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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Richard M. Nixon WASHINGTON, D.C. December 24, 1968 Honorable Philip E. Ruppe United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Mr. Ruppe: I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal Building No. 7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. While it will be necessary for me to di- vide my time between the Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Relations" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters. Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this governmental hiatus. The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number is (212) 421-3100. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect BNH:ph December 19, 1968 Hangan Honorable Philip E. Ruppe United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Mr. Ruppe: President-Elect Nixon has asked me to express his appre- ciation to you for bringing to his personal attention Mrs. Eagle's support of George McIntyre for Secretary of Agriculture. While events have passed us by as far as the Agriculture Secretaryship is concerned, I trust you will convey to Mrs. Eagle Mr. Nixon's appreciation for her interest. Please assure her that her comments have been added to the numerous accolades Mr. McIntyre has received, and that consideration is being given to his desire to participate in the new Administration. With cordial regard, Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect BNH:ph FYI United States Senate WASHINGTON. D.C. 3# JAN 10 1000 January 2, 1969 Dear Bryce: Thank you for your letter which was held for me pending my return to Washington after the holidays. I am glad to know of your set-up here, and I appreciate your writing me. I shall look forward to working with you during the coming year. With cordial regards, I am Prohard Sincerely, B. Runnel Honorable Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect Federal Building No. 7 Washington, Best and H Streets, D. wishin C₂ NW for a just 1969, 17th OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Richard M. Nixon WASHINGTON, D.C. December 24, 1968 Honorable Richard B. Russell United States Senate Washington, D. C. 20510 Dear Dick: I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal Building No. 7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. While it will be necessary for me to di- vide my time between the Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Relations" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters. Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this governmental hiatus. The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number is (212) 421-3100. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect BNH:ph NOVEMBER 13, 1968 RN COMPLETED TELEPHONE CALL TO SEN. RUSSELL January 9, 1969 Mr. Quentin S. King, Press Secretary Honorable Earl B. Ruth U. S. House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Quentin: Thanks SO much for your letter of January 7 supplementing our conversation regarding Congressman Ruth desire to present Mr. Nixon with a copy of the "Full Moon" which was dedicated to the President- Elect. I will be happy to contact Mr. Nixon's appointments secretary in this regard and will be back in touch with you as soon as I have more definite information. With best personal regard, Sincerely, William E. Timmons Deputy Assistant WET/sr bcc: Dwight Chapin EARL B. RUTH 8TH DISTRICT, NORTH CAROLINA Congress of the United States house of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 January 3, 1969 Mr. Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect Federal Building #7 17th & H Streets N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Harlow: Thank you very much for your letter and information on who to contact if I need help during the governmental hiatus. I look forward to seeing you in the near future. Sincerely, Eal Rute Earl B. Ruth Member of Congress EBR/hb OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Richard M. Nixon WASHINGTON, D.C. December 24, 1968 Ruth States House of Representatives ton, D. C. 20515 100ml Congressman-Elect Ruth: have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C. 11 will be necessary for me to divide my time between the disponsi and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters. call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this ental hiatus. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number 421-3100. see you soon. Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect December 24, 1968 Honorable Earl Ruth Member of Congress Post Office Box 1390 Salisbury, North Carolina Dear Dr. Ruth: This acknowledges your letter of Decem- ber 16, addressed to President-Elect Richard Nixon, extending your congratulations on his election. I will call your letter to Mr. Nixon's attention and I know he will appreciate re- ceiving your warm sentiments and expression of cooperation. I, too, look forward to working with you during the 91st Congress. Sincerely, William E. Timmons Deputy Assistant Congress of the United States house of Representatives P.O. Box 1390 Washington, D.C. 20515 Salisbury, N.C. December 16, 1968 #12-63 President-elect Richard M. Nixon 450 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 Dear Mr. Nixon: Congratulations on your election. I am extremely proud to be able to serve in the House of Representatives as a member of your party. I am most appreciative of your letter of congratulations and your telegrams of encouragement during the campaign. I look forward to working with you. Respectfully, Earl Ruth EARL RUTH ER/df OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Richard M. Nixon WASHINGTON, D.C. December 24, 1968 Honorable William F. Ryan United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Mr. Ryan: I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D.C. While it will be necessary for me to divide my time between the Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Rela- tions" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters. Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this governmental hiatus. The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number is (212) 421-3100. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect BNH:kb