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To: Jerry Gilbert From: Bob Haldeman Re: Discussion with Finance Committee and Ray Dubrowski concerning budget. 1 Page. [Memo], 9/7/1962
To: Dorr Walsh From: Charlie Farrington Re: Agency Cash Advance to Joe Agnello. 1 Page. [Memo], 11/17/1962
To: Joe Agnello From: Bob Haldeman Re: Letter from Alger B. Chapman. 1 Page. [Memo], 8/27/1962
To: Joseph V. Agnello From: H. R. Haldeman Re: Arrangements for his participation in the Nixon for Governor campaign. 1 Page. [Letter], 8/24/1962
To: J. R. White and Bob Haldeman Re: addition of Joseph V. Agnello to the campaign staff. 1 Page. [Memo], 8/24/1962
To: Bob Haldeman From: Donald S. Hillman. Re: Interest in Hillman in connection with the campaign. 1 Page. [Letter], 8/14/1962
Re: Mr. Velie -- ABC TV consultant. 1 Page. [Memo], 4/2/1962
To: Donald Stuart Hillman From: H. R. Haldeman. Re: Letter on the role of television in the forthcoming campaign. Attached: Hillman's letter in response to Haldeman. 4 Pages. [Letter], 8/7/1962
Note with handwriting on it including the name Paul Keyes. 1 Page. [Memo], n/a
To: Donald Hillman From: H. R. Haldeman. Re: Hillman working with them on the gubernatorial campaign. 2 Pages. [Letter], 7/16/1962
To: Bob Haldeman From: Charlie Farrington Re: Paul Bartlett. 1 Page. [Memo], 4/27/1962
To: Bob Haldeman From: Kai Jorgensen Re: Proposed TV Producer. 3 Pages. [Memo], 3/15/1962
To: Richard M. Nixon From: Richard R. ST. Johns Re: Paul Keyes and attached leter. 2 Pages. [Memo], 2/24/1962
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To: Jerry Gilbert From: Bob Haldeman Re: Discussion with Finance Committee and Ray Dubrowski concerning budget. 1 Page. [Memo], 9/7/1962
To: Dorr Walsh From: Charlie Farrington Re: Agency Cash Advance to Joe Agnello. 1 Page. [Memo], 11/17/1962
To: Joe Agnello From: Bob Haldeman Re: Letter from Alger B. Chapman. 1 Page. [Memo], 8/27/1962
To: Joseph V. Agnello From: H. R. Haldeman Re: Arrangements for his participation in the Nixon for Governor campaign. 1 Page. [Letter], 8/24/1962
To: J. R. White and Bob Haldeman Re: addition of Joseph V. Agnello to the campaign staff. 1 Page. [Memo], 8/24/1962
To: Bob Haldeman From: Donald S. Hillman. Re: Interest in Hillman in connection with the campaign. 1 Page. [Letter], 8/14/1962
Re: Mr. Velie -- ABC TV consultant. 1 Page. [Memo], 4/2/1962
To: Donald Stuart Hillman From: H. R. Haldeman. Re: Letter on the role of television in the forthcoming campaign. Attached: Hillman's letter in response to Haldeman. 4 Pages. [Letter], 8/7/1962
Note with handwriting on it including the name Paul Keyes. 1 Page. [Memo], n/a
To: Donald Hillman From: H. R. Haldeman. Re: Hillman working with them on the gubernatorial campaign. 2 Pages. [Letter], 7/16/1962
To: Bob Haldeman From: Charlie Farrington Re: Paul Bartlett. 1 Page. [Memo], 4/27/1962
To: Bob Haldeman From: Kai Jorgensen Re: Proposed TV Producer. 3 Pages. [Memo], 3/15/1962
To: Richard M. Nixon From: Richard R. ST. Johns Re: Paul Keyes and attached leter. 2 Pages. [Memo], 2/24/1962
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63
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09/07/1962
Memo
To: Jerry Gilbert From: Bob Haldeman Re:
Discussion with Finance Committee and Ray
Dubrowski concerning budget. 1 Page.
