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Congratulations: 03/12/1987] (1)
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March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Alsup:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. William E. Alsup, Jr.
Alsup Racing Team
60 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, Vermont 05091
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RACING TEAM
60 PLEASANT STREET / WOODSTOCK, VERMONT 05091
[802] 457-2889 / [603] 448-3833 / TWX-710-227-1989
March 3, 1987
Howard Baker, Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Senator Baker:
It's always nice when a good guy wins one of the big ones! Congratulations on
your new appointment. I'm sure that you're in for some experiences that
will make the Indy 500 pale by comparison.
Now that I'm retired from serious racing, I have more time to pay attention to
national affairs. It seems our country needs a man like you, and my only
regret is that I'm not able to support you for the presidency - yet.
Best of luck, and please be assured that you have the full support of your
fans in the racing world.
Kindest regards
Bell William E. Alsup, M.
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MEMBER
(CART)
March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Cannington:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. C. Fred Cannington
100 Willow Oak Way
Byron, Georgia 31008
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The Honorable Howard Baker
Chief of Staff at the Whitehouse
1600 Pensylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Baker:
I am delighted that you have evolved into the position
of Chief of Staff at the Whitehouse. I am confident that
your presence there will be immensely beneficial in helping
President Reagan to re-light the image of the Presidency.
Praise the Lord for Mr. Reagan's approach in his speech
last evening. May he continue to walk with God.
Sincerely,
Nonnington
100 Willow Oak Way
Byron, Georgia 31008
Enclosure
CFC/fc
Sam Nunn
United States Senator
Washington, DC 20501
Senator Nunn:
As one who reads the news daily, I could hardly miss the
recent press reports or "editorials"- they could hardly be called
simply reports - concerning the so-called "Iran Arms Scandal".
Whenever I read such press, I cannot help but reflect back
on a similar blood thirsty press during the early seventies. Then,
they were "editorializing" on the so-called "Watergate scandal".
Whenever I think of the two events, I shudder at the manner
in which so many petty politicians mussel in on the scene of the
blood letting, trying to sink their teeth into what appears to be
a ready-made sacrificial Lamb all tangled up in a bramble bush.
During the occasion of the hearings of the Senate "Watergate"
Committee, I wrote to then Senator Herman Talmadge, a longtime
political aly of my family, imploring him to turn his talents to
more worthwhile deeds; that his participation in the efforts of an
uncontrolled press in their Godless zeal in trying to destroy a
wounded President, could only lead to a turning of the tables on
himself. Sure enough, only a short few years later, I found myself
writing to a Senate Ethics panel, urging them to exercise restraint
in their judgement of their brother Senator.
In both cases, my implorings obviously fell on deaf ears. They
set themselves above their Brethren and the Golden Ruleand many brave
men were destroyed through the blood lust of their fellow men.
The recent events remind me of a replay of the Watergate period.
I caution you to remember the fates of Herman Talmadge and Sam Irwin.
One became an Alcoholic and was himself destroyed by his brethren.
The other one was called on home by the Lord, perhaps, I hope, for a
stern disciplining. But, the sadest thing about the whole affair is,
Our nation was pushed into the most catastrophic period in its peace-
time history, the Presidency of Jimmy Carter.
An ancient Chinese philosopher, Sun Tse, Writing on "The Art of
War" -some 500 years B.C.- said "That which enables the Great General
to strike, conquor and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men,
is foreknowledge.
Ian Fleming, in a letter to Sir William Stephenson, quoted Winston
S. Churchill thusly - "In the high reaches of secret service work, the
actual facts, in many cases were, in every respect equal to the most
fantastic inventions of romance and meladrama. Tangle within tangle,
plot and counter-plot, ruse and treachery, cross and doublecross, true
agent, false agent, double agent, gold and steel, the bomb, the dagger
and the firing party, were interwoven in many a texture so intricate
as to be incredible and yet, true.
In another time, in "The World Crisis", Winston S. Churchill
also wrote, "There is required, for the composition of the Great
Commander, not only massive common sense and reasoning power, not only
immagination, but also an element of legerdemain, an original and
sinister touch, which leaves the enemy puzzled as well as beaten. There
are many kinds of maneauvers in war, some only of which take place upon.
the battlefield".
