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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Baker, Howard: Files Folder Title: [Public Mail File Congratulations: 03/25/1987] (2) Box: 14 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ March 25, 1987 Dear Mrs. Grudzinski: 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 Mrs. Andrew Grudzinski 2456 South Birch Denver, CO 80222 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 65 Mrs. Andrew Grudzinski 2456 South Birch BAKER ItHB-1 Denver, Colo. 80222 Marchy 1987 Tough. Honest. Right for the 80's. Dear Senator Baker, Thank you for Coming to the assistance of the President. & write this with mixed emotions. I have been waiting for you to be President since 1978. Since that time & have received sexty - two letters from you. waiting with the campaign workers memories are many. at a Denver hotel for you to stop and seens one sight. you had to by - pass Demer getting hectic for you. that night as things were your many letters of thanks the work in your campaign. and words of praise to me for The time & saw you in Fort Collins ah a luncheon Mrs. Andrew Grudzinski 2456 South Birch Denver, Colo. 80222 We have written so many letters the Senate. on the issues while you were'n your autographed picture has always been in our living room. you are still being prayed for by the Marion Fathers. Remember the f iftern year card you received? By the way I hope you have been able to Continue tennis. I Sremember the knee surgery. I will always have Confidence in you. Keep up the hard honest work you have always done. Will be watching with interest the next two years D continue to remember you in Good prayers. Luck. Sincerely Marcella Grudginski HOWARD W. CANNON, NEV., CHAIRMAN CLAIBORNE PELL, R.1. MARK o. HATFIELD, OREG. ROBERT c. BYRD, W. VA. ROBERT P. GRIFFIN, MICH. JAMES B. ALLEN, ALA. HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN. HARRISON A. WILLIAMS, JR., N.J. DICK CLARK, IOWA United States Senate WILLIAM MC WHORTER COCHRANE, STAFF DIRECTOR CHESTER H. SMITH, CHIEF COUNSEL LARRY E. SMITH, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 July 5, 1978 Mrs. Marcello Grudzinski 2456 So. Birch Denver, Colorado 80222 Dear Mrs. Grudzinski: Thank you for your thoughtful letter of June 25 and for your encouragement in regard to the 1980 Presidential election. My only commitment right now is to secure reelection to the Senate from Tennessee in 1978. Thereafter, I will have to pause and seriously evaluate my future political plans. I am grateful for your words of confidence and support. I certainly hope to continue to merit your trust in the future, and my best wishes are with you. Sincerely, Howard H. Baker, Jr. HHBJr:cs Page 56 Edit Rocky Mountain News Founded April 23, 1859 Ralph Looney William W. Fletcher Editor President, General Manager SCRIPPS HOWARD "Give light and the people will find their own way." New chief of staff takes on job at personal cost, national gain W HY would Howard Baker give up and good judgment, qualities much a $1 million-a-year law practice needed by an administration that and a chance to run for president to thought it was clever to trade arms for replace the discredited Donald Regan hostages, while proclaiming "no deals as chief of staff in the scandal-shaken with terrorists" and "no guns for the White House? ayatollahs." The answer has to be a combination) Baker had been considering a run for of old -fashioned patriotism and loyalty the 1988 GOP nomination, which he can- to the Republican Party, because the not do while cleaning up the White former senator from Tennessee is tak- House mess and serving in effect as ing on a job for which the word "unenvi- acting president. His departure from able is an understatement. the field most helps Sen. Bob Dole, since Baker will have to deal with a forget- they both are centrist, competent and ful lame duck president; a first lady experienced, and thus appeal to the powerful enough to have got Regan's same constituencies. scalp; investigations of the Iran-Contra President Reagan should be grateful affair that threaten to go on indefinitely that Baker has signed on, but shouldn't and produce more damage; a White be complacent. The sensible Tennessean House staff that needs rebuilding; and can assist Reagan with sound advice, if foreign and domestic crises that inevita- it is accepted, but only the chief execu- bly will erupt. tive himself can save the rest of his However, Baker has valuable attri- term from irrelevancy. He must be butes that Regan, an arrogant and vain more alert and less passive to succeed Wall Street millionaire, sorely lacked. in putting Irangate behind him. He knows his way through the political Though well known in Tennessee and minefields, which is essential in the af- the Congress, Baker only became a na- termath of the president's misguided tional figure during the televised Water- Iran initiative. He is trusted by Con- gate hearings with his famous line: gress, which was skeptical of Regan. 