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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES
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File Folder
CORRESPONDENCE - SEPTEBMER 1981
(4)
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LETTER
TO DEAVER RE HIS RESPONSE TO
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9/19/1981
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EARLIER LETTER
2/28/11
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LETTER
FROM DEAVER
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LETTER
TO DEAVER
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9/10/1981
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose Information concerning the regulation of financial Institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed In accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1981
Dear Mr. Cronin:
Thank you for your recent letter. I am
sure that President Reagan will be as
pleased as I was to hear of your support
for him.
I appreciate the time you have taken to
send me your proposal to decontrol natural
gas. The energy future of our nation is
one of the top priorities of this Adminis-
tration. You can be sure that your views
will receive serious attention as we con-
tinue to develop policies in the fields
of both energy and Federal regulatory
practices.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. William F. Cronin
3132 Brush Creek Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1981
Dear Bill:
Thanks for your most recent letter and for
the enclosures having to do with mackerel,
anchovy and squid biomasses.
I have followed your suggestion and sent your
correspondence directly to Secretary Baldrige
whom I know will be very interested in it.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. W. A. Nott, President
The Sportfishing Association of California
555 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 700-A
Long Beach, CA 90802
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 9, 1981
Dear Julian:
Thanks for sending along the article you
sent to The Wall Street Journal and The
Washington Post. You did a super job and
echoed the views of many of us.
Thanks again for copying me in.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Julian H. Gingold
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.
40 West 57 Street
New York, N.Y. 10019
MRD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 9, 1981
Dear Mrs. Lippman:
Thank you for your note expressing an
interest in serving on a commission being
established by the Department of Education.
I suggest that you contact them directly
for information. Forward your letter and
resume to Dr. Milton Goldberg, Acting Director
of the National Institute of Education,
1200 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20208.
I have been informed that he is working on this
project.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Ellen Chickie Lippman
Schoolfinders
309 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 207
Santa Monica, CA 90401
"COPY"
HKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 28, 1981
Dear Ellen:
Thanks for your good note and your
letter of support.
I've passed your comments on to both Ted
Bell, Secretary of Education, and to Dr.
Martin Anderson in case they might be in-
terested in pursuing your offer of help.
Again, thank you.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Ellen Chickie Lippman
Schoolfinders
309 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 207
Santa Monica, CA 90401
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 10, 1981
Dear Mr. Barker:
This letter acknowledges receipt of your telegram
of August 11 regarding the Small Business
Administration's Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking.
The SBA has received your telegram response to
its notice in the Federal Register. Your comments
will receive full consideration when the Agency
analyzes all responses before making any change in
the present policy.
Copies of all responses will be available for public
inspection in the National Office of the Small
Business Administration after the comment period.
A representative of your institution is welcome to
review them if you wish.
Sincerely,
Misuum
Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
and Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Norman Barker Jr.
Chairman of the Board
First Interstate Bank
Los Angeles, California 90017
1
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1981
Dear Jim:
Thank you for your thoughtfulness in sending
me the list and information on Pepperdine's
Faculty Retreat.
I am interested in the results and would be
pleased to receive a transcript of the con-
ference.
Thanks again for thinking of me.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. James R. Wilburn
Vice President for
University Affairs
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 90265
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1981
Dear Mr. Hebert:
Thank you for your letter. I appreciate
the time you have taken to bring your
views to my attention.
The President is determined to reduce the
burden of the size and cost of government
on the American people. While the passage
of his tax and budget reductions by the
United States Congress is a step in the
right direction, there is much which re-
mains to be done. Hearing from concerned
citizens such as yourself is greatly en-
couraging as this Administration continues
to develop policies and programs. You can
be sure that your comments and proposals
will receive serious attention from the
appropriate officials here at the White
House.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Art Hebert
Route 9, Box 36
Eight Mile, AL 36613
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1981
Dear Mr. Mitchell:
Thank you SO much for giving us the
opportunity to ride on the Alice M.
