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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1983 Dear Philip: Thank you for your kind letter of September 2. I am looking forward to our visit in October, and I would be delighted to have lunch with you on the thirteenth. Bill is working on my schedule with the embassy and as the time draws near, I will have them get in touch. Please give my regards to everyone. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The Rt. Hon. Sir Philip Moore, KCVO, CB, CMG Private Secretary Buckingham Palace London SW 1 BALMORAL CASTLE 2nd September, 1983. gave has Mike. I have just returned from holiday to hear the very good news that you may be in London from 11th - 16th October. I know that Robert Fellowes is hoping to organise a lunch for you, Bill Sitmann and Mike McManus on Wednesday 12th October. I wondered however whether it would be possible for you and me to have lunch together one day that week. Would Thursday 13th October be any good to you? All good wishes. yours wer. Philip Mom The Honorable Michael K. Deaver. FLI file THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1983 Dear Mrs. Fuller: We have heard from your friend, S. N. Pierce, that you will be coming to Washington, D.C. later this month. This note is to let you know that we have arranged for two places on the VIP Tour of the White House on Wednesday, September 28th. You should report to the East Appointments Gate at 8:45 AM - there is no need for tickets. We hope that you have an enjoyable stay in our Nation's Capital. Sincerely, Gail W. Ledwig Secretary to Michael K. Deaver Mrs. Joyce Fuller 4008 Cresta Way Sacramento, CA 95825 CA 95610 MRS.' Joyce FULLER 4008 Cresta 1 way Sacramento, CANFORNIA 95825 70 There is no time 4 see a ticher have Them at by the 2074- - have hoews L"Enfant WAShington. D.C Dear mike sept 8th. Hope The hate female you, Carolyn and the keds fine! School has past restarted and it is more hetic than ever michael is in 811 grade and herg beeng Julie a Junesr in High School y Ryda in kinder garter - repen is steel arrend the are all fine - sing to have missed you while we were in Wash 4C- mike- 2 have a client who Ca East Date 8:45am a retured school to other and will be in Washington PC the 28 29 and 30211 5 sept - she while love made than any Thip tickets to The white House for a for anytime That it is avail able 2 tald her 2 would lurite you and su what cneed he done - she had L chets for an: earlier date 12en her plans changed 00 she turned / hose tiches back in - If you can get her hchets 2 Thank she reads 2 for any 8 these dates coved you please send Rem to (inside) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Mr. Charles A. Perry Washington Cathedral Mount Saint Alban Washington, D.C. 20016 MICHAEL K. DEAVER Revenued Perry the photographer at the Cultredral we in sorry for the conjusion regards totally over reacted met please don't let our over rymberance cleatrong the members of a beautiful service Trum muts 9/19/83 lary FYI gil even of the Septembe: us, 1983 olo WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL MOUNT WASHINGTON, D. C. 20016 (202) 537-6221 well ter THE REVEREND PROVOST Dear CHARLES A. PERRY My communications director, Ms. Nancy Montgomery, has informed me that following the memorial service on September 9th for the victims of the KAL disaster you called to "order" her to instruct our longtime contract photographer, Mr. Mort Broffman, not to supply pictures to the New York Times and Time Magazine. She has informed me that you demanded from her a written apology for the way in which the cathedral in its press arrangements "embarrassed" you and "took advantage of the President" and that your language and your posture were threatening. The facts as she related them to me are as follows: In the interest of cooperation with the White House and cog- nizant of the pressures under which you work, we agreed to a policy for this service which included two still photographers, yours and ours. We joined with you in not wishing to intrude on the President's privacy as a worshipper. Ms. Montgomery specifically mentioned to your subordinates, Mr. Hart and Ms. Haggard, that Mr. Broffman would sell pictures to the New York Times, Time Magazine and Associated Press, a practice we normally allow. After the fact you called to browbeat Ms. Montgomery into getting Mr. Broffman to withdraw his pictures, completely ignoring her repre- sentations regarding her prior conversations with your staff. Please understand, Mr. Speakes, that Washington Cathedral is not an extension of the White House, but an independent, religious institution separated by the provisions of the first amendment from the government. You do not make press policy for us. Rather, out of a desire to be helpful, we cooperate with you. I am sure you recognize that this spirit of cooperation involved hundreds of hours of the time of our professionals seeking to accommodate the needs of the White House, the Secret Service and the Department of State. This we are happy