 2 individuals with "x" before their names need to be handled as classified mail. according to chick Easley. this means the letters should be hand delivered courier. by a cleared Patti P.S. Thanks fordoins the letters ! WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES DLB 9/23/2014 File Folder FOIA IRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW S643 COMMITTEE (1 OF 2) SYSTEMATIC Box Number CFOA 1132 171 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 165674 LIST 2 ND B1 B3 NAMES AND ADDRESSES, [P. 1-2 ONLY] The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. WHITE HOUSE INTERAGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE White House Counsel's Office Gaylon Ellis White House Counsel's Office 115 OEOB Iran-Contra Legal Task Force Paula E. Boggs Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB MAJ Gary R. Chick Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB Nancy L. Clark Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB MSGT John F. Kowal, Jr. Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB SGT Juan E. Lopez Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB National Archives and Records Administration Robin E. Cookson Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB Louis D. Curry Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB Philip R. Dees Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB Janis L. Wiggins Iran-Contra Legal Task Force 436 OEOB 4. women 6- then Department of Defense D. Jack Blakeslee, Chief Air Force Division of Directorate for FOI and Security Review Office of the Secretary of Defense - Public Affairs Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 20301-1400 Department of Justice Kimberly D. Allan Attorney-Adviser U.S. Department of Justice Room 1603 Washington, D. C. 20530 Drug Enforcement Agency Dennis F. Hoffman Chief Counsel Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D. C. 20537 Linda M. Vettori OFFICE of FREEDOM of INFORMATION no address DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY 1405 I ST NW WASHINGTON D.C. 20537 Federal Bureau of Investigation Bruce Ash OFFICE of CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS no address FBI, J. EdgAR HOOVER Bldg Rm 7240 WASHINGTON D.C. 20535 Phillip Thomas no address OFFICE of CLASSIFICATION APPEALS FBI, 7 EAGAR HOOVER Bldg Rm 5437 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 U.S. Customs Service William Meehan OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE no address U.S. Customs SERVICE RM 5109 1301 constitution AVE N.W WASHINGTON DC. 20229 5. men 7- women 702/18 THE WHITE HOUSE 2/22 WASHINGTON February 16, 1988 MEMORANDUM FOR CLAIRE O'DONNELL FROM: DIANNA HOLLAND def As you know, we have had a White House Inter-Agency Review Committee helping the Iran/Contra Task Force declassify approximately 30,000 pages of documents which were requested by the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. This was a mammoth task which was accomplished by these individuals putting in very long hours and every weekend in January. This group was made up of individuals from ten departments and agencies, and we would like to give them a token of appreciation. Would it be possible to get 17 charms and 23 tie clips for them? Thank you. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 5, 1988 MEMORANDUM FOR ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR, FROM: PATRICIA S. ARONSSON P.a. SUBJECT: TOKEN OF APPRECIATION Attached for your review and approval is a letter from you thanking the members of the White House Interagency Review Committee and the Iran-Contra task force, who were involved with declassifying 30,000 pages, requested by the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. All 40 people worked extremely long hours and many of them every week-end in January in order to meet the January 31 deadline. Without them, it would not have been possible to accomplish this monumental task. I would very much like to show our appreciation for all their effort and hard work and thought it would be an appropriate Drawn Can we gesture to send them a letter of thanks from you and enclose a momento from the White House -- tie clips for the men and charms for the women. In order to give you a sense of what agencies were involved with this this declassification project, I have listed them below. When you have approved the attached draft, the individual letters will do let's iV Down be prepared for your signature. yo Central Intelligence Agency - 6 representatives Department of Defense - 1 a Department of Justice - 1 Mr your Department of State - 7 Drug Enforcement Agency - 2 Federal Bureau of Investigation - 2 National Archives and Records Administration - 4 National Security Agency - 2 National Security Council - 8 No trinkets, just (elfere White House Counsel's Office - 6 U.S. Customs Service - 1 without the security Attachment if if enough in umen men 23 DRAFT THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date This agreement, was necessary resolution to 8 hang bronght about Dear although out an and to the intell sense community (ssues of On December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. We succeeded in this monumental, task through the efforts of you and your colleagues on the inter-agener never committee, I am enclosing for you a token of my sour appreciation for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing this major undertaking. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Declampcal Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. Counsel to the President Name/Address Enclosure