In my eyes, Ronald Reagan has all of the credentials of "The Great
Commander". In contrast, your pronouncements, as quoted, perhaps mis-
quoted, in the recent press, sound to me like the student trying to
grade the teacher's paper. I think we, the people, would be better
served, if you limited your activities to tending to your job and leave
the Presidenting to Mr. Reagan. The way you sound in the press gives
me pause to think that it would be a considerable struggle for you to
measure up to the proverbial "pimple" on Mr. Reagan's - - - (backside).
Take care, what appears today to be a sacrificial lamb, bestrapped
and unable to defend himself against the bloodthirsty pack, might just
be a sleeping Lion. Beware, tomorrow he may wake up.
Way
Byron, Georgia 31008
March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Bent:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. James Bent
President
United Media Corporation
5900 Crystal Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64129
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JAMES BENT
5900 CRYSTAL STREET,
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64129
MARCH 5TH, 1987
CHIEF OF STAFF,
THE WHITE HOUSE,
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20500
DEAR MR. BAKER;
BOTH MY WIFE AND I, AS MANY OF OUR FRIENDS, WERE ELATED TO
HEAR OF YOUR APPOINTMENT AS CHIEF OF THE PRESIDENTS STAFF.
MOST OF WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE YOU SITTING IN ANOTHER
OFFICE, -- PERHAPS, LATER!
MOST OF US ARE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND YOUR PAST HISTORY
IN OFFICE, INDICATES TO US THAT YOU ARE THE MAN FOR THE JOB!
OUR CONGRATULATIONS!
James SINCERELY, JAMES BENT Bird
PRESIDENT, UNITED MEDIA CORPORATION
March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Huntley:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. M. B. Huntley
Route 5, Box 188A
Nashville, Tennessee 37221
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Nashielle TN 37221
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Howard Baker:
as I look out across the lovely Jennersee hills
toward hashville from the top of Back bow Ridge
- old hatchez. Irace, I think of you and our Country.
you Howard are in One of the most unique
positions in all of history Our leadership is
foundering. you have been given an opportunity
to change this Seize it! Do 't!
how Sir because dive been to your office and
I want you to be our next president and I'm a
farmer Californian who Cares for President Reagan,
do we this favor- shake his hand as put
your arm Qround him as some how let him
know that we still Care
your friend
Ballard Himlley
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Ronald Reagan
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March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Levine:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Charles Levine
30 Minnekahda Place
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
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CHARLES LEVINE, C.P.A.
30 MINNEKAHDA PLACE
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March 4, 1987
The Honorable Howard Baker
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20013
Dear Howard:
I just want you to know how proud we are of you especially in view
of your recent appointment. In the Senate you have always voted for
what you thought was right rather than taking a more expedient stand.
I met you at Kiwanis here in Chattanooga several weeks ago and also
at Paul Stone's Shop. I would be glad to surrender six inches of my
height for one ounce of your charm and wit.
We are all grateful that you have accepted this position with great
personal sacrifices.
May God Bless You.
Chalm Give
March 12, 1987
Dear Ms. McCarthy:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Laurie McCarthy
Orr and Reno
Post Office Box 709
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-0709
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ORR AND RENO
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
ONE EAGLE SQUARE
CHARLES H. TOLL, JR.
DUDLEY W. ORR
P.O. BOX 709
ROBERT H. RENO
RONALD L. SNOW
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301-0709
OF COUNSEL
CHARLES F. LEAHY
TELEPHONE 603-224-2381
RICHARD B. COUSER
MARY SUSAN LEAHY
TELECOPIER 603-224-2318
WILLIAM L. CHAPMAN
HOWARD M. MOFFETT
THOMAS D. RATH
DAVID W. MARSHALL
JAMES E. MORRIS
THOMAS N. MASLAND
THOMAS C. PLATT III
MICHAEL A. PIGNATELLI
CONNIE L. RAKOWSKY
PETER W. MOSSEAU
SHERILYN BURNETT YOUNG
JILL K. BLACKMER
March 4, 1987
EVE H. OYER
PAUL BARBADORO
CORDELL A. JOHNSTON
JAMES P. BASSETT
P. SABIN WILLETT
ELIZABETH L. HODGES
MARY N. WILKE
TRICIA H. LUCAS
Mr. Howard Baker
Chief of Staff
White House
Washington, DC
Dear Mr. Baker:
I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate you on
your appointment as Chief of Staff. As one who has admired you
since the early 1970's, I know that you will bring a breath of
fresh air to the Reagan administration and that you will do a
wonderful job. All of us here at the office are very proud of
you.