'What did the president know, and when As a senator from 1967 to 1985 and as did he know it?" Ironically, that may be minority and majority leader, Baker the last question he would want asked of earned a reputation for common sense Reagan today. The Baker Committee, P.O. Box 2702, Washington, D.C. 20013, 202/789-7900 BAKER October 30, 1979 Ms. Marcella Grudzinski 2456 South Birch Denver, Colorado 80222 Dear Ms. Grudzinski: Thank you very much for your support of my campaign for the presidency. I will never forget that your commitment to my campaign came at this early stage, and I hope both the campaign and my service in the White House if that campaign is successful will prove worthy of your confidence in me. I hope I can count on your help as the campaign progresses. Sincerely, Howard Howard H. Baker, Jr. Tough. Honest. Right for the 80's. KEITH PRESS Paid for by The Baker Committee. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. 20463. SENATOR HOWARD BAKER Washington, D.C. February 14, 1980 Mrs. Marcella Grudzinski 2456 South Birch Denver, Colorado 80222 Dear Marcella: Thank you for your most recent letters and the nice card. I apologize for the long delay since I have been in touch. My schedule of late has prohibited the prompt response I prefer. I very much regret that I was unable to at- tend the meeting in Denver. I had been looking forward to the event and was disappointed to have missed the opportunity to visit with you and my other supporters in the area. Your selling your rings in order to purchase a ticket to the event meant more to me than you know--your loyalty is deeply appreciated. However, I hope you know that I would never ask anyone to do more than they are able. Again, please accept my apologies; and I hope we will have a chance to visit again in the not-too- distant future. Howard Dohn Best wishes, Howard H. Baker, Jr. HHBJr:mrk A coby of our report is filed with the Federal Election Washington. D.C. KEITH PRESS United States Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 September 23, 1983 Mrs. Andrew Grudzinski 2456 South Birch Denver, Colorado 80222 Dear Mrs. Grudzinski: Thank you for your recent encouragement and expression of support. After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek election to a fourth term as a United States Senator from Tennessee. It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the people of Tennessee in the Senate. My debt to my fellow Tennesseans is immeasurable and one I could not hope to repay no matter how long or well I might try to serve them. It has long been my personal conviction that, for me, service in the Senate would not and should not be a lifetime career. I have often spoken of my desire to see the Congress function as a citizen legislature in which men and women from many walks of life serve for a time without severing all ties to the places and callings they are elected to represent. Acting on this belief, I have resolved to leave the Senate at the conclusion of my term in December, 1984. Until that time, I will continue to do the best I possibly can to represent my state and her people. It is my belief and my hope that President Reagan will seek reelection in 1984. I have urged him to do so and intend to support him. However, I also intend to stay active in Republican and public affairs. In that regard, I am hopeful our paths will cross again and I once more thank you for your thoughtfulness. Haward Sincerely, 15h HHBJr/spb March 25, 1987 Dear Ms. Nason: 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. Winifred K. Nason 22-1/2 Cambria Street Clearwater Beach, FL 33515 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 U? 24 1/2 Cambrice SP. HHB-1 Clearwater Beach Fla. 33515 Dear Senator Baker, Thank you for giving up your blans to go into the That House, your influence can help being fetter than what has been It' good to know that there are a few statesmen among a horde of politicians yours sincerely, Hemfred A. Jason March 25, 1987 Dear Mrs. Hollander: 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 Mrs. Harold S. Hollander 464 South Wayne Avenue Waynesboro, VA 22980 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 HHB-1 464 neature, Suth he AOZ., the Virginia 22980 my dear mr. Beler Feb. 28, 1987 that you are zon "in the white I'm