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WILLIAM LLOYD SCOTT
8TH DISTRICT, VIRGINIA
file
COMMITTEES:
POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
01/13/69
January 8, 1969
Dear Mr. Nixon,
Congratulations on your birthday
and may the coming year be the most
gratifying and pleasant twelve months
of your long and distinguished career.
With kind personal regards.
Sincerely,
Bill William 1. Scott, M.C.
President-Elect Richard M. Nixon
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York
December 15, 1968
m auderson
Honorable William Lloyd Scott
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
It is my pleasure to acknowledge for Mr. Nixon your helpful letter
of December 9 respecting various aspects of the problems in the
Washington Metropolitan Area. The purpose of this letter is to
assure you that the suggestions you have set forth will have very
thorough consideration, and we certainly appreciate your sharing
them with us.
As you know, Mr. Mixon has announced his desire that Mayor Walter
Washington continue in office. While this decision, I note from
your letter, does not conform to your preference, I can assure you
that your other suggestions will have objective and careful consid-
eration.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
BNH:kmb
December 19, 1968
Hanigan
Honorable William L. Scott
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Scott:
Thanks very much for your December 13 letter concerning
Robert L. L. McCormick, who is a close friend of mine
and a respected compatriot in Republican efforts.
I'm glad to know of your interest in Bob's desire to
participate in the new Administration and have made
your recommendation known to those working most closely
with Mr. Nixon in determining the new Defense line-up.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable William L. Scott
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
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
December 9, 1968
The Honorable William L. Scott
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
Mr. Nixon appreciated your letter of November 14 requesting
pictures of the Vice President-Elect and himself for your
constituent in the Supply Support Center abroad the USS New
Jersey.
I am happy to enclose the pictures you request, and please
convey Mr. Nixon's appreciation to Carroll Adams and to his
colleagues in the Center. Unfortunately it has been impossible
to inscribe these photographs as requested. To do so would be
to generate a host of similar requests, which could not be
accommodated for lack of time, and it would be unfair to do this
in one instance but not in another.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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Enclosure.
WILLIAM LLOYD SCOTT
COMMITTEES:
POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE
8TH DISTRICT, VIRGINIA
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
November 14, 1968
Mr. Richard M. Nixon
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Nixon:
Enclosed is a letter I recently received from
a constituent concerning his request for photographs
of you and Mr. Agnew for the Supply Support Center
aboard the USS New Jersey. I believe the letter is
self-explanatory.
I would appreciate your sending the photographs
to my office, and I will be glad to forward them to
Mr. Adams in your behalf.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
William L.Scot
William L. Scott, M. C.
WLS:ljk
Signed by Mr. Scott's administrative assistant in
the Congressman's absence.
62
USS New Jersey (BB-62)
8 November 1968
The Hon. William L. Scott
House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Dear Congressman Scott,
Congratulations on your re-election to the House. It is nice for
those of us from the Eighth District who are so far away to know that
we will continue to be so well represented at home. For my part, I
hated to sit this campaign out, but duty calls. It was the first
Republican campaign that I have missed in ten years.
Since we will have a new President in January, we here in the
Supply Support Center of the New Jersey are faced with a bit of a
problem. That is the necessity of obtaining photographs of our new
Commander-in-Chief and Vice-President. Since the New Jersey is unique
in the world, we in this office would like to be unique aboard ship.
Would it be possible for you to send us a set of autographed pictures
dedicated to the staff of Supply Support Center? The specific dedication
is necessary to avoid their going to the Supply Office or Wardroom as
soon as they are discovered. If this is possible, it would be much
appreciated by the six Nixon supporters who work here.
Please give my regards to Paul and Bill, and wish them best of
luck at William and Mary and in YR politics this year, especially
around Convention time when they will need it most.
Very respectfully
Camelle
adam
Carroll W. Adams SK 3
B28-13-60
S-1 Division
USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62)
FPO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF 96601
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Keith G. Sebelius
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Sebelius:
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
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Feorge E. Shipley
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Shipley:
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
GARNER E. SHRIVER
ROOM 1511
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
4TH DISTRICT, KANSAS
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
JAN 1 0 1968
January 9, 1968
Mr. Harry Flemming
Office of the President-elect
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Flemming:
L
I am submitting the confidents resume for Federal em-
ployment for Mr. Carl David Barrier of Wichita, Kansas. Mr.
Barrier is interested in serving the new Administration as an
aide to those who will be concerned with urban problems or
foreign affairs.
Mr. Barrier served as a member of my congressional staff
during the period that he was working toward his law degree at
George Washington University. He also has completed require-
ments for his Master Degree in Economics at the University of
Kansas. He is an intelligent and concerned young man, who is
interested in Government.
I strongly support his application and urge that he be
given serious consideration.
With best personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
Sarner Me. Shriver
Garner E. Shriver
Member of Congress
FLEMMING
January 6, 1969
Honorable Garner E. Shriver
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Garner:
Thanks very much for your joint letter to the
President-Elect recommending Mr. Steven E. Her-
bits for a staff position to advise Mr. Nixon
on the "All-Volunteer Army" proposal.
