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Letter draft from RN to George Allen RE: Allen's success as a coach and his position with the Rams. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/3/1969
Letter from RN to George Allen RE: Allen's success as a coach and his position with the Rams. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/4/1969
Letter from RN to John Hay Whitney (Jock) RE: Whitney's support through the years. 1 pg. [Letter], 12/19/1968
Letter from John Hay Witney to RN RE: an attached editorial. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/14/1968
International Herald Tribune editorial "The Single Voice". 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/13/1968
Letter from RN to Edmund G. Brown (Pat) RE: Reply to Brown's November 7 letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 12/19/1968
Letter from Edmund G. Brown to RN RE: Congratulations on RN's victory. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/7/1968
Letter from RN to Lord Harold Caccia RE: Reply to Caccia's November 6 letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 12/19/1968
Letter from Harold Caccia to RN RE: Congratulations on RN's victory. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/6/1968
Letter from John Engstead to Rose Mary Woods RE: New proofs of photographs from first sitting. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/21/1968
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN by John Engstead. Marked #16. 2 pgs. [Photograph], N.D.
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN by John Engstead. Marked #48. 2 pgs. [Photograph], N.D.
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN by John Engstead. Marked #52. 2 pgs. [Photograph], N.D.
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: A discussion with Andy Goodpaster about his involvement with the White House. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/27/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Bob Murphy checking with Dean Rusk on his person feeling toward the Ambassadorship to the United Nations. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: A discussion with "Scoop" Jackson about serving in the Administration. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Bob Murphy wishing RN to be aware that the current President sent a personal message to General DeGaulle. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Strom Thurmond being unable to get a firm agreement from LBJ regarding Supreme Court Justice nominations. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Letter from George Murphy to RN RE: Election outcomes in the Senate and the House, Bryce Harlow, and Bob Murphy. 3 pgs. [Letter], 11/18/1968
Draft letter from RN to John Connally RE: Connally's congratulation telegram. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/13/1969
Telegram from John Connally to RN RE: Congratulations on cabinet selections. 1 pg. [Other Document], 12/3/1968
Letter draft from RN to Luz B. Magsaysay RE: congratulation telegram and letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/8/1969
Letter draft from RN to Luz B. Magsaysay RE: congratulation telegram and letter. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Memo from William Leonhart (Bill) to Ambassador Murphy RE: Exchange of messages with Mrs. Magsaysay. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/10/1968
Handwritten note from Robert Murphy to Rose Mary Woods RE: Draft letter to Mrs. Magsaysay. 1 pg. [Other Document], 12/12/1968
Memo from Benjamin H. Read to Robert D. Murphy RE: Congratulatory messages from Mrs. Luz Magsaysay, widow of the late President of the Philippines. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/7/1968
Telegram from Luz Magsaysay to RN RE: Congratulations. 1 pg. [Other Document], 11/7/1968
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Luz Magsaysay to RN and PN RE: Congratulations. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/9/1968
Letter draft from RN to Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay RE: Letter of congratulations. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/8/1969
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This file contains:
Letter draft from RN to George Allen RE: Allen's success as a coach and his position with the Rams. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/3/1969
Letter from RN to George Allen RE: Allen's success as a coach and his position with the Rams. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/4/1969
Letter from RN to John Hay Whitney (Jock) RE: Whitney's support through the years. 1 pg. [Letter], 12/19/1968
Letter from John Hay Witney to RN RE: an attached editorial. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/14/1968
International Herald Tribune editorial "The Single Voice". 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/13/1968
Letter from RN to Edmund G. Brown (Pat) RE: Reply to Brown's November 7 letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 12/19/1968
Letter from Edmund G. Brown to RN RE: Congratulations on RN's victory. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/7/1968
Letter from RN to Lord Harold Caccia RE: Reply to Caccia's November 6 letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 12/19/1968
Letter from Harold Caccia to RN RE: Congratulations on RN's victory. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/6/1968
Letter from John Engstead to Rose Mary Woods RE: New proofs of photographs from first sitting. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/21/1968
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN by John Engstead. Marked #16. 2 pgs. [Photograph], N.D.