63
11
11/17/1962
Memo
To: Dorr Walsh From: Charlie Farrington
Re: Agency Cash Advance to Joe Agnello. 1
Page.
63
11
08/27/1962
Memo
To: Joe Agnello From: Bob Haldeman Re:
Letter from Alger B. Chapman. 1 Page.
63
11
08/24/1962
Letter
To: Joseph V. Agnello From: H. R.
Haldeman Re: Arrangements for his
participation in the Nixon for Governor
campaign. 1 Page.
63
11
08/24/1962
Memo
To: J. R. White and Bob Haldeman Re:
addition of Joseph V. Agnello to the
campaign staff. 1 Page.
63
11
08/14/1962
Letter
To: Bob Haldeman From: Donald S.
Hillman. Re: Interest in Hillman in
connection with the campaign. 1 Page.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Page 1 of 2
Box Number Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
63
11
04/02/1962
Memo
Re: Mr. Velie -- ABC TV consultant. 1 Page.
63
11
08/07/1962
Letter
To: Donald Stuart Hillman From: H.R.
Haldeman. Re: Letter on the role of
television in the forthcoming campaign.
Attached: Hillman's letter in response to
Haldeman.
4 Pages.
63
11
n/a
Memo
Note with handwriting on it including the
name Paul Keyes. 1 Page.
63
11
07/16/1962
Letter
To: Donald Hillman From: H.R.
Haldeman. Re: Hillman working with them
on the gubernatorial campaign. 2 Pages.
63
11
04/27/1962
Memo
To: Bob Haldeman From: Charlie
Farrington Re: Paul Bartlett. 1 Page.
63
11
03/15/1962
Memo
To: Bob Haldeman From: Kai Jorgensen Re:
Proposed TV Producer. 3 Pages.
63
11
02/24/1962
Memo
To: Richard M. Nixon
From: Richard R. ST. Johns Re: Paul Keyes
and attached leter. 2 Pages.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Page 2 of 2
Jerry Gilberti
6-7-62
Bob Haldeman
This will confirm my discussion this morning
with the Finance Committee and Ray Dubrowski concerning
the budget item under Press Bureau in the amount of $10,000
for Film Clips.
It was understood and agreed that Joe Agnello
has authority to expend this amount at his discretion, and
upon his own approval and direction, items are to be paid and
charged against this account.
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
Dorr Walsh
Date: September 17, 1962
From:
Charlie Farrington
Subject:
Agency Cash Advance to Joe Agnello
Distribution:
Cerry Gilberti
Bob Haldeman
Rai Jorgensen
file
You are hereby authorized to bill the Nixon for Governor Committee
in the amount of one hundred and Effty dollars ($150.00) as reim-
bursement for the cash advance made to Joe Agnello in connection
with Telethon station visits.
You are further instructed that, inasmuch as Mr. Agnello's services
are to the campaign organization and not to the Agency, Hixson &
Jorgensen should not again undertake any financial responsibility
as far as he or his activities are concerned.
Joe Agnello
8-27-62
Bob Haldeman
Would you please review the attached copy
of a letter received from Alger B. Chapman and let
me have your comments? Please be sure the letter is
returned to me also.
Thanks.
fill Unu PR.
August 24, 1962
Mr. Joseph V. Agnelle
5434 Nagle Avenue
Van Nuys, California
Dear Jee:
This will confirm our several discussions regarding arrangements
for your participation in the Mixon for Governor campaign.
In my conversations with Bob Quinlan at KTLA, I have been assured
that you will be given a leave of absence from the station and
that they will be most happy to have you return to their employ
immediately following the election.
Your term of service with the Nixon campaign will be effective
August 20th, and assuming that this relationship continues to
be mutually satisfactory, will centinue through November 6th
and for whatever time might be needed after Election Day to clean
up any necessary details before you return to KTLA.
Your compensation as an independent contractor will be at the rate
of $650.00 per week. All ordinary and necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of your duties will, upon receipt of an
itemized accounting and subject to approval by either Herb Klein
or me, be reimbursed by the campaign organization.
