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May 1, 1987

Dear Mrs. Walters:

Thank you for your recent message to Senator Baker. ilc:l appreciates your support and confidenc~ as well as your suggestions.

Senator Baker has indeed been invited to your Lincoln Day banquet in 1908. Regrettably, this event is t oo :ar in the ! uture :or him to conoider a t this point. A~ ne>-:t year • s Lincoln Day celebration approaches , i\

decision vlill be made on whether he might atten<.l.

Again, thank you !or your kind worrls tor the Chief of Staff. He sends you and ..1ll his fe llm'l ~·~ashington County Republicans his warm best wishes.

Sincerely,

Sue Halkup Special Assistant

to the Chief of Sta:f

Mrs. L. C. Walters · 2655 Stanton Payetteville , tiR 72701

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Nay 1, 1987

Dear George:

Thanks for inviting me to attend the dinner for Dick Ferrin, the new President of Maryville College.

I regret that the heavy demands o£ my schedule prevent me from accepting the invitation. I appreciate the kind o f fer, however, and extend my best wishes for a memorable and successful evening.

(;arm regards,

Sincerely,

Howaro ii. Baker, ;;r. Chief of Staff to the President

Mr. George D. Webster ~.;ebster, Chamberlain, Bean &

l~cKevitt 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, U.~l. \lashington, D.C. 20006

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Dear Clement:

It gives me great pleasure to add my own best wishes to the many you will receive on your birthday. Few men can reflect on a li f etime so f.ull of extraordinary achievements. May those reflections include many warm memories and may your celebration be all that you could hopo for.

Joy and I wish you every happiness on your spe cial day and always. Congratulations and Happy Birthday.

Since rely,

Hm-tard H. Bak e r, Jr. Chief of Staff to the Pres i dent

Hr. ~·1. Cle me nt Sto ne ADN Corpora tion 123 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

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May 1, 1987

Dear Nr. Shall:

Thank you for inviting me to address the dinner dance sponsored by the Danbury Republican Committee.

Regrettably, due to th~ heavy demands of my schedule, I'm unable to accept your invitation. I appreciate your kind offer, however, and, as a fellow R~publican, wish you nnd your candidates much success with thia ~vent and in the corning el~ction.

With best wishcB,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Buk e r, .J r. Chie£ of Sta!f to the President

l1r. Hilliam H. Shaw 43 Olympic Drive Danbury, CT 06810

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Dcnr Jack:

Thanks very l'!luch for sendi ::1g me your vieHs on th~ critical HIV/AIDS situation. I couldn't a gree with you more. !t is nn extremely sRriou5 situation and d~serving of the highest lcvel5 of attention.

I' v~ f onv<lrdcd ::/our analysis to the people on our Domestic Policy s taff \vho are uorking on this issue . I ' vP. <1l;;o mude Bob Tuttle uwaru of ~'our g e nercmr; offer. to se rve on an AIDS commission should one be es-=.ablishC'!d. \Vith so much to l.>c done, your efforts to help solve this crisis nre gr~ntly

~ppreciated.

AtJain , '!:hanks for ~·our concern nne! fn r kc:eping ~e in:orM"!d.

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HoHard H. Baker, Jr . Chief of Staf~ t o the PrcsidAnt

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Hay 1, 1987

Dear George:

Thank you :or your notP- ccrrunencing John ~ettles on his work in coordinating nilitary support for your recent trip to Moscow. I'll make sure his superiors are aware of his efforts and your kind cor:unents.

Har;.t rf"gards.

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Jim-.r.::rd H. i3al:e l.·, ,Tr. Chict oi Stuff t .o the i?r-e s.Lde nt

'!h<:! Enno:::3ble G <:.!org~ P. Shul t.::': Sccr~tnry o f St~tn

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May 1, 1987

Dear Dr. Senese:

Th<:mk you for your mP.ssnge coil'.rnellding the tv.lcnt and work of Ms. Stella Gue rra in h e r position as Director of Equal Opportunity Employment for the Air r"orce. ShP. e~etnplifieo the very theme she elaborated in h e r award-winning speech.