As you know, Mr. Nixon stated in the campaign
that when the war in Vietnam is over the draft
should be ended and we should then shift to the
concept of an all-volunteer army. I shall be
happy to call the President-Elect's attention
to your and your colleagues' suggestion and know
that Mr. Herbits will receive consideration
should a specific post of this nature be created.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 27, 1968
Mr. John M. Ellena
657 Sylvan Lane
Wichita, Kansas
Dear Mr. Ellena:
This acknowledges with appreciation your letter of
December 7, addressed to President-Elect Nixon, and
delivered by Congressman Garner Shriver, who repre-
sents you so ably in the Congress.
The President-Elect is taking a brief and well
deserved pause in his labors for a vacation in
Florida. I know he will appreciate having your
suggestion for creating meaningful employment in
land areas now in a state of sterility.
Thanks again for your thoughts on ways to make the
unemployed more productive members of society.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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CC: Honorable Garner E. Shriver
GARNER E. SHRIVER
MEMBER:
4TH DISTRICT, KANSAS
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
ROOM 307
SUBCOMMITTEES:
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Congress of the United States
LABOR-HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
LESTER ROSEN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
19AM
December 12, 1968
Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-elect
c/o The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Harlow:
One of my constituents, Mr. John M. Ellena,
who lives at 657 Sylvan Lane, Wichita, Kansas, has
asked me to personally deliver the enclosed letter
to President-elect Nixon.
I will appreciate your assistance in
handling this request in the appropriate manner.
With best personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
Sarner E. Shriver
Garner E. Shriver
Member of Congress
enclosure
Wichite Karsas
12-7-68
Dear mr Shriver
I houl a letter which
here which I Would appreciate
you very much to deliver if
to my your president, me nextox
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one to here so I am dependiny on
our only, + the only one Honorable
congressmon. please delivery it to
here personally. God Bless
you for The Success EfElection
Here hopeny all the luck
every time until you give if up yourself.
Thanking you I'am
Respectfully yours
mr John m Ellena
Wichita Kansas
Syluan Lane
mitarcet
satasis
Wicheta Kansas
12-7-68
Dear mr Presdent; eacht mr
nixon
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people which now receive
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like neyself. Remember Im
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Garner E. Shriver
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Garner:
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
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Hon. Garner E. Shriver
Member of Congress
House of Representatives
House Office Building, Room 307
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Garner:
Thank you so much for your good letter of November 26th,
Crecommending the Singing Quakers of Wichita for participation
in the inauguration ceremonies for President-Elect Richard
Nixon.
I shall contact Bob McCune, Executive Director of the
Inaugural Committee, to urge full consideration of this group.
I certainly hope that something can be worked out for them
since they appear to be an outstanding choral organization.
With kind regard, I am,
Sharies
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
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Executive Director
Presidential Inaugural Committee
Washington, D.C.
July
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HON RICHARD M NIXON, PRES ELECT
NIXON HDQRS NYK
WARMEST CONGRATUL ATIONS ON YOUR VICTORY AMERICANS HAVE WISELY
HOSEN NEW LEADERSHIP AND NEW DIRECTIONS so IMPORTANT TO UNITING
OUR NATION. AS UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE KANSAS
FOURTH DISTRICT I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR
ADMINISTRATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY
TO SOLVE THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN PROBLEMS THAT CONFRONT US.
EST PERSONAL REGARDS
GARNER E SHRIVER MEMBER OF CONGRESS KANSAS 4TH DISTRICT
(1223)
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GARNER E. SHRIVER
ROOM 1511
4TH DISTRICT, KANSAS
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
November 29, 1968
Mr. Harry Flemming
Office of the President-Elect
C/O The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Flemming:
T
I want to bring to the attention of President-
Elect Nixon, Dr. John D. DeForest, an economist, and a
constituent of mine, who is exceptionally well-qualified
for a responsible position in the new Administration. I
strongly recommend that he be given serious consideration
in order that his ability and knowledge be put to proper
use by our Republican Administration.
It has been my pleasure to visit extensively
with Dr. DeForest on several occasions. He has a
special knowledge of economic aspects of the A.I.D.
program gained by more than two years as Program Econo-
mist for the U.S. AID Mission to Columbia. Since July,
1967, he has served as an Economic Consultant, Office of
Policy Coordination, EDA, Department of Commerce.
At age 38, Dr. DeForest has an impressive
background of academic and governmental experience. He
has written extensively works which have been published.
Jack is a Republican, and his family in
Peabody, Kansas, has long been active in the Republican
Party.
Mr. Flemming, I am enclosing a resume on
Dr. DeForest, and I will be happy to talk with you further
Mr. Harry Flemming
Page 2
November 29, 1968
about his outstanding qualifications.