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN by John Engstead. Marked #48. 2 pgs. [Photograph], N.D.
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN by John Engstead. Marked #52. 2 pgs. [Photograph], N.D.
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: A discussion with Andy Goodpaster about his involvement with the White House. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/27/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Bob Murphy checking with Dean Rusk on his person feeling toward the Ambassadorship to the United Nations. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: A discussion with "Scoop" Jackson about serving in the Administration. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Bob Murphy wishing RN to be aware that the current President sent a personal message to General DeGaulle. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Strom Thurmond being unable to get a firm agreement from LBJ regarding Supreme Court Justice nominations. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/24/1968
Letter from George Murphy to RN RE: Election outcomes in the Senate and the House, Bryce Harlow, and Bob Murphy. 3 pgs. [Letter], 11/18/1968
Draft letter from RN to John Connally RE: Connally's congratulation telegram. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/13/1969
Telegram from John Connally to RN RE: Congratulations on cabinet selections. 1 pg. [Other Document], 12/3/1968
Letter draft from RN to Luz B. Magsaysay RE: congratulation telegram and letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/8/1969
Letter draft from RN to Luz B. Magsaysay RE: congratulation telegram and letter. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Memo from William Leonhart (Bill) to Ambassador Murphy RE: Exchange of messages with Mrs. Magsaysay. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/10/1968
Handwritten note from Robert Murphy to Rose Mary Woods RE: Draft letter to Mrs. Magsaysay. 1 pg. [Other Document], 12/12/1968
Memo from Benjamin H. Read to Robert D. Murphy RE: Congratulatory messages from Mrs. Luz Magsaysay, widow of the late President of the Philippines. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/7/1968
Telegram from Luz Magsaysay to RN RE: Congratulations. 1 pg. [Other Document], 11/7/1968
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Luz Magsaysay to RN and PN RE: Congratulations. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/9/1968
Letter draft from RN to Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay RE: Letter of congratulations. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/8/1969
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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
7
2
01/03/1969
Letter
Letter draft from RN to George Allen RE:
Allen's success as a coach and his position
with the Rams. 1 pg.
7
2
01/04/1969
Letter
Letter from RN to George Allen RE: Allen's
success as a coach and his position with the
Rams. 1 pg.
7
2
12/19/1968
Letter
Letter from RN to John Hay Whitney (Jock)
RE: Whitney's support through the years. 1
pg.
7
2
11/14/1968
Letter
Letter from John Hay Witney to RN RE: an
attached editorial. 1 pg.
7
2
11/13/1968
Newspaper
International Herald Tribune editorial "The
Single Voice". 1 pg.
7
2
12/19/1968
Letter
Letter from RN to Edmund G. Brown (Pat)
RE: Reply to Brown's November 7 letter. 1
pg.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Page 1 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date Document Type Document Description
7
2
11/07/1968
Letter
Letter from Edmund G. Brown to RN RE:
Congratulations on RN's victory. 1 pg.
7
2
12/19/1968
Letter
Letter from RN to Lord Harold Caccia RE:
Reply to Caccia's November 6 letter. 1 pg.
7
2
11/06/1968
Letter
Letter from Harold Caccia to RN RE:
Congratulations on RN's victory. 1 pg.
7
2
11/21/1968
Letter
Letter from John Engstead to Rose Mary
Woods RE: New proofs of photographs from
first sitting. 1 pg.
7
2
N.D.
Photograph
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN
by John Engstead. Marked #16. 2 pgs.
7
2
N.D.
Photograph
8" x 10" black and white photograph of RN
by John Engstead. Marked #48. 2 pgs.
7
2
N.D.
Photograph
8" X 10" black and white photograph of RN
by John Engstead. Marked #52. 2 pgs.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Page 2 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
7
2
11/27/1968
Memo
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: A discussion
with Andy Goodpaster about his involvement
with the White House. 1 pg.
