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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Ralph W. Yarborough
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Yarborough:
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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December 5, 1968
The Hon. Ralph Yarborough
United States Senator
Congress of the United States
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Yarborough:
This will acknowledge with appreciation your memorandum
dated November 22 addressed to the President Elect, Richard Nixon,
and enclosed letter from Mr. Glen W. Draehn, Post Office Box 1083,
Brenham, Texas.
I am referring Mr. Draehn's correspondence, including
his application for Federal employment, to those individuals in
the transition organization who are responsible to President Elect
Nixon for recruiting the best possible talent for available positions
in the new Administration. Mr. Draehn will receive every considera-
tion commensurate with his background and abilities.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
BRYCE N. HARLOW
Assistant to the
President Elect
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bcc: Mr. Harry Fleming
SIDNEY R. YATES
COMMITTEE
9TH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS
APPROPRIATIONS
CHICAGO DISTRICT OFFICE
Congress of the United States
ROOM 2050
FEDERAL BUILDING
219 S. DEARBORN STREET
house of Representatives
Mashington, D.C.
January 7, 1969
File
Mr. Bryce Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
Federal Building #7
17th and H Streets, N.W.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bryce:
I have your letter of December 24 containing
all the information respecting the operation of your
Congressional Liaison Office.
I want to congratulate you upon your appoint-
ment and I look forward to working with you again as we
did years ago.
With kindest personal regards and best wishes
for the New Year,
Sincerely,
SIDNEY Aid R. YATES
Member of Congress
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Sidney R. Yates
United States of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Sid:
I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters,
Federal Building #7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W.,
Washingt4n, 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 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.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Gus Yatron
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Yatron:
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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GEORGE P. MILLER, CALIF., CHAIRMAN
CHARLES F. DUCANDER
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX.
JAMES G. FULTON, PA.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
CHIEF COUNSEL
JOSEPH E. KARTH, MINN.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
RICHARD L. ROUDEBUSH, IND.
EMILIO Q. DADDARIO, CONN.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
JOHN A. CARSTARPHEN, JR.
J. EDWARD ROUSH, IND.
THOMAS M. PELLY, WASH.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
JOHN W. DAVIS, GA.
DONALD RUMSFELD, ILL.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND ASTRONAUTICS
FRANK R. HAMMILL, JR.
WILLIAM F. RYAN, N.Y.
EDWARD J. GURNEY, FLA.
W. H. BOONE
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RICHARD P. HINES
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
JOE D. WAGGONNER, JR., LA.
GUY VANDER JAGT, MICH.
PETER A. GERARDI
JAMES E. WILSON
DON FUQUA, FLA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
JERRY L. PETTIS, CALIF.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
HAROLD A. GOULD
LESTER L. WOLFF, N.Y.
D. E. (BUZ) LUKENS, OHIO
PHILIP P. DICKINSON
JOHN E. HUNT, N.J.
JOSEPH M. FELTON
WILLIAM J. GREEN, PA.
EARLE CABELL, TEX.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
ELIZABETH S. KERNAN
FRANK J. GIROUX
JACK BRINKLEY, GA.
DENIS C. QUIGLEY
BOB ECKHARDT, TEX.
ROBERT O. TIERNAN, R.I.
January 9, 1969
JAN 10 1968
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Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the President-Elect
Washington, D.C.
Dear Bryce:
I very much appreciate your letter of
January 6. Mr. Daddario did indeed share
Dr. DuBridge's letter with me, and we were
delighted with the observations which he set
forth.
I think you have done all we could
possibly ask to bring the matter to the atten-
tion of the appropriate parties. Again, our
sincere thanks.
With best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Philip Phil B. Yeager
Counsel
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON. D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable John Young
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Young:
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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November 26, 1968
Honorable John Young
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear John:
You are most kind to this well-worn senior citizen! I deeply
appreciate your very nice letter indicating you and I can and
surely will consort as we did a decade before.