All of us "t the ~1hi te House, and especially the Preoiuent, are deeply gruteful for the rnc\ny outctanding people Hh() sorve thin Admir.iotrntion and mi'lke it work. It'o good to learn more about them as individuals, and I a ppre<:!iat.e your tuking the time to let u s knoH of Bs. Guerra's particulurl:,- distingui~hed record.

With beEt wishes,

s.:.nccr~l~• 1

How~rd n. BakAr , Jr . Chiei of Sta~~ to th~ President

Dr. D(.'nuld J . Sc-nesP-79J8 B~yb~rry Drive Ale:~i,::drii'l , VA :22306

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Dear Dick:

Thanks fo r your message regarding the establishment of the National Leadership Coalition on AIDS.

Solving the proble:rtl of AIDS \vill require all the talent and initiative we can nmstcr, and it's encouraging to learn of the efforts of groups such ae the Coalition. I appreciate your keeping me informed of the Coalition and assura you that I'll make s ure those in the policymaking process are aware of ita work.

With best wishes ,

Si:1cerely ,

1Im·1aru H . B::!ker , Jr . Chief of Sta~~ to the President

The Honora ble Richard S . Schweikur ?resident A.'":lerican Council of Li : e Iasur<lnc•! 1001 Pennsylvania AvPnuc , N. W. Washington , D.C. : 0004- 2599

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:·lay 1, 1987

Dear Clement:

It 0ives me great plensur~ to add my own best wishes to the many you will receive on your birthduy. Pew ~en can reflect on a lifeti~e ~o full of extraordinary achievements. May those reflections include many warm ~emeries and may your celebration be all that you could hope for.

Joy and I wish you evP-ry happiness on your special day and always. Congratulntions and Happy Birthday.

Sincerely,

Hm..,ard ii . :3aker, Jr. Chi8f of Sta!~ to the President

Mr. w. Clern~nt Stone AOli Corporation 123 North ~ack~r Drive Chicugo, :~ 60606

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May 1, 1987

Dear Tom:

Thanks for your message and for your gracious words of support. I truly appreciate them.

Regarding your recommendation of Robert Nathan ~or appointment to the Board o~ the Tennessee Valley Authority, I'm happy to circulate his resume along with your cor.unent!:l to the appropri.:lte ~·7hi tc House officials for their review. You can be sure he '11 b(~ given every consideration.

Narra regards,

Since t·cly,

Howard H. Bake r, Jr. Chi~f of Staff to the President

Torn E. Nesbitt, Sr., M.D. Urology Associates Bapti:>t rlcdical Plaza 2011 Church Stree~ Nashville, T~ 37203

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Dear Governor Mickelzon:

Thanks for your message. I, too, enjoyed our chance to get together '\-thile you were in Washington, and I especially appreciated your vote of confidence.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, .Jr. Chief of Sta!f to the Presidant

The Honorable George S. Mickelson Governor of South Dakota Pierre, SD 57501

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Dear Mr. Myers: Thank you for your letter reco~andin<! or. Niara sudarkasa for a position on the

National science Board. l'3 haPPY to fo~•ard your reco~endation to the office of presidential personnel. you can be sure she "ill be given every

consideration..

with best wishes, sincerely,

Howdrd H. Baker, Jr. chief of staff to the president

Mr. samuel L. Hyers . National Association for Equal

Opportunity in nigher Educa tion 2243 Wiscons in I>.venUt:! 1 ~i. \1 . ~ashington, D.c. 20001

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May 1, 1987

Dear Arthur:

I apologize for the delay in my rP-sponse, but thank y ou sincerely for your kind words of support.

Thanks also for inviting me to addrens the ~'lashington Conference of the American Stock Exchange. I ragret that, due to the heavy demands of my schedule, I'm unable to accept your invitation. I appreciate y our kind offer, however, and extend my best wishes f or a productive and successful Conference.

