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This file contains:
Envelope and letter from the Columbia Country Club detailing RN's new number in the club. 1 pg. [Other Document], 2/10/1971
RN's membership card in the Columbia Country Club. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Envelope for RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Elephant birthday card for RN from Jack and Helene. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Envelope for RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Birthday card for RN from Don Jr and Rick. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Birthday card for RN from Don and his family. 3 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Birthday card for RN from the Secret Service. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Envelope from unknown to RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Helene and Jack to RN for his birthday. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
From Stan Bear, M.D., to Bebe Rebozo regarding a diet for someone with Gout. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/10/1971
From RN to Bob Haldeman regarding long-range political activities. 3 pgs. [Memo], 1/18/1971
From RN to Bob Haldeman regarding long-range political activities. 4 pgs. [Memo], N.D.
From Rose Mary Woods to PN congratulating her on her anniversary. Handwritten response added by PN. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/20/1971
From Brigadier General James D. Hughes to Don regarding a birthday gift. 1 pg. [Letter], 2/16/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding a memento from Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], N.D.
From Don to RN regarding a gift. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/9/1971
Handwritten copy of a letter from Don to RN regarding a gift. 1 pg. [Letter], 01/09/1971.
From J.D. Stetson Coleman to RN regarding the National Committee, presumably of the Republican Party. 2 pgs. [Letter], 1/13/1971
Republican National Committee budget. 1 pg. [Financial Records], N.D.
From RN to Rose Mary Woods regarding a recommended diet, new clothes, and a Khrushchev gun. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/18/1971
Envelope for RN from unknown. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
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This file contains:
Envelope and letter from the Columbia Country Club detailing RN's new number in the club. 1 pg. [Other Document], 2/10/1971
RN's membership card in the Columbia Country Club. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Envelope for RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Elephant birthday card for RN from Jack and Helene. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Envelope for RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Birthday card for RN from Don Jr and Rick. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Birthday card for RN from Don and his family. 3 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Birthday card for RN from the Secret Service. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
Envelope from unknown to RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Helene and Jack to RN for his birthday. 2 pgs. [Letter], N.D.
From Stan Bear, M.D., to Bebe Rebozo regarding a diet for someone with Gout. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/10/1971
From RN to Bob Haldeman regarding long-range political activities. 3 pgs. [Memo], 1/18/1971
From RN to Bob Haldeman regarding long-range political activities. 4 pgs. [Memo], N.D.
From Rose Mary Woods to PN congratulating her on her anniversary. Handwritten response added by PN. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/20/1971
From Brigadier General James D. Hughes to Don regarding a birthday gift. 1 pg. [Letter], 2/16/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding a memento from Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], N.D.
From Don to RN regarding a gift. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/9/1971
Handwritten copy of a letter from Don to RN regarding a gift. 1 pg. [Letter], 01/09/1971.
From J.D. Stetson Coleman to RN regarding the National Committee, presumably of the Republican Party. 2 pgs. [Letter], 1/13/1971
Republican National Committee budget. 1 pg. [Financial Records], N.D.
From RN to Rose Mary Woods regarding a recommended diet, new clothes, and a Khrushchev gun. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/18/1971
Envelope for RN from unknown. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
2
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02/10/1971
Other Document
Envelope and letter from the Columbia
Country Club detailing RN's new number in
the club. 1 pg.
2
23
N.D.
Other Document
RN's membership card in the Columbia
Country Club. 1 pg.
2
23
N.D.
Other Document
Envelope for RN. 1 pg.
2
23
N.D.
Letter
Elephant birthday card for RN from Jack and
Helene. 2 pgs.
2
23
N.D.
Other Document
Envelope for RN. 1 pg.
2
23
N.D.
Letter
Birthday card for RN from Don Jr and Rick.
2 pgs.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Page 1 of 4
Box Number Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
2
23
N.D.
Letter
Birthday card for RN from Don and his
family. 3 pgs.
2
23
N.D.
Letter
Birthday card for RN from the Secret
Service. 2 pgs.
2
23
N.D.
Other Document
Envelope from unknown to RN. 1 pg.
2
23
N.D.
Letter
From Helene and Jack to RN for his
birthday. 2 pgs.
2
23
01/10/1971
Memo
From Stan Bear, M.D., to Bebe Rebozo
regarding a diet for someone with Gout. 1 pg.
2
23
01/18/1971
Memo
From RN to Bob Haldeman regarding long-
range political activities. 3 pgs.