7
2
11/24/1968
Memo
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Bob Murphy
checking with Dean Rusk on his person
feeling toward the Ambassadorship to the
United Nations. 1 pg.
7
2
11/24/1968
Memo
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: A discussion
with "Scoop" Jackson about serving in the
Administration. 1 pg.
7
2
11/24/1968
Memo
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Bob Murphy
wishing RN to be aware that the current
President sent a personal message to General
DeGaulle. 1 pg.
7
2
11/24/1968
Memo
Memo from Harlow to RN RE: Strom
Thurmond being unable to get a firm
agreement from LBJ regarding Supreme
Court Justice nominations. 1 pg.
7
2
11/18/1968
Letter
Letter from George Murphy to RN RE:
Election outcomes in the Senate and the
House, Bryce Harlow, and Bob Murphy. 3
pgs.
7
2
01/13/1969
Letter
Draft letter from RN to John Connally RE:
Connally's congratulation telegram. 1 pg.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Page 3 of 5
Box Number Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
7
2
12/03/1968
Other Document
Telegram from John Connally to RN RE:
Congratulations on cabinet selections. 1 pg.
7
2
01/08/1969
Letter
Letter draft from RN to Luz B. Magsaysay
RE: congratulation telegram and letter. 1 pg.
7
2
N.D.
Letter
Letter draft from RN to Luz B. Magsaysay
RE: congratulation telegram and letter. 1 pg.
7
2
12/10/1968
Memo
Memo from William Leonhart (Bill) to
Ambassador Murphy RE: Exchange of
messages with Mrs. Magsaysay. 1 pg.
7
2
12/12/1968
Other Document
Handwritten note from Robert Murphy to
Rose Mary Woods RE: Draft letter to Mrs.
Magsaysay. 1 pg.
7
2
12/07/1968
Memo
Memo from Benjamin H. Read to Robert D.
Murphy RE: Congratulatory messages from
Mrs. Luz Magsaysay, widow of the late
President of the Philippines. 1 pg.
7
2
11/07/1968
Other Document
Telegram from Luz Magsaysay to RN RE:
Congratulations. 1 pg.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Page 4 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
7
2
11/09/1968
Letter
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Luz Magsaysay
to RN and PN RE: Congratulations. 1 pg.
7
2
01/08/1969
Letter
Letter draft from RN to Mrs. Luz B.
Magsaysay RE: Letter of congratulations. 1
pg.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Page 5 of 5
A - X
Allen, Goorge - spl
RN:ma
January 3, 1969
Dear George:
I don't know what the controversy between you
and Dan Reeves involves, but from where I sit the Rams'
loss will be some other team's gain.
You have had remarkable success in your
coaching career because of your ability to inspire your
players to make that extra effort.
I wish you the very best in whatever assignment
you may undertake in the future, whether with the Rams
or with some other club.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely,
Mr. George Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles, California
RN tape - 1/4/69
George Allen
Coach of the Rams
Dear George:
I don't know what the controversy between you and
Dan Reeves involves, but from where I sit the Rams loss will be
some other team's gain.
You have had remarkable success in your coaching
career because of your ability to inspire your players to make that
extra effort.
I wish you the very best in whatever assignment you
may undertake in the future, witx whether with the Rams or with
some other club.
Sincerely,
(sign Dick Nixon)
W X
Whitney - special
December 19, 1968
RN:rmw:ma
Dear Jock:
Only the fact that I have had to go
through the ordeal of selecting a Cabinet has
delayed my response to your very thoughtful letter
of November 14.
The editorial from the International
Herald Tribune reminded me again of the very
generous support you have given to my campaigns
through the years. And, I particularly recalled
our visit to London ten years ago when Betsey and
you received us so graciously at Clarence House.
I hope once we get past the Inauguration
we can get together for a visit.