Needless to say, we are delighted to have you with us.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldeman
bee: J. R. White
Ray Dubrowski
Mr. J. R. White
8-24-62
Mr. Bob Haldeman
Mr. Joseph V. Agnello
ce: Mr. Ray Dubrowski
Mr. Jerry Gilberti
This will confirm the addition of Mr. Joseph V. Agnello
to the campaign staff on the basis outlined in my letter
of confirmation addressed to him, copy attached hereto.
Mr. Agnello's title is Special Assistant to Mr. Nixon, and
he will be working on a consulting basis for all campaign
television planning. He will be travelling with the candidate
most of the time, and his travelling expenses are included
in the budget for Candidate - Travel.
Mr. Agnelle should be added to the statewide budget under
Candidate, and necessary funds to cover his compensation for
11 weeks @ $650.00 per week, or approximately $7,150.00,
should be transferred from the amount budgeted under
statewide Public Relations for Newsletters. This will leave
a balance of $4,850.00 in this Newsletters' account.
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AND RADIO CENTER
10 COLUMBUS CIRCLE
NEW YORK 19, NEW YORK
TELEPHONE JUDSON 6-0055
fir Produce
August 14th, 1962
Dear Bob:
I am deeply appreciative of the interest
which you expressed in me in connection with
the campaign. Certainly, California is an
incredibly difficult state to cover the bases
in because of its size and I sincerely believe
that television will be the major factor in
determining the November outcome. As such,
it would be more realistic to have a local
man on the scene who could expedite as well in
Bakersfield as in Los Angeles.
My guess is that Mr. Nixon would trounce
Brown in any debate series. In Washington, they
report Brown as going around muttering, I don't
know anything about foreign affairs--all that's
important is water--and that I know. If
I sincerely hope that you 'll be able to
move into a carefully structured auxiliary
program, as well. Getting on the scene in time
to take aim with a rifle rather than a shotgun,
may be a most vital factor.
I shall certainly be rooting for you and
wish Mr. Nixon all the best.
Cordially,
Donald S. Hillman
&
available as
V
Tec.
4-2-62
part him.
Re:
Mr. Velie -- ABC
lighting especially
.
he said he was calling about possibility of helping out --
on "consulting basis" -- is an ardent Nixon supporter --
has a great deal of free time.
-- mentioned the TV debates -- particularly the first one --
where he thought RN "got a raw deal" and "if I had been there --
it never would have happened. 11
-- he is leaving town Thursday (did not say for how long) -- and
thought perhaps he could either talk with you on phone -- or
come by to see you.
-- I could not determine - from my question and his answer re:
his availability - whether he wants money for his advice -- or
is volunteering.
can be reached - NO 3-3311 - X 447 (but first time I talked to
him this morning, said it would be better if we did not call him
so I assured him we would not identify our office -- just ask for him)
Refer to
Comment:
the frod
August 7, 1962
Dear Don:
Thanks very much for your letter of July 30th
and your very interesting thoughts on the
role of television in the forthcoming campaign.
While I am certain you would have a great deal
to offer us and could be of tremendous assistance,
I trust you will understand why, after giving
further consideration to local availabilities,
we have concluded it would be wiser to draw on
this source, rather than import the required
talent. In view of this, we have again surveyed
the local arena and believe we now have the
right person lined up. We are, nonetheless,
very grateful for the interest you have expressed
in the campaign and your offer to be of
assistance to us.
Many thanks, and very best regards.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Donald Stuart Hillman
223 Fox Meadow Road
Scarsdale, New York
cc: Mr. Steve Hess
DONALD STUART HILLMAN
July 30, 1962
Mr. H. R. Haldeman
Campaign Manager
Nixon for Governor
3908 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles 5, California
Dear Bob:
Please forgive the delay in answering your
correspondence. I've been both on vacation and involved
in a complicated Washington production. Yes, I was
interested in what Steve had to say concerning the
possibility of my involvement in the broadcast area
of Mr. Nixon's gubernatorial campaign.
You've asked my ideas on approach to the
television side of the campaign which would help gain
maximum impact. I would concentrate primarily on
believability. Two aspects of this are what is said
and how it is stated. But it is also clear, as shown
in a recent Roper, that the framework in which you say
something plays an important role. Where and under
what conditions you say it, makes a difference. Good
intentions and wishful thinking are no substitute for
hard reality and the skill to put it to use.
