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Digitized from Box 14 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 8, 1975
Dear Mr. President:
Since December 10, 1973, it has been my privilege to serve
you both as Legal Counsel to the Vice President and as Counsel
to the President. There is no greater responsibility or higher
honor that can be afforded a lawyer in government, and I am
immensely grateful for the opportunities for public service
which you have given me. However, as we discussed recently,
obligations to my family make it necessary that I submit my
resignation, effective September 19, 1975.
In parting, may I take this occasion to congratulate you on the
successful completion of the first year of your Administration.
This historic period, which began under such sad and difficult
circumstances, is closing with a renewed sense of hope and
confidence by the American people in their institutions of law
and government. Your leadership, backed by courage, under-
standing, and integrity, has set the Nation on a recovery course
of tranquillity and prosperity at home and sound relations abroad.
I am proud to have shared in a small way in the accomplishments
of your Administration, and I sincerely regret the necessity of
leaving. Nevertheless, with the work on behalf of the Special
Prosecutor, conducted under my direction, in its final stages,
and with several other projects nearing their conclusion, the
time seems especially appropriate for my return to private life.
After ten and one-half years in the Federal government, I intend
to enter the private practice of law--a decision which I have often
postponed and can no longer delay.
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I want to thank you for the many kindnesses, professional
and personal, which you have shown to me and my family
over the years. Beginning with your election as Minority
Leader, I have always treasured our association and will
sorely miss it. Of course, in my private capacity, I remain
ready to assist you in any way you deem appropriate.
With deepest appreciation and warmest personal regards to
you and your family,
Sincerely, Ben Casselles
William E. Casselman II
Counsel to the President