With appreciation and best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
Sames Me. Shrin
Garner E. Shriver
Member of Congress
C.C. to: Mr. Bryce Harlow
PERSONAL HISTORY SUMMARY
Name: John Duane DeForest
Address: 3204 Wessynton Way
"Jack"
Alexandria, Virginia 22309
Birth
date:
January 13, 1930
phone: (703) 360-7878
Place:
Peabody, Kansas
Marital status: Wife, Peggy, and three
Health: Excellent
daughters (Debra 14, Denise 12, and Deanne 7)
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 165 #
Religious preference: Presbyterian
Military service experience: U. S. Marine Corps, 1948-51
Education background - university level:
Kansas State University (Manhattan)
1952-1956
B.S. with honors, 1955
"
"
"
"
11
M.S. in Economics, 1957
Vanderbilt University (Nashville)
1956-1957
Cordell Hull Fellowship in Economics
University of Iowa (Iowa City)
1957-1959
Ph.D. in Economics, 1961
University of Chicago, Graduate School
of Business
Summer, 1961
Seminar in Applied Economics
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
1964-1965
Carnegie post-doctoral Fellowship
in Higher Education
Other: Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Course: "The Economics of National
(Washington, D. C.)
Security," completed in 1964
Work experience:
1. Instructor in the department of economics at Kansas State, 1955-56 academic year.
2. Instructor in the department of economics at University of Iowa, 1957-58 11
"
3. Assistant professor of economics at Denison University (Granville, Ohio), 1959-1962.
4. Resident college-business exchange fellow at Chase Manhattan Bank (NYC), Summer 1962.
5. Program Economist for the U. S. Aid Mission to Colombia, Fall 1962 to Summer 1964.
The principal tasks involved in this assignment included:
a) Economic analysis and preparation of studies for use in development planning
and general formulation of Mission programs.
b) Role as reporting and liaison officer with the Colombian government (Banco de
la República) and participating financial intermediaries in matters relating to
the Private Investment Fund, the largest single U. S. project in the country.
c) Work on long-range assistance strategy planning in areas of self-help require-
ments, encouragement of private enterprise, tabular presentation of economic
data, and general policy objectives. Also, supervised the preparation of basic
statistical material that was used in support of USAID annual program budgets.
6. Professor of Economics at Parsons College (Fairfield, Iowa), 1965-1967.
At Parsons I chaired courses in International Economics, History of Economic
Thought, Investments, and was the senior lecturer in the Introductory Economics
Course (the latter involved approximately 600 students per trimester).
7. Since July 1967: Economic Consultant, Office of Policy Coordination
Economic Development Administration
Department of Commerce (Washington, D. C.)
8. Received a GS-15 appointment (January 1968) in the Department of Commerce (EDA).
John Duane DeForest -- Personal History Summary, page 2
Associations and Societies:
American Economic Association
Member: "American Men of Science"
Midwest Economic Association
Phi Kappa Phi - Scholastic honorary
Society for International Development
Alpha Kappa Psi - Business society
Southwestern Social Sciences Association
Beta Theta Pi - Social fraternity
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Directory of Latin Americanists (Library of Congress)
Writing, Research, and Publications:
1. Master's thesis, "The Sherman Act and the Rule of Reason to 1953," 1957.
2. Doctoral dissertation, "Obstacles to Economic Development in Underdeveloped
Countries: A Survey," 1961.
3. "Low Levels of Technology and Economic Development Prospects,' Social Science,
Vol. 38, No. 3, June 1963.
4. "Entrepreneurship and Economic Development," Challenge, June 1965.
5. "VIETNAM: Is 'the Prize' really worth the cost?" Parsons College Portfolio,
March 14, 1966. This interview-article was summarized on editorial page of
the Des Moines Register, March 30, 1966.
6. "La Economía Latinoamericana," Revista de la Escuela de Contabilidad, Economía y
Administracion (Monterrey, Mexico: Instituto Technologico .), April 1966.
7. "Latin America: The Economic Environment,' in Walter Krause (ed.), The Economy of
Latin America (Iowa City: University of Iowa, College of Business Administration),
1966.
8. Three chapters in Regional Economic Development in the United States (Washington:
Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce), 1967.
9. "Natural Resource Patterns and Economic Development," in press.
10.- "Depressed Areas and Federal Programs in the United States," in press.
11. "The Role of Government in Japanese Economic Development, 1868-1882," a research
project stemming from a faculty Ford Foundation grant.
12. "An English-Spanish, Spanish-English Glossary of Economic, Financial, Accounting,
and General Business Terms," (in draft - 60% complete).
13. Nine book reviews published in the American Economic Review and one in the Southern
Economic Journal, 1960-1967.
Other:
A) I have a "working knowledge" of Spanish.
B) References and other desired information will be furnished on request.
1. Dr. Walter Krause, Professor of Economics University of Iowa (Iowa City)
2. Dr. William L. Henderson, Chairman, Department of Economics, Denison University
(Granville, Ohio)
Additional Note: In September, 1968, I was appointed a professorial
lecturer of business and public administration at the
George Washington University in Washington, D. C.
November 29, 1968
Hon. Garner E. Shriver
Member of Congress
House of Representatives
House Office Building, Room 307
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Garner:
Thank you so much for your good letter of November 26th,
recommending the Singing Quakers of Wichita for participation
in the inauguration ceremonies for President-Elect Richard
Nixon.
