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September 14, 1976
Dear Miss Toche:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Jean Toche
46 Broad Street
Staten Island, New York 10304
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Dear Mr. Carver:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. James E. Carver
Lakewood Drive, Route 1
Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352
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September 14, 1976
Dear Miss Paracka:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Olga Paracka
133 South Shore Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Wright:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. William A. Wright
100 Gifford Place
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Neuman:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. H. W. Neuman
1103 Fifth Avenue, South
Edmonds, Washington 98020
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Neuman:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. H. W. Neuman
1103 Fifth Avenue, South
Edmonds, Washington 98020
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Dear Miss Thomas:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Carol Thomas
464 Raintree Drive
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Navish:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Dennis M. Navish
The Edward F. Haldeman Agency
2000 Gateway Center Three
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mrs. Hellbrueck:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Kathryn Hellbrueck
Apartment 109
2622 San Marino Street
Los Angeles, California 90006
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Thibault:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. R. B. Thibault
1230 Maine Prairie Road
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mrs. Partridge:
In regard to your message to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. George H. Partridge
625 Spring Hill Road
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Clay:
In regard to your message to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. L. H. Clay
1135 North 17th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Dumont:
In regard to your message to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Roger J. Dumont
3915 Hacienda Street
San Mateo, California
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Drotch:
In regard to your message to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. S. Drotch
31 Linron Drive
Danbury, Connecticut 06810
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Waldman:
In regard to your message to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. A. Waldman
1901 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Sonaman:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. S. Sonaman
Westfield State College
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Courreges:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. E. J. Courreges
3721 Underwood Street
Houston, Texas 77025
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mrs. Mehlman:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. E. Mehlman
Box 688
Ocean Beach, New York 11770
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. LaBrecque:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Edward LaBrecque
3977 Ohio Street
San Diego, California 92104
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mrs. Janes:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Harold Janes
Apartment 103
3711 Park South Court
Topeka, Kansas 66609
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Dear Mrs. Bromley:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. J. H. Bromley
Lot P
1500 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Willson:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. G. N. Willson
14548-1/2 Monkack
Sherman Oaks, California 91403
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Hansee:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Allan B. Hansee
Route 2
Painted Post, New York 14870
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Malone:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. James Malone
Route 4, Box 311B
Greencastle, Pennsylvania 17225
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Pratt:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Charles A. Pratt
3276 Daytona Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Popp:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Richard A. Popp
33400 Pinetree Road
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. McKee:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. James W. McKee
R. D. 3, Chapel Road
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mrs. Powell:
In regard to your mailgram to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Milton Powell
110 Clarrige Drive
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Wilson:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Clifford Wilson
5420 Laurel
Raytown, Missouri 64133
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Fessier:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. M. O. Fessier
9016 White Oak
Northridge, California 91324
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Shaw:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Eric E. Shaw
1220 South Fairlawn Avenue
Evansville, Indiana 47714
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Capriotti:
The President appreciated your telegram
written in support of Director Clarence M.
Kelley of the FBI.
By this time you are probably aware that
the President concluded that no adequate
justification exists for terminating the
services of Clarence Kelley. The Presi-
dent has also reaffirmed his support for
Director Kelley in his efforts to lead
and strengthen the FBI.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Capriotti
303 St. Ives Drive
Severna Park, Maryland 21146
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mrs. Spears:
The President appreciated your telegram
written in support of Director Clarence M.
Kelley of the FBI.
By this time you are probably aware that
the President concluded that no adequate
justification exists for terminating the
services of Clarence Kelley. The Presi-
dent has also reaffirmed his support for
Director Kelley in his efforts to lead
and strengthen the FBI.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. C. R. Spears
2210 Landover Drive
Vancouver, Washington 98664
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September 14, 1976
Dear Dr. Rubin:
The President appreciated your telegram
written in support of Director Clarence M.
Kelley of the FBI.
By this time you are probably aware that
the President concluded that no adequate
justification exists for terminating the
services of Clarence Kelley. The Presi-
dent has also reaffirmed his support for
Director Kelley in his efforts to lead
and strengthen the FBI.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Richard B. Rubin, M.D.
The Retreat Hospital
2205 Beltline Road, SE.
Decatur, Alabama 35601
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September 15, 1976
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Buchen:
I was in hope that your letter and sundry information on
Clarence Kelley that you sent me was going to alleviate
my fears, but it only convinced me that Nixon is still in
the White House but now his name is Ford.
I assume that you are a man of reasonable education, and
it surprises me that you would sign your name to such a
conglomeration of horrendous nothings. You go to such
lengths to prove how legal the gifts were to Kelley, and
then you say he is going to pay the government back for
them. Why is he doing that if they were legal? I am
deeply sorry that his wife suffered and died from a ter-
minal illness. I hate to see anyone suffer, but what in
the hell does that have to do with his taking illegal
gifts or services from the Bureau?
Obviously, Mr. Buchen, you are a rubber stamp attorney
who was only obeying orders like all the others that had
"no choice" but to back up the decision of their presi-
dent. Please assume that there are a few politically
aware people that have the intelligence to read and
understand the meaning of what is written. When you say
that Mr. Kelley did not know or understand where certain
gifts were coming from, or who was providing certain
services for him, it is beyond my comprehension. Did he
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think that the tooth fairy was waving her magic wand and
these things were happening by magic?
History will find forgiveness in its heart for you though,
because you did what you were told to do. After all, the
Judges in Nazi Germany made Hitler legal!
Sincerely,
Suzz alpert
Buzz Alpert
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WASHINGTON
September 15, 1976
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Dear Mr. Minners:
In regard to your postcard to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
support of Director Kelley.
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Sincerely,
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Counsel to the President И
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Room 42
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Dear Miss Leesey:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Frances Leesey
1513 Cota Avenue
Torrance, California 90501
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Christopher:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. George Christopher
President
Christopher Commerical Corporation
55 Stonecrest Drive
San Francisco, California 94132
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Berkley:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. E. Bertram Berkley
President
Tension Envelope Corporation
19th and Campbell Streets
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. Rife:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Harry A. Rife
9816 North 107th Avenue
Sun City, Arizona 85351
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Freeman:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Charles L. Freeman
1319 East Washington Street
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
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September 15, 1976
Dear Из. McEachern:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Ms. Margaret McCarthy McEachern
502 Craven Street
Beaufort, South Carolina 29902
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Slawson:
Your telegram to the President commenting
upon the situation of Director Clarence M.
Kelley of the FBI was reviewed prior to
the President's action. He considered
your views as well as the many which he
received expressing support for Director
Kelley.
After receiving a full report from the
Attorney General, the President announced
his conclusion on September 4 as reflected
in the enclosed statement by the Press
Secretary. On the same day the Department
of Justice issued a statement on the same
subject, which I am also enclosing.
We thank you for your interest and concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. R. S. Slawson
President
G. W. Dahl Co., Inc.
86 Tupelo Street
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Axler:
Your letter to the President commenting
upon the situation of Director Clarence M.
Kelley of the FBI was reviewed prior to
the President's action. He considered
your views as well as the many which he
received expressing support for Director
Kelley.
After receiving a full report from the
Attorney General, the President announced
his conclusion on September 4 as reflected
in the enclosed statement by the Press
Secretary. On the same day the Department
of Justice issued a statement on the same
subject, which I am also enclosing.
We thank you for your interest and concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. William Axler
R.F.D. 3, McDougal Lane
Peekskill, New York 10566
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Minners:
In regard to your postcard to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. W. F. Minners
Room 42
475 West Lovell
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Freres:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Michael Freres
13781 Gershon Place
Santa Ana, California 92705
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. Olson:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Harold A. Olson
5707 North Washington
Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Patterson:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
an enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Allen D. Patterson
424 Kemmerer Road
State College, Pennsylvania 16801
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. Tiernan:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Edward D. Tiernan
60 Butler Street
Revere, Massachusetts 02151
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September 15, 1976
Dear Dr. Bell:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Reverend Charles R. Bell, Jr.
