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November 5, 1974
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Mrs. Florence Berkman
17 Terry Road
Hartford, Connecticut 06105
Dear Mrs. Berkman:
Your letter of October 9 caught up with me here in
China where we are now settled in.
I did not participate in my family's councils in
1955. In those days, I was living far out in west
Texas and so I missed out on that wonderful part
of my father's existence; though, of course, I took
great pride in his accomplishments.
Regrettably, I am not in a position at this time to
make a contribution to the "Moses Berkman Award".
I was touched by that wonderful feeling you have
about your husband, and I respect what you are trying
to do. However, given my own responsibilities at this
juncture, I just don't feel I am in a position to help
DERAMAN, MLS. fiorence
out financially. I do hope you will understand.
Thank you for writing.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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ESTABLISHED 1817
The Hantfurn
A GANNETT NEWSPAPER
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06101
PHONE (203) 249-8211
October 9, 1974
Dear Ambassador Bush,
If you participated in your family's councils in
1955 the name "Moses Berkman" will mean something to you.
He was my late husband, but more importantly for
the Bush Family, he was the political writer for the
Hartford Times.
If you will recall, your father was hoping to be
remoninated for the Senate in 1956 (having finished an
unexpired term) but the Republican Party let it be known
it would not give him that nomination. They had other names
they were discussing. (Clare "ooth Luce).
My husband had a column on the Saturday editorial
page of the Hartford Times "In the World of Politics", which
had an enormous impact on the political scene (sometimes
reaching the desk of the President).
According to political leaders his backing or not
backing a candidate often determined electioncresubts-- because
of his- objectivity, integrity and his scholarly approach to
American ideals and goals which the readers came to depend upon.
He usually wrote the column on Thursday evenings at home
and I clearly remembersaying to me that Pres Bush ought to be
renominated because he had done a good job. He felt the
Republican Party was not being fair to yoursfather - which he
wrote in his column.
The piece came out one Saturday and on the following
Tuesday when the Republicans gathered at the Hotel Bond for
their weekly Dutch-Treat lunch, party leaders announced that
Sen. Bush would get the nomination.
On Dec. 26, 1955 my husband received a letter from your
father which when said in part (1 have the letter in his hand) "Santa
Claus, family and friends have not given me a present that I-
appreciate more in t: is current Holiday Season. Needless to
observe I shall hope and try to deserve your continuing approval."
And in 1964 when I saw your father at a Goldwater rally,
he told me receiving that nomination changed his life - and as I
have watchedyour career, it seemed to me your father's continued
Senage career, may have influenced your own.
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ESTABLISHED 1817
The Hart
A GANNETT NEWSPAPER
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06101
PHONE (203) 249-8211
Since his death I have been urged by editors and reporters
to do something to memorialize my husband's enormous contribution
to the American political scene. I don't want to bore you with
facts about him. You can such information from Meade Alcorn,
Gov. Lodge and others.
For the lastyear I have been working with Connecticut
editors to establish a "Moses Berkman Award", $1,000 annualy
to the reporter who best represents the ideals my husband
stood for. It will be a kind of mini-Pulitzer prize for New
England.
I need not tell you, I am sure, that since Watergate
newspapers feel more keenly than ever the need for better
journalism. I believe the couhtry's future depends more on the
quality of the press than on its elected- officials to restore
a respect for government.
We are hoping to raise $25,000 and I am writing to ask
if you would contribute to this Fund. I realize how busy
you are at this moment but I hope you will find the time to
respond or to ask a member of your family to do SO.
I am sure a copy of that important column must be among
your father's papers.
I want to congratulate you on your appointment and wish
you good luck. I am sorry you could not see me in Washington
last week (where I was to cover the opening of the Hirshhorn
Museum) because I think I could have done albetter job explaining
the great need of such a "und in encouraging young journalists
to do more" digging" of the news in this tragic era of our
existance as a nation.
Sincerely,
Home Berkwore
Florence Berkman
Art Critic
Please address correspondence to :17 Terry Road, Hartford,
Connecticut, 06105.
P.S. The gift would be tax-deducrible.
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October 29, 1974
Mr. Charles L. Bartlett
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Charlie:
We've arrived. I wrote the attached letter today
to Emmett Dedmon. You and Martha are simply going
to have to get over here. Our house is plenty roomy
and I have been assured that guests coming to stay
with us can get visas. So, get to work on this
project. This is the land of great contrasts. So
many amazing sights to see and yet so much greyness.
Bar and I have been bicycling around Peking like mad.
I have been making a lot of protocol calls, both on
Chinese officials and on the diplomatic community.
There is a fair amount of frustration amongst some
diplomats about the limited contacts with the Chinese
themselves but we are going to be hanging in there
trying. So far, we've had great cooperation. It is
too early to give you a full report that would accu-
rately reflect the enthusiasm I feel at this moment.
It's the new me, meditative, no phones ringing, little
mark mmmel
mail, time to think but plenty to do. How awesome!
Love to Martha. We are adopting the Bartlett theory.
Tomorrow night we are showing the movie "Laura" in
our living room, having invited the British Ambassador
and a few others. We are providing them with Chinese
popcorn and some great Chinese beer.