to do but it should be remembered that we do this out of a sense of civic and moral obligation not out of organizational or legal compulsion. The service was a public service of Washington Cathedral, not a "private service" as you described it to Ms. Mont- gomery. This cathedral has worked closely with every presidential staff since Theodore Roosevelt and Ms. Montgomery has worked with every press secretary since the Eisenhower administration. She and I are not unaware of the enormity of your task and until your call have received nothing but appreciation for our cooperative spirit. Nevertheless cooperation does not include obsequious bending to browbeating behavior. Rough language and threats are not appropriate commerce between state and church. Ms. Montgomery informed me that you said if she did not agree to your post facto demands, the President would not return to Washington Cathedral. I trust his decisions regarding participation in worship at Washington Cathedral are made on a basis larger than pooling arrangements involving the sale of pictures. We look upon the national services at Washington Cathedral with some satisfaction and trust they have well served both the national interest and the glory of God. We trust also that they have been of pastoral support to the victims of terrorism and injustice and a force for reconciliation for the nation as a whole. We welcome the partici- pation of the President and look forward to his return. I know that relationships with your office will continue to be cordial and productive and write in that spirit and with that hope. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Charles charles A. Perry attemy Provost Mr. Larry Speakes Acting Press Secretary The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 cc: Mr. Michael K. Deaver MICHAEL K. DEAVER July what a permant sequire the asked many Page to get in trisa with you to Tobinsump on your your Leip. privary my vvv, using at it COM. Drive. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Ms. Judy Murphy 1045 West Katella Suite 250 Orange, California 92667 9/19/83 SPN Spanish Promotions Network, Inc. A Service Bureau personal September 12, 1983 Mr. Michael Deaver Assistant to The President Deputy Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Michael, The years have passed but I still remember the San Jose piano player performing all those evenings when we were in college. Thomas and I have, of course, followed your career and keep in touch with more personal aspects of it from Tim Murphy and indirectly from Berg Benson. Thomas and I are living in Laguna Beach. He is practicing law in Orange, and I am vice president of marketing and promotions for a Spanish advertising and promotion agency. I became informed through a television news update that you were heading up a task force on women's issues. I am acutely interested in this area and for several years I have been actively involved with women's issues, mainly as a counselor with the University of California at Irvine's Women's Center. After interviewing countless women during these years, the knowledge I have gained has really sparked in me a concern to see task forces such as this one develop. Michael, I am interested in learning your objectives and willing, if you need any help in California, to donate some of my time. I know you are busy, but it would be great to hear from you. One of my most vivid recollections of you during those years is one that formed when Thomas, I, you and Berg were playing bridge in our apartment and you trumped Berg's (your partner) ace. He stood up, threw down his cards, said a few choice words and we all ended up laughing at his antics. The result was, however, to avoid Berg as a partner! I wish you all the best, Michael. I always felt you were such a genuine 1045 West Katella., Suite 250 Orange, California 92667 (714) 997-4850 Page Two September 12, 1983 Mr. Michael Deaver person and that you would only align yourself with other such people. For this reason, I have had great confidence in this administration. Sincerely, Judy musphy Judy Murphy Vice President Marketing & Promotions JM:jn THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 19, 1983 Dear Esther: I'm very sorry that you didn't get the Treasurer's post. But, frankly Mrs. Ortega is a first class appointment. I'm also sorry for the way this was handled. Unfortunately you were led to believe things by people who didn't have that authority. I have asked John to see if there are some other spots you'd be interested in. Again, my apologies. Warm mike regards, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mrs. Esther R. Greene 4100 Folsom Boulevard, # 6B Sacramento, California 95819 4100 Folsom Boulevard, #6B Sacramento, California 95819 September 14, 1983 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: I guess I received your answer to my July 5th letter last Thursday from John Herrington. "Crushed" is probably not a strong enough word to describe my feelings. However, I do know in my deepest of hearts that everything