In my present role as Executive Producer and
Public Affairs Director for some 64 stations of the
National Educational Television network, I've first
considered the role of our citizenry. This has not
been easily accepted either in fact or among the
philosphers of democracy. Granted all the difficulties
of having the popular will enter into situations where
far-off conditions and little-known facts must form the
basis of decision, still it seems incontrovertible that
the citizens of a democracy have a genuinely creative
role to play in this area.
DONALD STUART HILLMAN
- 2
Public opinion cannot operate in a disorganized
and rudimentary way. To say that there must be debate
does not mean that everything must be debated all the
time. For debate, or telethons, to be fruitful, policy
questions, and the local issues of concern to the voter,
must be posed in ways and places that permit relevant
public judgement. If this particular role of leadership
is not adequately fulfilled, public discussion is left
with little other function than attack or criticism.
Reston has stated that the intelligent
individual American feels overwhelmed by contemporary
events. I suggest that television programming and
production could be organized as models of responsible
and skillful communication.and be of immeasurable
assistance to Mr. Nixon in gaining voter empathy. To
outline a technical plan, such as remote pick-ups,
utilization of videotape and film, telethons, etc.,
would be premature at this time as I would first have
to know your budget, campaign schedule, and type of
available staff assistance.
As for myself
Since 1948, I've concentrated
on blending thorough commercial and educational network
programming-production with the creative and administrative
responsibilities of television advertising. I have produced
and directed color, closed circuit sales meetings and
commercials of every type for live, videotape and film
broadcast. As an NBC TV Producer-Director, I directed
dramatic, comedy, musical, documentary, sports, news and
special event shows from studio and on location, receiving
a Sylvania award for "outstanding creative technique.'
As an Agency Producer I have a thorough and
practical knowledge of East and West Coast facilities
and suppliers. In this same capacity I've supervised
a Broadcast Commercial group of copy, art, radio,
live-film production, time buying and research and
coordinated these activities throughout the presentation
stages within the Agency and to Client. Upon acceptance
I supervised selectivity of suppliers and project
production, maintaining the Client's overall marketing
plan, brand image and total concept.
DONALD STUART HILLMAN
-3
Besides Steve, others with whom I've worked
and who could supply additional information, if you
desire it, include Mac Moos at the Rockefeller Brothers;
Alan Courtney, CBS Programming Executive, Joseph McDanial,
Secretary, Ford Foundation; Edmund Rogers, N. W. Ayer,
Hollywood and Bruce Enderwood, International Sales
Executive with Max Factor, Hollywood.
My personal background
I'm married, have
two boys, and live in Scarsdale, New York. Age 37.
Army Veteran, World War II, non-reserve status.
Educated at the Horace Mann School, Riverdale, N.Y.,
and have an AB degree from Washington and Lee University.
Graduate work at Princeton and Columbia. Interests include
Photography, Art, Civil War, and community affairs,
primarily on behalf of the Republican Party. In this
area I'm a District Leader, President of the Young
Republican Club and Communications Adviser to the
Republican Town Committee. In these capacities I've
devoted much time and effort for Mr. Nixon, Governor
Rockefeller, State Senator George Cornell, Town Super-
visor Rudolph Berle and County Executive Edwin Michaelian.
I would ask that you consider as compensation
for my involvement in the California gubernatorial
campaign $1,000. per week with a guaranteed ten week
minimum. Travel and all other expenses involved in
connection with the project would be additional.
I deeply appreciate the interest and consideration
which both you and Steve have shown me in this matter. The
idea is certainly a challenging one.
Sincerely
Jicence
Donald S. Hillman
223 Fox Meadow Road
Scarsdale
New York
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July 16, 1962
Dear Mr. Hillman:
I was very happy to learn from our mutual friend,
Steve Hess, that you might be interested in working
with us in the gubernatorial campaign here in
California.