2
23
N.D.
Memo
From RN to Bob Haldeman regarding long-
range political activities. 4 pgs.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Page 2 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
2
23
01/20/1971
Letter
From Rose Mary Woods to PN
congratulating her on her anniversary.
Handwritten response added by PN. 1 pg.
2
23
02/16/1971
Letter
From Brigadier General James D. Hughes to
Don regarding a birthday gift. 1 pg.
2
23
N.D.
Memo
From Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding a
memento from Don Hughes. 1 pg.
2
23
01/09/1971
Letter
From Don to RN regarding a gift. 1 pg.
2
23
01/09/1971.
Letter
Handwritten copy of a letter from Don to RN
regarding a gift. 1 pg.
2
23
01/13/1971
Letter
From J.D. Stetson Coleman to RN regarding
the National Committee, presumably of the
Republican Party. 2 pgs.
2
23
N.D.
Financial Records
Republican National Committee budget. 1 pg.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Page 3 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
2
23
N.D.
Other Document
Envelope for RN from unknown. 1 pg.
2
23
01/18/1971
Memo
From RN to Rose Mary Woods regarding a
recommended diet, new clothes, and a
Khrushchev gun. 1 pg.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Page 4 of 4
Calumbia Country That
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND
This is to certify that
We W
is A OF COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB
HON RICHARD NIXON
new nur
Member No. 27102
your acc
1971
Secretary
Thank you for the fine spirit of cooperation that
you have shown already in helping us make this
change-over for the benefit of the whole Club.
THE MANAGEMENT
January 1971
ROSE Mary Hoods
A N YORK M3N
20 BROAD STREET
MUDGE STERN BALDWIN & TODD
NOXIN RICHARD NOH
179-2'71
1261
2A
3 FEB
Wd- NORT
We would like to remind you that the use of your
new number is absolutely necessary in order that
your account be processed correctly.
Thank you for the fine spirit of cooperation that
you have shown already in helping us make this
change-over for the benefit of the whole Club.
THE MANAGEMENT
January 1971
Rose Mary Woods
A N YORK MEN
20 BROAD STREET
MUDGE STERN BALDWIN & TODD
NOXIN RICHARD NOH
12-811
1261
INNE 30 833 Wd- E NORT
Mr. President
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all
Happy Berthday to
Our Great Presedent-
He're sure that
my Grandmatteen would
have wished you
to have her book from
1862 as much as we Do
have- -
Juck Helene
Uncle Disk
For a Favorite Uncle
A BIRTHDAY WISH
Just wishing "Happy Birthday"
Always means a whole lot more
When it's a favorite uncle
That the birthday wish is for --
And so, besides this birthday wish
For lots of luck and cheer,
This greeting brings best wishes
For your happiness all year.
Dm Jr
Rich
A BIRTHDAY WISH FOR
AWONDERFUL
BROTHER
Mmm.m.
Dear Dick
It's only natural, of course,
That this should bring to you
Not just a birthday greeting
But the best of wishes, too,
For all the luck and happiness
One year can hold in store,
For you're the kind of brother
Who deserves all that and more!
Love
Don-Clara Jane
Edand May
For Birthday For Your Your
Wishing you happiness
on your special day
and everything good
in the year ahead.
u.s. Secret Service
1971
Pres. Diek
Or Mr. President bofthe united States !o
Wow !
Happy Birthday..
remember, you're
not just getting
OLDER
You're getting
more valuable!
Helene Jack
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10 January 1971
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
MEMORANDUM FOR: Bebe Rebozo
Information on low-purine diet for Gout
Principle: To supply foods which are low in purine content,
high in Carbohydrates, and moderately low in Fat. The Protein
is to be derived from foods which contain little or no
Purine.
Content: Milk, egg, fruit, most vegetables, cheese, enriched
bread, and cereal, butter, margarine, and other foods not
prohibited.
Restrict: Certain foods may be eaten sparingly, such as
asparagus, cauliflower, lentils, beans, peas, spinach,
mushroom, oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and cereal. Meats,
fish, and seafood (except those indicated below) should
be limited to 1 serving daily. Distilled liquors or beer
may be taken only in moderation.
AVOID: SWEETBREADS, SARDINES, ANCHOVIES, KIDNEY, LIVER,
BRAIN, MEAT EXTRACTS, GRAVIES.