works together for the best. In time I'll accept that. I'm not sure I'll ever really be capable of forgiving those that kept me "strung out" for a year - the worst year of my professional life - at least so far. It was terribly clever of the Sr. Staff to hold off the nomination of the Hispanic woman for U.S. Treasurer until the first day of National Hispanic Week. That was a real stroke of genius. I'm hopeful that Mrs. Ortega will bring the necessary hispanic votes to re-elect the President next year. Thank you for your support of me for the Treasurer's position. Just being considered for such a prestigious office is an honor. You've contributed to my political education Mike. Thank you for that too! Sincerely, Escher Esther R. Greene ERG:bd CC: Jim Baker Ed Meese John Herrington President Ronald Reagan THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 19, 1983 Dear Mike: Thank you for your letter of September 9th requesting that the President drop by the Food Bank Program run by the Central Labor Council of Phoenix, Arizona. I have re- ferred your correspondence to Fred Ryan, Director of Presidential Scheduling. You should hear from him soon regarding this request. Thank you again for bringing this program and the work of the unions to my attention. With best wishes, Sincerely, high MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Michael P. Balzano, Jr. 1191 Meadow Green lane McLean, Virginia 22102 MICHAEL P. BALZANO, JR. 1191 MEADOW GREEN LANE MCLEAN, VIRGINIA 22102 (202) 862-5800 (703) 827-8360 September 9, 1983 Amb of wire in provent Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff will consider and Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: Since 1974, the Central Labor Council of Phoenix, Arizona, operated a Food Bank Program. One day each year lettercarriers, in the normal course of their duties, picked up donated canned goods and other non-perishable foods along their mail route. Participation by the lettercarriers was entirely a volunteer effort. The Program was immensely successful, producing 60 - 90 tons of food in one day. Under the Democratic President in 1978, the Postmaster General stopped the Phoenix effort on the grounds that it was an unauthorized use of government vehicles. In April, the White House instructed the Postmaster General to allow the volunteer letter carriers to pick up the food donations. The labor union leaders were most grateful. While the President was in Phoenix visiting his ailing mother-in- law, the union leaders sought to thank the President for helping them to continue feeding the hungry. The unions were prepared to escort the President through St. Vincent De Paul's Church-warehouse and visit the senior citizens receiving the donations. The unions were told that the President refused to take credit for removing the regulatory obstacle enabling them to feed the hungry and that the President's good deed must not be recognized by either the parti- cipating labor unions, those receiving the food, or the citizens of Phoenix. Subsequent to the wishes of the Postmaster General, the President's involvement remained secret. PAGE TWO September 9, 1983 RECOMMENDATIONS That the President: 1. recognize the Phoenix Food Bank Program, preferrably with a visit to the Church- warehouse. Benefits accrued: Catholics the needy elderly Hispanic, et al. the union volunteers 2. the President request the program sponsors to work with the Postmaster General to emulate the Phoenix program in other states -- i.e., a on national program model on hunger. OD is Sincerely, 117 mike Michael P. Balzano, Jr. 7/15/8 MPB/kmy hitials ESPONDENCE of Sig Date A" of Out EOB). Always rence, ext. 2 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 19, 1983 Dear Vern: I was saddened when I read your caustic note to Fred Ryan. Surely you must understand what the President's priorities are and if your support is based on something as shallow as a reception for some of your friends, I'm disapponted. I have destroyed the letter in hope that with time, you may want to re- consider. With best wishes, Sincerely, hike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff g unders Jaml from 7Rysu that his arrunged a time for your group. Mr. Vernon J. Cristina Christina Warehouse Company, Inc. 1045 N. 10th Street San Jose, California 95112 seddened when 2 real Vern: Iwas dissapoisted to get your caustic note. Surely you must understand what the Presidents priorities are and if your support is based on something as shallow as a reception for h some of your friends, Im disappointed. I have destroyed the letter in the hope that with time, you may want to reconsider. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON I THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date: 9/16/83 TO: Donna FROM: FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR. Director Presidential Appointments and Scheduling 2 went to want to Information Action on can Let's Discuss I thought MKD may want to see this. Mr. Cristina is apparently is a friend of hin on that a reception of Santa Clara. From the desk of: VERNON CRISTINA September 12 1983 Mr Frederick J Ryan Jr Special Assistant to the President, Director of Appointments and Scheduling THE WHITE HOUSE Washington DC Dear Mr Ryan I am completely and irrevocable com- mitted for the year of 1984. So please see that my name is omitted from all fund raisers and other political activities relating to the re-election of Ronald Reagan. In other words, I have no further interest and/or support. Sincerely Vernon J Cristina pc: Michael Deaver SAN JOSE U.S. POSTAGE CRISTINA WAREHOUSE COMPANY, INC. SEP 12'83 III E 0.20 CALIF RB.METER 1484505 1045 N. 10th St. SAN JOSE, CA. 95112 MR FREDERICK J RYAN JR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC C NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S MOST MODERN COMPUTERIZED WAREHOUSING FACILITY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 19, 1983 Dear Marshall: Many thanks for the delicious salmon. It was certainly smoked to perfection and I appreciate your thoughtfulness in sharing your catch. With best wishes, Sincerely, with MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Marshall B. Coyne Office of the Proprietor The Madison Fifteenth and M Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005 Mo Themk THE MADISON FIFTEENTH & M STREETS NORTHWEST WASHINGTON. D.C. 20005 (202)862-1600 Office of the Proprietor Marshall B. Coyne September 16, 1983 Dear Mike: This is the salmon that I caught and had smoked to my specifications in Iceland. It is smoked with a very low salt content. I hope you and Carolyn enjoy it. with my very best wishes, My Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy chief of staff The White House Washington, D. C. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 19, 1983 Dear Bishop Morse: Thank you for your kind invitation inviting me to opening ceremonies of the Episcopal Heritage Center on October 16. I'm sorry but I have an engagement with the President that I cannot get out of. I can appreciate your interest in military musical participation. I, too, have heard many of the band presentations and understand how they can add tremen- dously to any ceremony. I sincerely regret, however, that I cannot assist with your request for this partic- ular occasion. The Pentagon advises me that Armed Forces support of public events by active duty or reserve units must not endorse, imply endorsement, nor selectively bene- fit any religious group or organization. If this program were a free and open to the public military concert and not affiliated with your church's regu- lar programs, then support might possibly be authorized by the Department of Defense since the band would just be utilizing the church facilities as a non-sectarian activity for the benefit of the entire community. To actively participate in this church activity would, how- ever, be inappropriate. I do want to drop by the Center while you are in town. Keep me posted. Sincerely, Milli MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The Right Reverend Robert S. Morse Diocese of Christ The King 6013 Lawton Avenue Oakland, CA 94618 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1983 Bashop Dear Reverend Morse: Thank you for your kind invitation inviting me to opening ceremonies of the Episcopal Heritage Center on October 16. - mpory but 2 have car everyent I can appreciate your interest in military musical with the participation. I, too, have heard many of the band presentations and understand how they can add tremen- Pres that dously to any ceremony. I sincerely regret, however, that I cannot assist with your request for this partic- currot ular occasion. contries cluses me that get out Armed Forces support of public events by active duty or reserve units must not endorse, imply endorsement, nor selectively benefit any religious group or organization. J. If this program were a free and open to the public mili- tary concert and not affiliated with your church's regu- lar programs, then support might possibly be authorized by the Department of Defense since the band would just be utilizing the church facilities as a non-sectarian activity for the benefit of the entire community. To actively participate in this church activity would, how- ever, be inappropriate. Thank you again for your consideration of my participation in this very worthwhile ceremony. Best wishes for a suc- cessful program. Idowant to drop Sincerely, by the Center while your in trurn Keep me sosted MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The Right Reverend Robert S. Morse Diocese of Christ The King 6013 Lawton Avenue Oakland, CA 94618 I'm sorry but I have an engagement with the President that I cannot get out of. 3rd par. The Pentagon advises me tha I do want to drop by the Center while you are in town. Keep me posted. Maureen Caule you get thes typed before 3:00 today Thanks 1 Sail SUD 6475 6475 DEPART OF OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE N/TED STATE S UF AMERICA WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301 Dounain written is