Bellevue Heights Church
9440 Hutton Drive
Sun City, Arizona 85351
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Rutter:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Thomas B. Rutter
1314 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Chirikas:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. James B. Chirikas
8009 East Barll
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. List:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
an enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. D. Clarence List
3613 Chevy Chase Lake Drive
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Herbison:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
an enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Robert Herbison
86 River Street
Sidney, New York 13838
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. Arthur:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Robert Arthur
9330 Cherokee Lane
Beverly Hills, California 90210
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes
and Mrs. Benton:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the mailgram in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rhodes
Mrs. Myrtle M. Benton
418 Colonial
Garland, Texas 75043
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September 15, 1976
Dear Miss Weber:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence N. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Barbara J. Weber
Post Office Box 146
Anthon, Iowa 51004
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Prater:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Bryan Prater
Apartment 4
1704 South Limestone Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. Schmuser:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Lydia B. Schmuser
2044 Griffith Park Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90039
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September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. Grimaldi:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern is
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Thomas Grimaldi
708 Bentley Court
St. James, New York 11780
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September 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Clay:
In regard to your message to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
P.R.lyW.Buchen Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. L. H. Clay
1135 North 17th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
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Sen-
I had offered to do voluntarily
ate Minority Leader Hugh Scott
when I submitted my written
says he found it "most grat-
statement.
ifying" that the Senate Ethics
Neither Scott nor his staff
Committee dropped its inquiry
would discuss the matter fur-
into his link with alleged illegal
ther nor make copies of that re-
Gulf Oil Corp. contributions.
port available to the public.
Thus, barring any new devel-
Scott's link to Gulf funds was
opments, it appears unlikely
revealed last year when a Gulf
that the full details of Scott's
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attorney said in a sworn state-
involvement in the Gulf money
ment that during his internal
controversy will ever be made
public.
investigation of Gulf's political
The 76-year-old Pennsylva-
slush fund, he had been told by
Wild that Scott received $10,000
nian, who decided not to seek
a year in company funds for his
re-election this year after 16
personal use for about 13 years.
years in the House and 17 more
Scott has declined to make a
in the Senate, said Thursday
detailed pubic response to this.
that the ethics-panel had con-
Instead, he has said that he
ducted a thorough and objec-
tiye" review. of the matter.
never knowingly received any
corporate funds from Gulf and
In a closed-door meeting
that while he did accept some
Wednesday, the panel voted 5 to
money from Wild, he did not
1 against pursing allegations
know at the time it came from
that Scott received up to $10,000
corporate funds and that he
annually from 1960 to 1973 from
gave the money to other GOP
Gulf's former chief Washington
senators.
lobbyist, Claude Wild. Although
Wild has refused to confirm
several committee members
or deny his own reported role.
and staff aides confirmed the
It is a felony for a politician to
vote, the committee made no
knowingly accept corporate
official announcement of the
funds for a political campaign.
move and committee leaders
Scott reportedly told the Eth-
declined to discuss it publicly.
ics Committee he received
Scott, however, issued a
about $45,000 in contributions
statement taking at least some
from Wild.
of the credit for the move.
Corroboration was sought
"I initiated the committee's
and received, Scott's state-
action by voluntarily submitt-
ment continued. The clear-
ing a written report to the com-
ance by the committee is most
mittee,' his statement said. "I
gratifying.
supplemented this with a per-
The Ethics Committee vote,
sonal statement of the facts, as
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TO:
NICK MERLINO
FROM: EVA DAUGHTREY
More FBI Director
letters. Thanks.
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September 20, 1976
Dear Mr. Roughley:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. William C. Roughley
Kenilworth-Alden Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
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September 20, 1976
Dear Miss Woolery:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern are
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Virginia L. Woolery
2535 Oakley
Kansas City, Missouri 64127
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September 20, 1976
Dear Mrs. Apana:
On behalf of the President, I wish to
thank you very much for the letter in
support of the President's decision in
regard to Director Clarence M. Kelley
of the FBI.
Your helpful interest and concern are
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Lana L. Apana
173 Fig Street
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
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September 20, 1976
Dear Miss Shulsinger:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Stephanie Shulsinger
26907 Indian Peak Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90274
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September 20, 1976
Dear Mr. Eckhardt:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Norman W. Eckhardt
6751 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75214
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September 20, 1976
Dear Miss Olson:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Miss Elidah Olson
Apartment B207
723 East Second Avenue
Mesa, Arizona 85204
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WASHINGTON
September 21, 1976
Dear Mrs. Tarrell:
In behalf of the President, I
acknowledge your letter concerning
Director Clarence Kelley of the
FBI.
I particularly note your concern
about the organization known as
"AIMS".
Sincerely,
They W. Buclen Philip W. W.Buclen Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Clifford Tarrell
Box 294
Witten, South Dakota 57584
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September 12, 1976
President Gerald Ford
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President;
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How under the sun could Clarence M. Kelley, get to be head of the
FBI, with the back ground he has ? To think he witnessed for the
Communist AIMS, and against the FBI agents, who were killed at Pine
Ridge, during the trial at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Every one was just appalled over Wounded Knee of 73. Who was backing th
the AIMS ? From the reports of Clarence Kelley, he was helping back
up those criminal Communist AIMS. They said the criminal, has nothing
to fear under Clarence Kelley. We have certainly seen that here in our
own county, and State. Our States Attorneys and the Attorney General,
are backing up criminals.
No wonder the AIMS howled, when Richard Held was being transfered
from Minneapolis to Washington. Those AIMS knew they had the backing
of the Government, or they would never have done the destruction in
Washington, D.C. and Wounded Knee. What a shame, we can't trust our
public officials.
Mr. President; please get the Kelley out of the office immediately,
and see to it that he is prosecuted along with these AIMS. If Mr. Held
is the FBI, he should be, he can give you a lot of information on
Wounded Knee.
Mr. Kelley testified that the FBI, didn't consider the AIMS
objectionable, subversive or unAmerican. No real American could agree
with such as that. Please see to it that we get some one at the head
of the FBI, that is a real American ?
We need men today like George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, who
had the power of God in their lives, and courage enough to stand up and show
it.
I don't envy you your job. I know it isn't easy, but is isn't easy
for us, when we have a man like Mr. Kelley, backing up criminals in our
Dublic offices, and we are unable to get action against criminals
PLEASE GET MR. KELLEY OUT ?
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Dear Mrs. Blangger:
In behalf of the President, I am
acknowledging your letter to him
concerning Director Clarence Kelley.
The President reached his conclusion
concerning the continuation of
Director Kelley's services after
careful consideration of all the facts
and circumstances. Many people,
including those most familiar with
the facts, have supported this result.
Sincerely,
RhelyW.Bucken Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. Clara Blangger
305 Chimney Rock
Lufkin, Texas 75901
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1976
Dear Mr. Sweeney:
In behalf of the President, I
am acknowledging your letter of
September 9th.
I regret your disagreement with the
President's judgment concerning the
services of Director Clarence Kelley.
A great many people, including those
familiar with all the facts and
circumstances, have endorsed the
continuation of Director Kelley in
office. Also, Governor Carter
declined to say that he would act to
relieve Director Kelley in the event
the Governor were successful in the
current election.
Sincerely,
ThilyW:Buchen Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. J. M. Sweeney
President
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President Ford
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Sir:
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Hurrah for Jimmy Carter & his comments on YOUR Gestopo chief Kelley.
My hurrah is for two reasons:
1. Carter is willing to speak his opinion even if it makes some
people mad. A president can't be all things to all men and he
at least stands up and is willing to be counted.
2. He is making it plain to all his cohorts that he will not
tolerate the hanky panky you have allowed to go on in the
government. Kelley is just another name of a violator of the
law to join your long list of NIXON, AGNEW, ETC
It appears justice is only extracted from non-republicans
Your comments about Kelley repaying the government for services he did
not know (a bald face lie) were given is laughable. How about Randolph
Hearst repaying the Hibernia Bank $10,000.00 and dropping all charges
against Patty?
Your comments about no compassion for Kelley are laughable too - when I
wrote you about compassionate for a kidnapped Patty Hearst your underling
replied that you could not comment on a case in court---SO WITH KELLEY YOU
KILL IT BEFORE IT EVEN GETS TO COURT. He is supposed to be an example
and yet he is more guilty than most of the people his gestopo catches.
When more corruption is discovered it will be covered up or pardoned by
you but thank God you only have a few more months in office
A disgusted citizen,
Johnseney
CC to: Mr. Carter, and taker-of-gifts Kelley
Kulaz
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1976
Dear Mr. Higgins:
In behalf of the President, I want
to thank you very much for your
thoughtful letter of September 13th.