Winslow tugboat to greet the tall ship
"Simon Bolivar". It was a breathtaking
experience to see such a marvelous spectacle
at such close range. I know we will never
forget it.
Please convey my thanks to Captain Eliot
Winslow and to Jack Oakland and Arthur
Richardson for helping to make it such a
splendid day.
I am sending along a small gift to say
"thank you" to each of you.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Edwin M. Mitchell
Southport Island, Maine 04576
SHEEPSCOT PILOTS, INC.
Capt. Eliot TOWING Winslow, pres.
Southport Island, Maine 04576
ABSTRACT OF LOG
Dock/Undock SS: ARV Simon BOLIVAR (BARK)
Date: August 28-1981
Time: 0800 HRS.
Port: BATH, MAINE
Tug: ALICE M. Winslow
Crew: JACK OAKLAND Eng,
ARTHUR RICHARDSON
Remarks:
Special Guests
MR. of &MRS. MICHAEL DEAVER
AMANDA & Bhair
@ PLeASURE to HAVE you ABOARD !
Signed: Edwin M. Milchell
Master
Southport I., ME. 04576
633-2930
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1981
Dear Dr. Pope:
Thank you for your recent message. I appreciate the
time you have taken to bring your proposals regarding
the Federal debt to my attention.
The amount in interest which the Federal government
must pay to finance its debt is of deep concern to
this Administration. The problems it presents both
in terms of budgetary policy and the amount of credit
available to our nation's citizens are great. This
Administration is continually reviewing and developing
policy alternatives to deal with this situation. We
are grateful for the suggestions of people like you
who have a sincere desire to improve the quality of
life for all Americans.
Again, thank you for taking the time to write. You
can be sure that your comments will receive serious
consideration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Dr. J. Bland Pope
8107 East Court
Austin, TX 78759
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1981
Dear Mrs. Oliver:
Thank you for your letter. I am sure
that President Reagan shares my appre-
ciation for your support and your kind
words concerning his recovery.
President Reagan values the time which
he spends with members of the Washington
Press Corps both for the opportunity it
affords him to become acquainted with
these men and women and to communicate,
through them, to the American people.
Yet, the duties of his office demand
that the time which he spends with the
press be limited. I am grateful that
you have taken the time to bring your
views on this matter to my attention.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. John B. Oliver
713 Rockbridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
JOSEPH VERNER REED, JR.
1 CHASE MANHATTAN PLAZA
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
PRIVATE
September 1981
Mr. Michael K. Deaver, Jr.
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Eureka!
Start with the best - Stay with the best ... that's YOU!
Thanks to your active support and counsel the prize has been reached. I
am honored (nearly speechless) and both excited and enthusiastic about
heading towards the southern gates of the Pillars of Hercules. I look
forward to carrying out the principles of the Reagan Administration.
BUT
I know in my heart that I would not (nay, never) be going to that
important and challenging post without your backing (or should I say
steering?). I want you to know how VERY pleased I am. Further, I am
VERY, VERY grateful to YOU.
YOU will of course have "B & B" at the Residence -- it will be a special
pleasure to welcome YOU home to our house abroad. I am enclosing a
jotting which may entice you'to come to that extraordinary kingdom.
Once again, thank you.
Jash As ever,
and this uncaus Caroline too
KD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Joseph:
Congratulations!
All I did was suggest your name - you did
the rest and you deserve the prize.
Carolyn and I are honored by your invitation
and hope that someday while you're there, we
can visit.
So sorry we missed the party in your honor but
wanted to write and tell you to have fun in
your new post.
Warm regards,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Joseph Verner Reed, Jr.
1 Chase Manhattan Plaza
New York, N.Y. 10005
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Burt:
Thanks for sending along the copy of the
statement before the House Committee on
Energy and Commerce. I appreciate your
thoughtfulness.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Burt L. Talcott
Louis C. Kramp & Associates
1919 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Mr. Griffith:
Thank you for your recent message. I was delighted to hear
from a fraternity brother and was pleased by your strong
support for President Reagan.