not September Rt MEMORANDUM FOR JONI STEVENS WHITE HOUSE MILITARY OFFICE As requested in your referral of September 9, attached is a draft reply to The Right Reverend Robert S. Morse for Mr. Deaver's signature. R. Affourtit Colonel, USA Deputy Executive Secretary we need to response prepare to we To To Attachment a with besulst his read The him g'd love up respirated to jell but gin till DRAFT Dear Reverend Morse: Thank you for your kind invitation to participate in the opening ceremonies of the Episcopal Heritage Center on October 16. (appropriate response concerning Mr Deaver's participation) I can appreciate your interest in military musical participation. I, too, have heard many of the band presentations and understand how they can add tremendously to any ceremony. I sincerely regret, however, that I cannot assist with your request for this particular occasion. Armed Forces support of public events by active duty or reserve units must not endorse, imply endorsement, nor selectively benefit any religious group or organization. If this program were a free and open to the public military concert and not affiliated with Grace Cathedral S regular programs, then support might your churchs possibly be authorized by the Department of Defense since the band would just be utilizing the church facilities as a non-sectarian activity for the benefit of the entire community. To actively participate in this church activity would, however, be inappropriate. Thank you again for your consideration of my participation in this very worthwhile ceremony. Best wishes for a successful program. DRAFT MICP THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 9, 1983 MEMORANDUM FOR WHLO/Pentagon FROM Joni Stevens jeni Please provide a draft reply for Mr. Deaver's signature as soon as possible. Thank you. w05378 1 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON TO: toannie FROM: DONNA L. BLUME Executive Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Information X Action dan you help with this ) Thanks MAILGRAM. SERVICE CENTER STATES POSTA Western ® MICDLETOWN, VA. 22645 15PM Union Mailgram UNITED SERVICE ® U.S.MAIL 4-064494S227002 08/15/83 ICS IPMRNCZ CSP OAKK 1 4156554951 MGM TDRN OAKLAND CA 08-15 0807P EST Mcd. 8/23/83 ROBERT MORSE 6013 LAWTON AVE OAKLAND CA 94618 I wel to I to hespondect for office me THIS MAILGRAM IS A CONFIRMATION COPY OF THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE: 4156554951 MGM TDRN OAKLAND CA 78 08-15 0807P EST ZIP MICHAEL DEAVER 4521 DEXTER WASHINGTON DC 20007 DEAR MIKE GRACE CATHEDRAL SAN FRANCISCO OFTEN HAS HAD MILITARY BANDS PLAY AT SPECIAL OCCASIONS. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO HAVE SOME MILITARY BAND PLAY AT THE OPENING OF THE EPISCOPAL HERITAGE CENTER ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 16 AT 11 AM. WOULD YOU ILLING TO READ THE EPISTLE ON THE OCCASION OF OUR FIRST CELEBRATION, LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY WITH EVERY GOOD WISH AND BLESSING, THE RIGHT REVEREND ROBERT 8 MORSE 20:10 EST yes MGMCOMP no TO REPLY BY MAILGRAM MESSAGE, SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR WESTERN UNION'S TOLL - FREE PHONE NUMBERS Diocese of Christ The King 6013 LAWTON AVENUE GAWLAND. PM CA946 946 75TH ANNIVE OAKLAND, CA 94618 U.S. ARMY R REPREVIEUSA 20 AUG AMA 20c 1908 1983 Mr. Michael Deaver The White House Washington, D.C. Attention: Shirley Moore ROBERT MORSE STATES POSTA 6013 LAWTON AVE Western ® OAKLAND CA 94618 15PM Union Mailgram UNITED SERVICE ® U.S MAIL 4-0644945227 08/15/83 ICS IPMRNCZ CSP WSHB 4156554951 MGM TDRN OAKLAND CA 78 08-15 0807P EST MICHAEL DEAVER 4521 DEXTER Bill are checken WASHINGTON DC 20007 DEAR MIKE GRACE CATHEDRAL SAN FRANCISCO OFTEN HAS HAD MILITARY BANDS PLAY AT SPECIAL OCCASIONS. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO HAVE SOME MILITARY BAND PLAY AT THE OPENING OF THE EPISCOPAL HERITAGE CENTER ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 16 AT 11 AM. WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO READ THE EPISTLE ON THE OCCASION OF OUR FIRST CELEBRATION. LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY WITH EVERY GOOD WISH AND BLESSING. THE RIGHT REVEREND ROBERT S MORSE 20:10 EST MGMCOMP 170/1 ul 1+70 TO REPLY BY MAILGRAM MESSAGE, SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR WESTERN UNION'S TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBERS Tile - United States Department of State The Chief of Protocol Washington. D.C. 20520 342-0276 Rear February 18, 1983 amb. Mike Deaver: A contact for Bishop Morse is Donald Shannon, in President of the Georgetown Citizens Association (337-7313). Bill Mrs. Mary Weinmann is very active in Episcopal Crocker affairs and one of my closest friends. She will be at the dinner tonight and you may wish to talk with her. I will arrange an introduction. For names of distinguished Episcopalians, I think we should wait until after Bishop Morse's conversation with Mr. Shannon. Selwa Luck Roosevelt Homing 1510 new Road et Bechap Morse 333-1308 415-841-8150 (h) 415-655-4951 (o)