Bar sends her love.
Sincerely,
George Bush
Enclosure:
Copy of Letter to
Emmett Dedmon
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Ed Barry
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MARKET
SPILET
P. 0. Box 201, Riviera, Texas 78379
October 12, 1974
Mr. George Bush
310 First St., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear George:
Just a few lines in reply to your last letter.
As far as a position on your staff in China is concerned, don't
worry about it. Money is of no consequence. I have a little of
that good green stuff put away! Not too much but a good income and
enough to take care of emergencies.
My idea was to climax a long adventurous life by seeing a little
more of this world. I don't know what is in store for me in the next
one! Also I wanted to have a chance at Acupuncture. I broke my fool
neck in a blizzard aboard a naval vessel in WW11; I fractured three
-cervical vertebrae and crushed some discs.
I have had about thirty treatments and they really helped but
the help was only temporary. Also, at thirty dollars per treatmemt,
it was beginning to pain me in the pocket-book! The pain is pretty
rough most of the time!
If I was lucky enough to get a job like that, I would probably
donate the salary to the Party. If something comes up, let me know
and I will come to Washington to discuss it. I would like to see you
before you leave anyway. Paul Findley probably would be over in Ill-
inois shaking the brush for votes but I'll manage to see him later.
Presently I am writing some short articles for Paul in some Ill-
inois newspapers. I do this every election year and I think they
help him to some extent. I am really well-known in the 20th District
and many of these people respect my judgement. My grandfather was
the Representative for that area for several years, and the Barry
name is highly respected.
When do you think you will be leaving for China? I would like
to see you and maybe have lunch or dinner with you before you leave.
If there is anything I can do for you or the Party, please let me
know.
Best wishes,
Ed Ed Barry
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Mr. Ed Barry
P. O. Box 201
Riviera, Texas 78379
Dear Mr. Barry:
Unfortunately your letter of October 12 arrived
in our office a few hours after Ambassador Bush had
left for Peking.
I know he will appreciate hearing from you again
and you can be certain that it will be forwarded to
him àn his new assignment.
In the meantime, on behalf of the ambassador,
may I thank you for your thoughtfulness in writing.
Sincerely,
Jane A. Kenny
Barry, EL
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AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
JEANE S. BARTLETT
Personnel Director
November 15, 1974
sent
Not 12/9
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Mr. George Bush
% The Department of State
2201 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D. C.
20520
Dear Mr. Bush:
On January 1, 1975, Mr. Wes Izzard, Editor-in-Chief of the
Daily News and Globe-Times, will be recognized for 50 years
with the Amarillo newspapers.
It is our wish to present him with a "Book of Letters" from
his many friends and associates. A letter from you would be
a treasured memento. It should not be folded and we would
ask that it be in our office no later than December 15.
Won't you join us in surprising Mr. Izzard and his lovely
wife, Helen, on this occasion?
Please mail your letter to the attention of the undersigned
and mark it "Personal". Thank you.
We will appreciate your assistance in honoring Mr. Izzard.
Sincerely,
(Ins.) Jame
REMEMBER- This is a secret.
AMARILLO DAILY NEWS
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AMARILLO SUNDAY NEWS-GLOBE
900 HARRISON
P.O. BOX 2091
AMARILLO. TEXAS 79166
PHONE (806) 376-4488
CHICAGO
SUN-TIMES
WASHINGTON BUREAU
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (Suite 1307)
Washington, D.C. 20008
785-8200
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Dear George-
I thought I would send you my columns in
weekly bunches - they may be of some minor assistance tax
in helping you to keep up with what is going on here. They
will at least keep you in touch with what I am finding. If
you have too much to read already, let me know and I will
spare you this added hurden.
I have heard no good Republican news. The
President is drawing modest crowds and the mood is
still apathetic. The best informed Dems with whom I have
talked are looking for 35 to 45 seats. Javits is the one who
worries me- I would hate to see him replaced by a creep in levis
The Boston Globe poll shows Francis Sargent behind 45 to 29.
r
So far your dog is getting far more publicity than
you and Barbara. It may have been a mistake to bring him:
All the best,
Oct. 24, 1974
Charley
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Washington, D.C. 20520
November 26, 1974
OFFICIAL-INFORMAL
UNCLASSIFIED
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Honorable George Bush
Ambassador
USLO, Peking
Dear George:
At the annual UN Day Dinner here last October 19, a
Mr. J. H. Williams became acquainted with Mr. John
A. Baker of our Office of UN Political Affairs. In
a burst of enthusiasm he later sent Baker copies of
a cookbook entitled CANE RIVER CUISINE. One copy
was for President and Mrs. Ford; another for Mrs.
Kissinger; and still another for Mrs. Bush. I am
enclosing your copy herewith.
You may have trouble obtaining the proper ingredients
in Peking for Louisiana style cooking, but perhaps
substitutes can be found.
We can imagine how busy you are this week with
Secretary Kissinger and his party in town. By the
time this reaches you perhaps the pressure will have
let us and there will be an opportunity to experiment
with the recipes.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Frederick Fred J. 0. Blachly
Public Affairs Adviser
Bureau of International
Organization Affairs
Enclosure.