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Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nDran Icontra\nInteragency\nReview\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nDate\n2.25.88\nSuspense Date\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nABC\nFROM:\nDIANNA G. HOLLAND\nACTION\nApproved\nPlease handle/review\nFor your information\nFor your recommendation\nFor the files\nPlease see me\nPlease prepare response for\nsignature\nAs we discussed\nReturn to me for filing\nCOMMENT\nWe have trinkete for everyone who\nworked on the jurject. There are\nno letter for the archiver people\nas we are waiting for addresses\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Curry:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Louis D. Curry\nNational Archives Records\nand Administration\nOffice of National Archives\nRecords Declassification Division\nNNW-Room 18W\nWashington, D.C. 20408\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Cookson:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Or.\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Robin E. Cookson\nNational Archives Records\nand Administration\nOffice of National Records Center\nMilitary Projects (NNMP-Rm. 11W)\nWashington, D.C. 20408\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Wiggins:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nAust\nMs. Janis L. Wiggins\nNational Archives Records\nand Administration\nWashington National Records Center\nAccession and Disposal Branch\nNCWA-Room 133\nWashington, D.C. 20409\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Dees:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nAresL Counsel to the President\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr\nMr. Philip Dees\nNational Archives Records\nand Administration\nOffice of National Records Center\nDeclassification Division\nNNW-Room 18W\nWashington, D.C. 20409\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Libby:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nArthur A B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nSincerely\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Elizabeth J. Keefer\nAssistant Legal Adviser\nDepartment of State\nWashington, D.C. 20520\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Meehan:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMr. William Meehan\nOffice of Intelligence\nU.S. Customs Service\n1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W.\nRoom 5109\nWashington, D.C. 20229\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Thomas:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nArthur Sincerely, B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel\nto\nthe\nPresident\nMr. Phillip Thomas\nOffice of Classification Appeals\nFederal Bureau of Investigation\nJ. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 5437\nWashington, D.C. 20535\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Ash:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nMr. Bruce Ash\nOffice of Congressional Affairs\nFederal Bureau of Investigation\nJ. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 7240\nWashington, D.C. 20535\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Vettori:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nMs. Linda M. Vettori\nOffice of Freedom of Information\nDrug Enforcement Agency\n1405 I Street, N.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20537\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Hoffman:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Dennis F. Hoffman\nChief Counsel\nDrug Enforcement Administration\nU.S. Department of Justice\nWashington, D.C. 20537\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Allan:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Kimberly D. Allan\nAttorney-Adviser\nU.S. Department of Justice\nRoom 1603\nWashington, D.C. 20530\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Blakeslee:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nArthur Sincerely, B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMr. D. Jack Blakeslee\nChief, Air Force Division of\nDirectorate for FBI and\nSecurity Review\nOffice of the Secretary of\nDefense -- Public Affairs\nThe Pentagon\nWashington, D.C. 20301-1400\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Thigpen:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nA131 Counsel to the President\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nMr. George Thigpen\n12341 Folkstone Drive\nHerndon, VA 22071\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Reed:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Lucy F. Reed\nAttorney-Adviser\nDepartment of State\nWashington, D.C. 20520\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Ratner:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nMr. Steven R. Ratner\nAttorney-Adviser\nDepartment of State\nWashington, D.C. 20520\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Matthews:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nMr. H. Freeman Matthews\n5501 Kirkside Drive\nChevy Chase, MD 20815\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Harris:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Robert K. Harris\nAttorney-Adviser\nDepartment of State\nWashington, D.C. 20520\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Bolster:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nMr. Archie Bolster\n2738 N. Lexington Street\nArlington, VA 22207\nEnclosure\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165668 LETTER\n1 2/25/1988\nB3\nOF APPRECIATION\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165669 