Pat joins me in sending our very best
wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Sincerely,
The Honorable John Hay Whitney
110 West 51st Street
New York, New York
JOHN HAY WHITNEY
110 WEST 51ST STREET
NEW YORK
November 14, 1968
Dear Dick:
The International Herald Tribune -- at last a
really successful operation and an equally real
influence in the world outside -- has an editorial
voice of its own. It reprints, also, editorials from
the N.Y. Times and Washington Post but this one
attached is an example of the paper taking its own
editorial position.
I thought you might like to see what we are doing.
With great respect,
Yours, cordially and sincerely,
Jr 2
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
INTERNATIONAL
Herald
Tribune
Published with The New York Times and The Washington Post
Page 4-Wednesday, November 13, 1968
*
The Single Voice
President-elect Nixon's assurance that
he did assemble the Paris meetings, and he
during the remainder of his presidency Mr.
is now working to make those meetings a
Johnson would speak for the next adminis-
peace conference in fact.
Under such circumstances, only small
tration as well as for the present one was
groups of Americans-those who want a uni-
consistent and admirable. Mr. Nixon has
lateral, immediate pullout of American
always demonstrated an acute realization of
troops and those who want North Vietnam
the need for a "single voice" expressing of-
and the Viet Cong bombed into surrender-
ficial American policy, the fact that this
would want to joggle President Johnson's
may have spared him embarrassing decisions
arm. Certainly Mr. Nixon, and with him the
during the political campaign did not di-
great majority of Americans, are not of that
minish the wisdom of his stand.
number. They would all like to see suf-
Now, as the next president, he is fuily
ficient progress toward a reasonable settle-
aware that Mr. Johnson still will possess all
ment SO that the new administration would
the powers of the presidency during the
be less encumbered with that problem as it
critical next two months. What Mr. John-
confronts the many others plaguing the
son does could make Mr. Nixon's task easier
United States.
or harder. But in the crucial area of for-
In any case, North Vietnam, South Viet-
eign affairs, especially in the urgent matter
nam and the National Liberation Front are
of Vietnam, two voices speaking for America,
on notice that Nov. 5, 1968, did not mark
or even the belief that one voice would
the date of some magical alteration, and
eventually cancel out, or importantly modify,
that Jan. 20, 1969, will not do SO. They
the other could cost lives.
must be aware that the present realities in
There is little reason to believe that Mr.
Washington, Hanoi and Saigon are the ones
Nixon's prognosis on Vietnam differs ma-
that must be coped with in Paris. The
terially from that of Mr. Johnson. This,
United States is no less committed to a
in fact, was held against him during the
negotiated settlement, and no less averse
campaign. And if the Johnson approach
to surrender. The transition period between
was the same today as in last March, the
a Democratic administration and a Repub-
pressures for a change might be overwhelm-
lican has its complications. But the con-
ing. But the president did take significant
tending parties in Southeast Asia would do
initiatives toward change; he did, succes-
well to take Mr. Nixon's words at face value,
sively, order a partial and a complete halt
SO far as their disputes are concerned. He
in bombing raids against North Vietnam;
means them, and the country backs them.
B - X
December 19, 1968
Brown, Edmund G. - Spl.
RN:rmw:ma
Dear Pat:
Only the long ordeal of selecting a
Cabinet has delayed my response to your very
gracious letter of November 7.
From the time our paths crossed on
the campaign trail in 1950, I have had the
warmest regard for you personally, and after
what happened in 1962, a healthy respect for
you politically!
I look forward to seeing you on some
occasion in Washington. Pat joins me in
sending our very best wishes for Christmas
and the New Year.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Edmund G. Brown
Ball, Hunt, Hart and Brown
9418 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90212
JOSEPH A. BALL
CLARENCE S. HUNT
GEORGE A. HART, JR.
BALL, HUNT, HART AND BROWN
EDMUND C. BROWN
CLARK HEGGENESS
9418 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
MELVYN B. KAMBEL
DONALD B. CAFFRAY
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90212
CLYDE C. BEERY
JOSEPH D. MULLENDER, JR.