As you noted in your letter, the President has made his
position regarding the Air Controllers Strike very clear.
While, as a former Union leader, he respects the rights of
labor to organize, the President believes that the integ-
rity of the law must be maintained. When the air control-
lers decided to strike, they did so in violation of both
the law of the United States and their sacred oath.
President Reagan is determined that such unlawful conduct
shall not be countenanced.
Again, I want to thank you for your strong expressions
of support for the Prresident and for taking the time
to write to me.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Oliver C. Griffith
138 Shore Rush Drive
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Mr. Tonkin:
Ed Meese hand delivered the letter you sent
me. I certainly appreciate your offer of
help. We continue to need our friends out-
side the White House and are pleased for your
approval.
Thanks again for letting me hear from you.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Harry M. Tonkin
2255 Watt Avenue
P.O. Box 60346
Sacramento, CA 95860
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Mr. Hansen:
Thank you for your recent message. It was good to hear
of the efforts which your company has been making to
help various government agencies reduce their expendi-
tures. As you know, this Administration is dedicated to
reducing the cost of government and the burden which it
places on working Americans. We welcome the innovative
suggestions of concerned citizens such as yourself on
new ways in which Federal spending can be curtailed.
You can rest assured that your message will receive care-
ful attention from the appropriate officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Alan J. Hansen
Vice-President
STC Communications Corporation
3400 Industrial Lane
Broomfield, CO 80026
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Larry:
Thanks for your congratulatory letter.
It's an awesome responsibility for all
of us, a lot of hard work and long hours,
but we are enjoying seeing the changes
this Administration has made.
I am pleased to enclose the autographed
pictures you requested for your family
and friends.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. W. L. Mills
85 Horizon Drive
Boise, Idaho 83702
NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHED TO
Pátrick Mills
Sharon Yates
Bonita Rieman
Blaine Evans
Sally McMinn
Beatrice Mills
John Bastida
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Mr. Piano:
Thank you for your recent letter. It
was good of you to take the time to
write to express your concern for the
President's health and well-being.
While, fortunately, the events which
you foresaw did not materialize, your
sincere friendship and desire to be of
help are appreciated by both President
Reagan and myself.
Again, thank you for writing.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Tony Piano
11 El Dorado Place
Weehawken, NJ 07087
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Miss McFeely:
Thank you for your recent message. I am
sure that the First Lady will find the
article you enclosed on CHAMPUS to be as
interesting as I did. I know that
Mrs. Reagan also shares my appreciation
for the time you have taken to write
to us.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Frances McFeely
2006 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
September 19, 1981
MR. MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20210
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I wish to thank you for your letter of September 15
Your prompt personal response to my letter and its
enclosures concerning my case with the Workers' Com-
pensation "Office" was sincerely appreciated.
The wording of your letter indicated that you read
it's contents and I am waiting to hear from the San
Francisco "Office" at this time. As I mentioned I
have cooperated fully with their request (many times
over), in regards to my places of employment, school
and hobbies during my life time), An examination of
my file (unavailable to me) will reveal this informa-
tion which is well defined.
I also appreciate your bringing interest in this case
to Mr. Hartman of the Washington, D.C. office. I re-
ceived a letter from him last week.
Please know my purpose in calling my case to your at-
tention was to hopefully help to expedite this claim to
a satisfactory conclusion. You have helped and once
again I do appreciate it.
Yours very truly,
(Edna) Ruth Spiels
410 Pearl St., Apt. 1-B
La Jolla, Ca. 92037
Edna Ruth Spiehs
A13-394416
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1981
Dear Ms. Spiehs:
Thank you for your letter of September 10th
in which you referred to a response you re-
ceived from the Director of the Office of
Worker's Compensation Programs responding to
a letter you sent to me on July 16th.