LETTER\n1 2/25/1988\nB3\nOF APPRECIATION\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165670 LETTER\n1 2/25/1988\nB3\nOF APPRECIATION\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165671 LETTER\n1\n2/25/1988\nB3\nOF APPRECIATION\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of Doc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165672 LETTER\n1\n2/25/1988\nB3\nOF APPRECIATION\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B. FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165673 LETTER\n1\n2/25/1988\nB3\nOF APPRECIATION\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Sirko:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nMs. Donna M. Sirko\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Yeoman Rathbun:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nArthur Arezy B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nSincerely\nCounsel to the President\nPO2 Jeffrey T. Rathbun\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nBrimn\nDear Mr. Merchant:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerel\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Brian Merchant\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Menan:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Nancy V. Menan\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Mr. Ken Johnson:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nArthur B, Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Kenneth R. Johnson\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Ms. Bolinski:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nAust\nMs. Charlene C. Bolinski\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Brenda:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nArthur / B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nSincerely\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Brenda S. Reger\nSenior Director, Information\nPolicy/Security Review\nNational Security Council\nRoom 375, OEOB\nWashington, DC\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Juan:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerel\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nSGT Juan E. Lopez\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\nRoom 436, OEOB\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear John:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMSGT John F. Kowal, Jr.\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\nRoom 436, OEOB\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Gaylon:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nMs. N. Gaylon Ellis\nOffice of Counsel to the\nPresident\nRoom 115, OEOB\nWashington, D.C. 20500\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Paula:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nArthur KB B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nSincerely\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Paula E. Boggs\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\nRoom 436, OEOB\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Gary:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nABY Arthur B/. Culvahouse, Jr.\nSincerely,\nCounsel to the President\nMAJ Gary R. Chick\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\nRoom 436, OEOB\nEnclosure\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 25, 1988\nDear Nancy:\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify\nover 30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the\nHouse Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This agreement, although burdensome,\nwas necessary to effect an acceptable resolution of several\noutstanding procedural issues of importance to the\nintelligence community. We succeeded in this monumental\ndeclassification task through the efforts of you and your\ncolleagues on the Inter-Agency Review Committee.\nI am enclosing for you a token of our appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in\naccomplishing this major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nJr.\nPresident\nMs. Nancy L. Clark\nOffice of the Director\nOffice of Science and\nTechnology Policy\nRoom 358, OEOB\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosure\nam,\nHere are the addresses of the 4 archivist\nJANIS WIGGINS\nNational Archives Records & Administration\nWashington National Records Center\nAccession & Disposal Branch (NCWA-Rm 133)\nWashington, D.C. 20409\nPHIL DEES\nNational Archives Records & Administration\nOffice of National Records Center\nDeclassification Division (NNW-Rm 18W)\nWashington, D.C. 20408\nLOU CURRY\nNational Archives Records & Administration\nOffice of National Archives\nRecords Declassification Division (NNW-Rm 18W)\nWashington, D.C. 20408\nROBIN COOKSON\nNational Archives Records & Administration\nOffice of National Records Center\nMilitary Projects (NNMP-Rm 11W)\nWashington, D.C. 20408\nThan Ropez\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\n19 Feb88\nDianna:\nHere is the list of\nnames for the\nappreciation letter.\nThe letters to the 2\nindividuals with \"x\"\nbefore their names\nneed to be handled as\nclassified mail. according\nto chick Easley. this\nmeans the letters\nshould be hand\ndelivered courier. by a cleared\nPatti\nP.S.\nThanks fordoins the letters !