P.S. Mr. Williams' address is Route 1, Box 211,
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457.
P.P.S. Tam says to tell you and Mrs. Bush hello.
December 20, 1974
Mr. Frederick J. O. Blachly
Public Affairs Adviser
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Bureau of International
Organization Affairs
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Fred:
Just a quick note to thank you for your letter
and for sending along "Cane River Cuisine." I
wrote the attached letter to Mr. Williams.
Please give my love to Tam. Tell her to call
Mrs. Bush in Washington--she's there for
Christmas and she can bring Tam up to date first
hand. Phone: 966-6876.
We are enjoying things here in every way.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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December 30, 1974
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Mr. William W. Bodine, Jr.
President
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
The John Wanamaker Store
13th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
Dear Bill:
Great getting your letter of November 6. I don't
know why it took so long to get over here, but it
did.
I doubt that we will be consulted on World Affairs
Organizations coming here, but I do believe there
is a good chance for the visit to work out. Need-
less to say, I would be delighted if you showed up
in Peking, and so would Barbara.
I enjoyed visiting with the Philadelphians when
they were here. They were a very nice group.
Hope you have a great 1975.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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DEPARTMENT or COMMERCE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Domestic and International Business
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Administration
Washington, D.C. 20230
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Mr. Bish
November 5, 1974
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Honorable George Bush
Chief, U.S. Liaison Office
Peking, China
Dear Mr. Bush:
Each month the Bureau of East-West Trade produces a detailed,
computerized display of data covering trade between the
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United States and each of the socialist countries. These
data are synopsized in a monthly publication "U.S. Trade
Status with Socialist Countries.
Beginning with this mailing, we will be forwarding each month
to your office a copy of the detailed computer output relating
to your country as well as the summarizing publication, which
your office has been receiving. If this addition is not useful
to your office, please let me know so that the mailing can be
discontinued.
Sincerely,
Lewis W. Bowden
Deputy Assistant Secretary
for East-West Trade (Acting)
Attachments
AMERICAN REVOLUTION WEDNEWNING
1776-1976
November 18, 1974
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Mr. Lewis W. Bowden
Deputy Assistant Secretary
for East-West Trade (Acting)
Department of Commerce
Domestic and International
Business Administration
Washington, D. C. 20230
Dear Mr. Bowden:
I appreciate your sending the detailed, com-
puterized display of data covering trade
between the United States and each of the
socialist countries. I found this extremely
helpful, and hope you will keep them coming.
BOWDEN, Lewis W.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GBush: lz (POUCH)
November 5, 1974
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Mr. Hal Bruno
Chief Political Correspondent
NEWSWEEK
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20008
Dear Hal:
I have been here in China about two weeks, but before
more time goes by, I want to thank you for that flask.
I really didn't get a chance there in Washington to
say a proper "thanks". When I travel in this great
country I am sure I will be carrying it along. Right
now it's filled with a good brand of bourbon.
Every day is full here. There are no phone calls,
no Watergate matters, no political pressures, but
there's so much to learn and SO much to see. It is
fascinating in every way. The land of great contrasts.
Our residence is very nice, not fancy but plenty of
room for friends. Won't you drop in?
Warm regards.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GBush: lz (POUCH)
department OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
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September 27, 1974
Mr. Hal Bruno
Chief Political Correspondent
Newsweek
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Dear Hal:
I leave for China in two weeks, but I want to thank
you for your thoughtful letter of September 20th.
I am sorry that the matter we discussed did not work
out. You would have been fantastic -- fair,
objective, and immediately able to get the confidence
of all the media.
I hope our paths cross often in the future. It has
been a great pleasure for me in these turbulent times
to have a warm and open relationship with you but,
more, I value our friendship.
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Yours very truly,
a George Bush
SEP 24 REC'D
Newsweek
1750 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
Hai Bruno
September 20, 1974
Chief Political Correspondent
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The Honorable
George Bush
Ambassador to China
Bureau of East Asian Affairs
Room 6208 New State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear George:
I knew the odds were long and I think they made a good
choice in naming a Press Secretary who already has a close re-
lationship with the President. My hope is that he'll be able to
restore a sense of professionalism in the White House press
operation.
To even be considered was gratifying to me and -- most
important -- I was deeply touched that a few people like yourself
thought enough of me to be willing to put my name forward. Even
if I didn't get the job, that made it a worthwhile experience.
I wish you the greatest success on the important and ex-
citing mission you are about to undertake. As I told Pete at the
time of your appointment, if my children were five years younger
or older I'd be pounding on your door with a plea to accompany
you to China in any capacity.
Thanks again for being a good friend and I hope there will
be time for you and Pete to join me for lunch before you leave.
Best regards,
Dae
December 30, 1974
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Ambassador Theodore R. Britten
Office of Caribbean Affairs
Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear Ted:
Hank Lucas needed a lift. I am glad your confirmation
did it for him. Please give him my warmest regards.
I will drop him a note one of these days -- I really
will. He is one of my very favorite people. My work
at the RNC was traumatic in many ways but one of the
great rewarding things was getting to know Hank and
working with him side by side.