My only regret is purely a selfish one. Not only was my
friend Tom Rath looking forward to your visit to Concord and to
our offices in particular, but I had been planning on meeting you
for over a year. I wanted to tell you personally how well I
thought you would do in a Presidential election and in New
Hampshire in particular.
I wish you all the best in your new job and perhaps I will
get my chance to meet you some other time in the future.
Sincerely,
Laurie Laurie McCarthy Mc Carthy
Legal Assistant to
Attorney Mary Susan Leahy
March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Batten:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Batten
United Church of Christ
1400 North Seventh Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63106
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SUNDAY BULLETIN SERVICE
March 3, 1987
The Honorable Howard Baker,
Chief of Staff,
The White House,
Washington, D.C. 20006.
Dear Senator Baker:
Thank you very much for your willingness
to do what is SO important to our country, to
serve as Chief of Staff for President Reagan.
It is imperative that a person of your known
integrity and ability fill that position, and
we are grateful that you have accepted it. We
have followed your career for many years, since
you entered the Senate, and, though not always
agreeing with your stands, have appreciated your
competence and honesty; what you have agreed to
do now, for our country, is commensurate with
your past contributions.
We know that this new work, important as
it is, will not improve your prospects for elec-
tion to the presidency, either in 1988 or later,
and may actually hurt them; we respect you the
more for it! Therefore, if you decide to seek
the presidency in the future, please count on
our support and call upon us for whatever we
can do to assist you. May God bless you in
your work and life.
Sincerely,
JACK and MARGARET BATTEN Batter
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1400 N. Seventh Street St. Louis, MO 63106 Telephone: (800) 325-7061 (toll free except AK, HI and MO) or (314) 621-1330
March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Palmer:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Dennis P. Palmer
Trustee of Hanover Township
Post Office Box 1
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
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TRUSTEE OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP
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13300 Lincoln Plaza
P.O. Box #1
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
Phone (219)374-7443
DENNIS P. PALMER, Trustee
March 4, 1987
Honorable Howard Baker
White House Chief of Staff
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Chief of Staff,
Allow me a moment of your valuable time to congratulate you
on your appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I can only
imagine the awesome responsibilities placed upon you by this
appointment.
Your performance as Senator has proven time and again that
you are indeed up to the task. You have earned the respect and
admiration of the American people. But most of all, you have
our confidence.
I wish for you, only the best, as you continue your most
honorable service to the President, and to the people of this
great Nation. Again, congratulations and may God be with you.
Most Sincerely,
Dennis P. Palmer P.Palmer
Dennis P. Palmer, Trustee
DPP/rp
March 12, 1987
Dear Mr. Stiller:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. David J. Stiller
2879 Regis Lane
Costa Mesa, California 92626
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
6 March 1987
The Honorable Howard Baker
Chief of Staff to the President of the U. S. A.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Baker:
Your appointment as Chief of Staff wassa stroke of good fortune for the people
of the United States. The current preoccupation with the Iran-Contra issues
will pass and it can be hoped that the President can get to some critical
issues with the Congress.
Given your unique legislative backround, I know you will do your best to
assist the President and I hope you will give the highest possible priority
to the most stringent efforts to get the federal budget defecit headed downward
rather than upward. This one issue stands before all others in importance at
this time. Early in his Preidency Mr. Reagan said of this subject "If not us,
who? If not now, when?".
As Snuffy Smith would say "Time's a wastin'. "
Good luck.
Very truly yours,
David J. Stiller
March 12, 1987
Dear Ms. Wolfson:
Thank you for your kind message. I
appreciate your warm words of support
and confidence.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. L. G. Wolfson
165 Chiswick Road
Boston, Massachusetts 02135
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Mr. Howard Baker
The White House
Washington DC 20500
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