I shall contact Bob McCune, Executive Director of the
Inaugural Committee, to urge full consideration of this group.
I certainly hope that something can be worked out for them
since they appear to be an outstanding choral organization.
With kind regard, I am,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
BNH/me
CC R. McCune
Executive Director
Presidential Inaugural Committee
Washington, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Robert L. F. Sikes
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bob:
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
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable B.F. Sisk
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Sisk:
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
Flanigan
December 9, 1968
Honorable B. F. Sisk
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Sisk:
Our President-Elect has asked me to reply to your December 4
letter urging retention of Walter E. Washington as commissioner
of Washington, D. C.
As I am sure you realize, Mr. Nixon is well aware of the ability
and dedication which Mayor Washington has brought to his job;
as the new Administration develops its line-up, Mayor Washing-
ton's record will, of course, carry great weight in all deli-
berations concerning the District of Columbia.
Your service on the House District Committee indicates your
experience in dealing with the problems of our Nation's Capital;
thus, you can be sure your comments will be actively and seriously
considered.
I look forward to working with you in the 91st Congress. Hope
to see you soon.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Joe Skubitz
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Joe:
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
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable John M. Slack, Jr.
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Slack:
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
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December 15, 1968
Anderson
Honorable John M. Slack, Jr.
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Slack:
It is my pleasure to acknowledge your December 6 letter
which treats comprehensively a variety of concerns of the
Department of the Interior relating to the bituminous
mining industry. At this stage of the transition of the
new Administration, I would like simply to assure you that
the analysis and recommendations you have submitted will
receive the very careful attention that they clearly warrant,
and I should like also to convey the appreciation of Mr.
Nixon to you for taking the interest and time to furnish
so useful a document.
At a later time the problems you discuss will be discussed
with you by appropriate representatives of the Administration.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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NOVEMBER 23, 1968
UNCOMPLETED TELEPHONE CALL TO Sen. GEORGE SMATHERS.
NOVEMBER 22, 1968
RN COMPLETED TELEPHONE CALL TO SENATOR GEO. SMATHERS.
NOVEMBER 13, 1968
RN COMPLETED TELEPHONE CALL TO SENATOR SMATHERS.
P. Flan pan
ANDERSON
January 5, 1969
Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Allen:
Just a brief note to advise you that I have
followed through on your December 18 letter
and enclosure dealing with the Federal Power
Commission; it is in the appropriate place
hereabouts.
It was good to talk with you yesterday.
Cordially,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 20, 1968
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Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
Thanks very much for your December 16
salute to Bob Bauman; I am glad to know
of your interest in and endorsement of
his capabilities. Although my own opera-
tion is still in embryonic stages, I am
hopeful that at one point or another in
the overall scheme of the Executive Branch,
we will be able to work something out which
will effectively Utilize Bob's experience
and ability. Your recommendation, of course,
means a great deal.
with warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
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
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Henry P. Smith, III
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Smith:
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
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December 20, 1968
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Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
Thanks very much for your December 16
salute to Bob Bauman; I am glad to know
of your interest in and endorsement of
his capabilities. Although my own opera-
tion is still in embryonic stages, I am
hopeful that at one point or another in
the overall scheme of the Executive Branch,
we will be able to work something out which
will effectively Utilize Bob's experience
and ability. Your recommendation, of course,
means a great deal.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 19, 1968
auderson
Mrs. Alice Andersen
Secretary to
The Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mrs. Andersen:
Thank you very much for bringing to my personal attention
Mr. and Mrs. Witter's interest in Dr. Lockley's comments
on problems facing our new Administration. I will bring
the Economic Letter to Mr. Nixon's attention at the first
opportunity, and I hope you will convey to Mr. and Mrs.
Witter our gratitude for their concern and assistance
in this matter.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 18, 1968
Hanigon
Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
In this unrelenting press your November 7 letter concerning
Irving Maness inadvertently went unacknowledged; your salute
to Mr. Maness, however, has not gone unnoticed. Rather, it
does carry great influence in these parts, as I trust you
realize, and the President-Elect is most appreciative of
your interest in improving the Small Business Administra-
tion.
I have placed your resounding endorsement of Mr. Maness in
the proper hands hereabouts, and I am quite sure he will re-
ceive thorough and active attention.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 15, 1968
BOB FINCAL
Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
Let me quickly assure you that I welcome your counsel and
advice respecting Robert L. Rand, as well as your analysis
of the current circumstances of the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board.
I have moved your comments into the right hands here and
certainly assure you they will have most careful attention.
I am much disappointed that you will miss the first meeting
of the legislative leadership tomorrow, but hopefully, soon
after your return to Washington, we can get together.
with cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 15, 1968
TO:
BOB FINCH
FROM:
BRYCE HARLOW
You will want to note with some considerable care the
attached letter from Al Smith, about the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board, especially his reference to Preston
Martin.
December 6, 1968
Hon. H. Allen Smith
Member of Congress
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
This will acknowledge with appreciation your letter of
November 13, addressed to President-Elect Richard Nixon,
and requesting a contact for candidates for public office
that you wish to recommend.