Best of luck in your challenging new assignment. Hope
all's well.
Yours very truly,
George Bush,
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
December 6, 1974
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The Honorable
George Bush
American Ambassador
U.S. Liaison Office
Peking
Dear Mr. Ambassador:
I am pleased to report that my nomination,
and subsequent confirmation, as Ambassador to
Barbados and to Grenada, has done much to speed
Hank Lucas back on the road to recovery. In a
talk with him today, he asked that I send a note
to you to bring you up to date. Know, also, that
I am, and always shall be, deeply grateful for
your interest in, and support of, my candidacy.
Last, but not least, I sincerely envy you being
able to have your wonderful mother with you for
the approaching Christmas season.
Gratefully,
Jed Brittin
Theodore R. Britton, Jr.
Ambassador
Bull
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November 16, 1974
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Mr. Carl Brazell
WNEW
565 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Dear Carl:
Your October 29 letter floated in here on the
9 of November and I was glad to get it. Thank
you for your kind words. Barbara and I are
here now finishing our third week. It is
fantastic in every way. The children will
come out in either spring vacation or summer
and we miss them immensely. Though I miss
politics (yes, it's true), I find this a
BRAZELL, Mr. Carl
totally challenging and fulfilling experience.
You were thoughtful to write, my friend.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GBush: lz (POUCH)
WNEW
METROMEDIA RADIO
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October 29, 1974
The Honorable George Bush
U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Mission
Peking, China
Dear George:
A belated, but no less sincere, note of congratulations
on your appointment.
I know that you, Barbara and the children will
enjoy it immensely.
Warmest personal regards.
Sincerely,
Care Carl Brazell
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565 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017/212-986-7000
November 28, 1974
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Mr. Ed Barry
P.O. Box 201
Riviera, Texas 78379
Dear Ed:
Thank you for your good letter of November 14.
I really appreciate your interest and concern.
All's well here. We do like China--you're
right, it's a wonderful change.
Warm regards,
George Bush
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Ed Barry
STREETX
P. 0. Box 201, Riviera, Texas 78379
November 14, 1974
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Honorable George Bush
Envoy to China
c/o The State Department
Washington, D. C.
Dear George:
Just a few quick lines to let you know what is
happening over here. You probably remember my efforts
to talk Mr. Ford into nominating you to the Vice-
Presidential seat.
I have been watching the Rockefeller hearings all
day today and it looks like he might not make it. Too
many Senators and Representatives are dead-set against
his confirmation. If he doesn't make it and the "V.P."
is up for grabs again, I think you should be ready.
If you want the office or are interested, let me :
know and I will keep you posted and do everything I can
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with Mr. Ford and others that I know up there.
Hope you like China. It's a wonderful change of
scenery for you, and it will give you good foreign rela-
tions experience.
Best wishes
Ed Barry E
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BOEHM, HELEN F. (Chairman)
COSENTINO, FRANK J. (President)
EYEINGTON, MAURICE (Head Artist)
Edward Marshall Boehm, Inc.
Creators of Porcelain Art Objects
25 Fairfacts Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08638 USA
609 392-2207
December 5, 1974
Mrs. Helen F. Boehm
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Edward Marshall Boehm, Inc.
25 Fairfacts Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08638
Dear Mrs. Boehm:
I just want to thank you for the panda which you
presented to our official Residence here in
Peking. He is proudly on display in the front
hall and will remain in the Residence so that
future visitors and future Chiefs of the Liaison
Office will enjoy him.
It was a great pleasure meeting you. I was most
impressed by your colleagues and by the enthu-
siasm that you all three showed for this strange
and wonderful country. I'm sorry that Mrs. Bush
missed out on meeting you.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GBush: hek
Edward Marshall Boehm, Inc.
BOEHMY
BOEHM OF TRENTON USA / BOEHM OF MALVERN ENGLAND Ltd.
Hard Porcelain and Bone Porcelain Chjects of Art
November 4, 1974
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The Honorable George Bush
United States Ambassador, People's Republic of China
U. S. Liaison Office
2300 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
My dear Ambassador Bush:
I am counting the days very carefully but they seem to be going by much too
slowly. I'm looking forward eagerly to my trip to China and to being with
you while there.
As you know, my time and itinerary are being planned by our host organization,
The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. In
my last letter to you I had suggested we meet on December 2. However, a
- further thought has come to mind.
Enclosed are two photos. One is of the Pekin Robins, a porcelain sculpture
just created, which we plan to present to our host organization. We would
be so honored if a time mutaally convenient to all could be arranged SO that
this presentation could be made at the Embassy in the presence of you and
your lovely wife. I sheuld be most grateful if this could be arranged.
The other photo enclosed depicts a porcelain sculpture of the Giant Panda
Cub with Bamboo. I am taking three of these new sculptures with me. I wish
to present two of them to the heads of porcelain factories we visit as a
gesture of friendship. The third Panda Cub I would like to present to Mrs.
Bush for the Embassy there.
Until soon, I send my best wishes to you and Mrs. Bush.