213 278-1960
FRANK C. ALDRICH
DOUGLAS DALTON
NORMAN RASMUSSEN
LONG BEACH OFFICE
ROBERT E. AITKEN
120 LINDEN AVENUE
HARMAN M. HITT
STEPHEN A. CIRILLO
LONG BEACH, CALIF. 90802
ELMER G.HITT
213 435-5631
GEORGE E. M9GILL
GEORGE C. McARTHY
ANTHONY MURRAY
THOMAS A. .RAMSEY
FREDERIC C. MARKS
ALBERT H. EBRIGHT
JACK D. TOMLINSON
November 7, 1968
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
20 Broad Street
New York City, New York
Dear Dick:
Congratulations on your great victory.
You and I engaged in a great campaign in 1962. In tough
campaigns like that sometimes there are residual likes
or dislikes that develop. I can only tell you that I
have deep admiration for the magnificent comeback that you
made. It must have been terribly disappointing, after the
close fight you had for the Presidency, to lose in California.
You never quit, however; you worked hard in your law
business and made a success of it. You made close friends,
and now you have achieved the highest office and the
confidence of the people of this nation.
With all my heart I wish you great success. If there is
ever anything, at any time or any place, that I can do
to assist you, please do not hesitate to call upon me.
This doesn't mean I intend to change my party loyalty. I
intend to try in every way to see that my party again takes
over in California and the United States.
To your wonderful wife and family, my sincere congratulations.
Sincerely
EDMUND G. BROWN
EGB:jr
C-x
Caccia spl
RN:rmw:ma
December 19, 1968
Dear Harold:
Only the long ordeal of selecting a Cabinet has delayed
my response to your very gracious letter of November 6th.
Your letter brought back many pleasant memories of
our visits during the days you were in Washington, and particularly
of that memorable occasion when I came to London for the dedication
of the American Chapel of St. Paul's.
I was particularly touched by your suggestion that I
might have the "qualities that all Englishmen admire -- a capacity
to stick it out no matter whether things are going ill or well. " I
hope your appraisal is correct because I shall certainly need such
qualities in great abundance over the years ahead.
I hope that my Administration will see a new era of
closer ties between Britain and the United States. As you probably
are aware, I am somewhat of an Anglophile. When some of the
pessimists proclaim that "Britain is finished" my answer is that no
one would make such a comment if he had had the opportunity which
has been mine to have known some of the men in the British Foreign
Service in posts around the world who, in terms of brains, sophistica-
tion and character simply are unsurpassed.
Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending our very best wishes to
you both. We hope it will not be too long before we meet again.
Sincerely,
Lord Harold Caccia
Provost of Eton College
Windsor, England
THE PROVOST'S LODGE,
ETON COLLEGE,
WINDSOR.
Personal.
896h St AUN
TEL. WINDSOR 66304
6th November, 1968.
Dear Dick,
While I can still call you that, may I add to the thousands
of letters that you will have, and congratulate you on your election
as President which has just been confirmed ? As the British Ambassador
who was there when you just missed it eight years ago, you must know
what pleasure this has given to Nancy and myself. But it is far more
than that. Qualities that all Englishmen admire are determination,
and a capacity to stick it out no matter whether things are going
ill or well. From my time in America I know that these are qualities
equally admired in the United States, and with you as President
your country will be lucky to have someone at their head who has
shown that he has what it takes, and in such abundant measure.
Everyone talks of your long experience of Government, and this of
course helps. But experience alone will not do what is needed for
your country or for the rest of the world as things are.
Dogged does it, and that, amongst other things, is why this old
'rugby' friend wants to be among those to send you very many
congratulations.
All best wishes to Mrs. Nixon and yourself from both
of us, and above all, the best of luck. We all need that, and I
expect you will think that Mr. President can do with it.