Correspondence regarding cabinet and sub-cabinet appointments
should be directed to Mr. Peter Flanigan, 450 Park Avenue, New
York City and information regarding lesser positions in the new
administration should be sent to Mr. Harry Flemming, Office of
the President-Elect, c/o the White House, Washington, D. C.
I am referring your suggestion regarding the Fred Steininger
matter to those individuals in the transition organization
who are responsible to the President-Elect for screening
applicants for Federal appointment. I appreciate your calling
this matter to our attention and also for your recommendation
of Howard H. Palmatier.
With cordial regards, I am,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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cc: Mr. Peter Flanigan
December 3, 1968
Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
This will confirm our previous telephone notification of a
meeting of President-Elect Nixon with the Republican Legis-
lative Leaders on Monday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m. The
meeting will be held in the conference room, 7th floor,
Federal Building (corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W. --
entrance, 17th Street).
You will be met at the elevator on the 7th floor and shown
to the conference room to avoid delays.
Your suggestions regarding agenda items for this first Leader-
ship Meeting will be welcomed.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Barlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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November 30, 1968
Honorable H. Allen Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Al:
This will acknowledge with appreciation your letter of
November 20th and enclosed correspondence from Mr. Richard L.
Williams.
As you know, the President-Elect is committed to recruiting
the best talent possible for the new Republican Administra-
tion and I am happy to refer Mr. Williams' inquiry, along
with your own recommendation, to those individuals in the
transition organization who are charged with screening appli-
cations for Mr. Nixon. In light of your constituents back-
ground and your own interest I know he will receive active
consideration for a policy position in an area where he may
make the greatest contribution.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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BCC- Harry Hemming
November 27, 1968
Honorable H. Allen Smith
Member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Dear Allen:
For the next several weeks President-Elect Nixon will be
firming up programs to be proposed to Congress by the new
Republican Administration.
Mr. Nixon is much aware of your long Congressional experience
and your leadership as our party's senior member on the Committee
on Rules. He is very hopeful that you will offer suggestions for
inclusion in the program of the new Administration and that your
recommendations can be made available by mid-December. If you
would supply these suggestions to me, I will see that they receive
the priority attation that the President-Elect has directed.
With cordial regard.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
January 13, 1969
Mr. William C. Lewis, Jr.
Executive Assistant
to Senator Smith
2121 Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Bill:
I suppose the only folk who never err are those
who never endeavor.
Obviously Mr. Nixon knows Mrs. Smith is not Mr.
No less obviously the letter which vexed yo u so was not
seen by Mr. Nixon. As you indicate, scores of thousands
of requests for staffing help were mailed. In the doing
gaffs were bound to occur. How utterly regrettable that
a goof-up came your way! Yet, I bespeak a little charity
in assessing it. Surely, over the years, you and I and
all of us have experienced similar incidents brought about
through secretarial or organizational mishap. Sometimes
these things only prove we are human.
On consultation, I detect a misapprehension. The
"junior Senator" I surmise you refer to must be John Tower.
His staff was functioning, not as the Tower staff, but as
the staff of the Key Issues Committee, which John chaired
throughout the campaign for Mr. Nixon. Nor was he being
specially consulted in any derogation of Mrs. Smith. His
Key Issues staff was attempting to assemble names on our
request from every senior Committee member, including Mrs.
Smith. There was widespread cooperation. We thought it
was a good thing to ask, and we thought it would be welcomed.
Mr. Laird has, I believe, sought to stay in close
touch with Senator Smith as his organizational efforts proceed.
I have had the impression all has been going well in this
relationship; at least, I have asked Mel about it several
times to make sure. He seems to think so.
Mr. Lewis
January 10, 1969
page 2
Bill, we are -- believe me -- eager to do this
job right, and -- also believe me -- in total recognition
of the personal and official distinction of Senator
Smith, whom I have persistently admired and fondly regarded
ever since I first knew her in House Armed Services Committee
days, two decades ago. Please keep on rapping our knuckles
when we misfire, but I do hope you will feel disposed on
occasion to credit us with having the right aim.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
United States Senate
Washington, D.C., December 17 , 1968
Respectfully referred to
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President-elect
Hotel Pierre
61st Street and Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
The attached was received in my
office December 16, 1968.
To lote day
how about question
how year new
Magast Smith U. 8. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 16-45102-2
Margaret Chase Smith,U. S. S.
December 12, 1968
Box 48
Emery Mills Maine 04031
Dear Mrs Smith,
this letter is to
inform December 16 you of the 101st
birthday 1 of Mr. Hosea allen -
He is my husbandi grandfuther.
He would be so very
pleased to receive a birthday
greeting from you and also
from President- Elect Richard
nison Could you please inform
his office? also, if possible,
a greeting from General Eisenhower
and mrs. Cisenhower would
highlight his day.
He is still able to do
some reading and watches
television every day.
His address is
Mr. Hosea Allen
R.F.D#,
Rockester new Hampshire
He lived most of his
life in Maine and still in
interested in all state happening
Thank you so very much
for anything that you can
do I hope you are feeling
much better and have continue
progress
Inconcly,
Mrs. Malcolm Carti
Boy 48
Emery milla, maine
04031
January 13, 1969
Mr. William C. Lewis, Jr.