Mr. Hartman has advised you that "your case
is presently under the jurisdiction of the
San Francisco District Office". May I suggest
you direct all future inquiries to that office
to resolve your case.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Ms. Edna R. Spiehs
410 Peal Street, Apt. 1-B
La Jolla, CA 92037
September 10, 1981
Mr. Michael Deaver,
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20210
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I fully realize the many immense problems that come to rest on
your desk and in your mindin your capacity as the Assistant to
the President. These problems and decisions must be dealt with and
ultimately solved to the best of your ability and those who hold
high offices around you.
Compared to these, my problem must seem small in scope but as a
loyal, hard-working Republican and American citizen, proud of my
country and proud of the services that I and my husband, before
his death (I am a war-widow), I felt that your door would not be
closed to me and certainly I could not see your office reponded
in an almost cruel and inhumane manner in which some of the
branches of government has, namely, The Workers' Compensation
Program, branch of the U.S. Department of Labor. Mine has been
a lone and tiresome journey for nine years and now find myself
at the end, the end of my energies, the end of my fight for justice.
The attachment to this letter will show the latest struggle. It
is self-explanatory. My primary file sits on the desk of a young
recently employed young man who tells me he knows nothing about
my story and finds the size of the voluminous quite humorous.
The personal file is in the Workers' Compensation Office, 450
Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Ca. 94102.
ago
Several weeks, I directed a letter to you and somehow it found
itself on the Directors office in Washington, D.C. I received
a letter from him stating that it was in answer to my corres-
pondence to"THE WHITE HOUSE". I assumed it was the letter I had
written to you. These offices of the Employment Standards Ad-
ministration, Offices of Workman's Compensation is where I have
received the neglect and gross impropropties.
Can and will you help me Mr. Deaver, the face, your face intro-
duced to me on television, told me that you would. The camera's
eye/inescapable.
is
May I hear from you or your office?
With many thanks
Sincerely
(Mrs.) Edna Ruth Spiehs
410 Pearl St., 1-B
La Jolla, Ca. 92037
P.S. If I have been fortunate enough to have your interest and
hold a place in your heart, my case has been assigned a number.
A13-394416.
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1981
Dear Mrs. Hanna:
I was SO pleased to hear from you and
certainly do remember taking my grandmother
to visit you in San Bernardino.
Thank you for your kind words about my
responsibilities with President Reagan.
I would be most grateful to have any in-
formation you can give me about my grand-
parents.
Thank you again for taking the time to write.
I look forward to hearing from you again.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Marion W. Hanna
104 W Clark
Jefferson, IA 50129
741
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
A COLLEGE PREPARATORY
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
September 14, 1981
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Thank you very much for the package that arrived last
Thursday from The White House. This will be a very
special item for our annual P.A.C.E. Auction which will
be held on October 10.
I am grateful to you for considering our request through
John and Carolyn Reid for some momento from the President.
You are beleaguered by such requests I am sure.
In this year's auction, we hope to realize $115,000 which
will go toward paying off the final balance on our new
library addition. Your gift will be a significant contri-
bution to our achieving this goal.
With very best regards to you and Mrs. Deaver, I remain
Yours very truly,
Rev.
Rev. Daniel J. Sullivan, S.J.
President
DJS:dea
BOX 254647
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95825
(916) 482-6060
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1981
Dear David:
Thanks so much for sending along the
cover proofs for the September 21st
copy of Time.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
mine
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. David Kennerly
3332 P Street, N.W.
Washington, D. C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1981
Dear Ms. Spiehs:
Thank you for your letter of September 10th
in which you referred to a response you re-
ceived from the Director of the Office of
Worker's Compensation Programs responding to
a letter you sent to me on July 16th.
Mr. Hartman has advised you that "your case
is presently under the jurisdiction of the
San Francisco District Office". May I suggest
you direct all future inquiries to that office
to resolve your case.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Ms. Edna R. Spiehs
410 Peal Street, Apt. 1-B
La Jolla, CA 92037
United States Department of State
The Chief of Protocol
Washington, D.C. 20520
File
September 16, 1981
Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Dear Mike:
I have just today received the enclosed letter
from Marquis de Chambrun and the Reverend
H. Stein-Schneider of The LaFayette-Rochambeau
Society which is self-explanatory.
