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October 29, 1974
Honorable Robert C. Hill
American Ambassador
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dear Bob:
Your thoughtful October 7 letter caught up
with me here in Peking on October 29. I just
want to thank you for it, and tell you that things
are getting along fine here. It's quite a change
from Chairman of the RNC to diplomacy Peking
style, but Barbara and I both like it. It would
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be a special treat if you came out this way.
Thank you for that typical Hill warmth and
thoughtfulness. It means a lot.
Yours very truly,
HILL, Hon. Robert C.
George Bush
GBush:lz (POUCH)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
October 7, 1974
The Honorable
George H. W. Bush
Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
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Cecelia and I were delighted to learn that you will
be returning to the diplomatic service after your
very strong representation of the Republican Party
and the Committee.
The experience you had at the United Nations will
hold you in good stead during your assignment in
Peking. It may be a little bit like living Caesar's
life but I am sure the assignment will have far-
reaching consequences in history.
You have our best wishes for every success in your
important mission.
With warm regard
Sincerely,
Robert C. Hill
Ambassador
November 28, 1974
The Honorable
The American Ambassador
and Mrs. Hodgson
Tokyo, Japan
Dear Maria and Jim:
Just a quick note to be delivered by Bar
to thank you for being so wonderfully kind
to Herbie and Mary Walker. They went away
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ecstatic, as I knew they would. That
Hodgson hospitality is infectious. It seems
to me I do nothing but thank you, but that's
the way it should be. You are too kind to
the Bushes. Thanks in advance for being so
kind to Bar again.
Jim, I look forward to seeing you next week.
We'll have some fun in Honolulu. I'm
already ready for the change, though this
continues to be fascinating. I'd love to
get you over here--I'm confident we can do
it.
Warm regards,
Hadgson, amp Mrs
George Bush
Monday 5 Nw. 1974
Dear Barbara and George;
Saw your dear Aunt and Uncle last night
George and they are really wonderful! She
is SO knowledgeable about baseball and truly
interested. He is a fabulous dinner guest.
The Bowie Kuhns and General Craigie's
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were also with us and it was a great evening.
Tonight we host the Yomuiri Giants and the
New York Mets. Janet Leigh and husband are
in town from SouthernCalifornia and they are
coming too.
I am going d' wnstairs now to see what I
can do about making the entry look like a
baseball welcome.
You'll be glad to know that the first of
my "Sunday Newcomer Welcome Buffet's" went very
well yesterday. One more will catch me up and
then we'll have them on a regular basis after
accumulating approximately thirty people. The
film about "Children in Japan" was just fascinating
to our American children.
Love,
Maria & Tim
November 11, 1974
Mr. Luther Holcomb
P.O. Box 2463
Houston, Texas 77001
Dear Luther:
We've arrived in China, and your good letter of
October 15 just caught up with me. Barbara and
I are very happy here. Thank you for your kind
words. I know our paths will cross in the future
sometime, and I am very pleased about that. If
you are ever near the Texas Bank of Commerce,
stick your head in the International Department
and say hello to a tall, scraggly looking Uni-
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versity of Texas graduate named Jeb Bush. Our
second son has just started to work there.
Warm regards.
Yours very truly,
HOLCOMB, Mr. Luther
George Bush
GBush: lz (INTRNATIONAL)
Room 691
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ONE SHELL PLAZA
P.O. Box 2463
Houston. Texas 77001
October 15, 1974
The Honorable George Bush
Department of State - EA 6209
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear George:
Thanks so much for calling me today. I know
the tremendous pressures that are on you as you prepare
to leave for China. I honestly do not know of a more
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important assignment than that one.
You represent our country as I think it ought
to be represented. Please be assured of the personal
interest and the gratitude of millions of American
citizens as you embark upon this venture.
From time to time I will be sending you some
human interest and practical items pertaining to Texas
politics.
I am very happy at Shell because I find I am
among so many of your friends and people who share my
admiration and appreciation for you.
Devoted regards,
Luther Luther Holcomb
Rembmber in
to Barbara.
L-
December 27, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN HOLDRIDGE
FROM:
GEORGE BUSH
I thought you might like to read the attached letter
on the job Lynn Pascoe did. Will you please pass this
copy along so that it can be placed into his file.
You might want to give a copy to him when he gets back.
Enclosure
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November 11, 1974
Mr. Le Gar Hole
Columbian Rope Company
Auburn, New York 13021
Dear Gar:
I got your good letter, and attached is a memo by
one of our very able economic officers, Bill Rope.