It seems I will be in New York until around the first of the
year, but I look forward to a get-together when we are set-
tled back in Washington once more.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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JOHN YOUNG
COMMITTEES:
14TH DISTRICT, TEXAS
RULES
JOINT COMMITTEE
ON ATOMIC ENERGY
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
November 13, 1968
/
Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Special Assistant to the President
Legislative Affairs
1730 K Street, N.W.
Suite 312
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bryce:
I have read with interest and pleasure that President-elect
Richard Nixon has appointed you as his Special Assistant in charge
of legislative matters. This news brought back memories of a similar
situation in the late fifties during which time a great deal was
accomplished in the interest of our country through patience, under-
standing, and a friendly atmosphere of cooperation.
I want to congratulate you on receiving this extremely important
appointment, and to commend the new President on the wisdom of his
choice. Needless to say, I am looking forward to a renewal of our
friendly relationship, and, within the obvious limitations of our
respective positions, cooperating fully with you relative to the vital
interests confronting us as a nation. I hope you can drop by for a
visit soon after taking up your duties here in Washington.
With kind personal regards and best wishes, I remain
Sincerely yours,
John Young
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
January 12, 1969
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Thanks very much for your ringing endorsement of Mr. Donald C.
Holand. Your letter of December 16, 1968 is an impressive
salute, and it will be very influential in all considerations.
I warmly appreciate your letting me know of your strong
backing for Mr. Holand. Your salute to him means a great
deal.
Cordially,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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CC- Flourgan
North Dakota State Senate
1955 to present
FLANIGAN
January 11, 1969
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Inadvertently your December 16 letter addressed on
the outside to me but on the inside to Mike Manatos
(and I assume he got a similar letter addressed to
me!) has not yet been answered. I apologize pro-
fusely; as you well know, we labor here under heavy
burdens these days, equalled only by those under
which you labor.
I am very glad to know of your strong endorsement
for Dr. Gustafson of the University of North Dakota
for a potential appointment to a Rresidential Advisory
Committee for the 1971 White House Conference on Aging.
He does indeed seem to be a fine fellow, and your
strong backing indicates his worth. Although I have
no idea at this point whether that specific position
will be Mr. Nixon's to fill, I know that Dr. Gustaf-
son's background and experience will be carefully
considered for any and all positions in this field.
Cordially,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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MEMORANDUM
January 9, 1969
TO:
BILL BAROODY
FROM:
BRYCE HARLOW
On January 3 Senator Milton Young of North
Dakota telephoned to urge appointment of
John Davis as Assistant Secretary of the
Army.
Says Davis is the former governor of North
Dakota; former National Commander of the
American Legion; headed Nixon-Agnew citizens
in the 1968 campaign; 50 years old or younger;
was a Colonel in World War II ("magnificent
war record") ; is in life insurance and banking,
and is a fine speaker.
Says he's handsome, too.
January 6, 1969
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Thanks very much for your December 31st
letter recommending John Davis for the position
of Secretary of the Army or Assistant Secretary
of the Army.
I am pleased to know of your commendation
and certainly hope something can be worked out
se that Mr. Davis 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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January 6, 1969
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Milt:
Since your December 16 letter arrived recommend-
ing Mr. Palmby for Under Secretary of Agriculture,
I believe you have been consulted respecting Mr.
Hardin's plans for the Department and have learned
that Mr. Palmby is destined for highly responsible
work in the Department as Assistant Secretary--an
arrangement Palmby has found to his liking.
We warmly appreciate your continuing interest
in our efforts to find the best possible people to
round out the new Administration.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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ALLEN J. ELLENDER, LA., CHAIRMAN
SPESSARD L. HOLLAND, FLA.
GEORGE D. AIKEN, VT.
JAMES O. EASTLAND, MISS.
MILTON R. YOUNG, N. DAK,
HERMAN E. TALMADGE, GA.
J. CALEB BOGGS, DEL.
B. EVERETT JORDAN, N.C.
JACK MILLER, IOWA
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GEORGE MC GOVERN, S. DAK.
MARK O. HATFIELD, OREG.
JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX.
