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The original documents are located in Box 37, folder "Ford Residence Info. - Alexandria" of
the Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1974
Per telephone conversation with
Mr. Wilbert McClees, he reported
his bill as follows:
December 18
$7.00
December 21
:
January 1
:
January 8
14.00
TOTAL
$21.00
January 15
14.00
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File Location:
Betty Ford White House Papers, Box 37, Folder: "Ford Residence Info - Alexandria"
SD, 4/14/17
RESTRICTION CODES
(A) Closed by applicable Executive order governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Administrative Marking
WASHINGTON
By SD
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August 23, 1974
CONFIDENTIAL (PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE)
MEMORANDUM FOR
2 dont Think so
Mrs. Nancy Howe
Special Assistant to Mrs. Ford
we should neat.
In reference to your call from Jay Johns concerning the Alexandria
residence of the President, I tried unsuccessfully to reach Mr. Johns
but Howard Kerr was able to talk to him later.
Mr. Johns told Howard that he had been in touch with Senator Harry
Byrd and Senator Byrd suggested he contact me. I have known him
for a number of years and he is interested in historical preservation
and has been associated with a number of historical properties
throughout the state including the Stonewall Jackson home in Lexington.
He says his group recently acquired the John L. Lewis home in Alexandria.
They would like to rent the Ford dwelling in Alexandria and make it
available for public inspection. Naturally, he would like to have left in
the property as much of the furniture of the Ford family as possible.
I understand they plan on charging admission which would be used to
offset the cost of maintenance and rent.
I think a major factor in any decision President Ford and his family
might make will be the impact this would have on the neighborhood.
You might want to discuss this with the family; however, if the decision
is negative, I would urge a prompt response to Mr. Johns before the
proposal gets momentum.
Jack Marsh
Counsellor to the President
CC: The President
ORIGINAL RETIRED FOR PRESERVATION
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 20, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Jack Virginia July Marsh Trust for Historic
Preservation
Please find attached a letter from Senator Byrd requesting
that Mr. Jay Johns of Charlottesville, Virginia be contacted regarding
the preservation of President Ford's home in Alexandria.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and advise me
if I can be of assistance.
CC: Senator Byrd
FORD a. LIBRARY
OFRALD
HARRY F. BYRD, JR.
VIRGINIA
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
August 13, 1974 b
My dear Jack:-
Our mutual friend, Jay Johns of
Charlottesville (804-295-2220), telephoned
today to say that the Virginia Trust For
Historic Preservation would like to rent
President Ford's home in Alexandria.
If and when the President decides
to rent his home, perhaps you would have
whoever is handling this for the President
communicate with Jay.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
The Honorable John 0. Marsh, Jr.
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Lungs
FORD & LIBRARY
OERALO
United States Senate
AUG 13
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
1974
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Byrry
U.S.S.
The Honorable John 0. Marsh, Jr.
The White House
Washington, D. C.
GERALD FORD R 11
August 26, 1974
Dear Jim.
This is just a brief acts to tell you
that your August 20 letter to the
President has Seen received and will
be called to his attention without
delay.
with kindest regards,
Sincerely,
Has L. Friedersdorf
Deputy Assistant
to the President
The Bonerable James Abdnes
Zouse of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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SECOND DISTRICT
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August 20, 1974
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
the
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I heard on the news this morning that you plan to
rent your former residence in Alexandria. I am
extremely interested in being considered as a pos-
sible tenant and would do my best to uphold the
great American tradition representative of that
area.
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The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
The White House
GERALD LIMATE A. FORD
Washington, D. C. 20500
James Abdnor
MARARY FORD & GERALO
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 18, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. FORD
FROM:
RIC SARDO
Ric
I called 514 Crownview this morning and have the following
information for you:
The Stewards informed me that the painting in the house
will probably be finished today. The stewards are
cleaning up as the painting is being done and anticipate
that they will have everthing completed in terms of
cleaning by this Friday. I would think Friday afternoon
you might want to visit the residence to look at the work.
My present plan is to detach the stewards next Monday,
unless you find some future need for them.
I talked to Wilbert and he indicated to me that based on
his work today, his total bill would amount to $102.16.
That includes a full day's work for August 21, 28, September
4, 11 (at $20 per day), $14 for today's work, and $8.16
for the drain pipe material he purchased at Loehman's.
The check should be sent to:
Mr. Wilbert McClees
520 North Earle Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
FORD
LISRARY
&
GERALO
Oct. 3, 1974
On Sunday, September 29, 1974, I cleaned
the rugs at the Alexandria residence of
President and Mrs. Ford.