That memo sets out better than I could possibly do
it the problems that one faces here. And it also
suggests some alternatives. I do suggest that you
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send me a copy of any letters you write, so that
we might be able to follow up. I also would strongly
suggest that you follow up on his suggestion of
going by to see one of the commercial officers at
the PRC Liaison Office in Washington, D.C. They
will be glad to see you, and perhaps you can learn
HOLE, Mr. Le Gar
more on that end right now. In any event, good luck.
Barbara and I are now getting settled in, and we are
very, very happy about all this.
I am sorry we missed connections in Washington. This
is a bold new challenge, and some day I hope we will
see you here to share some of these experiences to-
gether.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
Enclosure:
Memorandum
CC: ECON
GBush: lz (POUCH)
UNITED STATES LIAISON OFFICE
Peking, People's Republic of China
November 1, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. George Bush
FROM: ECON - William F. Rope
with
SUBJECT: Columbian Rope Company's Desire to Do
Business with China
We do not know what this US company's prospects would
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be for establishing a business relationship with
the People's Republic of China. As you know, the Chinese
publish no import and export data, and we have no
information on their purchases or sales in the rope
products field, or on their potential interest in rope
manufacturing equipment or technology. So far as I know,
the Chinese do not have an important import priority
in this area, but we could not say this with absolute
certainty.
The best way for Mr. Hole to get a reading on this
would be to write directly to the Chinese trading
corporations which have interests in the various fields
in which Columbian Rope could do business with China.
To propose a straight sale of technology or a licensing
arrangement Mr. Hole should write to the China National
Technical Import Corporation, Erh Li Kou, Hsi Chiao,
Peking, cable address: TECHIMPORT PEKING. To discuss
possible sale of machinery, he should write to the
China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation,
at the same address, cable address: MACHIMPEX PEKING.
On synthetic cordage, Mr. Hole should contact the
China National Light Industrial Products Import and
Export Corporation, 82 Tung An Men Street, Peking,
cable address: INDUSTRY PEKING. As regards abaca,
he should write to the China National Native Produce
and Animal By-Products Import and Export Corporation,
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also at 82 Tung An Men Street, cable address:
CHINATUSHU PEKING.
In writing to any of these corporations Mr. Hole should
provide as much information about his company and its
products as possible, preferably including at least
ten copies of all brochures and other literature. He
should also be persistant; if the Chinese do not answer
his letters, he should continue to write periodically,
to reiterate his firm's interest in trading with China.
If and when he or a representative of his firm is in
Washington, a call on one of the commercial officers
at the Chinese Liaison Office there would be advisable.
In any of the contacts, he should express his willingness
to come or send a representative to Peking for further
discussions.
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If he would like to do so, Mr. Hole can send our Section
copies of his letters to the Chinese and we will keep
them on file. Then, if and when we receive information
of interest to his firm, or have a chance to support
his initiatives, we will know his objectives and be able
to take appropriate action.
10-20-
Bill
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COLUMBIAN ROPE COMPANY
AUBURN, NEW YORK 13021
OFFICE OF
THE PRESIDENT
October 8, 1974
Ambassador George H. W. Bush
State Department
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear George:
It was great to talk with you the other day. There is
nothing better than an excited, busy man looking forward to a
job of awesome proportions. The challenge and opportunity for
the United States in this area boggles the mind.
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What follows may be presumptuous, an imposition and
totally out of order but let's try it on for size anyway. Columbian
is truly a big frog in a little puddle but a very necessary puddle
for defense, agriculture and industry. We won't mention that
the "Courageous" and "Intrepid" were 100% Columbian equipped.
We are also the largest exporters of baled abaca from
the Philippines. Our knowledge and expertise in the manufacture
and marketing of synthetic cordage likewise has no equal.
Shortly we expect to be appointed the exclusive agents
for the Tanzanian Government in the sale of baler and binder
twine in the United States and Canada.
I think there is a distinct possibility that we could es-
tablish cross licensing agreements with our counterparts in
China or could possibly at some later date function as sales
representative for them in this country.
I would like to explore this proposition with the proper
entity and would be prepared to, and like to, go to their country
for that purpose. George, if you think there is any possibility
this could be arranged please tell me how to go about it.
Even if the business aspects seem inappropriate, Carol
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Ambassador George H.W. Bush
State Department
Washington, D.C. 20520
and I would love to, if nothing else, sip a cup of tea with you in
Peking or wherever.
I know how terribly busy you are so I will put a copy
of this letter in my follow-file for next year if it isn't likely we
can touch base before then.
With our very best wishes for your good health and
continued success.
Sincerely yours,
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Gu
L.R. Hole/je
President
November 5, 1974
Mr. Harned Pettus Hoose
129 North Rockingham Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90049
Dear Harn:
We have been in China now for about two weeks
and I just want to write to thank you for your
October 10 letter and for the Nagel's reference
book that you gave us. It will be in constant
use here. I also carried along the other papers
you gave me. There's no point in my giving
you my preliminary observations about China.