Sample low-purine menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Fruit or
Cream soup (without
Meat, fish, sea-
fruit juice
meat extracts)
food (as restricted)
Cereal with
Cheese or eggs
Potato
milk and sugar
Potatog rice or spaghetti
2 Vegetables
Egg
Salad (without dressing)
Bread with butter
Bread with butter
or enriched margarine
Bread with butter or
Beverage with milk
enriched margarine
Dessert
and sugar
Fruit
Milk or other
beverage
Milk
Stan Bear, M.D.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM THE PRESIDENT
I would like for you to have a discussion with Finch and Mitchell
prior to the time that you, Dole, Mitchell and I meet after the
State of the Union with regard to our long-range political activities.
Let us begin with the proposition that for the whole of 1971 I want
to keep my own political activities to an absolute minimum. The
tough question will come with regard to what we do in the primary
states in 1972. For example, if we have to make a decision to
enter the primaries, it will have to be made before the end of
1971 in order to handle the situation in New Hampshire. What
I see ourselves being drawn into is a whole year of campaigning
in 1972 in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Oregon, Nebraska and
California due to their laws which put candidates' names on the
ballots whether they approve it or not. There will be a tendency
for some of our people to want us to move in this direction in
order to preempt the field. My own view is that if possible
I ought to avoid getting involved in any of the primary states,
including California, even if it meant that this might open up
those states for someone else to get their votes at the Con-
vention. Far more important than getting support in such
primary states for the Convention is to allow me to conduct
myself in 1972 for as long a time as possible in a way that will
help us win the election.
In any event, I will under no circumstances agree to do any cam-
paigning whatever in the primary states. What I am thinking of
is going even further: avoiding becoming a candidate at all until
shortly before the Convention. I am sure that you can see the
great advantages of this approach. Talk this over with Finch
and Mitchell and then at a. later time we will talk it over in a
broader group.
2 -
What led me to write this memorandum is the fact that several
of those who attended the National Committee reception asked
about coming in to see me about the political situation in their
states. Greg Evens (sp. ?) for example said he'd like to come
in to talk about the situation in South Carolina. Bill Fettridge
said that he had written me a letter about Sam Witwer, and I
assume that the letter dealt with either Witwer's being used
in our campaign or perhaps for some other appointment. When
Buz Lukens came in to see me, he talked about the situation in
Ohio and his desire to work for us in Ohio.
Taking each of these individuals in order, I should under no
circumstances have any discussions with Greg Evens (?) about
the political situation in South Carolina and this should be a
rule with regard to anybody during the year 1971. You, Mitchell
and Finch should find a way, however, to follow up with a fellow
like Evens (?) so that he feels that the message is getting through
to me. Incidentally, in his case, you will have to determine whether
or not Evens (?) and Dent get along. I am not sure that they do.
In the case of Witwer, the Illinois situation requires a very thorough
examination of all the power units there. In any event, a fellow
like Witwer should be used but it is important immediately as you
can see that we have some one man in charge in Illinois so that
when I get a question about somebody like Witwer, I will know
where to refer it.
In the case of Lukens, as you know, this involves John Andrews,
the Ohio political hierarchy and a lot of other wheels within wheels.
My general impression of him is about what yours is but, on the
other hand, he has a lot of drive, a lot of friends and could probably
turn out to be quite useful to us provided it will work out in coopera-
tion with Andrews and others in Ohio. I would like for you to see
that all three of these are followed up SO that they know that I have
passed the information on. Lukens, incidentally, tells me that the
County Chairman in Cuyahoga County, Hughes, was the real culprit
in the 1970 elections and is bad news as far as we are concerned.
My guess is that Andrews is our best contact in Ohio but again
let's be sure that we just don't line up with one power faction against
another. Lukens, incidentally, also wants to talk about political
activities in other states where some of his PR people will be
working. Just see that somebody responsible handles him in a
proper way.
- 3 -
All of this, of course, points up the necessity at the earliest
time possible of having our political situation put down state
by state as far as the major states are concerned, in a way
that we can use the people who will be helpful to us and keep
them from getting me involved.
- 4 - -
prkpxlxx
people to see whether it is kxpxx possible we might consider
this kind of a program. . It might be one of our major
initiatives in the future just as the Eisenhower higheway
program through the Essenhown administration
MEMO TO HALDEMAN
I would like for you to have a discussion with Richard
Finch
and
Mitchell prexxx prior to the time that you, Dole,
Mitchell and I meet after the State of the Union with
regard to our langxangexxx long-range political activities.