As I presume Steve indicated to you, we are looking
date X
for a top television man, and your experience would
I would appreciate very much your letting me know as
quickly as possible what your present situation is and
on what basis you might be available. I would also
background, and any thoughts you might want to
express at this time as to the way in which you feel
File: P.R. - Television Producer
cc: Steve Hess
certainly seem to qualify you as such.
appreciate a run-down on your business and personal
you might be able to handle the television side of the
campaign.
I'll look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Donald Hillman
223 Fox Meadow Road
Scarsdale, New York
P.S. to Steve Hess
thanks for the tip; I hope we
can work something out.
WRITING
STEPHEN HESS ASSOCIATES
RESEARCH
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Suite 912
1725 K Street, N.W.
FE 8 8850
WASHINGTON 6, D.C.
July 9,
Mr. Robert Haldeman
Nixon for Governor Headquarters
3908 Wilshire Blvd.
3/2 sohs 1962 yuay 3
Los Angeles 5, California
Dear Bob:
On Saturday RN said that he would like to get a first-rate TV man for
the fall and would be willing to go out of the State for him.
I have a man for you. He is Donald Hillman, who is in charge of all
public affairs programs for the National Educational Television Network.
Hillman was a network producer at NBC for seven years. He set up the old
Camel Caravan news show, was a pool producer at the 1952 convention, and
produced the first telethon. He also is a Silvania-award winner.
I wrote seven shows for Don a few years ago. He's a real perfectionist.
Completely versed in television production and news presentation.
Moreover, he is a Nixon enthusiast, an active Republican, and President
of the Young Republicans Club of Scaradale.
I spoke to him today and he would be most interested in hearing from
you. His home number is Scarsdale 3-9055. Address: 223 Fox Meadow Road,
Scaradale, New York. Office number: JU 6-0055 in New York City.
As ever
Stephen Steve Hess
Cc PN
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
TV
To:
BOB HALDEMAN
Date: April 27, 1962
From:
CHARLIE FARRINGTON
Subject:
PAUL BARTLETT
Distribution:
file
Hall
As per instructions in our memo of April 23, I telephoned
the Hollywood Producer Paul Bartlett, and had a long and
extremely interesting conversation with him. We are getting
together next Tuesday for lunch and, if possible I might
suggest that it would be well worth your while to hear
exactly what he has to say.
He is concerned about the problem which plagues us all --
namely, intensifying the public impression of the
"humanness" on the part of the Candidate - and he
apparently gave RN a pretty full dose of his views on
this subject when he visited with him.
Bartlett makes more constructive sense than most people
I have talked with along this line (no doubt because he
agrees with my position so completely), and I think it
is great to have the benefit of this kind of thinking.
I might add, however, that it does little good to obtain
these kind of suggestions, either from those of us on
the staff or from outside consultants if, in the final
analysis, the more realistic and beneficial ones are
not accorded implementation by the Candidate.
C
appV. Wid. 2:30 PM 21st
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Mar.
March 15, 1962
TO: BOB HALDEMAN
CC: Charlie Farrington
FROM: KAI JORGENSEN
Q481-H70
4-1870
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SUBJECT: PROPOSED TV PRODUCER
This is to advise you that Dick Moore has talked to Mr. Al Flannigan
in an exploratory way and reports enthusiastically that Mr Flannigan
is a dedicated Nixon supporter and has indicated a genuine interest
in considering the assignment we have discussed. Mr. Moore did not
discuss money with Mr. Flannigan, feeling that this could be done on
a more businesslike basis by either the agency or the Nixon Head-
quarters on a non-personal basis.
It is his feeling, however, that he did not doubt but that we could
reach satisfactory terms and Dick Moore and the agency again restate
our feeling that Mr. Flannigan is the best possible candidate that we
could get.
I might also advise you that the agency checked into the matter of
Frank LaTourette. He is not available because he is now the assistant
to Haggerty on the ABC network news staff and is very happy with his
present arrangement. This assignment is an indication of his stature
but it is our opinion that in the event we did not resolve the matter
with Mr. Flannigan that perhaps Mr. Nixon's relationship to Mr. Haggerty
might make it possible to spring LaTourette.