United States Senate
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
HARRY F. BYRD, JR., VA.
ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, S.C.
COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
COTYS M. MOUSER, CHIEF CLERK
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
December 16, 1968
Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Special Assistant to
President-Elect Nixon
Pierre Hotel
5th Avenue & 61st Street
New York, New York
Dear Bryce:
Enclosed is a copy of a letter I have addressed
to the Honorable Clifford M. Hardin, Secretary-Designate
of the Department of Agriculture, in which I urged the
appointment of Clarence Palmby as Under Secretary of Agri-
culture.
I deem this appointment as of the highest impor-
tance if we are going to do a good job of handling present
or any future farm programs and maintain the friendship of
farmers, for which the Department of Agriculture was originally
established. In plain words, being a farmer Clarence Palmby
can talk farmers' language, and he can be a great asset.
With warmest personal regards,
Sincerely,
has
MILTON R. YOUNG
MRY:sv
Encl.
ALLEN J. ELLENDER, LA., CHAIRMAN
SPESSARD L. HOLLAND, FLA.
GEORGE D. AIKEN, VT.
JAMES O. EASTLAND, MISS.
MILTON R. YOUNG, N. DAK.
HERMAN E. TALMADGE, GA.
J. CALEB BOGGS, DEL.
B. EVERETT JORDAN, N.C.
JACK MILLER, IOWA
GEORGE MCGOVERN, S. DAK.
MARK O. HATFIELD, OREG.
JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX.
United States Senate
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
HARRY F. BYRD, JR., VA.
COMMITTEE ON
ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, S.C.
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
COTYS M. MOUSER, CHIEF CLERK
December 16, 1968
PERSONAL
VIA AIRMAIL
Honorable Clifford M. Hardin
Secretary-Designate
Department of Agriculture
Chancellor of the University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Dear Chancellor Hardin:
Congratulations on your appointment as Secretary of Agriculture.
You have good recommendations and qualifications, and I am sure you will
do a good job. I will cooperate with you in every way possible.
I would like to recommend for appointment as Under Secretary of
Agriculture, Mr. Clarence Palmby, whom you undoubtedly have heard about by
now. He was a staff member and rose to a fairly high level in the Depart-
ment of Agriculture under the Eisenhower Administration.
Clarence Palmby is a farmer, knows farmers, and is able to get
along with them exceptionally well. Most important, he is an excellent ad-
ministrator. Before coming to the Department of Agriculture he was a member
of the State A.S.C.S. Committee of Minnesota and later their Executive
Director.
I Just came from a meeting with President-Elect Nixon and the
Republican leadership of the House and Senate of which I am a. member. The
President-Elect and the Republican leadership stressed as one of the most
important things this Administration will do is a good Job of administering
present programs.
Mr. Palmby knows farm programs very well and how best to efficiently
and effectively administer them. This is one of his strongest points.
The present wheat, cotton, and feed grain programs expire with the
1970 crop. It isn't so much a matter of having an agricultural policy imme-
diately--in fact, I would think you would have several months in which to
Honorable Clifford M. Hardin
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December 16, 1968
establish your own policies. The immediate problem you will have, and I
think all Cabinet members will have, is that of administering present pro-
grams efficiently and prudently.
Finally, Mr. Palmby is one who I think is able to get along quite
well with all of the general farm organizations, as well as the many com-
modity groups. I would strongly urge that you consider his appointment as
Under Secretary of Agriculture.
With warmest personal regards,
Sincerely,
MILTON R. YOUNG
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Richard M. Nixon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
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 22, 1968
Hanigan
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Thank you very much for your letter of December 12 recommending
Albert M. Christopher for a position in the New Administration
as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Congressional Relations.
Mr. Christopher's background is excellent, and I shall make it a
point to discuss his interest with Secretary of State-Designate
Bill Rogers. I am sure Secretary Rogers will give this matter
thorough attention.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 22, 1968
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Our good friend -- now the President-Elect -- has asked me to
express his appreciation for your resounding applause in behalf
Flanigan
of George Kirilla who seems to be an outstanding individual.