Yours sincerely,
Land Caccia
The Honorable Richard M.Nixon,
20, Broad Street,
New York, N.Y.
spe
JOHN ENGSTEAD PHOTOGRAPHS . 9048 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD WEST HOLLYWOOD 69. CALIFORNIA
November 21, 1968
Miss Rose Mary Woods, Secretary to
Mr. Richard M. Nixon
Nixon, Mudge, Ross, Guthrie & Alexander
20 Broad Street
New York, N. Y.
Dear Miss Woods:
I noticed a photograph of Mr. Nixon the other day
at the home of Mrs. Gail Patrick Jackson.
As you know, I never did make the second sitting
of Mr. Nixon, as discussed in our correspondence of Feb-
ruary 1966. I recently looked over the proofs from the
first sitting, selected two or three of the negatives
and removed some of the retouching from them. New proofs
of these are enclosed.
I know your boss will probably need new pictures
from time to time - perhaps he could use one of these.
Or, of course I'd like to do more photographs of him
when he's in California.
Anyway, I'm glad our side won, and please give my
best to Mr. & Mrs. Nixon.
Sincerely,
John Engstead
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MEMORANDUM
November 27, 1968
TO:
RN
FROM:
HARLOW
Pall
Late this evening I had a discussion with
exploring frankly whether or not his involvement in the White
House would help or injure his career. I assured him of your
high personal esteem and of your strong feeling that you would
not wish to take any action which could be injurious to him in
any way.
I am to call him back on Friday, November 29.
His reaction was, predictably, "honor, duty, country." I gather
he is totally prepared as a career soldier to do without regret
whatever the Commander-In-Chief might suggest or request. I am
sure he both means and feels that.
Perhaps you would wish to give me guidelines on my follow-up
conversation with him Friday, to make certain that I do not
misrepresent your feelings about this and to insure that I do
not carry this beyond your personal desire.
CC: Robert Haldeman
MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1968
TO:
RN
FROM:
HARLOW
Bob Murphy will check on Monday, November 25, Dean Rusk's
personal feeling toward the Ambassadorship to the United
Nations.
on Saturday, November 23, Murphy had a long private discus-
sion with Rusk about his personal plans. Murphy is very
certain that Rusk will have no interest in the U.N. post
-- that he has other plans, is tired of government service,
and would consider the U.N. Ambassadorship a step down.
Nonetheless, on your request, he will mention to Rusk your
belief that Rusk would be the finest appointee possible
for America to this post -- simply to evidence, as you
wished, your high respect and regard for the Secretary.
MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1968
TO:
RN
FROM:
HARLOW
BH
I frankly discussed with "Scoop" Jackson whether or not
he would be willing to consider serving with your Adminis-
tration.
He is willing.
He has a personal complication: his sister has cancer, just
discovered three weeks ago. He doesn't yet know what diffi-
culties this may cause, because she is unmarried and largely
a charge of the Senator and his wife.
He obviously thought I was speaking of the national security
area, although I gave him no sign of your area of interest.
He stressed that whether or not he became directly involved,
he is eager to cooperate fully with you in the national
security area.
Conclusion: he is highly amenable to an approach from you,
and he thinks your interest is national security.
LBgspl
MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1968
TO:
RN
FROM:
HARLOW
BH
Bob Murphy felt you should know that the President, on the
evening of November 23, sent "on his own" a very friendly
personal message to General DeGaulle -- the idea being that
a national leader is "all alone" in reaching a great decision
such as DeGaulle's on the current monetary crisis.
Bob believes that when this message becomes public, as would
seem to be fairly predictable, it will be probably construed
in a number of complicated ways, particularly by the Germans.
MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1968
TO:
RN
FROM:
HARLOW
Spl
I find that Strom Thurmond did try to get, but did not
get, a firm agreement with LBJ that no additional Supreme
Court Justice nominations would be sent to the Senate.
GEORGE MURPHY
LOS ANGELES OFFICE:
CALIFORNIA
300 N. Los ANGELES STREET
ROOM 7068
Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
United States Senate
WASHINGTON. D.C.