We would appreciate your counsel as to whether you wish us to contact
Mr. Flannigan. If so, prior to that date we should have a discussion
of terms and conditions
at least some broad basis for negotiations.
Kai
Kai Jorgensen
KJ:db
March 12, 1962
hild
Responsibilities of Nixon Broadcast Liaison Representative
Ideally, this person should have both production and administrative
skills in the radio and television areas. Individual will contact
stations, informing them of Nixon's arrival or impending arrival, and
offering his services in expediting stations' coverage of event. In
the event of a turn-down by the station's news director, person should
be skillful enough to establish contact with station management for
purposes of including Nixon in station's news coverage and/or in local
"personality" programs.
Having arranged for radio and/or television news coverage, liaison
man in effect becomes producer of news conferences. He makes sure
all necessary props are present (including, for example, outstanding
local citizens), that lighting is adequate, that physical elements are
satisfactory. Obviously, he cannot "call all the shots", but he must
be able to step in when conditions are unsatisfactory with suggestions
for rectifying these conditions. To gain the cooperation of personnel
from the stations, he must know both the mechanical and human aspects
of the broadcast media.
The man must be a creative production man but skilled in persuading,
assuaging and cajoling people as well. Included in the last category
is the candidate himself.
Regarding salary, we feel that man will be priced somewhere in the
$1250 to $1500 per month area.
The question arises as to what the man will do when not traveling with
the candidate. Logical answers would be (1) planning of major events
such as telethons, (2) preparation and writing of spot accouncements,
(3) contact work with Los Angeles TV news people and (4) contact work
with local TV personalities.
DBdp
3/r1
Kai Jorgensen
3-19-62
Bob Haldeman
Proposed TV Producer
ec: Charles Farrington, Jr.
Was delighted to get your report on Al Flannigan, and think the next
best move would be for me to contact him, which I will do.
I'll let you know how this comes out.
File: P.R. - TV
X - chron.
X - follow-up
RN
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MEMORANDUM
decision not him to him
Date:
February 24, 1962
To:
RICHARD M. NIXON
From:
RICHARD R. ST. JOHNS
Subject:
Paul Keyes and attached letter
The attached letter is self-explanatory
and was sent at my request after a conversation I had
with Jay Sanford at MCA in New York who said that it
was his understanding that you were very anxious to
employ Mr. Keyes after your appearance on the Paar
Show. If you have any interest in employing Mr. Keyes,
would you please let me know and give me an indication
of start date, term of services and what you would be
willing to pay him, either in the way of per weekly
salary, or per weekly salary plus expenses. I will
then try to negotiate a deal with Jay Sanford for his
services. If you are not interested in Mr. Keyes,
would you also let me know so I can inform MCA of that
and they can seek employment for him elsewhere.
R.R.St.J.
RRStJ:jc
Encl.
cc: Robert Haldeman
cc: Robert Finch
MCA ARTISTS, LTD. AGENCY
DOB MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
TELEPHONE PLAZA D-7500
February 20, 1962
Mr. Richard St. Johns
O'Melveny & Myers
433 South Spring Street
Los Angeles 13, Cal.
Dear Dick:
This is a follow-up to our telephone conversation of last
week when you were in New Your
I an referring to PAUL KEYES, who is head writer on the Jack
Paar show and who not with Richard Nixon when Mr. Nixon was on
the Paar show.
An I understand it, Mr. Nixon is very much interested in Paul
as a writer to work with him on the California campaign. Paul
is very much in terested in this assignment and I know that he
could do a great job for Mr. Nixon. I must tell you that Paul
Keyes is & dedicated writer and has a special interest in the
Republican party and in Mr. Nixon.
I have discussed the matter of is fee with Paul Keyes and I have
a very practical suggestion to make to you. Because Keyes and
his wife will have to be on the coast if this assignment materialises,
and expenses will necessarily be very heavy, my suggestion is that
he be given a fee of $500 per week starting about April 15th through
September 15th.
I would very much appreciate it if you would discuss this with
Mr. Nixon and let 056 know your reaction.
With all good wishes.
Best,
Jay Sanford
JS:mr