Most respectfully,
Mrs. Edward Marshall Boehm)
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The Edward Narshall Buehm porcelain sculpture of the Giant Panda Cub with Bamboo Shoots 15 to be presented
to heads of Chinese porcetain factories during the trip of Helen Boehm and her party to China in early
December 1974. The Grant Pands is round only in the wis: in the highlands or western China, oxtending
from the provinces of szechwan, Shensi and Kansu to the high ribetan plains of Tsinghal.
Americans continue to flock to the Washington ZOO in large numbers to see the pair of Giant Pandas given
to the people of the United States from the people of China during former President Wixon's State Visit
in 1971. The Boehm Studios beban to design the Giant Panda Cub before news of Mrs. Boohm's invitation to
visit China arrived. Because of the coincidence, the Boehm party Recided the gift or the porcelain Panda
would be very appropriate.
The new scuipture will be made for the American public atter the official Chinese presentation.
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The Boehm porcelain sculpture of the Pekin Robins with double lavender rhodonendrous will be presented
by Mrs. Boehm to her hosts in China. The inscription on the piece reads: "In ti Tendship, gratitude
and respect for the enoimous contributions of the Chinese people to the honored art of Porcelain.
Presented on the visit of Mrs. Edward Marshall Boehm and her studio colleagues, Nr. Frank Cosentino
and Mr. Maurice Eyeington." 19"N X 16"! X 12"D
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December 30, 1974
Mr. William W. Bodine, Jr.
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President
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
The John Wanamaker Store
13th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
Dear Bill:
Great getting your letter of November 6. I don't
know why it took so long to get over here, but it
did.
I doubt that we will be consulted on World Affairs
Organizations coming here, but I do believe there
is a good chance for the visit to work out. Need-
less to say, I would be delighted if you showed up
in Peking, and so would Barbara.
I enjoyed visiting with the Philadelphians when
they were here. They were a very nice group.
Hope you have a great 1975.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GBush:hek
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
OF PHILADELPHIA
November 6, 1974
The Honorable George H. W. Bush
Chief, Mission of The United States of America
United States Liaison Office
Peking, People's Republic of China
Dear George:
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We were so pleased to get a first hand report from the group of
Philadelphians who met with you recently in Peking while on their three week
visit to the People's Republic of China as Board members of our Council for
International Visitors (CIV).
Our mutual friend, Richard P. Brown, who led the delegation, has
told me of your comments to him relative to the possible approval for a visit
by representatives of several Non-Governmental. Organizations from throughout
the United States, as requested sometime ago by The National Committee On
United States - China Relations, Inc.
We are anxious to have you know that the National Council of Com-
munity World Affairs Organizations - composed oftthose local groups in more
than 45 major cities throughout the U.S. whose memberships represent the
opinion leaders of this country - are also requesting permission for such a
visit. Towards that end, I enclose a copy of our letter addressed to the
China International Travel Service. Should you or your associates be con-
sulted on this matter, we very much hope that our request will have your
strong endorsement.
This comes with much appreciation, and best wishes from your
host of friends and admirers in Philadelphia.
With warm personal regards,
Very sincerely yours,
Cape/
William W Bodine, Jr.
President
WWB Jr/evf
"IN A DEMOCRACY AGREEMENT IS NOT ESSENTIAL: PARTICIPATION IS"
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
COMMUNITY WORLD AFFAIRS ORGINIZATIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
November 12, 1974
President:
RICHARD G. HEGGIE
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
406 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California 94108
415-982-2541
Vice Presidents:
PETER C. WHITE
SOUTHERN COUNCIL
ON INTERNATIONAL
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
China International Travel Service
Suite 1239
3400 Peachtres Road, N.E.
The East Changan Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-261-5763
Peking
JOHN E. RIELLY
CHICAGO COUNCIL
People's Republic of China
ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
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116 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603
312-726-3860
Dear Friends:
Secretary:
MRS. DIANE J. BURTON
BUFFALO COUNCIL ON
WORLD AFFAIRS, INC.
Ella Russell Torrey, Community Services Director of the
Room 346
237 Main Street
World Affairs Council in Philadelphia, has spoken most
Buffalo, New York 14203
716-854-1240
enthusiastically of her August-September visit to China
Treasurer:
MRS. BUNTZIE ELLIS CHURCHILL
with the East Coast US-China People's Friendship Asso-
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
OF PHILADELPHIA
ciation. She tells us of her great pleasure in meeting
The John Wanamaker Store
Third Floor Gallery
Yeuh Tai-heng, of your head office, and of the excellent
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
215-563-5363
cooperation of Shu Chang and Hu My-yin throughout a
most interesting and educational trip.
MRS. MARIE JAY CADY
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
502 Federal Square Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
It would be our hope that Mrs. Torrey's experience might
616-458-9535
MRS. MARYLIN JACOBSEN
be shared by the responsible persons of other World Af-
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF
INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
fairs Councils in the United States. To see China--its
P.O. Box 112
Riverside, California 92502
factories and communes, schools and hospitals, and the
714-787-5744
WILLIAM C. MESSNER, JR.
historical sights of the Revolution--would be most helpful
CINCINNATI COUNCIL
ON WORLD AFFAIRS
in promoting the Councils' programs for thousands of
Suite 1028
Dixle Terminal Building
Americans, including workers, school children, univer-
Cincinnati, Onlo 45202
513-241-2149
sity students and adult citizens.