Sincere ly,

Howa rd H. Baker, Jr. Chief o f Staff to the Presid~nt

Mr. Arthur Levitt, Jr. Chairman American Stock Exchange 86 Trinity Place New York, NY 10006

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t-iaY 1, 1987

oear Manuel: ~hank you tor inviting me to attend the roundtable breakfasts sponsored by the Endowment for Excellence in

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Education. Regrettably, due to the heavy demands of roy schedule , r•m unable to accept the invitation. I appreciate your offer, however. and thank you for informing me about

this project.

With best wishes, sincerely ,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the Pre sident

The Honorable Hanuel Luj an, Jr. Hou3e of Representatives washington, D.C. 20515

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l•1ay 1, 1987

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Thank you for your letter recor.~~nding Robert Gooch for appointment to thP. Securities and Exchange Comr:liscion.

I'm happy to circulate your comments to all those in the decision-making chain. You can be sure he'll be givon every consideration.

Best wizhes.

Sincerely,

Hc,·mrd H. 3alw~, Jr . Chief of Staff to the President

llr. J·am~=?s F. Kef:g an Senior Vice Pres1dent Commerce I nvestment s One Con"nerc~ Squar·~

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Nay 1, 1987

Dear Mr. Justices

Thank you for your message requesting that the State of Delaware be considered for one of two pilot highway projects to be chosen by the Secretary o! Transportation.

I am happy to forward your request to the appropriate officials at the Department of Transportation for th~ir review and consideration. Your intere st in this ma tt e r is appreciated.

Since r e l y ,

Howard H. Bake r, J r. Chief of Sta i f to the President

The Honorabl~ Ke rmit H. Jus tice Secretary Delaware Department of Trans portation Post Office Box 778 Dover, DE 19903

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May 1, 1987

Dear Rudolf:

Thank you so much =or your message and kind wordz.

I'~ delighted to hear from you , ~nd I hope when I am next in Germany we will have the opportunity to meet in person. I am happy to enclose tho photograph you requested. It comes with my warm best wishes, which I trust you will pass on to the entire Harders family.

Si~cerely ,

Hmv.::.ru H. Baker, Jr . Chief of Staff to the President

The Honorable Rudolf I!ardE:!rs H.:1yor D-6370 Oberur~el {Taunus} Rathaus Gcrr!lany

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gay 1, 1987

Dear Mr. Hinduja:

Thank you for your recent letter and kind words.

I regret that our schedules did not permit us to .arrange a meeting during your vi~it to Washington. I'm afraid that the heavy demands of my new job keep roy schedule quita full with little leeway. I do appreciate your invitation, however, and extend ~y warm best wishes to you and your brother.

Sincerely,

aO\iard. H. D.:tke:::-, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President

Mr. s. P. Hinduja Sangam Ltd. ~ew Zealand House 00 Haymarket London S\"il Y 4TE Engl.:::.nd

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Hay 1, 1987

Dear Dick:

Thanks for your letter suggesting a meeting with s. P. Hinduja.

I regret that our schedules did not allow us to meet, but I do appreciate your interest and concern in making the suggestion.

nest wishes,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker , Jr . Chief of Staff to the President

The Honorable Richard Helms President Safeer Company Suite 402 1627 K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006

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Hay 1, 1987

Dear Judy:

Thank you for your letter recommending Mary Jo Arndt for reappointment to the National Advisory Council on Nomen' s Educational Programs.

I'~ happy to circulate your recommendation to the appropriate White House officials. You can be cure she'll b e give n every consideration.

Best wis h es .

Sinc~rc ly ,

HO\v:trd H . Bak e r, Jr . Chief of Staff to the P r esi dent

Mis ~ Judy Hug hes P resident Nationa l Fe d e r at i on of

Repub l i cun Nomen 310 Firs t Street, S . E . Hashingto n, DC 20 00 3


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Dear Fre d:

Thanks for the note .

! 1 m delighted the inte rview WP.nt .so well and even more delight~d at the title -! •ve ahtays uanted my O\"m shoH. I'm confident your •glorious sturt~ is the b e ginning of sustaine d s uccess, and I' m gla d I could contribute .