Total cost of shampooing carpet: $150.00
BH
Ben Harrison
FORD LIBRARY
&
$150.00
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 10, 1974
Wilburt called this morning regarding
the days he has worked at 514 Crown
View Drive. His total bill is $114.00.
October 30
$20.00
November 6
20.00
November 13
20.00
November 20
20.00
November 27
20.00
December 4
7.00
December 11
7.00
$114.00
FORD
LERARY
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GERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dec. 11, 1974
Carolyn,
Here is the letter from Mrs.
Golubin which we discussed over
the phone. The President just
wants Mrs. Ford to be aware of it.
Thanks
FORD LIBRARY
Dorothy D.
R.
GERALD
COLUBINA & WARWICK
GOLUBIN & WARWICK, INC.
Realtors
TELEPHONE
UD8
AREA CODE 703
001
130 SOUTH ROYAL STREET
683-5200
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
REALTORS
December 10, 1974
Mrs. Dorothy Downton
Personal Secretary to
the President
/
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Downton:
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter from
Mrs. Rosenthal listing her inventory of 514 Crown View
Drive.
This list is in accordance with my own observations
and I am merely forwarding the letter for your future
information.
Please notify me if I can be of help to you in any
way.
Sincerely,
Pata B Gohl
Patricia B. Golubin
President
PBG:ip
Enclosure
FORD TRUSTY
R.
GERALD
514 Crown View Drive
Alexandria, Va. 22314
December 9, 1974
Mrs. Pat Golubin
Golubin & Warwick
130 South Royal St.
Alexandria, Virginia
Dear Pat:
The following is for your files only, and is the list that we have
discussed previously relating to various small dèfects to be taken into
consideration when I depart the premises:
Living Room: Venetian blinds of front living room window have one
torn, crooked area. These have been removed to the
attic for the duration.
One large burn, about 1/4" X 1" near rear living room
window, on carpet.
Family room: Built-in hi-fi/cabinet has upper hinge that is torn.
Kitchen:
The Fords left a lovely kitchen wall clock which we are
using, and which we will leave, of course, when we no
longer live there.
Hallway:
Stairs leading to second floor have worn, uncleaned
unoteik
carpeting. One step in particular is bare.
Master bath: There is a small corner area of loose tile where the
toilet brush has been placed consistently.
Master bedrm: The carpeting is very worn in the area of the front
window, where it seems to have been from swinging a
bed out, such as would come from having twin beds
locked together except for purposes of changing linens.
Nearby is a 1-foot square piece of carpet that is
loose.
FORD LIBRARY
Small bedrm.: Adjacent to master bedroom, the small bedroom has a
R.
large burn in it and several smaller abrasion-type
GERAIL
wear areas.
Basement:
Window to south will not stay closed. We put a nail
in it to secure it.
S. S. room: The toilet paper dispenser had fallen off the wall.
This list is as complete as I can make it at this time. The above is
in no way to be construed as dissatisfaction with anything about the house.
We like it very much and are enjoying living in it.
Sincerely,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 6, 1974
DOROTHY:
I talked with Wilbert today and following
is his list of the days he has worked and
his total bill:
August 1,
20
August
20
August 21
$20
August 28
20
FORD
September 4
20
ANVOICE
September 11
20
R.
September 18
14
CERALD
September 25
20
October 3
14
October 9
14 ?? (He expects to
work part of a day
(Drain pipe he purchased 8.16
at Loehman's)
150.16
If you have any questions his phone number is
549-8975
During the months of July, August and
September the maid was paid $1,242.00
(13 weeks @ $90 + 2 Saturdays and 2
Sundays)
I still do not have a total paid to Wilbert.
H 214 Reported
Carolyn P.
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flowe stated he workled The every
of 20 perday versus (versus #18) for
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10-8
February 19, 1975
Wilbert McClees called today with
the list of the days he has worked
and his total bill:
January 22
$20.00
January 29
$20.00+
11.31 for a pipe
February 5
14.00
February 12
14.00
February 19
$ 14.00
TOTAL 93.31
(He extended the water pipe in front where
they built the security area. water was
coming up to the tree and he extended the
pipe so that the water wouldn't drain and
wash the dirt out in the street)
FORD LIBRARY
R.
GERALO
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1975
NOTE TO DOROTHY DOWNTON
FROM: Carolyn
Wilbert called today with the
following information regarding
his recent bill.
