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From Colson to Bryce Harlow RE: an unnamed woman. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Letter], 12/6/1972
From Colson to Kevin Phillips RE: a statement made by Phillips involving Colson and Nofziger. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Letter], 12/6/1972
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12/6/1972
White House Staff
Letter
From Colson to Bryce Harlow RE: an
unnamed woman. 1 pg.
4
44
12/6/1972
White House Staff
Letter
From Colson to Kevin Phillips RE: a
statement made by Phillips involving Colson
and Nofziger. 1 pg.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Page 1 of 1
December 6, 1972
Dear Bryce:
I happened to notice the attached in the Boston newspaper
last week. All I can say is: Tch, Tch. Weren't you
satisfied just to have her gently retired into private life
without going this far?
Actually what undoubtedly happened is that someone was
looking for the key to the chastity belt which Bill Lewis
had hidden somewhere in her living room.
Just for your idle amusement, I thought you might like to
see my exchange of correspondence with the good lady. I
had decided that despite all past differences, it would be a
kind gesture on the eve of her retirement to write her a
gracious letter. Note the response. She's probably refer-
ring to you in terms of people she hasn't heard from!
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Mr. Bryce Harlow
Proctor and Gamble
1801 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
/hh
December 6, 1972
Dear Kevin:
Every now and then when I have the opportunity to read your
newsletter in full I find it very interesting, sometimes informa-
tive, usually quite perceptive and always well written. However,
once in a while I find some outrageous inaccuracy. For example,
your point in the latest newsletter that "Lyn Nofziger has been
cut up by Colson" in his desire to become National Chairman.
I point this out to you not in any critical sense because first of
all you are a friend and an ally and I know that what you write is not
intended ever to be harmful to me. The reason that I bring this to
your attention is that it might alert you that your source is bad. I
never in any way, shape or form said anything against Lyn Nofziger.
I wouldn't; I have a very high regard for Nofziger. He talked to me
one night on the phone about his desire to be RNC Chairman and I told
him very candidly that a man had been picked. In fact, that was the
case at the time Nofziger talked to me so I not only didn't cut him up,
I tried to give him useful advice that he not spend a lot of credit
going after a job that was already settled. The President had made
his pick very early on for that particular spot.
Once again, I make this point not in any sense critical. I think Nofziger
has known me long enough to know that whether we agree or not I will
always play straight with him. My point in writing is simply to warn
you that you have a bum source. As I read most of the stuff you write,
you have damn good sources so I just warn you that in this one area
someone is not giving it to you straight.
Thanks for the plug for my new firm. Needless to say, that will do me
no harm. I will keep you posted on my own plans and would like, as a
2.
matter of fact, to have a little discussion with you about two or
three ideas that I have which might involve our conspiring together
from time to time.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Mr. Kevin Phillips
American Political Research Corp.
4720 Montgomery Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
/hh