Executive Assistant
to Senator Smith
2121 Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20518
Dear Bill:
I suppose the only folk who never err are those
who never endeavor.
Obviously Mr. Nixon knows Mrs. Smith is not Mr.
No less obviously the letter which vexed yo u so was not
seen by Mr. Nixon. As you indicate, scores of thousands
of requests for staffing help were mailed. In the doing
gaffs were bound to occur. How utterly regrettable that
a goof-up came your way! Yet, I bespeak a little charity
in assessing it. Surely, over the years, you and I and
all of us have experienced similar incidents brought about
through secretarial or organizational mishap. Sometimes
these things only prove we are human.
On consultation, I detect a misapprehension. The
"junior Senator" I surmise you refer to must be John Tower.
His staff was functioning, not as the Tower staff, but as
the staff of the Key Issues Committee, which John chaired
throughout the campaign for Mr. Nixon. Nor was he being
specially consulted in any derogation of Mrs. Smith. His
Key Issues staff was attempting to assemble names on our
request from every senior Committee member, including Mrs.
Smith. There was widespread cooperation. We thought it
was a good thing to ask, and we thought it would be welcomed.
Mr. Laird has, I believe, sought to stay in close
touch with Senator Smith as his organizational efforts proceed.
I have had the impression all has been going well in this
relationship; at least, I have asked Mel about it several
times to make sure. He seems to think SO.
Mr. Lewis
January 10, 1969
page 2
Bill, we are -- believe me -- eager to do this
job right, and -- also believe me -- in total recognition
of the personal and official distinction of Senator
Smith, whom I have persistently admired and fondly regarded
ever since I first knew her in House Armed Services Committee
days, two decades ago. Please keep on rapping our knuckles
when we misfire, but I do hope you will feel disposed on
occasion to credit us with having the right aim.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
RICHARD B. RUSSELL, GA., CHAIRMAN
JOHN STENNIS, MISS.
MARGARET CHASE SMITH, MAINE
STUART SYMINGTON, MO.
STROM THURMOND, S.C.
HENRY M. JACKSON, WASH.
JACK MILLER, IOWA
SAM J. ERVIN, JR., N.C.
JOHN G. TOWER, TEX.
HOWARD W. CANNON, NEV.
JAMES B. PEARSON, KANS.
ROBERT C. BYRD, W. VA.
PETER H. DOMINICK, COLO.
United States Senate
STEPHEN M. YOUNG, OHIO
DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII
THOMAS J. MC INTYRE, N.H.
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES
DANIEL B. BREWSTER, MD.
HARRY F. BYRD, JR., VA.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
WILLIAM H. DARDEN, CHIEF OF STAFF
CHARLES B. KIRBOW, CHIEF CLERK DEC
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1966
December 11, 1968
Honorable Richard M. Nixon, President-Elect
Hotel Pierre
6lst Street and Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
Dear Mr. President-Elect:
Received today at this office after being forwarded
from Skowhegan, Maine was a rather shocking letter pur-
porting to be a personal letter from you and bearing your
personal signature. I enclose a photocopy of it and call
your attention to those portions that I have marked.
It is amazing that there would be such slip-shod
handling of so important a matter. In this letter you purport
to know that the person residing at Norridgewock Avenue is
a knowledgeable "leader" yet you refer to the person as "Mr."
Your letter purports to be a personal letter, personally dic-
tated by you, and personally signed by you.
Despite the fact that the resident at Norridgewock
Avenue, Skowhegan, Maine is Senator Margaret Chase Smith,
you have thus sent such a letter to her.
Although you called her a week from this past Saturday
stating that you wanted to consult with her on appointments
made in the field of Defense and Space because of the fact
that she is the top Republican on the Senate committees having
jurisdiction over these matters -- although you stated that you
or Bryce Harlow would be contacting her on such appointments --
although you asked her to tell people that you were consulting
her on such appointments -- neither you nor Mr. Harlow have
contacted her on any appointments.
Honorable Richard M. Nixon, President-Elect
Page 2
December 11, 1968
In contrast, there have been repeated reports in
the press of your conferring with Republicans junior to
her on the Armed Services Committee for their reaction
to specifically named persons for the position of Secretary
of Defense.
The only contact (other than your above referred to
call) made with respect to recommendations was a call
made to me representing to be Mr. Harlow calling but
turning out to be a third or fourth ranking member of the
staff of a junior Republican member of the Senate Armed
Services Committee and only making a routine and appar-
ently wholesale request for recommendations from many
persons.
Thus, on the matter of consulting with Senator Smith
on key appointments in the field of Defense and Space, you
have relegated her to the position of (1) delegating a junior
staff member of a junior Senator on the Armed Services
Committee to do what you had represented that you or
Mr. Harlow would do in consulting her and (2) sending
her one of the reported 80, 000 letters and addressing it
to her as "Mr. M. Smith. 11
I recall your campaign statements about a "defense
gap" and I would observe that your record with Senator Smith,
who is not only the top Republican on the Senate Armed
Services Committee and the Senate Preparedness Investigating
Subcommittee but Chairman of the Senate Republican Confer-
ence as well, can best be summed up as a very conspicuous
and shocking "defense gap. 11
Respectfully yours,
William C. Jr.