so very pleased House , Ro to speak! I've been York Regablicantor until Q- your political fen as a New there in for the past nine years more to Florida and while leving - of to you Senstor", - can't begin Harly Hill I'm to very proud I the you how plead! husband Negnaster my after my town came been home to home to death. Nill register vote here next week shill the may now - again I'el tz/ as C Republicon, of course * Be talking to Virginia votees 14 about you, dear Semator running for the Presi deney - happeled! Please let me hear from you again ain soon ? the beat of great good luck new to you now in you what office Gon'se fz great this 6. stroke of genero all good news is! as alinage. Brice Sincerely Elison Hollander (Drs. Horold texpond Hollander) March 25, 1987 Dear Ms. Mullen: 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. Cynthia Mullen Apartment 2M 1025 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02169 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 C. Mullen 1025 Hancock Street, #2M Quincy, MA 02169 HHB-1 march1,1987 The Honorable Howard Baker White House Washergton D.C. Dear Mr Baker, hank you for accepting the job of Chief of Staff for President Reagen time, with our own press assanlting Our country is facing a different our president. I've never once heard previd a lately to say how much President they hostoge family member being into appreciated the risks the How to reserve the hostoge him. quickly took they abondoned your chocee to work at the white House is so generous and patriotic - you are one of the noble few who make ohe american "experement" able to endure. & hope God will bless you with great peace and happeness, and your work with success. Thank you again, your fellow citizens cyntrea Mullen March 25, 1987 Dear Mr. Driscoll: 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. Jim Driscoll Erigena Group 40 South 900 East Ten G Salt Lake City, UT 84102 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 CON'T. VWS /SISPPOR/ JOB REQ ame-Saver ERIGENA GROUP IN REFERENCE TO CONSULTANTS 40 SOUTH 900 EAST TEN G SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84102 801-328-1121 FIRST-CLASS MAIL INTER-OFFICE FOR Howard Baker HOW TO USE THIS DAY/TIMER time-Saver LETTER TO SAVE TIME. White House Type or write your reply in the space below. Then mail the white copy to US and keep the pink copy for your files. You'll save time and effort, and we'll have your answer Washing Ton D.C. 20500 much faster! Thank you. MESSAGE DATE: FOLD FOLD HHB-1 Howard, Congrad laTions ! Your the best man for the Job ! Thanks for the Victore & LITTER day -know of any challenges Some ? FOLD Om Driscill FOLD BY REPLY DATE: BY ©DAY-TIMERS RE-ORDER No. 2420-Printed in USA JIM DRISCOLL Home: (801) 328-1121 40 South 900 East, Ten G Office: (801) 355-3051 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND University of Buffalo - Electrical Engineering, Business Administration University of Houston - Post-graduate studies in Psychology and Counseling Southern Methodist University - Graduate School of Banking, Commercial Banking The Louis Allen Management Program Continuing Education: Numerous seminars on Management Skills, Finance, Human Potential, Communication Skills, Stress Management, Out-placement Counsel- ing and Time Management. PROFESSIONAL Banking: Twenty years of experience in executive management, restruc- turing banks and businesses Consultant: Human potential, finance and management COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Association for Humanistic Psychology Ririe Woodbury Dance Company, Executive Board Member Chamber of Commerce, President's Club, Salt Lake City, Utah Association for Retarded Citizens, Director at Large Salt Lake Kiwanis Club Special Olympics, Volunteer Utah Governor's Club - County Platform Committee COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINER Commercial Security Bank Utah Power & Light Company Valley Bank Corporation GUEST LECTURER/SPEAKER Guest Lecturer at: University of Houston, Graduate School of Communications University of Utah, Masters of Fine Arts Program, Graduate School of Social Work Member of Toastmasters International Organized Speaker's Bureau for major state-wide function Appearances and presentations on Channel 5 (CBS), Salt Lake City, Utah SEMINARS PRESENTED Communication Skills, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Sales, Product Knowledge, Management Skills, Performance Evaluation and Organizational Transformation. INTERESTS Sailing - Great Salt Lake Yacht Club Sport's Car Competition - Porsche Club of America Flying - Vallaire Flying Club March 25, 1987 Dear Mr. Magnetto: 