Wa rm r e g a rds .

Sincer e l y ,

Hmnn:d H . Dak e r, Jr. Chie f of Stn f ~ t o the P res~cPnt

Mr. Fre d Grah~l'!l

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Dear Mr. Fanelli:

Thank you for inviting me to attend the dinner cruise sponsored by the BusinessIndustry Political Action Committee.

Regrettably, due to the heavy demands of my schedule, I'm unable to accept the invitation. I appreciate your kind offer, however, and wish you smooth sailing and :1

relaxing cruise.

With best wishes,

Since rely,

Howard H. i3aker, Jr. Chie£ of Staff to the President

Mr. Joseph J. Fanelli Prcsider1t Business-Induntry Politica l

Action Cor.unittee 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, N .~·:.

Washington, D.C. 20006-4697

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May 1, 1987

Dear Jim:

Many thanks for your kind note. It was good to hear from you, and your confidence is most welcome and appreciated. I'll do my best to live up to it.

Glad to hear your work with NASA continues to go well, even if it does mean negotiating Washington's rush hour a task that's frequently core frustrating and comple x than u space shot. By the way, after a couple of months on the job here, I can as s ure you that yours isn't the only hair turning a little grey.

Joy and I send our warmest regards.

Since rely ,

Howard 11. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President

Mr. J a me B Foste r Fa n seen We ems Creek Drive . Annapolis , HD 21401

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Ma:~t 1, 1987

Dear Helen:

Thanks deeply ship. Tom as

for your kind message. As ahwys, I appreciate your Gupport and friendI've passed your good words along to well.

Regarding your recommendation of Mitzi Hcnderson-Ayala, I'm happy to circulate your co~ents among the appropriate White House officials. You can be sure thnt she'll be given every consideration.

As always, it's good to hear from you, and I hope you're enjoying a b enutiful Te nnP.ssee spring.

v1ar.o regards.

Sinccr~ly,

Ho\'Mrd H. Bilker , J r. Chio f o f St.aff to the P:n::!5idPnt

Miss He len Exun Chatt~'\nooan HP.us-Fr e e Prc::;s 400 East 11 t h Str~et Chattanooga, TN 37401

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Hay 1, 1987

Dear Joec

Thank you for your message regarding the postponement of the "Golden Oldies" event to benefit The Nancy Reagan Drug Abuse Fund.

I would be happy to reconsider your invitation to serve on the event's Honorary Committee and would appreciate your contacting me again closer to the new date. Thanks once more for the kind invitation.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President

The Honorable Joseph ti. Czmzeri The Canzeri Company 3158 0 Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007

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May 1, 1987

Dear Mr. Carnahan;

Thank you for your letter enclosing a copy of an invitation to the President to attend the Circumnavigators Club annual dinr4er this fall.

I'm hnppy to forward your invitation to the White House Scheduling Office. You can be sure it will be given every consideration.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Emo~ard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the Presid~nt

•tr. A. Vernon Carnahan President Circumnavigators Club 24 East 39th Str~et Uev York, NY 10016


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Dear Bayard:

Many thanks for your message. Your words are far too generous, but I enjoyed them anyway.

Seriously, I really apprecia~e your kind note. This job isn't easy, but the support I've received !rom my friends has been a tremendous boost and I'm deeply grateful for it.

W<trm regards,

Sincerely,

Howard H. B~ker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President

Mr. J. Ba~ard Boyle, Jr. Boyle Investment Company Post Office Box 17000 :~emphis, TN 38187

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Hay 1, 1987

Dear r-targaret:

I'm sorry, too; it would have been a treat for Joy and me to see you in Santa Barbara. We expect you to be more on top of your schedule next time. By the WAy, thanks =or the applause report. While it lasts, I'll take all I can get.

Joy and ! send our warmest regards .