William C. Lewis, Jr.
Executive Assistant
to Senator Smith
DED 1 1 1368
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 2, 1968
Mr
M. Smith
Norridgewock Ave
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Dear Mr Smith:
As you may know, I have pledged to bring into this
Administration men and women who by their qualities of
youthfulness, judgment, intelligence and creativity,
can make significant contributions to our country. I
seek the best minds in America to meet the challenges
of this rapidly changing world. To find them, I ask for
your active participation and assistance.
You, as a leader, are in a position to know and
recommend exceptional individuals. The persons you se-
lect should complete the enclosed form and return it to
you. I ask that you then attach your comments. My staff
will carefully review all recommendations for inclusion
in our reservoir of talent from which appointments will
be made.
I will appreciate greatly, Mr. Smith, your taking
time from your busy schedule to participate in this
all-important program.
Sincerely,
Richard Hifer
Richard M. Nixon
RMN/jww
Enclosures
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Margaret Chase Smith
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Margaret:
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
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Mardeen
FLEMMING
January 16, 1969
Honorable Margaret Chase Smith
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Margaret:
I appreciate your letting me know, via the copy
of your January 14 letter to the President-Elect,
of your strong endorsement of Mary Brooks for
Treasurer of the United States.
Mary is a long-time friend; I have admired her
and her truly fantastic efforts for our Party
over the years, and I know your support of her
interest in this particular position will be
very influentiallin all deliberations.
Cordially,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 3, 1968
Honorable Margaret Chase Smith
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Margaret:
This will confirm our previous telephone notification of a
meeting of President-Elect Nixon with the Republican Legis-
lative Leaders on Monday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m. The
meeting will be held in the conference room, 7th floor,
Federal Building (corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W. --
entrance, 17th Street).
You will be met at the elevator on the 7th floor and shown
to the conference room to avoid delays.
Your suggestions regarding agenda items for this first Leader-
ship Meeting will be welcomed.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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NOVEMBER 30, 1968
RN TALKED TO SENATOR M. C. SMITH TODAY
November 27, 1968
Honorable Margaret Chase Smith, USS
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Dear Margaret:
For the next several weeks President-Elect Nixon will be
firming up programs to be proposed to Congress by the new Republican
Administration.
Mr. Nixon is much aware of your long Congressional experience
and your leadership as our party's senior member on the Committees
on Aeronautical and Space Sciences and Armed Services. He is very
hopeful that you will offer suggestions for inclusion in the program
of the new Administration and that your recommendations can be made
available by mid-December. If you would supply these suggestions
to me, I will see that they receive the priority attention that
the President-Elect has directed.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Neal Smith
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Smith:
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
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable M.G. Gene Snyder
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Gene:
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
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JOHN SPARKMAN, ALA., CHAIRMAN
WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS.
WALLACE F. BENNETT, UTAH
HARRISON A. WILLIAMS, JR., N.J.
JOHN G. TOWER, TEX.
EDMUND S. MUSKIE, MAINE
BOURKE B. HICKENLOOPER, IOWA
EDWARD V. LONG, MO.
EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS.
THOMAS J. MC INTYRE, N.H.
CHARLES H. PERCY, ILL.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN,
United States Senate
GALE W. MC GEE, WYO.
WILLIAM B. SPONG, JR., VA.
COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY
LEWIS G. ODOM, JR.,
STAFF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
December 30, 1968
DEC 31 1968
Honorable Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
Richard M. Nixon
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bryce:
Thanks for your note of December 24. I was pleased when
President-Elect Nixon told me that he had selected you to head up
Congressional relations with the White House and that Ken BeLieu
and Bill Timmons would be with you.
I look forward to the privilege of working with you again.
With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
John John Sparkman
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable John J. Sparkman
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear John:
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
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NOVEMBER 30, 1968
RN TALKED TO SENATOR JOHN SPARKMAN TODAY.
November 22, 1968
Dear John:
I warmly appreciate your
congratulations and good wishes, and
I certainly reciprocate those sentiments
to you.
Now our nation has a new
Administration. We are going to work
cooperatively and, I anticipate, very
constructively with the 91st Congress.
From its start I am hopeful that all of
us will be able to come together in the
interest of good government and a better
America.
with cordial regards,
Sincerely,
The Honorable John Sparkman
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
JOHN SPARKMAN, ALA., CHAIRMAN
WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS.
WALLACE F. BENNETT, UTAH
HARRISONA. WILLIAMS, JR., N.J.
JOHN G. TOWER, TEX.
EDMUND S. MUSKIE, MAINE
BOURKE B. HICKENLOOPER, IOWA
EDWARD V. LONG, MO.
EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS.
THOMAS J. MC INTYRE, N.H.
CHARLES H. PERCY, ILL.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
United States Senate
GALE W. MC GEE, WYO.
WILLIAM B. SPONG, JR., VA.
COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY
LEWIS G. ODOM, JR.,
STAFF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
November 8, 1968
President-Elect Richard M. Nixon
Bay Biscayne
1968
Miami, Florida - 33100
Dear Richard:
Mrs. Sparkman and I extend our heartiest con-
gratulations to you and Pat. We wish for both of you
and your children a most happy tenure of office.
I want you to know that it will be my purpose
to cooperate with you in everything that I can. This
applies to both domestic and foreign affairs, and I am
wishing for you a most successful Administration.
Sincerely,
John Sparkman
January 15, 1969
Honorable William B. Spong, Jr.
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator:
This will acknowledge your note of January 6th
conveying information on Earnest Falk.
Please be assured that I will see that it gets
into the proper channels and is given every considera-
tion.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness in writing.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely,
Kenneth E. BeLieu
Deputy Assistant
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JENNINGS RANDOLPH, W. VA., CHAIRMAN
JAN 4 1968
STEPHEN M. YOUNG, OHIO
JOHN SHERMAN COOPER, KY.
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EDMUND S. MUSKIE, MAINE
HIRAM L. FONG, HAWAII
ERNEST GRUENING, ALASKA
J. CALEB BOGGS, DEL.
B. EVERETT JORDAN, N.C.
GEORGE MURPHY, CALIF.
DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII
LEN B. JORDAN, IDAHO
BIRCH BAYH, IND.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
United States Senate
JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX.
JOSEPH D. TYDINGS, MD.
WILLIAM B. SPONG, JR., VA.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
RICHARD B. ROYCE, CHIEF CLERK AND STAFF DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
M. BARRY MEYER, COUNSEL
January 1, 1969
Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-elect
Federal Building No. 7
17th and H Streets N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Harlow:
Thank you for your letter of December 24.
I have heard my friend Porter Hardy speak so
kindly of you and Ken Belieu, that I look forward to
meeting both of you.
With kind regards, I am
Sincerely,
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William B. Spong, Jr.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable William B. Spong, Jr.
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Spong:
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
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Hemoning
January 13, 1969
Honorable William L. Springer
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
The President-Elect appreciated very much your ringing endorse-
ment of Mr. Don Jackson. Your letter of December 14, 1968 is
an impressive salute, and it will be very influential in all
considerations.
Mr. Nixon and I warmly appreciate your letting us know of
your strong backing for Mr. Jackson. Your salute to him
means a great deal.
Cordially,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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January 2, 1969
Honorable William L. Springer
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
Thanks very much for your December 19 letter
recommending Ed Jenison for an Assistant Secretary
position in the Department of Air, Force, Navy,
Commerce or Transportation.
I'm pleased to know of your commendation and
will certainly try to work something out so that
Ed can participate in the new Administration. Your
enthusiastic salute means a great deal.
With warm regard.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable William L. Springer
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
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
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December 18, 1968
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Honorable William L. Springer
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
I am very pleased to find your resounding salute to Bo
Calloway, for whom I have the highest respect and regard.
Although events have passed us by and we now have a new
Secretary of Transportation, I am quite sure that Bo's
quality and outstanding contributions are actively and
seriously under consideration, for posts within and out-
side the Department of Transportation.
Your endorsement has been placed in the proper hands here-
abouts, along with the others Bo has received, and I am
sure your views will play a role in all deliberations.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 18, 1968
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Honorable William L. Springer
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
I am happy to place Mr. Wintersteen's application in the
proper hands in this transition organization; you are most
thoughtful to bring his qualifications and interest to our
attention.
I am sure he will be given every consideration by those
working with Mr. Nixon on the staffing process.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 13, 1968
Honorable William L. Springer
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
I have your letter of December 4 regarding Mr. Phillip
Krajewski who is interested in working with John Ehrlich-
man in the new Administration.
I have placed your letter and Mr. Krajewski's credentials
before Mr. Ehrlichman and others in the transition complex
who would be interested in the abilities and experience
offered by Mr. Krajewski. I am sure he will receive every
possible consideration.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 13, 1968
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Honorable William L. Springer
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Bill:
Thanks very much for your December 3 letter commending
Bill Harrison of Wyoming. All of those who know Bill
are aware of his immense capabilities, and I am hopeful
a suitable situation will arise which will allow Bill to
continue his service to our nation as he has so ably done
in the past.
I have placed your endorsement before those people in the
transition organization who are working most closely with
the President-Elect in determining the line-up in the De-
partments of Interior and Agriculture. I am sure your
hearty backing will receive careful attention along with
Billss impressive credentials.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N . Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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November 27, 1968
Honorable William L. Springer
Member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Dear Bill:
For the next several weeks President-Elect Nixon will be
firming up programs to be proposed to Congress by the new
Republican Administration.
Mr. Nixon is much aware of your long Congressional experience
and your leadership as our party's senior member on the Committee
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. He is very hopeful that you
will offer suggestions for inclusion in the program of the new Administratic
and that your recommendations can be made available by mid-December.
If you would supply these suggestions to me, I will see that they
receive the priority attention that the President-Elect has directed.
With cordial regard.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
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