November 18, 1968
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President-Elect
New York, New York
Dear Mr. President-Eleet
you one our for
I have finally calmed down and cooled out enough to
concentrate on a letter to tell you how pleased we are because
of your election. It was a most remarkable campaign and I
feel you handled it with the greatest possible skill, wisdom
and proper restraint.
I am sorry we did not win more Senate seats, however,
we picked up considerable quality, if not quantity, and with
what we have, plus the help we can count on from the other
side of the aisle, I believe we can have a good productive
session. I had hoped very much that we could get South Dakota,
Idaho and possibly Indiana but the combined social and labor
liberal influence plus a segment of misguided inheritors of
big fortunes on the East Coast poured money into these areas
in great amounts, particularly the first two. The Indiana
situation was affected by an intrastate problem which did our
side no good. I was also certain that we were leading in
Alaska but during the last two weeks our candidate got himself
into a debate with a young, very vocal and attractive democrat
and I think that made the difference.
The results on the House side greatly disappointed me and
since I have not had a chance to discuss reasons with Bob Wilson,
I will not comment. I had great hopes that we would get rid
of some of the extremists here in California, but here again
the Democrats concentrated all their force on a safe, select
area while we were using scatter shot and they thereby out-
maneuvered US.
I look forward to a chance sometime in the future, after
your immediate problems have been solved, to talk about some
plans for the future in these areas.
I am very pleased at the selection of Bryce Harlow and
am certain that he will be of great value to you. During our
services with the Coordinating Committee and the Republican
Policy group he completely gained the respect, confidence and
high regard of all. He is an extremely talented, experienced
gentleman and I know of few who are as pleasant and thoughtful.
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
November 18, 1968
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The morning paper last week brought added good news
concerning your proposed use of Bob Murphy. Here again, he
is a tremendous man of experience, wisdom, honesty and
dependability. In watching his career for the past 25 years,
it always occurred to me that at times when others in his area
seemed uncertain as to the proper course of affairs, he never
waivered or appeared unsure and always managed his assignments
in a way that was good for our side.
There is another whose wisdom and talents have greatly
impressed me over the last few years and who seems to gain
stature and strength as time passes by who also was most
effective on the Coordinating Committee. I speak of Tom Dewey
and I imagine you will be finding good use for his fine mind
and courageous spirit in your new shop.
It must be most interesting and remarkable to you to notice
all the help you are getting from Evans and Novak, Drew Pearson,
and the rest of the group who have consistently opposed us for
years. These people constantly amaze me as they seem to have
no shame whatsoever or maybe it is just a case of "where there's
no sense, there is no feeling."
I have had a long talk with Bob Finch and since then have
done a great deal of thinking about his situation. I have con-
cluded that given the choice he should become active at the
highest possible level in the national picture because if we
don't get national problems straightened out what happens in the
individual states, I am afraid, won't make much difference.
With regard to his replacement, I hope to have a chance to
discuss that soon with the Governor and might be able to get
a complete reading on his feelings in the matter.
With regard to Bob's long-range plans, I would like to
discuss them with you at your convenience. I have another matter
in which I have been interested for about 20 years. Although
it does not need your immediate attention, I would like to discuss
it with you whenever you are ready. I have discussed it with
Bob and I am in the process presently of drawing up a suggested
overall plan which I feel you might consider as interesting and
important as I do. I won't bother you with it until I have
worked it out to Bob's and my satisfaction.
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
November 18, 1968
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I am planning to spend 10 or 12 days touring the state
talking to leaders from all areas. Weekends, I will probably
stay in Los Angeles and begin planning for next session. If
at any time, for any reason, you have use for me, I will be
able to cancel whatever is going on here and fly back.
In the meantime, give my love to your three girls, get
some rest yourself and let somebody else stand out front when
the thundering herd starts the stampede. Spare yourself as
much as you can and save yourself for the important decisions
which you must make and upon which the future of our world will
depend.
May I say that with you in the White House, I look to this
future with the greatest possible confidence and I am certain
that your election has been an act of providence which will
once again set our great country back on the road to peace,
progress, and prosperity.
Sincere best wishes.