Both his credentials and your endorsement are now before those
individuals who are assisting in the formulation of our new
line-up. They will, I am sure, receive the close attention you
rightly expect.
I am also very glad to have your evaluation of Donn Larson, along
Flemming
with his resume. Most assuredly he will have full consideration
for all suitable positions.
Again, Milt, thanks very much for your assistante. I depend
on it.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 22, 1968
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Thank you very much for your letter of December 12 recommending
Albert M. Christopher for a position in the New Administration
as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Congressional Relations.
Mr. Christopher's background is excellent, and I shall make it a
point to discuss his interest with Secretary of State-Designate
Bill Rogers. I am sure Secretary Rogers will give this matter
thorough attention.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 18, 1968
Flanigan
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Thanks very much for your resounding endorsement of David
D. Thomas as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration, as detailed in your December 10 letter. This kind
of assistance is invaluable, as I trust you realize, and I
am sure your comments will be actively considered in all
deliberations concerning this position.
I am deeply appreciative of your contributions the other
day, and of your continuing assistance.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 15, 1968
Hanigan
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
I am glad to have your December 10 letter expressing
your strong support of Mr. Floyd E. Dominy, Commissioner
of the Bureau of Reclamation, and I assure you that this
matter will be most carefully considered here. I should
like at the same time to thank you for the suggestions you
offer for Secretary of Agriculture. While those you re-
commended were not selected, I have taken steps to insure
that consideration be given to them for alternative posts
within the Department.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the leadership
meeting and also to working closely with you on the legis-
lative conserns of the new Administration.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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December 14, 1968
Honorable Milton R. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
Thank you for your letter of December 2 recommending Mrs. Mary Brooks
as Treasurer of the United States in the new Administration.
Mrs. Brooks has an outstanding background and could, indeed, make a
valuable contribution to the new Administration. I am referring your
communication to those individuals who during the transition period,
are working with the President-Elect in determining the new line-up.
I know Mrs. Brooks will receive active and thoughtful consideration
for this important post. Your own recommendation is, of course,
genuinely appreciated.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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CC: Peter Flanigan
CARL HAYDEN, ARIZ., CHAIRMAN
RICHARD B. RUSSELL, GA.
MILTON R. YOUNG, N. DAK.
ALLEN J. ELLENDER, LA.
KARL E. MUNDT, S. DAK.
LISTER HILL, ALA.
MARGARET CHASE SMITH, MAINE
JOHN L. CLELLAN, ARK.
THOMAS H. KUCHEL, CALIF.
WARREN G. MAGNUSON, WASH.
ROMAN L, HRUSKA, NEBR.
SPESSARD L. HOLLAND, FLA.
GORDON ALLOTT, COLO.
United States Senate
JOHN STENNIS, MISS.
NORRIS COTTON, N.H.
JOHN O. PASTORE, R.I.
CLIFFORD P. CASE, N.J.
A. S. MIKE MONRONEY, OKLA.
JACOB K. JAVITS, N.Y.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
ALAN BIBLE, NEV.
ROBERT c. BYRD, W. VA.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
GALE W. MC GEE, WYO.
MIKE MANSFIELD, MONT.
E. L. BARTLETT, ALASKA
WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS.
RALPH YARBOROUGH, TEX.
December 11, 1968
THOMAS J. SCOTT, CHIEF CLERK
WM. W. WOODRUFF, ASST. CHIEF CLERK
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
450 Park Avenue
file
New York, N. Y. 10022
My dear Mr. President:
This letter is in connection with the personal resume you recently
received from Mr. George Kirilla, Jr., who is interested in possible openings
in your Administration through which you might be able to utilize the consid-
erable talents he has.
I have discussed this matter with Mr. Kirilla in some detail and
have reviewed the resume he has prepared. His long experience in business
and government gives him an excellent background for work in the various areas
in which he has expressed an interest. He is particularly interested in the
Agency for International Development, the Small Business Administration, and
operations of the Department of Defense dealing with the relationship between
the defense establishment and the impact the military has on local economies
in this country.