\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nCULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B.:FILES\nDLB 9/23/2014\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nIRAN/ARMS TRANSACTION: INTER-AGENCY REVIEW\nS643\nCOMMITTEE (1 OF 2)\nSYSTEMATIC\nBox Number\nCFOA 1132\n171\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n165674 LIST\n2\nND\nB1\nB3\nNAMES AND ADDRESSES, [P. 1-2 ONLY]\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWHITE HOUSE INTERAGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE\nWhite House Counsel's Office\nGaylon Ellis\nWhite House Counsel's Office\n115 OEOB\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\nPaula E. Boggs\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nMAJ Gary R. Chick\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nNancy L. Clark\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nMSGT John F. Kowal, Jr.\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nSGT Juan E. Lopez\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nNational Archives and Records Administration\nRobin E. Cookson\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nLouis D. Curry\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nPhilip R. Dees\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\nJanis L. Wiggins\nIran-Contra Legal Task Force\n436 OEOB\n4. women\n6- then\nDepartment of Defense\nD. Jack Blakeslee, Chief\nAir Force Division of Directorate for FOI\nand Security Review\nOffice of the Secretary of Defense - Public Affairs\nPentagon, Washington, D. C. 20301-1400\nDepartment of Justice\nKimberly D. Allan\nAttorney-Adviser\nU.S. Department of Justice\nRoom 1603\nWashington, D. C. 20530\nDrug Enforcement Agency\nDennis F. Hoffman\nChief Counsel\nDrug Enforcement Administration\nU.S. Department of Justice\nWashington, D. C. 20537\nLinda M. Vettori OFFICE of FREEDOM of INFORMATION\nno address\nDRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY\n1405 I ST NW\nWASHINGTON D.C. 20537\nFederal Bureau of Investigation\nBruce Ash\nOFFICE of CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS\nno address\nFBI, J. EdgAR HOOVER Bldg Rm 7240\nWASHINGTON D.C. 20535\nPhillip Thomas\nno address\nOFFICE of CLASSIFICATION APPEALS\nFBI, 7 EAGAR HOOVER Bldg Rm 5437\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20535\nU.S. Customs Service\nWilliam Meehan\nOFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE\nno address\nU.S. Customs SERVICE RM 5109\n1301 constitution AVE N.W\nWASHINGTON DC. 20229\n5. men\n7- women\n702/18\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\n2/22\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 16, 1988\nMEMORANDUM FOR CLAIRE O'DONNELL\nFROM:\nDIANNA HOLLAND\ndef\nAs you know, we have had a White House Inter-Agency Review\nCommittee helping the Iran/Contra Task Force declassify\napproximately 30,000 pages of documents which were requested\nby the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms\nTransactions with Iran. This was a mammoth task which was\naccomplished by these individuals putting in very long hours\nand every weekend in January. This group was made up of\nindividuals from ten departments and agencies, and we would\nlike to give them a token of appreciation. Would it be\npossible to get 17 charms and 23 tie clips for them?\nThank you.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 5, 1988\nMEMORANDUM FOR ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR,\nFROM:\nPATRICIA S. ARONSSON P.a.\nSUBJECT:\nTOKEN OF APPRECIATION\nAttached for your review and approval is a letter from you\nthanking the members of the White House Interagency Review\nCommittee and the Iran-Contra task force, who were involved with\ndeclassifying 30,000 pages, requested by the House Select\nCommittee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. All\n40 people worked extremely long hours and many of them every\nweek-end in January in order to meet the January 31 deadline.\nWithout them, it would not have been possible to accomplish this\nmonumental task.\nI would very much like to show our appreciation for all their\neffort and hard work and thought it would be an appropriate\nDrawn Can we\ngesture to send them a letter of thanks from you and enclose a\nmomento from the White House -- tie clips for the men and charms\nfor the women.\nIn order to give you a sense of what agencies were involved with\nthis\nthis declassification project, I have listed them below. When\nyou have approved the attached draft, the individual letters will\ndo\nlet's iV\nDown be prepared for your signature.\nyo\nCentral Intelligence Agency - 6 representatives\nDepartment of Defense - 1\na\nDepartment of Justice - 1\nMr\nyour\nDepartment of State - 7\nDrug Enforcement Agency - 2\nFederal Bureau of Investigation - 2\nNational Archives and Records Administration - 4\nNational Security Agency - 2\nNational Security Council - 8\nNo trinkets, just (elfere\nWhite House Counsel's Office -\n6\nU.S. Customs Service - 1\nwithout the security\nAttachment\nif if enough\nin umen men\n23\nDRAFT\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nDate\nThis agreement, was necessary resolution to 8 hang\nbronght about\nDear\nalthough out an and to the intell sense community (ssues\nof\nOn December 11, 1987, the White House agreed to declassify over\n30,000 pages of material by January 31, 1988, for the House\nSelect Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with\nIran. We succeeded in this monumental, task through the efforts\nof you and your colleagues on the\ninter-agener never committee,\nI am enclosing for you a token of my sour appreciation for the\ndedication and professionalism you demonstrated in accomplishing\nthis major undertaking.\nThank you for your help.\nSincerely,\nDeclampcal\nArthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.\nCounsel to the President\nName/Address\nEnclosure"
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