We very much appreciate your support
of Director Clarence Kelley and note
with interest your comments on the
project of the LEAA, which you find
extravagant and unnecessary.
We appreciate your support and
interest.
Sincerely,
Thily W Touchen
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. L. L. Higgins
Executive Director
American Federation of Police
1100 N.E. 125th Street
North Miami, Florida 33161
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NATIONAL STAFF
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
CHIEF ROBERT FERGUSON
EATH OHIO
13th September 1976
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
GERALD S. ARENBERG
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
ASS'T CHIEF GERALD A. STRAUSBAUGH
Honorable Gerald S. Ford
YORK PENNSYLVANIA
3RD VICE PRESIDENT
President of the United States
CHIEF DAVID E YOUNG
THORSBY. ALABAMA
The White House
4TH VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF WILLIE W. MOORE
Washington, D.C.
ATLANTIC BEACH N C
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND TREASURER
D. B VAN BRODE IV
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
Dear Mr. President:
DIRECTOR FOR TRAINING
DR L.L. HIGGINS
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS
DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE
The petty attacks on the F.B.I. Director, Clarence
CHIEF JOSEPH HOSFORD. SR.
COCOANUT CREEK. FLORIDA
Kelley in recent weeks, must be stopped. We firmly
DIRECTOR FOR FIREARMS AND PRODUCT TESTING
COL LYMAN P. DAVISON (USAF RET.)
NORTH MIAMI. FLORIDA
believe that in attacking the Director, the national
NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE
CHIEF RICHARD C. SPINDLER
focus is intended to destroy the work of the Federal
FT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA
NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
Bureau of Investigation.
FR ALFRED TRIPAMER
OLYMPIA FIELDS ILLINOIS
NATIONAL SGT AT ARMS
SGT LOUIS DROGOSKI
Never before in our history has it been so necessary
PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA
CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL
to give continuous attention to groups of terrorists
MICHAEL STUART HACKER. J.D.
MIAMI. FLORIDA
ASS CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL
intent on destroying the public's faith in local, state
J. BRUCE PHELPS. J.D.
MIAMI FLORIDA
and federal law enforcement agencies and their ability
PHILIP A. HACKER. J.D.
CHICAGO ILLINOIS
to cope with the bombs of terrorist "death squads."
NATIONAL POLICE SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN
DR RICHARD LITT
MIAMI. FLORIDA
NATIONAL POLICE SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN
Domestic intelligence is a necessity. There are enemies
DR. STEVEN M. WEISSBERG
SOUTH MIAMI. FLORIDA
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
"within". Intelligence is a misused name. It is simply
MRS JUNE O'BRA
NORTH MIAMI. FLORIDA
the gathering of data from informants or citizens in
matters of concern to this country. Motivation of these
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
OF NATIONAL COMMITTEES
patriots is a desire to assist the law enforcement people
MEMBERSHIP
CHIEF ALBERT C BAER
RANCHO CORDOVA. CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL TRAINING STANDARDS
SHERIFF RAYBURN L. BONNER
It has always been the aim of foreign enemies to destroy
DECATUR GEORGIA
NARCOTICS AND DRUG ABUSE
this nation from within. Not only must we defend the
SPEC. INVESTIGATOR ROBERT F. EMERICK
CONVENT STATION. NEW JERSEY
efforts of Mr. Kelley; but also all lawmen who seek to
TRAFFIC SAFETY
PTL. ROBERT C. HAYES
protect this country from the importation of acts of
CAMPBELL HALL NEW YORK
ARSON AND EXPLOSIVES
violence and terrorism from Central and South America
CAPT. ANTHONY M. CORBO
SUMMIT. ILLINOIS
PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
and from other parts of the globe.
TROOPER K. E. DELCAMBRE
DELCAMBRE LOUISIANA
RESERVE AND AUXILIARY POLICE
LT. VERNON LEE HRIBAR
The very nature of the position held by Director Kelley
LITCHFIELD. ILLINOIS
PROBATION AND PAROLE SERVICES
is one wherein the only people having access to his home
PROBATION OFFICER A. H. SALATA
FLUSHING NEW YORK
or office would be F B I personnel. The act of giving
ETHICS
CAPT. STANLEY R. ROSSMAN
LUTHERVILLE. MARYLAND
credibility to the petty charges of some work performed
AWARDS AND HONORS
PTL DAVID L. WELCH
on wood valances for his home draperies seems staggering
VINEYARD HAVEN. MASS.
CRIME PREVENTION
and preposterous.
LT. TERRENCE R CONWAY
RACINE. WISCONSIN
ARMED FORCES POLICE LIAISON
SFC. FREDERICK R. TIMBLIN
We respectfully call your attention to real waste as
AUGUSTA GEORGIA
CORRECTIONS AND PRISONS
described in the enclosed article relative to the LEAA
P. F. SUTHERLAND ADM. OFF.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS MICHIGAN
prototype patrol car. Some people would consider this
FIREARMS
PTL RON W. COOK
DALLAS TEXAS
waste by the millions.
FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCY LIAISON
DEP. U.S MARSHAL ARTHUR E. GERRINGER
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
FINANCE AND BUDGET
GERALD ZANGE
NORTH MIAMI FLORIDA
Sincerely,
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT
GERALD
GERALD ST. SOUVER
LIBRARY
PONTIAC MICHIGAN
L.L. HIGGINS
Executive Director
Kelley
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1976
Dear Mr. Tyrrell:
In behalf of the President, I thank
you very much for your letter of
September 9th. Your approval of his
decision to retain the services of
Director Kelley and your comments on
the President's leadership are very
much appreciated.
Sincerely,
They W.Buchen
W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Arthur T. Tyrrell
Sheriff of McHenry County
McHenry County Sheriff's
Department
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
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McHENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
WOODSTOCK, ILL. 60098
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
ARTHUR T. TYRRELL
September 9, 1976
President Gerald Ford
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
My wholehearted congratulations to you on your recent decision
exonerating Clarence Kelley, Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, of any wrongdoing. I believe I speak not only for
law enforcement but also for the people when I say that we are sick
and tired of the nitpicking that is being conducted by the news
media.
Four months ago after conferring with Congressman Robert McClory,
I made the decision that I would endorse you. As a Democratic leader
in my community, needless to say, it is being met with a great deal
of opposition by my party.
Strength and leadership is a prerequisite for a President, not
a peanut vendor.
Very truly yours,
Arthur T. Tyrrell
Sheriff of McHenry County
ATT:cvp
Copy: Clarence Kelley
TOAD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 22, 1976
Dear Mr. Galanti:
In behalf of the President, I acknowledge
your letter to him of September 14.
In regard to Director Kelley, I enclose
information concerning the conclusion
reached by the President.
You also refer to questions concerning
Senator Dole, but I find no basis for
the questions.
The President's policy in regard to the
abortion situation is not ambiguous. As
President, he is bound to carry out the
laws as interpreted by the United States
Supreme Court, even though he personally
objects to abortion on demand. From the
time he was a Congressman, he has expressed
his support of a constitutional amendment
which would leave to the States the right
of regulating the availability of abortions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Philys W.Buchen
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Paul J. Galanti
1055 Collingwood Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
Enclosure
23 Con- mr. Kelley
pp-1
1055 Collingwood Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
September 14, 1976
Honorable Gerald R. Ford
White House
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I was extremely dismayed at your refusal to remove Mr.
Clarence Kelley as Director of the F.B.I. for what is a
clear violation of the law. Your "compassion" argument
leaves me cold. It is another example of the kind of
"reasoning" that led to your unconscionable pardon of
Richard Nixon.
There can be one possible benefit from your decision in
the Kelley case and that is hopefully you will spare us (the
American people) any campaign retoric about restoring faith
in the integrity of the government in Washington. Of course
it would have been difficult for you to argue that position
in light of your selection of Senator Dole as your vice-
presidential running mate. His involvement in the ITT
convention offer of 1972 as well as the still questionable
$5000 or $6000 campaign contribution from Gulf Oil Company
demonstrates that your concept of governmental integrity is
not much better than that of your predecessor.