DR. GEORGE C. MITCHELL
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
OF PITTSBURGH
Kaufmann's Department Store
The National Council of Community World Affairs Organi-
Tenth Floor
400 Fifth Avenue
zations (NCCWAO) is composed of local groups in more
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
412-281-7970
than 45 major cities throughout the United States. In
MRS. HELEN C. MORRIN
ST. LOUIS COUNCIL
addition to those cities listed on this page, some of the
ON WORLD AFFAIRS
Chase-Park Plaza Hotel
other Councils are in
212 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-361-7333
Dallas, Texas
Kansas City, Missouri
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Boulder, Colorado
New Orleans, Louisiana
Santa Fe, New Mexico
China International Travel Service
November 12, 1974
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NCCWAO has a total membership of over 50, 000 individuals and over 2, 000
associated organizations, such as universities, labor unions, and civic com-
mittees, who in turn reach their own large memberships. The purpose of the
groups or Councils in the National Council is to inform and educate the citi-
zens in these cities about other peoples and lands, and to promote internation-
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al understanding and peace. A correct understanding of the struggles of the
Chinese people and the achievements of their revolution are of the utmost
importance in all our efforts to achieve peace among the peoples of the world.
As leaders in both our countries have often declared, there is no substitute
for first hand experience and communication.
It would be our hope that in 1975, perhaps between April and October, we
might travel in China for three to four weeks with about 20 leaders from
selected Councils. These persons, staff directors and officers who are
community leaders, would be drawn from the southern and midwestern parts
of the United States as well as from the east and west coasts.
If this would be in accord with your interests, we would submit as soon as
requested a suggested itinerary and a list of the proposed visitors, all of
whom are vitally interested in the great accomplishments of the People's
Republic of China and share a desire to promote friendship between the
peoples of the United States and China.
With deepest appreciation for your consideration of this matter,
Sincerely,
Killiam L.
Richard G. Heggie
William W. Bodine, Jr.
Executive Director, World Affairs
President, World Affairs Council of
Council of Northern California
Philadelphia
President, National Council of
Chairman, China Education Committee
Community World Affairs
National Council of Community World
Council
Affairs Organizations
c/c: Cultural Affairs Section
Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China
2300 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20008
Liaison Office. of the United States
Peking, China
November 16, 1974
OFFICIAL INFORMAL
UNCLASSIFIED
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Honorable Shirley Temple Black
American Ambassador
Ghana
Dear Shirley:
Just a quick note to report in from Peking. Barbara
and I are enjoying this immensely. It is a tremendous
challenge. The purpose of this letter is to tell you
that Richard Akwei, the Ambassador from Ghana, is
here and that Barbara and I have seen a good deal of
both him and Josephine, and also their ping-pong
playing son. Akwei is well respected in the Ambassador
Corps here and is doing a first-class job. I thought
you might like to pass this along to his Foreign Minister
or any other appropriate person there in Ghana.
BLACK, Hon. Shirley Temple
I hope our paths cross often in the future. I was
pleased to have caught those glimpses of you at the
State Department. Bar sends her love. We know you'll
do a fantastic job.
Wa rm. regards,
George Bush
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UNCLASSIFIED
MEMBERS
N.Y COTTON EXCHANGE
N.O. COTTON EXCHANGE
LIVERPOOL COTTON ASSOCIATION
WEIL BROTHERS - COTTON, INC.
COTTON MERCHANTS
MEMPHIS, TENN.
MONTGOMERY
ATLANTA, GA.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
HOUSTON, TEX.
PHOENIX, ARIZ.
ALABAMA
FRESNO, CALIF.
November 22, 1974
The Honorable W. Tapley Bennett, Jr.
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U. S. Ambassador to The United Nations
799 United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
Dear Tapp,
Although I am reluctant to call on well-connected friends for
favors, I wonder whether you would be SO kind as to introduce me
by letter to Ambassador George Bush.
The object of the introduction is that I am seeking an invitation
from China National Textiles Import and Export Corporation (China-
tex) which buys all the cotton for the-People's Republic of China
to visit Peking. Chinatex buys a large quantity of American cotton
from time to time, but this organization will not deal with a firm
unless the firm is known to them and in order to be known to them,
a representative of the firm must visit Peking. Therefore, we
have had to be content to sell American cotton to international
firms like Bunge, Ralli and others who were doing business in
Mainland China before we reopened diplomatic channels. Since that
time, other American firms have visited Peking, but our direct ap-
proaches have not yet met with success.
Specifically, I am seeking an invitation to visit Peking sometime
between now and next summer, and I was thinking of approaching
Ambassador Bush to see whether he might arrange for Chinatex to
issue such an invitation.
Every time Virginia and I get to New York, something interfetes
with our resolve to be in touch with you and Margaret. We were
there last week on the day that Arafat spoke to the United Nations
and I don't think that you would have wanted to hear from us that
day.