The broad nature of his background and training, however, would
enable him to provide valuable service in quite a number of areas within
your Administration. I would like to take this opportunity to urge that
thorough consideration be given this application. If I can provide further
information, I will be glad to be of assistance at any time.
With warmest personal regards,
Sincerely,
MILTON R. YOUNG
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cc:/Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Mr. Harry Flemming
December 9, 1968
Honorable Milton Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Milt:
This will confirm our previous telephone notification of
a meeting of President-Elect Nixon with the Republican
Legislative 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
Leadership Meeting will be welcomed.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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NOVEMBER 30, 1968
RN CALLED SENATOR MILTON YOUNG TODAY -- NOT COMPLETED.
RMN placed, but did not complete a call to SENATOR YOUNG,
today, 11/30/68
November 27, 1968
Honorable Milton R. Young USS
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Dear Milt:
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 leadershipas our party's senior member on the Committee on
Appropriations. 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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Bryce N. Harlow
Office of the President-Elect
Pierre Hotel
61 Street and Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
November 19, 1968
The Honorable Milton R. Young, U.S.S.
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Milt:
Thanks very much for your good letter of
November 14 in behalf of Deputy Under Secretary
of State, Rimestad. I am delighted to have your
high estimate of him and will certainly make it
known in appropriate quarters here.
As I am sure you well appreciate, these
sub-Cabinet positions throughout the govern-
ment are far from being resolved at this point,
but it is very helpful to have this kind of
certification in behalf of any of the people who
have been serving the previous administration.
I hope your visit to the military bases in
the Pacific will prove to be most interesting and
fruitful and I look forward to seeing you soon
after your return to Washington.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
Ruyan
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 Stephen M. Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Young:
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.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Clement J. Zablocki
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Zablocki:
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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January 10, 1969
Mr. Jaroslau Zantousky
Office of the Embassy
2349 MassachusettAvenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Zantousky:
Thanks so verymuch for your Christmas card
and the Slovensko photograph album. I appreciate
your thoughtfulness.
The photography in the album is magnificent
and some of the scenes are breathtaking.
Thank you again and with very best regards.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
M. Bryce Harlow,
450 Parr Avenue, Niron headpuorks"
New yorr, N.Y.
January 11, 1969
Honorable Charles J. Zinn
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Zinn:
You are more than kind in your December
11 letter of congratulations. Thanks very
much.
My hope is that you will cheer as fully
the results of our endeavors as you have these
modest beginnings!
Cordially,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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11. S. House of Representatives
Committee on the Judiciary
Mashington, D.C.
December 11, 1968
Charles J. Zinn
Law Revision Counsel
Dear Mr. Harlow:
I was delighted to learn that your appoint-
ment was the first appointment made by President-elect
Nixon, and wish you all success in your new but famil-
iar post.
If there is any way in which I may be of service
to you I hope you will let me know.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
Charlis Sin
Honorable Bryce N. Harlow
3744 30th Road, N.
Arlington, Virginia
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
RICHARD M. NIXON
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 24, 1968
Honorable Roger H. Zion
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Zion:
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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January 9, 1969
sent 1/15 SR.
Honorable Roger H. Zion
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Zion:
Thanks very much for your letter of
January 2. Please assure Reverend Daly
that a picture of the President-Elect will
be sent posthaste.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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COMMITTEE:
ROGER H. ZION
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JAN 6 1568
Office of President-Elect Richard Nixon
450 Park Ave.
New York, New York
Gentlemen:
This is in reference to a request for a picture of President-
Elect Nixon, to be used in the Library of St. Meinrad Archabbey in
the 8th Congressional District of Indiana.
I am enclosing a copy of the letter of request. It would be
greatly appreciated if you could direct this request to the proper
office so that a picture could be mailed to the Archabbey.