I should also state that I am very much opposed to your
position on the abortion issue. I really should qualify that
by saying I really don't know your position because according
to one of your assistant press secretary's (as reported in
the Indianapolis Star) the position of the republican party
is not against abortions but in favor of the right to life of
unborn children. That is campaign double talk of the worst
stripe. I gather from that that you are in favor of abortion
unless the fetus is destroyed. This obviously is a medical
impossibility. Of course, the abortion issue should be of
minor significance in the 1976 presidential election. The
main issue should be the incredible record of mismanagement
of the Nixon-Ford administration over the past 8 years. If
the American electorate keeps that point in mind I am sure
Governor Carter will overwhelm you at the polls in November.
Our the has fill
attached
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3613 Chevy Chase Lake Drive
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015
September 22, 1976
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Mr. Buchen:
Time Magazine, September 13, 1976, printed an article
entitled, "Beware Agents Bearing Gifts. 11 An excerpt is as follows:
"According to an FBI source, Kelley's wife, who
died of cancer last November, had asked Kelley
in 1973 to get the valances. Preoccupied, Kelley
told his driver, Agent Thomas Moten, to take care
of the matter. Having served on Hoover's personal
staff, Moten did as he had done in the past: asked
the exhibit section to help out. When Kelley asked
Moten how much the valances cost, the chauffeur
replied: 'What the hell, boss, it was only scrap
lumber -- forget it. 1 Until last week, Kelley did. 11
This somewhat contradicts the statement on page 4 of the report by
the Department of Justice.
Incidentally, valances are not used for protection. They are
decorative panels mounted between the ceiling and the top of a window.
There is no need for you to reply. I'm sending a copy of this
letter, your letter and the material you sent me, to Mr. Carter.
Sincerely,
de Grafferried List
de Graffenried List
cc: Candidate James Carter
P.S. The lady you told to call me was quite upset when I asked her
some questions about the President's speeches. Next time
ask someone who is better equipped to explain the President's
mental processes.
September 15, 1976
Dear Mrs. List:
In regard to your letter to the President
in which you have registered criticism of
Director Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I
am enclosing a copy of the statement by
the White House Press Secretary which was
issued September 4, and a statement on the
same subject issued by the Department of
Justice.
This information explains the President's
conclusion, and I trust you will take time
to consider the reasons for the President's
support of Director Kelley.
Thank you very much for your interest and
concern.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mrs. D. Clarence List
3613 Chevy Chase Lake Drive
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015
Enclosures
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FORD :- 9ERALD LIBRARY
Director Kelley
September 24, 1976
Dear Mr. Loehr:
In behalf of the President, I am acknowledging
your recent letter in which you register
criticism of the President's action concerning
Director Clarence Kelley of the FBI. For your
differmation, I am enclosing material on the
Subject.
I trust you will get a better understanding
of the President's action through reading
this material.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Bernard K. Lochr
6911 Runik Place, North
Apt. G
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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Ford Presidential Library\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Miss Toche:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Jean Toche\n46 Broad Street\nStaten Island, New York 10304\nEnclosures\nFORD is LIBRARY 9ERALD\nPWB :bar\nPWB-11\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Carver:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. James E. Carver\nLakewood Drive, Route 1\nLaurinburg, North Carolina 28352\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD it LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Miss Paracka:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Olga Paracka\n133 South Shore Drive\nMiami Beach, Florida 33141\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD ? FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Wright:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. William A. Wright\n100 Gifford Place\nGreenville, North Carolina 27834\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nTORDO is LIBRARY 076339\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Neuman:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. H. W. Neuman\n1103 Fifth Avenue, South\nEdmonds, Washington 98020\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY 07V870\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Neuman:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. H. W. Neuman\n1103 Fifth Avenue, South\nEdmonds, Washington 98020\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD & GENALD LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Miss Thomas:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Carol Thomas\n464 Raintree Drive\nGlen Ellyn, Illinois 60137\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY GENALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Navish:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Dennis M. Navish\nThe Edward F. Haldeman Agency\n2000 Gateway Center Three\nPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Hellbrueck:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Kathryn Hellbrueck\nApartment 109\n2622 San Marino Street\nLos Angeles, California 90006\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD & LIBRARY 07V839\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Thibault:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. R. B. Thibault\n1230 Maine Prairie Road\nSt. Cloud, Minnesota 56301\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Partridge:\nIn regard to your message to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. George H. Partridge\n625 Spring Hill Road\nWayzata, Minnesota 55391\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nGERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Clay:\nIn regard to your message to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. L. H. Clay\n1135 North 17th Street\nManitowoc, Wisconsin 54220\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Dumont:\nIn regard to your message to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Roger J. Dumont\n3915 Hacienda Street\nSan Mateo, California\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Drotch:\nIn regard to your message to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. S. Drotch\n31 Linron Drive\nDanbury, Connecticut 06810\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nFURD is LIBRARY OERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Waldman:\nIn regard to your message to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. A. Waldman\n1901 Walnut Street\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD : LIBRARY 0ERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Sonaman:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. S. Sonaman\nWestfield State College\nWestfield, Massachusetts 01085\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Courreges:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. E. J. Courreges\n3721 Underwood Street\nHouston, Texas 77025\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is 0ERALD LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Mehlman:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. E. Mehlman\nBox 688\nOcean Beach, New York 11770\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is GERALD LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. LaBrecque:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Edward LaBrecque\n3977 Ohio Street\nSan Diego, California 92104\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD ? FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Janes:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Harold Janes\nApartment 103\n3711 Park South Court\nTopeka, Kansas 66609\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is 07V830 LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Bromley:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. J. H. Bromley\nLot P\n1500 Beach Boulevard\nJacksonville Beach, Florida 32250\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRAR DERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Willson:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. G. N. Willson\n14548-1/2 Monkack\nSherman Oaks, California 91403\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD & 070830 LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Hansee:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Allan B. Hansee\nRoute 2\nPainted Post, New York 14870\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nGERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Malone:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. James Malone\nRoute 4, Box 311B\nGreencastle, Pennsylvania 17225\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORDO is LIBRAR\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Pratt:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Charles A. Pratt\n3276 Daytona Avenue\nCincinnati, Ohio 45211\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Popp:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence N. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Richard A. Popp\n33400 Pinetree Road\nPepper Pike, Ohio 44124\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is 078870 LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. McKee:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. James W. McKee\nR. D. 3, Chapel Road\nAshtabula, Ohio 44004\nEnclosures\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY QERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Powell:\nIn regard to your mailgram to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Milton Powell\n110 Clarrige Drive\nWillow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090\nEnclosures\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-11\nFORD i LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Wilson:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Clifford Wilson\n5420 Laurel\nRaytown, Missouri 64133\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-9\nFORD is LIBRARY 9ERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Fessier:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. M. O. Fessier\n9016 White Oak\nNorthridge, California 91324\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-9\nGERALD R.FORD LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Shaw:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Eric E. Shaw\n1220 South Fairlawn Avenue\nEvansville, Indiana 47714\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-9\nFORD in LIBRARY QERALD\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. and Mrs. Capriotti:\nThe President appreciated your telegram\nwritten in support of Director Clarence M.\nKelley of the FBI.\nBy this time you are probably aware that\nthe President concluded that no adequate\njustification exists for terminating the\nservices of Clarence Kelley. The Presi-\ndent has also reaffirmed his support for\nDirector Kelley in his efforts to lead\nand strengthen the FBI.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. and Mrs. A. T. Capriotti\n303 St. Ives Drive\nSeverna Park, Maryland 21146\nPWB: bmr\nPWB-8\nGERALD B.FORD LIBRARY\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mrs. Spears:\nThe President appreciated your telegram\nwritten in support of Director Clarence M.\nKelley of the FBI.\nBy this time you are probably aware that\nthe President concluded that no adequate\njustification exists for terminating the\nservices of Clarence Kelley. The Presi-\ndent has also reaffirmed his support for\nDirector Kelley in his efforts to lead\nand strengthen the FBI.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. C. R. Spears\n2210 Landover Drive\nVancouver, Washington 98664\nPWB:bmr\nPWB-8\nFORD is LIBRARY G7V835\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Dr. Rubin:\nThe President appreciated your telegram\nwritten in support of Director Clarence M.\nKelley of the FBI.\nBy this time you are probably aware that\nthe President concluded that no adequate\njustification exists for terminating the\nservices of Clarence Kelley. The Presi-\ndent has also reaffirmed his support for\nDirector Kelley in his efforts to lead\nand strengthen the FBI.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nRichard B. Rubin, M.D.\nThe Retreat Hospital\n2205 Beltline Road, SE.\nDecatur, Alabama 35601\nPWB :bmr\nPWB-8\nFORD is GENALD LIBRARY\nfile\nMEN'S & YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHING\n890 MERCHANDISE MART\nCHICAGO, ILL. 60654\n312-337-4900\nSeptember 15, 1976\nMr. Philip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nThe White House\nWashington, D. C.\nDear Mr. Buchen:\nI was in hope that your letter and sundry information on\nClarence Kelley that you sent me was going to alleviate\nmy fears, but it only convinced me that Nixon is still in\nthe White House but now his name is Ford.\nI assume that you are a man of reasonable education, and\nit surprises me that you would sign your name to such a\nconglomeration of horrendous nothings. You go to such\nlengths to prove how legal the gifts were to Kelley, and\nthen you say he is going to pay the government back for\nthem. Why is he doing that if they were legal? I am\ndeeply sorry that his wife suffered and died from a ter-\nminal illness. I hate to see anyone suffer, but what in\nthe hell does that have to do with his taking illegal\ngifts or services from the Bureau?\nObviously, Mr. Buchen, you are a rubber stamp attorney\nwho was only obeying orders like all the others that had\n\"no choice\" but to back up the decision of their presi-\ndent. Please assume that there are a few politically\naware people that have the intelligence to read and\nunderstand the meaning of what is written. When you say\nthat Mr. Kelley did not know or understand where certain\ngifts were coming from, or who was providing certain\nservices for him, it is beyond my comprehension. Did he\nFORD\nMr. Philip Buchen\nPage 2\nthink that the tooth fairy was waving her magic wand and\nthese things were happening by magic?\nHistory will find forgiveness in its heart for you though,\nbecause you did what you were told to do. After all, the\nJudges in Nazi Germany made Hitler legal!\nSincerely,\nSuzz alpert\nBuzz Alpert\nBA/jlg\nCC: President Gerald R. Ford\nFORD\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nSeptember 15, 1976\nthe small \"man\nDear Mr. Minners:\nIn regard to your postcard to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nP. P.S. what do you suppose\nthinks when the \"leaders Ret such a poor\nexample what the top drop, want do for crooked door\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nThank you very much for your interest and\naa bit more power\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nThilk W Bucken Thilip Buchen\nlaw\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President И\noffer\nthe peens\nMr. W. F. Minners\nRoom 42\n475 West Lovell\nKalamazoo, Michigan\nEnclosures\nLIBRARY GERALD\nnow the cuses roting that\n49007 of accept goving\nu\nand\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Miss Leesey:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Frances Leesey\n1513 Cota Avenue\nTorrance, California 90501\nPWB:ki\nPWB-9\nLIBRARY GERALD B. FORD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Christopher:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. George Christopher\nPresident\nChristopher Commerical Corporation\n55 Stonecrest Drive\nSan Francisco, California 94132\nPWB:ki\nPWB-9\nFORD & LIBRARY 071839\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Berkley:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. E. Bertram Berkley\nPresident\nTension Envelope Corporation\n19th and Campbell Streets\nKansas City, Missouri 64108\nPWB:ki\nPWB-9\nLIBRARY GERALD = FORD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. Rife:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Harry A. Rife\n9816 North 107th Avenue\nSun City, Arizona 85351\nPWB:ki\nPWB-9\nLIBRARY GERALD R. FORD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Freeman:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Charles L. Freeman\n1319 East Washington Street\nBloomington, Illinois 61701\nPWB:ki\nPWB-9\nFORD is LIBRARY QERALD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Из. McEachern:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMs. Margaret McCarthy McEachern\n502 Craven Street\nBeaufort, South Carolina 29902\nPWB:ki\nPWB-9\nFORD LIBRARY\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Slawson:\nYour telegram to the President commenting\nupon the situation of Director Clarence M.\nKelley of the FBI was reviewed prior to\nthe President's action. He considered\nyour views as well as the many which he\nreceived expressing support for Director\nKelley.\nAfter receiving a full report from the\nAttorney General, the President announced\nhis conclusion on September 4 as reflected\nin the enclosed statement by the Press\nSecretary. On the same day the Department\nof Justice issued a statement on the same\nsubject, which I am also enclosing.\nWe thank you for your interest and concern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. R. S. Slawson\nPresident\nG. W. Dahl Co., Inc.\n86 Tupelo Street\nBristol, Rhode Island 02809\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-10\nGERALD LIBRARY E. FORD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Axler:\nYour letter to the President commenting\nupon the situation of Director Clarence M.\nKelley of the FBI was reviewed prior to\nthe President's action. He considered\nyour views as well as the many which he\nreceived expressing support for Director\nKelley.\nAfter receiving a full report from the\nAttorney General, the President announced\nhis conclusion on September 4 as reflected\nin the enclosed statement by the Press\nSecretary. On the same day the Department\nof Justice issued a statement on the same\nsubject, which I am also enclosing.