Sincerely,
Murph'
George Murphy
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Cabinet
January 13, 1969
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Dear Governor:
It was most heartwarming and
encouraging to receive your telegram
concerning the introduction of my Cabinet.
As we undertake the great
responsibility of providing new leadership
for America, messages such as yours will
be a constant source of strength and
inspiration in the years ahead.
The members of the Cabinet
join me in thanking you for your message,
and I know they will all strive to be
worthy of the confidence you have expressed
in them.
with best wishes,
Sincerely,
The Honorable John Connally
Austin
Texas
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Dear Luz:
Pat and I were especially
pleased to receive your warm letter
and telegram of congratulations,
We are grateful for your prayers
and good wishes.
You know the admiration and
respect I felt for your late husband,
and know that my mention of him in
the election-eve broadcast was both
spontaneous and sincere. I am glad
it pleased you.
Pat joins me in sending warm
regards to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay
674 Wack-Wack
Rizal, Philippines
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Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay
674 Wack-Wack
Rizal, Philippines
Dear Luz:
Pat and I were especially pleased to receive
your warm letter and telegram of congratulations.
We are grateful for your prayers and good wishes.
You know the admiration and respect I felt
for your late husband, and know that my mention of
him in the election-eve broadcast was both
spontaneous and sincere. I am glad it pleased you.
Pat joins me in sending warm regards to you and
the family.
Sincerely,
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
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MEMORANDUM FOR AMBASSADOR MURPHY
Subject: Exchange of messages with Mrs. Magsaysay
1. Attached is a draft reply for the possible
use of the President-elect in personally responding
to a congratulatory telegram and a letter from
Mrs. Magsaysay.
2. There is also attached a background note
from the Department. The incoming messages came
down to your office here from New York in the pouch
which reached us last Friday.
Biu
William Leonhart
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MEMORANDUM FOR AMBASSADOR ROBERT D. MURPHY
Subject: Congratulatory Messages from Mrs. Luz
Magsaysay, Widow of the Late President
Magsaysay of the Philippines
Enclosed are a letter and a cable of congratu-
lations sent directly to President-elect Nixon by
Mrs. Luz Magsaysay, widow of the late President
Ramon Magsaysay of the Philippines. It is noted
that Mr. Nixon, in his pre-election telethon,
identified the late President Magsaysay as a
distinguished world leader. Mrs. Magsaysay is a
personal friend of Mr. Nixon and has met with him
during his various visits to the Philippines over
a period of the last 15 years.
For these reasons, the Department recommends
that the response to Mrs. Magsaysay's communications
be a letter signed by the President-elect. Attached
is the draft text of a proposed reply prepared by
the Department.
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Benjamin H. Read
Executive Secretary
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As stated.
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as President of-the United states
Please accept my warmest congratulations on your election
g anxiously followed the progress of your campaign though
as one who had the privilege of enjoying your friendship,
the direct television and radio broadcasts. when the final
the news europapers and kept close tab of yesterday's results there
news of your inetory was announced, I was so overwhelmod
with giving joy over your success and offered a prayer of thanks-
The free world look upon you as-the recognized
leader of all freedom loving people throughout the world
I fed sure that, like me, millions all over the world, no matter
what race or creed, are praying for your success in your
great Endravor as the Leader of your great nation
It is with grateful appreciation for me to read in
the beal newspapers of your speach on the EVE of the
relections handing and holding in your highest restrem
the memory of my late husband Coming from is great
man as you ure your praises for his good works becomes
more treasure. meminyful say nificent which we dearly
my warmest personal regards.
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Dear Luz:
Pat and I were especially
pleased to receive your warm letter
and telegram of congratulations.
We are grateful for your prayers
and good wishes.
You know the admiration and
respect I felt for your late husband,
and know that my mention of him in
the election-eve broadcast was both
spontaneous and sincere. I am glad
it pleased you.
Pat joins me in sending warm
regards to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay
674 Wack-Wack
Rizal, Philippines