Let us begin with the proposition that for the whole of
1971 I want to keep my own political activities to an
absolute minimum. The tough question will come with
regard to what we do txxx in the primary
states in 1972. For example, if we have to
make a decision to enter the priaxxxxx primaries, it
will have to be made before the end of 1971 in order to
handle the situation in New Hampshire. What I see
ourselves being drawn into is a whole year of campaigning
in 1972 inn New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Oregon, Nebraska
and California due to their laws which put candidates
5
names on the ballots whether they approve it or not.
There will be a tendency for some of our people to
want us to move in this direction XXX in order to
preempt the field. My own view is that if possible
I ought to avoid getting involved in any of the primary
states, including California, even if it meant that
this might open up those states for someone else
toogethoxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to get their votess at the Convention.
Far more important than getting support in such
primary states for the Convention is
to allow me to conduct myself in 1972 for as long
a time as possible in a way that
will help us win the election.
In any event, I will under no circumstances agree to
do any campaigning whatever in the primary states.
What I am thinking of is going even further: prossible
NOXXX avoiding becoming a candidate at all until shortly
before the Convention. I am sure that you can see the
great advantages of this approach. Talk this over
with Finch and Mithxxx Mitchell and then at a later time
we will talk it over in a broader group.
xxxxxx
- 6 -
What led me to write this memorandum is the fact that several
of those who attended the National Committee reception asked
about coming in to see me about the political situation
in their states. Greg Evens (sp?) ,for exexupex example, said
he'd like to come in to talk about the situation in South Carolina.
Bill Fettridge said that he had written me a letter about Sam
Witwer and I assume that the letter dealt with either Witwer's
being used in our campaign or perhaps for some other appoint-
ment. When Buz Lukens came in to see me, he talked about
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the situation in 0, io and his desire to work withing for
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us in Ohio.
Taking each of these individuals in order, I should under no
circumstances have any discussions with Greg E (?) about
the political situation in South Carolina and this should be
a rule with regard to anybody during the year 1971. You,
Mitchell and Finch should find a way ,t however, to follow up
with a fellow like Evens (?) so that he feels that the message
is geexxx getting through to me. Incidentally, in his case,
you will have to determine whether or not E (?) and Dent
get along. I am not sure that they do.
- 7
In the case of Witwer, the Illinois situation requires a very
thorough examination of all the power units there. x(contixx
(next tape will conclude this)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 20, 1971
Dear Pat:
Happy Anniversary. The President
asked that we send the attached over for you
and the girls to see and then that you return
it to me for his personal files.
THANKS.
qual
Rose
Congratulations
and many thanks!
Tat
February 16, 1971
Dear Don:
I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for
the thought and imagination which went into the
gift you gave me on my birthday.
You may be sure it will end up as one of the
prize possessions in the Nixon Foundation!
With deep appreciation and kindest personal
regards,
Sincerely,
Brigadier General James D. Hughes
The White House
Washington, D. C.
RN:rmw:maf
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MR. PRESIDENT:
This is a special memento from
Don Hughes -- I felt you would like to
see it today. Rose
Rose
9 January 1971
Dear Mr. President:
This gift is the only thing I could think of for a President
who has everything. Although the memories it may bring are, perhaps,
not the most pleasant they are indeed a most significant part of your
life and, in fact, a part of history.
By way of explanation, you will recall that when we reached
the ambassador's residence in Caracas you kept the Junta cooling
their heels for about an hour. During this time I went to your
limousine and removed this piece of shattered glass from your side
of the car. At the same time, I took a pistol from a Venezuelan
Captain since I had no weapon. This wasn't particularly difficult
since I outranked him - but more important - I was bigger than he
was. (Incidentally, the powder has been removed.)
I was proud to be with you that day and I'm proud to be
with you now.
Happy Birthday.
Don
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear mr. President
9 January 1971
think of for al who everything.
This gift in thent is the only has they & could
not the most pleasant they are a
although the memories it may bring indeed are, perhaps,
most significant part of your life and, in fact, a
part of kistory
By way reached of explanation, the ambanadors you will recall residence that in
when Caracas we kept the Junta this cooling time I their went heel to
for about you an hour. During this shattered
your limousine side and semoved the car. at price the bame of time
from pistol your from This of wan't a Vene gular particularly captain difficult since 2 2
had no I wearon outranked him - but more important the -
since was begger than he was. (Incidentally power
has been removed)
I was proud to be with you that day and
I'm proud to be with you now.