\nWe thank you for your interest and concern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. William Axler\nR.F.D. 3, McDougal Lane\nPeekskill, New York 10566\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-10\nGEBRLA E. FORD LIBRARY\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Minners:\nIn regard to your postcard to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. W. F. Minners\nRoom 42\n475 West Lovell\nKalamazoo, Michigan 49007\nEnclosures\nPWB:i\nPWB-11\nLIBRARY GERALD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Freres:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Michael Freres\n13781 Gershon Place\nSanta Ana, California 92705\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nFORD is 07V839 LIBRARY\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. Olson:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Harold A. Olson\n5707 North Washington\nHutchinson, Kansas 67501\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nGERALD FORD LIBRARY\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Patterson:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nan enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Allen D. Patterson\n424 Kemmerer Road\nState College, Pennsylvania 16801\nEnclosures\nPWB:i\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. Tiernan:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Edward D. Tiernan\n60 Butler Street\nRevere, Massachusetts 02151\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Dr. Bell:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nThe Reverend Charles R. Bell, Jr.\nBellevue Heights Church\n9440 Hutton Drive\nSun City, Arizona 85351\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY 077830\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Rutter:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Thomas B. Rutter\n1314 Chestnut Street\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nE\nFORD is LIBRARY 07VN\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Chirikas:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. James B. Chirikas\n8009 East Barll\nScottsdale, Arizona 85251\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nFORD . LIBRARY 07/835\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. List:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nan enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. D. Clarence List\n3613 Chevy Chase Lake Drive\nChevy Chase, Maryland 20015\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY 07V830\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Herbison:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nan enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Robert Herbison\n86 River Street\nSidney, New York 13838\nEnclosures\nPWB:ckb\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY 07VU7\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. Arthur:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Robert Arthur\n9330 Cherokee Lane\nBeverly Hills, California 90210\nEnclosures\nPWB:ckb\nPWB-11\nFORD is LIBRARY\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes\nand Mrs. Benton:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the mailgram in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. and Mrs. Cecil Rhodes\nMrs. Myrtle M. Benton\n418 Colonial\nGarland, Texas 75043\n&' FORD LIBRARY\nPWB:ckb\nPMB-9\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Miss Weber:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence N. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Barbara J. Weber\nPost Office Box 146\nAnthon, Iowa 51004\nPWB:ckb\nPWB-9\nFORD is LIBRARY 070835\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mr. Prater:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Bryan Prater\nApartment 4\n1704 South Limestone Street\nLexington, Kentucky 40503\nPWB:ckb\nPWB-9\nGERALD FORD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. Schmuser:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Lydia B. Schmuser\n2044 Griffith Park Boulevard\nLos Angeles, California 90039\nPWB:ckb\nPWB-9\nLIBRARY GERALD : FORD\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. Grimaldi:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern is\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Thomas Grimaldi\n708 Bentley Court\nSt. James, New York 11780\nPWB:ckb\nPWB-9\nFORD : 03V830 LIBRARY\nFiler\ndo PL630 EUGENES\nPROCLAIM LIBERTY\n=USA\n13\nTHE\n235 E 3rd\n18 SEP\nEngene, OR 97401\n1076\nOUGHOUT ALLTHE THE LAND\nmr. G. Ford\nwhite House\n1600\nWashington D.C.\n20000\n23 - s Mr. President: Com- - Mr Kelley\n9/16/76\nPB-1\nyou waived justice in lieu of \"compassion\" for both\nMr nipon and Mr. Kelley. $ thought The former was based\non The latter In any case, either one would be greatly ap-\npreciated concerning Aquash Murder Still Unsolved A.M. Aquash.\nFBI Chief Denies Honefully\nOregonTimes Charges\nBy James Goodman\nWASHINGTON, D.C.-Despite the high-\n<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<\n\"no action with respect to the alleged\nSome items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted\nmaterials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to\nthese materials.\nThave\nTHE WHITE HOUSE read mud\nWASHINGTON\nreread\nSeptember 14, 1976\nDear Mr. Clay:\nIn regard to your message to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nP.R.lyW.Buchen Philip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. L. H. Clay\n1135 North 17th Street\nManitowoc, Wisconsin 54220\nEnclosures please see reverse.\nPhilip W. Buchur\ngatta dois\nall your\nbelong to to club\n9/16/76\nDhar. Air\ntest\nThis stud looks like a\nprivelge to me.\nflagrant mouse of beneal\nmaugh to know he was\nIf he was.,t.marb\nunder a microsope then\nto rum the FBT,\nhe with smart enough\nthe word Compasion.\nford has vasity overworked\nI see Kelleys sarrow\ndid not dull hereyl for\na new and much two\nyour g mate Respectfully What as\nLIBRARY GERALD R. 0803\nLHelay\nScott Probe\nIs\nDropped\nanotres\nBeanh\nWASHINGTON (AP)\nSen-\nI had offered to do voluntarily\nate Minority Leader Hugh Scott\nwhen I submitted my written\nsays he found it \"most grat-\nstatement.\nifying\" that the Senate Ethics\nNeither Scott nor his staff\nCommittee dropped its inquiry\nwould discuss the matter fur-\ninto his link with alleged illegal\nther nor make copies of that re-\nGulf Oil Corp. contributions.\nport available to the public.\nThus, barring any new devel-\nScott's link to Gulf funds was\nopments, it appears unlikely\nrevealed last year when a Gulf\nthat the full details of Scott's\n7\nattorney said in a sworn state-\ninvolvement in the Gulf money\nment that during his internal\ncontroversy will ever be made\npublic.\ninvestigation of Gulf's political\nThe 76-year-old Pennsylva-\nslush fund, he had been told by\nWild that Scott received $10,000\nnian, who decided not to seek\na year in company funds for his\nre-election this year after 16\npersonal use for about 13 years.\nyears in the House and 17 more\nScott has declined to make a\nin the Senate, said Thursday\ndetailed pubic response to this.\nthat the ethics-panel had con-\nInstead, he has said that he\nducted a thorough and objec-\ntiye\" review. of the matter.\nnever knowingly received any\ncorporate funds from Gulf and\nIn a closed-door meeting\nthat while he did accept some\nWednesday, the panel voted 5 to\nmoney from Wild, he did not\n1 against pursing allegations\nknow at the time it came from\nthat Scott received up to $10,000\ncorporate funds and that he\nannually from 1960 to 1973 from\ngave the money to other GOP\nGulf's former chief Washington\nsenators.\nlobbyist, Claude Wild. Although\nWild has refused to confirm\nseveral committee members\nor deny his own reported role.\nand staff aides confirmed the\nIt is a felony for a politician to\nvote, the committee made no\nknowingly accept corporate\nofficial announcement of the\nfunds for a political campaign.\nmove and committee leaders\nScott reportedly told the Eth-\ndeclined to discuss it publicly.\nics Committee he received\nScott, however, issued a\nabout $45,000 in contributions\nstatement taking at least some\nfrom Wild.\nof the credit for the move.\nCorroboration was sought\n\"I initiated the committee's\nand received, Scott's state-\naction by voluntarily submitt-\nment continued. The clear-\ning a written report to the com-\nance by the committee is most\nmittee,' his statement said. \"I\ngratifying.\nsupplemented this with a per-\nThe Ethics Committee vote,\nsonal statement of the facts, as\n(Continued on Page 2)\nSeptember 17, 1976\nTO:\nNICK MERLINO\nFROM: EVA DAUGHTREY\nMore FBI Director\nletters. Thanks.\nFORD & DENALD LIBRAR\nSeptember 20, 1976\nDear Mr. Roughley:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. William C. Roughley\nKenilworth-Alden Park\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19144\nEnclosures\nPWB:sef\nPWB-11\nFORD is QERALD LIBRARY\nSeptember 20, 1976\nDear Miss Woolery:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern are\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Virginia L. Woolery\n2535 Oakley\nKansas City, Missouri 64127\nPWB:sef\nPWB-9 (Rev)\nFORD is LIBRARY\nSeptember 20, 1976\nDear Mrs. Apana:\nOn behalf of the President, I wish to\nthank you very much for the letter in\nsupport of the President's decision in\nregard to Director Clarence M. Kelley\nof the FBI.