February 26
$20.00
March 5
20.00
March 12
20.00
March 19
20.00
March 26
20.00
April 2
20.00
-
April 9
20.00
His total bill is $149.71 which includes
the $9.71 purchase on April 2 of another
long pipe for front lawn drainage as
well as gasoline and oil for the lawn
mower.
He also mentioned a purchase of grass
seed and fertilizer from Gaines Bros.
which he charged to the President's
account. You should be receiving the
bill directly, and he did not have the
total amount of that purchase.
Thanks.
FORD LIERARY
&
CERALD
@@: Mrs Ford
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 24, 1975
Dorothy:
This is Wilbert McClees report on his
recent bill:
April 16
$20.00
23
7.00
30
7.00
May 7
7.00
14
7.00
21
20.00
28
20.00
June 4
20.00
11
20.00
18
20.00
25
20.00
$168.00
Thanks.
Carolyn
FORD
LERARY
&
GERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
August 26, 1975
Dorothy:
This is Wilbert McClees' report on his
recent bill:
July 2
$20.00
9
20.00
16
20.00
23
20.00
30
20.00
August 6
20.00
13
20.00
20
20.00
$160.00
Thanks.
Carolyn
FORD
LIBRARY
&
CERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 13, 1976
Mrs. Ford,
I thought I would Xerox a copy of
today' "house" report so that you
could read it at your leisure and
in that manner not hold you up on
the telephone. If you have any
questions, we can discuss them in
the morning.
All in all, I think things are
coming along fine with the exception
of the personality clash.
Dorothy
FORD
LIBRARY
&
CERALO
April 13
Louise's husband called Carolyn and said he
thinks that the paint job is coming along fine
now.
3:20
Called kay Watkins at Golubin & Warwick. The
painting is done. Mrs. Rosenthal has inspected
it and she is satisfied with it. Greg has
inspected it and he is happy with it. The
brick work is done. The slate work is done.
Ladies have not finished planting yet. The
pool is drained of all water but it cannot be
painted until the weather is 70° for three days
in a row. The chimney has been repaired but
the squirrels will be removed later. She has
yet to arrange for someone to do the windows,
but she will take care of that.
I asked specifically about Mrs. Ford's three
questions and received the following report:
The shutters were not taken down. The painters
said because of the way they were fastened on
the house it would be difficult for them to put
them back on the house. They decided to wait
until the tour is over and then go back and have
the painters take the shutters down, paint on the
back side, and then have a carpenter put them
back up.
The storm windows were taken down and painted
on the bottom.
There are three fences on the properth. The
two out from the side of the house have been
sanded down, rustproofed, and painted green
(same as before). The long fence that is the
length of the house has a whole lot of
shubbery around it. Because of that it may
be necessary to take down the fence and work
on it separately. They were afraid that this
would hurt the shrubbery so close to the
of FORD LISRARY
tour, so they decided to wait. They said it
did not look bad. In fact, two of the new
ORAALD
painters did not know the fence was even
there. After the tour they will get several
estimates and suggestions as to what to do
with this particular fence and then we can
decide what to do with it.
Kay (the Bookeeper and Secretary) also
mentioned that when Greg went to inspect the
house during the painting process that he was
called across the street by Louise and received
instructions from her as to what to do. He
feels that perhaps he should call Mrs. Ford
himself to "defend" himself since he did not
receive instructions from me which is his
usual route.
9/2/2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Carolyn + nancy,
for your inform
mation to reference.
you may keep
for 2 have a
copy.
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GERALD LEARAT
GOLUSIN EA-A WARWICK
GOLUBIN 8 WARWICK, INC.
Realtors
TELEPHONE
00000
AREA CODE 703
109 SOUTH ROYAL STREET
683-5200
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
REALTORS
September 15, 1976
Mrs. LaVerne W. Rosenthal
514 Crown View Drive
Alexandria, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Rosenthal:
To confirm our conversation today, we, as agents
for President and Mrs. Ford, hereby authorize you to
continue as a tenant at 514 Crown View Drive on a month-
to-month basis commencing October 1, 1976. In accordance
with Paragraph THIRD of your present lease, you "shall be
deemed to be tenant under a month-to-month tenancy, upon
the same terms as herein provided, and will vacate said
premises upon receipt of thirty (30) days' notice in writing
from Lessor."
We regret that this had not been clarified earlier.
I know you are concerned about the thirty-day notice, but
should the Fords ever decide to exercise this option, I am
confident that they would give you considerably more advance
warning.
If you have any further questions regarding the situ-
ation, I would appreciate it if you would call me direct.
Gregory Very Gregory truly yours, Golubin Gobulin
CC: Dorothy Downton
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