Happy Birthday
Woon
J. D. STETSON COLEMAN
Archwood Farm
The Plains, Virginia 22171
January 13, 1971
Strictly Personal
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
Bob Dole is a good Senator. Neither he nor any other office holder as proved
by Scott, Thruston Morton and Rogers Morton can do the job of a legislator and run the
national committee. This time it is of the utmost importance because we are coming
into an election year. To win this election we have got to have complete cooperation
from everybody and to get that we need somebody who knows the mechanics. You know
this better than I do.
As proved in the 1970 election you cannot win unless there is a concerted action
on the part of the precinct workers and this you did not have in 1970. It can only come
from the National Committee and no new Chairman can get it. It takes time to put the
precinct workers together. I have the word of six past National Finance Chairmen who
are opposed to an officeholder having both jobs.
If you insist on having an office with Murray Chotiner in charge with Maury Stans
raising the money and John Mitchell running the campaign, you will have chaos in the
precincts, and this is to tell you that so that you cannot say nobody told me.
Going back to Helen Gahagan Douglas, and beyond, I never have lost one unless
you regard the Goldwater campaign as a loss, but that was certainly a plus for you
because if there had been no Goldwater you would not be President. After 20-odd years
at this business he finally cracked the Solid South, and I feel some satisfaction in having
played a small part in that. I hate to see it dissipated in one fell swoop by putting a guy
in who has no knowledge whatsoever in handling that section of the country.
I propose you put a man in the job who knows where the bodies are buried, who has
been working with the Committee for the last two years, who formed and ran the Nixon-
Agnew Committee in his own state, who is willing to let John Mitchell run the campaign
but who is willing to answer the telephone calls from the hinterlands that must be taken
and will come in when Bob Dole will be on the Senate floor answering some roll call. I
strongly urge that you put in a man who has the confidence of all the contributors and
the workers alike. He would work closely with John Mitchell and be on hand whenever
the calls from the hinterlands do come in. I believe Tom Evans would relinquish his
job after the election to Dole if Dole continues to forward his ambition to be President
by being Chairman of the National Committee.
After 20 years in this racket I feel confident to speak with some authority about
who could and who could not win an election, and I must say I think my record is better
than some whose advice you are taking. Anybody who thinks the Wallace vote would
2 -
have gone Republican if Wallace hadn't run ought to be put in an insane asylum, and
you have men such as Flanigan, Ehrlichman and Haldeman who really believe this.
It is incredible that they should be so inept.
Personally I think this next election is vital. You must be re-elected. Why not
do it with people who have proved they are for you and who have won elections in the
past instead of going with a group who lost in 1970?
You will remember that I was instrumental in getting you to appoint Jerry
Milbank Chairman of the Republican National Finance Committee.
Enclosed is a resume of the situation regarding finances for last year which
possibly hasn't been brought to your attention. You will note that the Republican National
Committee stayed within its budget. So did the Republican National Finance Committee.
But the White House exceeded its budget by $500, 000, and personally I say they should
pay it back. Let your people in the White House raise a half million and pay it to the
Republican National Finance Committee and we will be back in business. Surely you
don't expect to give that bunch a blank check from the group of citizens who are trying
to support your Administration and allow such an immature group to spend the money
as they see fit? Personally I wouldn't raise another dime in such circumstances. You
do as you think best, but here is the situation and it is being laid on the line.
Sincerely yours,
lo Stelson Coleman
J. D. Stetson Coleman
JDSC/mhb
Enclosure
Jim Allison, Jr.
Personal & Confidential
BUDGET
ACTUAL
RNC
$3,974,000
3,961,000
RNFC
2,135,000
1,687,000
WH
935,000
1,445,000
7,044,000
7,093,000
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR RMW
FROM THE PRESIDENT
When I was in San Clemente, the doctor sent
over a recommended diet, and I seem to have misplaced it.
Would you have him send another copy to me.
You mentioned the fact that Duke Rose had
informed you that his company had shirts and ties as well as
shoes. I shall probably have to be getting a new supply of
Coel
shirts in the near future. Sometime when it is convenient,
after the State of the Union, you might have Duke come in and
we can make some arrangements to get the new supply of
shirts and possibly some new ties from him. Tell him, of
course, that we do not expect them to be complimentary.
In checking on the Khrushchev gun, I would
like for you to do what you can to see that other mementos which
have been stored away through the years are being properly
cataloged so that we can have them eventually for the Library.