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. Anthony D. Magnetto 4 Sheldon Avenue Troy, NY 12180 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 Anthony D. Magnetto AHB-1 Dear Sen- Baker: March 8, 1987 my dud was a police office for 39 years and when odded to his WWII havy plivice he has devoted 43 years of his life as a public servant Like you, I have followed in my father's foot steps and am currently a Police Argent. and politics and several weeks ago we were discussing very fatter and I enjoy talking about government that you would be the best chice to lead america the presidential caudidates for 1988. we botte concluded into the nept decade good and bad Hood because President Reagan and our When you were rearned Chilf of stoff we felt both country need you now at this very critical time. the Bad because you 188. have ruled out a run for presidency in possibility of a 1988 men for the Presidency. Then & l woudered how you could give up the recalled what you had written in the dedication of your book, ho Margain for Enor, to your family: "By precept and example they inculcated in me the from and lasting belief that politics is are Govorable undertaking and that public service of the luman society." is among the lighest calling open to members In closing let me say theat I hope you recounder in time for 92, This country needs muselfish public Anthony D. Magnetto Dervants who respect the political process and are intimately aware of liow the legeslative and executive financlies of government work together to goeren effectively. I wish you good luck and heary God bless you. Sincerely, touy lunguetto March 25, 1987 Dear Mr. Carowitz: 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. Michael Carowitz Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Campbell Chapter University of Michigan Law School Ann Arbor, MI 48104 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 U5 HHB-1 57 АЛФА DEATA Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International CAMPBELL CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48104 March 16, 1987 Dear Senator Baber, l would like to congratulare you on your recent appointment as President Reagan's Chief of Staff. lamelated a your good foture! l have long beena fan of yours, Senator Baha. l know that you are the right man for this very tough job. Good luck. again, please accept my congratulations and good wishes! Sincerely yours, Michael Carowitz President, Campbell Chapter, P.A.D. stoward Bodu chief of Steff He White Here HB-1 year me Boker, our you new position as chapar Steff. cl must you they success are an positive you we heg this administration to saw the payablet X one passews Preselent Reyan is so fortunite & her June sun a Person a Sec to help him. mos clear C crows to thank for programs 2a the unsufri or in which for Bee An Seen chrom and prom In rum In is Publicy a 198% as teen cause and extibenty and 9 been for your Country to are Co et and wer circumsine and the Crinty and the Business draw a were of una experier w Your at ether Portucta tein more then in to your new positor as one was new Lega run are county and du advinistre boes te the Reblie zer shaw w commany. Co have areas bu a for of your and on Anive & here so or a cheq of staff. mos Gral certine to been See as You arme the care le you Counts real C leck Juliew to sheeth Be J in fertin. Senews, Ganda class Same 1828 blame St A anie ches sc 37405 March 25, 1987 Dear Ms. Clark: 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. Glenda Clark Apartment A 1828 Leland Street North Charleston, SC 29405 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 March 25, 1987 Dear Mr. Mayle: 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. Carl L. Mayle 166 Northwest 96th Street Miami Shores, FL 33150 HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/jzf1 HHB-1 very busy but you will be Have your Secy CARL L. MAYLE Maple letme know you recd letter 166 N.W. 96th Street Phone 757-6670 Miami Shores, Fla. 2-28-87 Feb 28,1987 CARL L. MAYLE 166 N. W. 96th Street Miami Shores, Florida 33150 Daple Dear Howard HHB-1 Cong Ratu la tions ! Was very glad to hear about your appointment to chief of fortune and Decomplishments for Staff wish you lotsof good the balance of President Reagans term. Panama Canal but Dbeheve the and forth the sale of the Some time ing ago we wrote back job you have undertaken is very (an anexmarine) do not recommend important. atany rate please the sale of "The Gitma' or the my discontinue sending checks for the in 1986 which is coly I had to Repa Senate + Rep House. will you under on the Somerely once again Congratulation Howard board of AT&T,? N : care a mayle