With best regards to Margaret, in which Virginia joins.
Sincerely,
Boberts Robert s/ Weil
RSW/kcp
THE DEPUTY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES
TO THE UNITED NATIONS
December 12, 1974
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Dear George:
I enclose a copy of a letter from Bobby Weil
of Montgomery relative fo his desire to visit China
on cotton business. Bobby's firm is one of the
leading brokerage firms in the country. He is a
good friend of ours. I am sending a copy of his
letter to Chris Phillips and I am also getting in
touch with the State Department. You will know bet-
ter than I whether anything is likely to come of this.
I can only say that Bobby Weil is a fine fellow and
prominent in his field.
We enjoyed so much having Barbara's letter about
your life in Peking. I gather she is now back here,
but hopefully your mother has arrived to keep you
company. What a nice opportunity for both of you to
have a little visit.
We are getting to the end of a pretty rugged GA,
with some of the gut issues of this organization coming
to the fore. Your own clients have not seen many things
our way this year, and it seems to me they are giving
us pretty much equal time these days with their social
revisionists along their border. Life in New York con-
tinues interesting although it is decidedly hectic.
This brings with it all best wishes from both of
us for a good holiday season and for all success and
satisfaction in your important mission in Peking.
Yours very sincerely,
Vap
W. Tapley Bennett, Jr.
Ambassador
Honorable George Bush,
Chief,
U.S. Liaison Office,
Peking, China.
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THE DEPUTY REF RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES
TO THE UNITED NATIONS
REGISTERED
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
3238
Honorable George Bush,
Chief,
U. S. Liaison Office,
Peking, China.
CONFIDENTIAL
December 19, 1974
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Mr. Winton M. Blount
Chairman of the Board and President
Blount Inc.
P. O. Box 949
Montgomery, Alabama 36102
Dear Red:
Many thanks for your letter of December 3, 1974. I have also
received a letter from Senator Sparkman concerning Mr. Weil and
have replied indicating that Mr. Weil should write directly to
the home office of CHINATEX here in Peking. In addition, we have
written CHINATEX on Mr. Weil's behalf. Copies of these letters
are enclosed, and you may want to pass on the information to
Mr. Weil.
We are very hopeful that US-China trade in cotton is going to be
a long term affair. If so, I am sure CHINATEX will want to take
a thorough look at what Weil Brothers has to offer. It may take
time, but so long as Mr. Weil keeps showing interest, I am sure
that his initiatives will eventually be reciprocated.
I hope all is well with you and Mary Kay. As you may have heard,
Barbara is back in the States for Christmas. Meanwhile I have
my mother here to keep me company over the holidays.
Sincerely,
George Bush
ECON: WR: jaf
December 20, 1974
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Mr. Bob Barry
Bob Barry, Inc.
Box H
Newton Square, Pa. 19073
Dear Bob:
You're a thoughtful guy--those pills arrived in
good shape and I have them on my lower shelf for
the inevitable time when I'll be afflicted just
as you were. I just can't get over your thought-
fulness.
It was a pleasure meeting you here and, needless
to say, if you get back I'd love to see you again.
We're all ready for Christmas in Peking--which
promises to be a unique experience.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GBush:hek
BOB BARRY, INC. S BOX H E NEWTOWN SQUARE X PENNSYLVANIA 19073 . (215) EL 6-2000
December 2, 1974
Mr. George Bush
Ambassador
United States Liaison Office
Peking, CHINA
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Dear Ambassador Bush:
It was delightful to meet with you in Peking last month (1 was with
Charles Abrams, his wife, and my wife, Alexandra ).
Your job is certainly an interesting and most challenging one:
Our trip ( following Peking ) was both interesting and enlightening
as well as achieving all that we hoped for in the furtherence of our
proposed China Friendship Fair. We visited Tientsin, Shanghai,
Kwangchow and then spent a week in Hong Kong to recuperate.
You were very kind to have given me your last tablet of Parafon to
ease my very painful back problem; and, unfortunately, it didn't
ease up until we reached Hong Kong.
I've taken the liberty of having the enclosed prescription filled in
your name by my family doctor. They're a product of McNeill
Laboratories, which is located only (30) minutes from here. I
hope you never need them.
Thanks again and please extend my very warmest regards to Bill
Rope.
MARKETING THROUGH EXHIBITS / CONSULTING E DESIGN # SERVICE
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December 2, 1974
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Good luck on your assignment.
I look forward to meeting with you in February when we return to
Peking.
With kindest regards,
Bob Barry, Inc.
Bn Bob Barry Barry
BB:gdt
Enclosure
October 29, 1974.
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Bernard M. Barrett, Jr., M.D.
155 Ocean Lane Drive, #810
Key Biscayne, Florida 33140
Dear Barney:
We got your thoughtful card here in Peking on
October 29. I noted you mailed it on the 17th,
so that will give you some idea of the mail.
I wrote the attached letter to Mrs. Wolfson. It's
from the heart. My only regret is that we didn't
bring along more of her beautiful paintings since
she made that generous offer. Our place is very
large but the two works we do have make a tremendous
addition.