It would be appreciated if you would bring
the attached to the President's attention.
I believe he will find it of interest.
Many thanks.
Sincerely, fee Wamily,
Leonore Annenberg
THE
LAFAYETTE-ROCHAMBEAU
SOCIETY
St. John's Lafayette Square
Washington, D.C. 20005
The Rev. Herbert L. Stein-Schneider, Ph.D.
Marquis de Chambrun
Presidents
September 14 1981
Dear Madame Annenberg:
We would like to bring to your immediate attention
the extremely recent decision of the National Park Service to accept the
large and magnificent equestrian statue of Felix de Weldon (of Iwo Jima fame)
honoring the French and American military responsible for the victory
at Yorktown.
The statue, measuring 24 feet by 40 feet, will
be placed adjacent to SURRENDER FIELD in the weeks between now and October 18.
It will constitute a dramatic focal point at the Yorktown battlefield. It
will remain there, cast in bronze at a later date, for many generations to
come.
This statue should be seriously considered as the key
site - for its photogenic value and its political significance - for the
presidential visit at Yorktown. The three horsemen are, in fact, George
Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Count Rochambeau. The statue thus
symbolizes the spirit of Yorktown which Mr. Reagan certainly wants for his
talks with President Mitterrand, whose brother is a French General.
The Marquis de Chambrun (direct descendent from
Lafayette) and myself will be very pleased to give you any further infor-
mation, as will be the Park Service both here in Washington and at Yorktown.
In the hope that the President will be able to
come and receive the statue officially we remain very sincerely yours
Chamburn
Marquis de Chambrun
Rev. H. Stein-Schneider
Copy
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1981
Dear Mr. Galbraith:
Thank you for your recent letters. It was good of you to
take the time to bring your views of issues of vital impor-
tance to my attention.
During the recent Ottawa Summit, President Reagan voiced his
concern over the possible construction of a natural gas pipe-
line from the Soviet Union to Western Europe. The President
made his objections to this project known to our allies in
Europe and is now working with officials at the Department of
State to develop alternate means by which our friends in
Europe may satisfy their energy needs.
As you may know, the President has decided to go forward with
the development of the neutron bomb. He believes that it
forms an important element in our overall defense strategy.
I know that the President will be as pleased as I was to hear
of your support for his decision.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert E. Galbraith
12469 Miller Road
Lower Lake, CA 95457
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1981
Dear Mr. Barger:
Thank you for your recent message. I
appreciate the time you have taken to
write concerning the deregulation of
natural gas. As you know, this Admin-
istration is dedicated to reducing the
burdens of unnecessary and unproductive
Federal regulations borne by all working
Americans. You can be sure that your com-
ments and proposals will be given careful
consideration by this Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Richard B. Barger
Edenvale Farms
Malta Bend, MO 65339
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1981
Dear Mr. Stowers:
Thank you for your recent message. I
appreciate the time you have taken to
write.
This Administration is currently reviewing
and revising Federal policies and services
in many areas. Your comments on the United
States Postal Service are a welcome contri-
bution to our efforts to increase the ef-
ficiency of the Federal Government. You
can be sure that they will receive serious
consideration from the appropriate members
of this Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert E. Stowers
Apartment 205
2965 South Pharr Court, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30305
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1981
Dear Mr. Howell:
Thank you for your recent letter. It was
good hearing that we have so many friends
in common.
I appreciate having the benefit of your
views on education and the civil service.
Since the specific matters which you
raised are not under the direct jurisdic-
tion of the White House, I can only sug-
gest that you contact those local officials,
in both government and private institutions,
who hold positions of responsibility in
these areas and make your views known to
them.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Joseph C. Howell
Suite 490
5777 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841