\nYour helpful interest and concern are\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Lana L. Apana\n173 Fig Street\nFairborn, Ohio 45324\nPWB:sef\nPWB-9 (Rev)\nFORD & QERALO LIBRARY\nSeptember 20, 1976\nDear Miss Shulsinger:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Stephanie Shulsinger\n26907 Indian Peak Road\nRancho Palos Verdes, California 90274\nEnclosures\nPWB:sef\nPWB-11\nGERALD = FORD\nSeptember 20, 1976\nDear Mr. Eckhardt:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Norman W. Eckhardt\n6751 Gaston Avenue\nDallas, Texas 75214\nEnclosures\nPWB:sef\nPWB-11\n&\nFORD\nGERALD\nLIURARY\nSeptember 20, 1976\nDear Miss Olson:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMiss Elidah Olson\nApartment B207\n723 East Second Avenue\nMesa, Arizona 85204\nEnclosures\nPWB:sef\nPWB-11\n&\nFORD\nBERALD\nLIBRARY\nKelley\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nSeptember 21, 1976\nDear Mrs. Tarrell:\nIn behalf of the President, I\nacknowledge your letter concerning\nDirector Clarence Kelley of the\nFBI.\nI particularly note your concern\nabout the organization known as\n\"AIMS\".\nSincerely,\nThey W. Buclen Philip W. W.Buclen Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Clifford Tarrell\nBox 294\nWitten, South Dakota 57584\nFORD\nWitten, South Dakota\n57584\nSeptember 12, 1976\nPresident Gerald Ford\nThe White House\nWashington, D.C. 20500\nDear Mr. President;\n4\nHow under the sun could Clarence M. Kelley, get to be head of the\nFBI, with the back ground he has ? To think he witnessed for the\nCommunist AIMS, and against the FBI agents, who were killed at Pine\nRidge, during the trial at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.\nEvery one was just appalled over Wounded Knee of 73. Who was backing th\nthe AIMS ? From the reports of Clarence Kelley, he was helping back\nup those criminal Communist AIMS. They said the criminal, has nothing\nto fear under Clarence Kelley. We have certainly seen that here in our\nown county, and State. Our States Attorneys and the Attorney General,\nare backing up criminals.\nNo wonder the AIMS howled, when Richard Held was being transfered\nfrom Minneapolis to Washington. Those AIMS knew they had the backing\nof the Government, or they would never have done the destruction in\nWashington, D.C. and Wounded Knee. What a shame, we can't trust our\npublic officials.\nMr. President; please get the Kelley out of the office immediately,\nand see to it that he is prosecuted along with these AIMS. If Mr. Held\nis the FBI, he should be, he can give you a lot of information on\nWounded Knee.\nMr. Kelley testified that the FBI, didn't consider the AIMS\nobjectionable, subversive or unAmerican. No real American could agree\nwith such as that. Please see to it that we get some one at the head\nof the FBI, that is a real American ?\nWe need men today like George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, who\nhad the power of God in their lives, and courage enough to stand up and show\nit.\nI don't envy you your job. I know it isn't easy, but is isn't easy\nfor us, when we have a man like Mr. Kelley, backing up criminals in our\nDublic offices, and we are unable to get action against criminals\nPLEASE GET MR. KELLEY OUT ?\nFORD & GERALD LIBRAR\nmrs. Sincerely, clifford Labrell\nMrs. Clifford Tarrell\nKilley\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nBackuz,\nSeptember 21, 1976\nc.files)\nDear Mrs. Blangger:\nIn behalf of the President, I am\nacknowledging your letter to him\nconcerning Director Clarence Kelley.\nThe President reached his conclusion\nconcerning the continuation of\nDirector Kelley's services after\ncareful consideration of all the facts\nand circumstances. Many people,\nincluding those most familiar with\nthe facts, have supported this result.\nSincerely,\nRhelyW.Bucken Philip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. Clara Blangger\n305 Chimney Rock\nLufkin, Texas 75901\nFURD i LIBRARY 978839\nKully\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nSeptember 21, 1976\nDear Mr. Sweeney:\nIn behalf of the President, I\nam acknowledging your letter of\nSeptember 9th.\nI regret your disagreement with the\nPresident's judgment concerning the\nservices of Director Clarence Kelley.\nA great many people, including those\nfamiliar with all the facts and\ncircumstances, have endorsed the\ncontinuation of Director Kelley in\noffice. Also, Governor Carter\ndeclined to say that he would act to\nrelieve Director Kelley in the event\nthe Governor were successful in the\ncurrent election.\nSincerely,\nThilyW:Buchen Philip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. J. M. Sweeney\nPresident\nS. & S. Computer Services, Inc.\n223 W. Jackson Boulevard\nChicago, Illinois 60606\nLIBRARY\nS. & S.\nS. & S. Computer Services, Inc.\nCorporate Hdqtrs.\nSuburban Facility\n223 W. Jackson Blvd.\n10330 W. Roosevelt Road\nChicago, III. 60606\nWestchester, III. 60153\n(312) 922-2193\n(312) 343-2350\n(800) 621-3004\n9/9/76\nPresident Ford\nThe White House\nWashington, DC\nSir:\n/\nHurrah for Jimmy Carter & his comments on YOUR Gestopo chief Kelley.\nMy hurrah is for two reasons:\n1. Carter is willing to speak his opinion even if it makes some\npeople mad. A president can't be all things to all men and he\nat least stands up and is willing to be counted.\n2. He is making it plain to all his cohorts that he will not\ntolerate the hanky panky you have allowed to go on in the\ngovernment. Kelley is just another name of a violator of the\nlaw to join your long list of NIXON, AGNEW, ETC\nIt appears justice is only extracted from non-republicans\nYour comments about Kelley repaying the government for services he did\nnot know (a bald face lie) were given is laughable. How about Randolph\nHearst repaying the Hibernia Bank $10,000.00 and dropping all charges\nagainst Patty?\nYour comments about no compassion for Kelley are laughable too - when I\nwrote you about compassionate for a kidnapped Patty Hearst your underling\nreplied that you could not comment on a case in court---SO WITH KELLEY YOU\nKILL IT BEFORE IT EVEN GETS TO COURT. He is supposed to be an example\nand yet he is more guilty than most of the people his gestopo catches.\nWhen more corruption is discovered it will be covered up or pardoned by\nyou but thank God you only have a few more months in office\nA disgusted citizen,\nJohnseney\nCC to: Mr. Carter, and taker-of-gifts Kelley\nKulaz\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nSeptember 21, 1976\nDear Mr. Higgins:\nIn behalf of the President, I want\nto thank you very much for your\nthoughtful letter of September 13th.\nWe very much appreciate your support\nof Director Clarence Kelley and note\nwith interest your comments on the\nproject of the LEAA, which you find\nextravagant and unnecessary.\nWe appreciate your support and\ninterest.\nSincerely,\nThily W Touchen\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. L. L. Higgins\nExecutive Director\nAmerican Federation of Police\n1100 N.E. 125th Street\nNorth Miami, Florida 33161\nAMERICAN FEDERATION OF POLICE.\nPOLICE\nA NON-PROFIT CHARTERED FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS\nPB-1\n1100 N. E. 125TH STREET NORTH MIAMI. FLORIDA 33161 AREA 305 891-1700\nNATIONAL STAFF\nNATIONAL PRESIDENT\nCHIEF ROBERT FERGUSON\nEATH OHIO\n13th September 1976\nEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR\nGERALD S. ARENBERG\nNORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA\n2ND VICE PRESIDENT\nASS'T CHIEF GERALD A. STRAUSBAUGH\nHonorable Gerald S. Ford\nYORK PENNSYLVANIA\n3RD VICE PRESIDENT\nPresident of the United States\nCHIEF DAVID E YOUNG\nTHORSBY. ALABAMA\nThe White House\n4TH VICE PRESIDENT\nCHIEF WILLIE W. MOORE\nWashington, D.C.\nATLANTIC BEACH N C\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND TREASURER\nD. B VAN BRODE IV\nNORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA\nDear Mr. President:\nDIRECTOR FOR TRAINING\nDR L.L. HIGGINS\nCHICAGO. ILLINOIS\nDIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION\nON LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE\nThe petty attacks on the F.B.I. Director, Clarence\nCHIEF JOSEPH HOSFORD. SR.\nCOCOANUT CREEK. FLORIDA\nKelley in recent weeks, must be stopped. We firmly\nDIRECTOR FOR FIREARMS AND PRODUCT TESTING\nCOL LYMAN P. DAVISON (USAF RET.)\nNORTH MIAMI. FLORIDA\nbelieve that in attacking the Director, the national\nNATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE\nCHIEF RICHARD C. SPINDLER\nfocus is intended to destroy the work of the Federal\nFT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA\nNATIONAL CHAPLAIN\nBureau of Investigation.\nFR ALFRED TRIPAMER\nOLYMPIA FIELDS ILLINOIS\nNATIONAL SGT AT ARMS\nSGT LOUIS DROGOSKI\nNever before in our history has it been so necessary\nPITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA\nCHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL\nto give continuous attention to groups of terrorists\nMICHAEL STUART HACKER. J.D.\nMIAMI. FLORIDA\nASS CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL\nintent on destroying the public's faith in local, state\nJ. BRUCE PHELPS. J.D.\nMIAMI FLORIDA\nand federal law enforcement agencies and their ability\nPHILIP A. HACKER. J.D.\nCHICAGO ILLINOIS\nto cope with the bombs of terrorist \"death squads.\"\nNATIONAL POLICE SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN\nDR RICHARD LITT\nMIAMI. FLORIDA\nNATIONAL POLICE SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN\nDomestic intelligence is a necessity. There are enemies\nDR. STEVEN M. WEISSBERG\nSOUTH MIAMI. FLORIDA\nASSISTANT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY\n\"within\". Intelligence is a misused name. It is simply\nMRS JUNE O'BRA\nNORTH MIAMI. FLORIDA\nthe gathering of data from informants or citizens in\nmatters of concern to this country. Motivation of these\nNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS\nOF NATIONAL COMMITTEES\npatriots is a desire to assist the law enforcement people\nMEMBERSHIP\nCHIEF ALBERT C BAER\nRANCHO CORDOVA. CALIFORNIA\nNATIONAL TRAINING STANDARDS\nSHERIFF RAYBURN L. BONNER\nIt has always been the aim of foreign enemies to destroy\nDECATUR GEORGIA\nNARCOTICS AND DRUG ABUSE\nthis nation from within. Not only must we defend the\nSPEC. INVESTIGATOR ROBERT F. EMERICK\nCONVENT STATION. NEW JERSEY\nefforts of Mr. Kelley; but also all lawmen who seek to\nTRAFFIC SAFETY\nPTL. ROBERT C. HAYES\nprotect this country from the importation of acts of\nCAMPBELL HALL NEW YORK\nARSON AND EXPLOSIVES\nviolence and terrorism from Central and South America\nCAPT. ANTHONY M. CORBO\nSUMMIT. ILLINOIS\nPUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS\nand from other parts of the globe.