I wish I had seen more of you and Julia when you
were in Washington. Keep up the great work down
there. I know our paths will cross often in the
future and that makes me very happy. Keep an eye
BARRETT, Jr., Bernard M.D.
on Pete Roussel. I miss him tremendously.
Hastily, but with best regards,
Sincerely,
George Bush
Enclosure:
Copy of letter to
Mrs. Wolfson
GBush: lz (POUCH)
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DEAR BAR E GEORGE -
WELCOME To PEKING!
We certainly enjoyed visiting
with you in D.C., and And you
our Very best wishis for your
great Success in China.
Fondly,
BARNEY : JULIA
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33152
Location:
Mailing Address:
JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DIVISION OF PLASTIC SURGERY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
P. O. BOX 875, BISCAYNE ANNEX
September 19, 1974
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Ambassador George Bush
5161 Palisade Lane N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Dear George,
When my dear cousin Frances Wolfson, a gifted artist and philanthro-
pist, learned of your mission to Peking as United States Envoy, she asked
me to relay this information to you for your consideration.
Frances specializes in painting traditional style Chinese art, and
last year received "rave reviews" on an Oriental tour sponsored by the
United States Information Service. If you feel that this may contribute
in any way to the promotion of Chinese-American goodwill, she would like
to loan you several of her best Chinese works for your use in the Embassy
or wherever you feel appropriate. As well, if. you are interested, she will
consider doing special paintings for the Embassy or as gifts to high Chin-
ese officials. There would be ,no charge for these services, which she
would love to do as a patriotic American for her country.
Some of her paintings, all of the proceeds of which go to charity,
are owned by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, Ambassador Walter Annen-
berg, and other great art collectors. The enclosed "Mockingbirds and
Orange Blossoms" is displayed at Florida House, Washington, D.C., as a
gift of Senator Lawton Childs. As you can see from the enclosed U.S.I.S.
reports, Frances Wolfson has been widely acclaimed and welcomed by those
Chinese who have had the opportunity to witness her art thus far.
George, if this is of interest to you, you can contact Frances upon
her return from Europe the end of October at her Miami Beach home (she is
NO RELATION, by the way, to Louis E. Wolfson):
MRS. MITCHELL (FRANCES) WOLFSON
5030 North Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Area 305 866-7344
Many thanks, George, for your consideration of this fantastic art and
unique opportunity. Please let me know if I can be of any help to you in
this regard. Julia joins me in sending our best wishes to Barbara, the fam-
ily, and you.
Sincerely,
Bernard BARNEY Barrett, Jr., M.D.
155 Ocean Lane Dr., #810, Key Biscayne, Florida 33140
A private, independent, international university
An equal opportunity employer
(Dver)
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George -
At your Convenience, could you please
return the inclosed nine photographs of
Frances' paintings the three greeting
Cards and other materials are for you.
Many thanks-
BARNEY
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33152
Location:
Mailing Address:
JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DIVISION OF PLASTIC SURGERY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
P.O. BOX 875, BISCAYNE ANNEX
24 SEPTEMBER
1974
DEAR PETE-
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Cangradulations on your fantestic new
assignment / I am sure you will add a
great dul to the White House Staff and gain
invaluable experience in the years ahead. Keep up
the grest work !
Regarding G.B. :
1.) DR. Millard (my bass & chairman of the plastic surgery
muting) has written to George at the State Dept.,
efficially inviting him to address the meeting FRi.,
JAN. 17, 1975, luncheen, Starlight Roof, Doral
Hotd, MIAMI BEACH. OF Course you are
invited, too ! I am in charge of lowl arrangements,
and sinu my cousin (the Artist in topic # 2)
owns MIAMI T.V. Changed 4 (CBC), we will get
George wallut press coverage. We should
discuss this after Genge considers the offer.
6B
k) A little background on Frances Waltson, the artist
I wrote George about who is famous for Chinese
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art. I did Not say this to G.B. in my
letter, but you may want to consider this
A private, independent, international university
An equal opportunity employer
- 2 -
for the future : Not only is she my cousin
(distant, unfortunctely), but she and her husband,
Colenel Mitchell Wolfson, ewn Wemerco ENTERPRISES -
listed in "FORTUNE MAGAZINE" As one ?) the 1,000
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forgest industries in America. It is C. national
4, international conglomerate of V.V. stations, FM:
AM Radia Stations, Movie Outdoor
Advertising, photographic processing, Coco-Cola
botteling. etc. As I mentioned to George,
They give all their Larnings from her art do
charity, and they are good political contributors,
AS will. Certainly they Could be most helpful
in future situations when G. is ready / I did
Not mention This to him, as I ful her art
stands on it's own and she is willing to give
some fine pices to George to ux in the Embassy
or for gifts to high Chinese efficials at No charge.
If you ful George sheuld be made aware of this
other infermation about the artist, ful free to pass
it on. They are good friends 01 Walter Annumberg,
who owns some a) her art, and lots 91 other.
muthel friend, % George's, and I know he and
Bar would unjoy knowing Them a greet deal.
HAPPY NOVEMBER !
Hurry down to "The KEY
we're
lashing foreward to suing you poon!
your friends BARNEY a, Julia