With every good wish, I remain
Sincerely yours
Roger H. Zion
Member of Congress
8th District of Indiana
j
The Archabbey Library
St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577
December 12, 1968
The Honorable Roger H. Zion
1221 Longworth Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
Sir:
Prior to the Presidential Inauguration in January, we will be featuring the
new three volume "History of the Presidency" published by the Editors of
"American Heritage", in the display area of our library.
We have been unable thus far to obtain a good photo of the President-Edect
to post with our other materials pertinent to the Presidency. We would
indeed appreciate it if you would direct us to a source for same.
Thank you for your attention to our request.
Sincerely,
Simeon
(Rev.) Simeon Daly, O.S.B.
Librarian
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December 15, 1968
Honorable Roger H. Zion
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Zion:
We appreciate your request of December 10 for a congra-
tulatory message from the President-Elect to Mr. Girdley,
who reaches his century mark on Christmas Day.
I can assure you that this important milestone will be
appropriately recognized and we appreciate your calling
it to our attention.
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 John M. Zwach
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Zwach:
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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December 15, 1968
Honorable John M. Zwach
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear John:
You were kind to send to us on December 6 the letter you
received from Mr. Lee Oliver of Richmond, Indiana, and I
do hope you will inform Mr. Oliver that his interesting
views are greatly appreciated by President-Elect Nixon and
all of us here.
It was thoughtful of you to share this correspondence with
us.
Sincerely,
Bryce N. Harlow
Assistant to the
President-Elect
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COMMITTEES:
JOHN M. ZWACH
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SIXTH DISTRICT, MINNESOTA
AGRICULTURE
1208 LONGWORTH BUILDING
SUBCOMMITTEES:
Congress of the United States
TELEPHONE: 202-225-2332
LIVESTOCK AND FEED GRAINS
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DEC 9 1968
December 6, 1968
President-elect Richard M. Nixon
Hotel Pierre
New York, New York
Dear President-elect:
A constituent asked that the attached
letter be forwarded to you.
Sincerely yours,
John M. Zwach
Member of Congress
Enclosures
RUNNING OUT OF RUGS?
Bomb Halt Called Bad Decision
By BRIG. GEN. (Ret.)
However, Hanoi and all other
In his announcement, the
S.L.A. Marshall
communists have continued to
President expressed only a faint
Military Affairs Analyst
declare that the Saigon govern-
hope that in return for stopping
ment is not just a satellite, but
the bombing of the North, the
In the end, whether we win,
a mere puppet of the United
communist would cease to
lose or draw, there will be no
States, with Washington pulling
rocket, mortar and shell the
written history of our current
the strings. So at this stage,
cities and allied bases in the
undertakings in Indochina that
we should make an oblique
South.
will be anything like an honest
move to prove before the world
A more wishful thought than
and accurate accounting.
that the relationship is exactly
his could not be imagined.
Any way is difficult to report,
what the communist say? OK,
Communists do not deal that
accurately in balanced nar-
if we also wish to take a small
way, once they have gained
rative. Under the best of con-
walk to Munich.
much-sought advantage by
ditions-and we had such in
slick maneuver. So from 01
the European theater because
According to the relative
Gen. Eisenhower desired that
position and conditions of the
of the bush and the his
what was done should become
two sides in the field, we led
ground, their batteries hat ia g.
in time an open book-the cov-
from strength when these "deli-
continued to pound away at a
cate negotiations" were started.
civilian or military target wi
erage of fighting operations is
never more than 70 per cent
The NVA had not been able to
in range. they are also firi.
accurate, and will always be
stage a main attack since May.
from the DMZ. Our troops an
less than half full. Such was
Its troops everywhere were
the Vietnamese under the gui
demoralized and suffering. Dur-
must be asking: "What the hel
my judgment at the end of
ing the last weeks they tried
is this all about?"