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I am sure you know all about that. Needless to
say, we are settled in and very happy.
It was good seeing you in Washington.
Yours very truly,
HOOSE, Harned Pettus
George Bush
GBush: lz (POUCH)
November 5, 1974
Mr. Lamar Hunt
Dallas Tornado Soccer Club
8350 North Central, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75206
Dear Lamar:
I told you if I found out anything new I'd write you
again. I am now in Peking.
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I find that the Chinese have been quite sticky about
allowing their teams to compete against professional
teams from other countries. If something could be
arranged for a soccer exchange, I'm afraid the Chinese
team would have to play only against amateur teams.
If you haven't done so, you may wish to contact the
National Committee on U.S. -China Relations, 777 United
Nations Plaza (9B), New York, New York.
I wish I could be more encouraging. Please keep me
informed of any developments. I am most interested.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
ALLAS TORNADO SOCCER CLUB
8350 NORTH CENTRAL, SUITE 120
DALLAS, TEXAS 75206
Directors:
(214) 691-8111
LAMAR HUNT
September 28, 1974
Cable: Prosoccer
L. WILLIAM McNUTT, JR.
file
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The Honorable George Bush
Room 6208
Department of State
2201 C Street
will shove saying
and
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear George:
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Congratulations on your nomination as Ambassador to the People's Republic
of China. I know this will be an interesting and challenging undertaking.
If the occasion ever presents itself, I hope we can call on your office
to encourage a possible American tour by a soccer team from China. It is
not in the cards for the next six months or so, but perhaps coincidental
with our 1975 season (May 1 to September 1) arrangements could be made so
that a meaningful exchange could take place.
Incidentally, we are making real strides on the U. S. National Team basis
Hunt, Dramar
(an all-star team composed only of American citizens). A full time coach,
Dettmar Cramer, has been hired and the team recently made a respectable
showing in a two-game series against the Mexican National Team, losing 3-1
in Monterrey and 1-0 here in Dallas before 22,000 people. Obviously, we
are not satisfied to report two losses; however, the closeness of the games
was encouraging.
Sincerely,
Co
Lamar Hunt
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NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE
FRANK HORTON
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
2229 RATEURN BUILDING
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
34TH DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
(202) 225-4916
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICES:
COMMITTEE:
314 FEDERAL BUILDING
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14614
RANKING MINORITY MEMBER
house of Representatives
(716) 263-6270
WAYNE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
DAVID A. LOVENHEIM
Mashington, D.C. 20515
LYONS. NEW YORK
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
October 25, 1974
GM
Dear George:
What a pleasant surprise to have the
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photograph you sent! I am grateful for
your thoughtfulness in sending me this
souvenir.
With very best wishes and the hope for a
happy journey,
Sincerely,
Trank Frank Horton
Harlon, trank
Honorable George Bush
c/o Republican National Committee
310 First Street, SE.
Washington, D.C. 20003
TK
SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER EUROPE
SHAPE, BELGIUM
no fits repty
December 21, 1974
Dear George:
I just received your letter of November 5th, and I
know Pat had earlier received a letter from Barbie, which
I believe she has already replied to. It was wonderful to
hear from you and to learn that, among other luxuries,
there is a local indoor tennis facility. Although I don't wish
to crow too shrilly, you should be aware that our Chateau
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is equipped with its own court, outdoor, and the Headquarters
with two very useable indoor courts. With that array, I am
confident that our next match will prove to be far more com-
petitive.
I think we all miss some of the excitement and pace
of the Washington scene. In my case, that's more than
compensated for by the challenges here. Historians will
probably never fully grasp the period which we both just
threaded our way through, but I am optimistic that they
cannot fail to highlight the wonderful work done by you and
Barbie.
I saw Henry K. and Jim Schlesinger in Brussels last
week and found both equally paranoiac. Henry seemed some-
what more rested than he has been, and perhaps a degree more
attuned to the changing leadership. He continues to produce
miracles, and thus far I would qualify SALT II and Martinique
as solid accomplishments. The Middle East and Cyprus situ-
ations remain potentially explosive, and the weeks ahead here
promise to be exciting and dangerous.
We expect two of our three children for the Christmas
period, and will think of you both.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely,
We
ALEXANDER M. HAIG, JR.
General, United States Army
Supreme Allied Commander
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The Honorable George Bush
Chief
United States Liaison Office, Peking
c/o Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER EUROPE
APO NEW YORK 09055
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The Honorable George Bush
Chief
United States Liaison Office, Peking
c/o Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
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