\nTROOPER K. E. DELCAMBRE\nDELCAMBRE LOUISIANA\nRESERVE AND AUXILIARY POLICE\nLT. VERNON LEE HRIBAR\nThe very nature of the position held by Director Kelley\nLITCHFIELD. ILLINOIS\nPROBATION AND PAROLE SERVICES\nis one wherein the only people having access to his home\nPROBATION OFFICER A. H. SALATA\nFLUSHING NEW YORK\nor office would be F B I personnel. The act of giving\nETHICS\nCAPT. STANLEY R. ROSSMAN\nLUTHERVILLE. MARYLAND\ncredibility to the petty charges of some work performed\nAWARDS AND HONORS\nPTL DAVID L. WELCH\non wood valances for his home draperies seems staggering\nVINEYARD HAVEN. MASS.\nCRIME PREVENTION\nand preposterous.\nLT. TERRENCE R CONWAY\nRACINE. WISCONSIN\nARMED FORCES POLICE LIAISON\nSFC. FREDERICK R. TIMBLIN\nWe respectfully call your attention to real waste as\nAUGUSTA GEORGIA\nCORRECTIONS AND PRISONS\ndescribed in the enclosed article relative to the LEAA\nP. F. SUTHERLAND ADM. OFF.\nDEARBORN HEIGHTS MICHIGAN\nprototype patrol car. Some people would consider this\nFIREARMS\nPTL RON W. COOK\nDALLAS TEXAS\nwaste by the millions.\nFEDERAL AND STATE AGENCY LIAISON\nDEP. U.S MARSHAL ARTHUR E. GERRINGER\nSAN ANTONIO TEXAS\nFINANCE AND BUDGET\nGERALD ZANGE\nNORTH MIAMI FLORIDA\nSincerely,\nSPECIAL MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT\nGERALD\nGERALD ST. SOUVER\nLIBRARY\nPONTIAC MICHIGAN\nL.L. HIGGINS\nExecutive Director\nKelley\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nSeptember 21, 1976\nDear Mr. Tyrrell:\nIn behalf of the President, I thank\nyou very much for your letter of\nSeptember 9th. Your approval of his\ndecision to retain the services of\nDirector Kelley and your comments on\nthe President's leadership are very\nmuch appreciated.\nSincerely,\nThey W.Buchen\nW. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Arthur T. Tyrrell\nSheriff of McHenry County\nMcHenry County Sheriff's\nDepartment\nWoodstock, Illinois 60098\nPB-1\nMcHENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT\nWOODSTOCK, ILL. 60098\nOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF\nARTHUR T. TYRRELL\nSeptember 9, 1976\nPresident Gerald Ford\nThe White House\nWashington, D. C.\nDear Mr. President:\nMy wholehearted congratulations to you on your recent decision\nexonerating Clarence Kelley, Director of the Federal Bureau of\nInvestigation, of any wrongdoing. I believe I speak not only for\nlaw enforcement but also for the people when I say that we are sick\nand tired of the nitpicking that is being conducted by the news\nmedia.\nFour months ago after conferring with Congressman Robert McClory,\nI made the decision that I would endorse you. As a Democratic leader\nin my community, needless to say, it is being met with a great deal\nof opposition by my party.\nStrength and leadership is a prerequisite for a President, not\na peanut vendor.\nVery truly yours,\nArthur T. Tyrrell\nSheriff of McHenry County\nATT:cvp\nCopy: Clarence Kelley\nTOAD\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nSeptember 22, 1976\nDear Mr. Galanti:\nIn behalf of the President, I acknowledge\nyour letter to him of September 14.\nIn regard to Director Kelley, I enclose\ninformation concerning the conclusion\nreached by the President.\nYou also refer to questions concerning\nSenator Dole, but I find no basis for\nthe questions.\nThe President's policy in regard to the\nabortion situation is not ambiguous. As\nPresident, he is bound to carry out the\nlaws as interpreted by the United States\nSupreme Court, even though he personally\nobjects to abortion on demand. From the\ntime he was a Congressman, he has expressed\nhis support of a constitutional amendment\nwhich would leave to the States the right\nof regulating the availability of abortions.\nBest wishes.\nSincerely,\nPhilys W.Buchen\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Paul J. Galanti\n1055 Collingwood Drive\nIndianapolis, Indiana 46208\nEnclosure\n23 Con- mr. Kelley\npp-1\n1055 Collingwood Drive\nIndianapolis, IN 46208\nSeptember 14, 1976\nHonorable Gerald R. Ford\nWhite House\nWashington, D.C.\nSir:\nI was extremely dismayed at your refusal to remove Mr.\nClarence Kelley as Director of the F.B.I. for what is a\nclear violation of the law. Your \"compassion\" argument\nleaves me cold. It is another example of the kind of\n\"reasoning\" that led to your unconscionable pardon of\nRichard Nixon.\nThere can be one possible benefit from your decision in\nthe Kelley case and that is hopefully you will spare us (the\nAmerican people) any campaign retoric about restoring faith\nin the integrity of the government in Washington. Of course\nit would have been difficult for you to argue that position\nin light of your selection of Senator Dole as your vice-\npresidential running mate. His involvement in the ITT\nconvention offer of 1972 as well as the still questionable\n$5000 or $6000 campaign contribution from Gulf Oil Company\ndemonstrates that your concept of governmental integrity is\nnot much better than that of your predecessor.\nI should also state that I am very much opposed to your\nposition on the abortion issue. I really should qualify that\nby saying I really don't know your position because according\nto one of your assistant press secretary's (as reported in\nthe Indianapolis Star) the position of the republican party\nis not against abortions but in favor of the right to life of\nunborn children. That is campaign double talk of the worst\nstripe. I gather from that that you are in favor of abortion\nunless the fetus is destroyed. This obviously is a medical\nimpossibility. Of course, the abortion issue should be of\nminor significance in the 1976 presidential election. The\nmain issue should be the incredible record of mismanagement\nof the Nixon-Ford administration over the past 8 years. If\nthe American electorate keeps that point in mind I am sure\nGovernor Carter will overwhelm you at the polls in November.\nOur the has fill\nattached\nFORD is LIBRARY\n3613 Chevy Chase Lake Drive\nChevy Chase, Maryland 20015\nSeptember 22, 1976\nMr. Philip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nThe White House\nWashington, D. C. 20006\nDear Mr. Buchen:\nTime Magazine, September 13, 1976, printed an article\nentitled, \"Beware Agents Bearing Gifts. 11 An excerpt is as follows:\n\"According to an FBI source, Kelley's wife, who\ndied of cancer last November, had asked Kelley\nin 1973 to get the valances. Preoccupied, Kelley\ntold his driver, Agent Thomas Moten, to take care\nof the matter. Having served on Hoover's personal\nstaff, Moten did as he had done in the past: asked\nthe exhibit section to help out. When Kelley asked\nMoten how much the valances cost, the chauffeur\nreplied: 'What the hell, boss, it was only scrap\nlumber -- forget it. 1 Until last week, Kelley did. 11\nThis somewhat contradicts the statement on page 4 of the report by\nthe Department of Justice.\nIncidentally, valances are not used for protection. They are\ndecorative panels mounted between the ceiling and the top of a window.\nThere is no need for you to reply. I'm sending a copy of this\nletter, your letter and the material you sent me, to Mr. Carter.\nSincerely,\nde Grafferried List\nde Graffenried List\ncc: Candidate James Carter\nP.S. The lady you told to call me was quite upset when I asked her\nsome questions about the President's speeches. Next time\nask someone who is better equipped to explain the President's\nmental processes.\nSeptember 15, 1976\nDear Mrs. List:\nIn regard to your letter to the President\nin which you have registered criticism of\nDirector Clarence M. Kelley of the FBI, I\nam enclosing a copy of the statement by\nthe White House Press Secretary which was\nissued September 4, and a statement on the\nsame subject issued by the Department of\nJustice.\nThis information explains the President's\nconclusion, and I trust you will take time\nto consider the reasons for the President's\nsupport of Director Kelley.\nThank you very much for your interest and\nconcern.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMrs. D. Clarence List\n3613 Chevy Chase Lake Drive\nChevy Chase, Maryland 20015\nEnclosures\nPWB:ki\nPWB-11\nFORD :- 9ERALD LIBRARY\nDirector Kelley\nSeptember 24, 1976\nDear Mr. Loehr:\nIn behalf of the President, I am acknowledging\nyour recent letter in which you register\ncriticism of the President's action concerning\nDirector Clarence Kelley of the FBI. For your\ndiffermation, I am enclosing material on the\nSubject.\nI trust you will get a better understanding\nof the President's action through reading\nthis material.\nSincerely,\nPhilip W. Buchen\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Bernard K. Lochr\n6911 Runik Place, North\nApt. G\nReynoldsburg, Ohio 43068\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD"
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