World War II and I SO reported
to the general staff.
totally to disengage, not to
And that's not the worst of
Under the worst of conditions
create an illusion of response
it. Right at the beginning, the
-and we have them in South
to the call for scaling down of
communists of the North have
Vietnam-what is called history
fighting operations, but because
been handed, on a silver platter,
is composed out of half-truths,
they had to save themselves.
an all-over respite. Their troops
suppositions and romantic non-
That position of strength was
have been pulled back to refit,
sense. Not only is there no cen-
tossed away. The weakest pos-
train and receive replacements.
tral authority directing that
sible play was made. The Pres-
And we are forbidden to chase
every agency and service par-
ident gave much and got
them when they move into
ticipating in the name of gov-
nothing back. The bombing of
sactuary.
ernment keep a candid and
North was halted and must stay
Delicate negotiations? Accord-
reasonably complete record.
that way. The reason why
ing to the dictionary, the word
Right from the top of govern-
should be self-apparent. The
doesn't cover self - inflicted
ment down to the smallest
communists have kept their
sounds.
extension of our power that is
part of the deal; both parties
(Distributed by the Los
serving in the field, there are
came to the table. Our side has
Angeles Times-Washington Post
too many embarrassing secrets
not.
News Service)
that small minds will reckon
are best kept locked.
It is that kind of war. The
dirty linen continues to pile
higher. Decisions that in retro-
spect looks more and more
grotesque keep accumulating.
As with the Bay of Pigs, that
which cannot logically be ex-
plained, or exposed as other
than an utter absurdity, is due
to be swept under the rug. The
trouble is that we are about
to run out of rugs.
As of this writing we are
supposed to be in a phase de-
scribed as "delicate negoti-
ations." The adjective is used
to keep the public breathbated,
stifle criticism, blanket proceed-
ings and justify the bottling-
up of information thereafter.
The ostensible purpose is to
keep a movement advantageous
to this country from slipping
off the rails.
As a one-time sharer in offi-
cial secrets, I acknowledge that
his view is somewhat jaundiced.
Over a lifetime, one sees a
plethora of flapdoodle wearing
a mask of importance. On the
other hand, the course of events
should entitle any citizen to ask:
"What is SO delicate about all
of this?"
There was nothing delicate
about the President announcing
just prior to the election that
there had been established the
necessary conditions for mean-
ingful negotiations in Paris,
and would therefore uncon-
ditionally suspend all bombing
on the North, when in fact the
opposite was true.
The President nas jumpeu
the gun. South Vietnam already
had advised the White House
that it would not sit at Paris
with the National Liberation
Front. For Johnson to assume
that President Thieu could be
nudged over the line by the an-
nouncement of a fait accompli
was not delicate; it was pos-
itively indelicate.
The declaration of the vice
president, that we should go
to the table, with or without
South Vietnam, was not more
indelicate than indecent. The
national honor should not be
held that cheaply. True, he was
then campaigning and in need
of votes, which may provide
some excuse. But for an official
voice to suggest, even under
such stresses, that the United
States should scuttle its position
is a cause for astonishment.
Consider that we have said
all along that South Vietnam
is sovereign and that Thieu's
is a legitimate, duly elected
government. Armies have been
fighting and men are dying
south of Parallel 17 to validate
these propositions.
nor
Lee Oliver
Dec. 2, 1968
RICHMOND, MINN.
How Richard M. nixon,
to the Presidency!
congratulations on your election
people who came from Minnesta
still pir, there are some strange
for Humphrey instance: Gus Hall and Hubert
we have always Worted right except
But in The fighting sixth district
in the case of 7.1D. R. who was probably
the worst eckemy The U.S. A, ever
had He sold is out at yalta. The
he blew his brainslout l have been
old timers in Georgia will swear that
in that to called shrine and saw
as you may recall arriving coffee was in peaced
plenty evidence of scraping his and scrubbing
stashington
and never opened after
Ite here firmly belier that of you
will rescued our pilots and Vit other
american nam
and make war so our
service men gan recieve the
same benefits as new in a declared
Lee Oliver
RICHMOND. MINN.
was then you will be re- elected
to a second term.
In the sixth district they call me
"Wr Republican" who did it I Don t
know and I don't believe & dearoe it.
& belong to a "Sare the nation
group. If you want more information
about our plan Sincerely, please write the
Lee Oliver