Sincerely,

Hm1ard H. Baker , .Jr . Chief of Staff to the President

r1rs. ~·!argaret ~1a.:-tin ilrock 1404 Century Towers ~vest 22:0 Avenue o: th~ Stnrs :.os Angeles, CA 90067

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May 1, 1987

Dear Lamar:

Thanks for your message recommending Robert Gooch for membership on the Securities and Exchange Commission.

I'm happy to circulate your comments to everyone involved in the decision-making chain. You can be sure he'll be given every consideration.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. ChiP.f of Staf! to the President

The Honorable Lamar Alexander 21\ Coronation Avenue Nosr:mn ~088 Nc\., South ~.Yales Australia


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Hay 1, 1987

Dear Michael:

Hany thanks for your letter, and congratulations on the good work at Pepperdine.

I'm sorry I missed you out in Caiifornia, but I would like to get together. Please let me know the next time you'll be in l'lashington, and we can try and set something up.

Harm regards.

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. C~ief of Staff to the President

Hr. t~ichacl F. Adams Vice Presieent for

University Affair~ Pepperdine University ~alibu, CA 90265


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Hay 4, 1987

Dear Rog:

Thanks for your letter requesting a birthday rncss~gc from the President for Joe Baron on May 15.

I h~ve sent your mc~sage to the appropriate White Hou~c staff nernb(3r who will see that your request is met.

~ith be~t wishes to you and ~ary ,

Sinc~rely ,

:·lo\.;ard H. l3ak~r , ,:-r. Chie f o£ Stai~ to t~c President

~r . G. R. c. Stuart Penn, Stuar~, Eskridge & Jone~ Po~t Offic~ Dox 2288 Abingdon, VA 24210

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Hay 4, 1987

Dear Mr. Rosenthal:

On behalf of Senator Baker, I want to thank you for your recent letter.

I appreciate your concern for the need to preserve peace with the Soviet Union. F~w issues -- if a~y -- are more important to this President. Nothing short of a truly beneficial arms control agreement will pleace President Reagan, and in that spirit, Ye continue to defend our heritage of liberty and justice as we visualize a safe r world for the gen~rations to come.

nest \olishes,

Sincerely,

Sue \'1alkup Special Assistant

to the Chief of Staff

Mr. Allen .r.~. Rosenthal Apartment 308 306 Bora Bora Hay Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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Dear Hr. Rosenthal:

On behalf -of Senator Baker, I want to thank you for your recent letter.

! appreci~te your concern for the need to preserve peace with the Soviet Union. F~w issues -- if any -- nr~ more important to this Prc::ddent. Nothing short of a truly beneficial arms control agreement will pleaco President neagan, dnd in that spirit, w~ continue to d~fend our heritage of liberty and justice as we vi~unlize a sa:.er world for the generations to cone.

nest wiGhes,

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Sue Nalkup Spe cial Assistant


Mr. Allen M. Rosenthal Apa.rt:rnent 308 306 Bora Bora ~ay ~-1.Jrina .Oel_Rey , C1\ 90291

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Hay 4, 1987

Dear Judge Kessler:

Thank you for your letter recommending Judge Robert Nichols for an appointment to the Federal District Court, Southern District of Ohio. I'm sorry for the delay in responding.

As you are probably aware, another candidate has been selected for this important position. Nevertheless, I appreciate having the benefit of your comments and learning of your strong support for Judge Nichols.

Best wishes.

Sir.cer~ly,


The Honorable John w. Kessler Judge Court of Common Pleas Montgomery County Courts Building 41 North Perry Street Dayton, Ohio 45422

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Dear Jean:

I am delighted to send my congratulations on your 90th birthday. The passage of many years only adds extra warmth to the memories I have of the days our families spent together in Tennessee. I hope that your special day is filled with such memories, too, and ,.,i th the love and laughter of family and friends.

May your celebration on Nu.y 8 be truly happy and may you experience the joy of your birthday again and again in the years to come.

Hi th warmest ''~ishes,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to tho President

t~s. Jean F. Johnson Apartment 205 610 Horizons East Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

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Hay 4, 1987

Dear Eliot:

Thank you for your kind words.

I agree with your assessment of Janes Billington and expect good things to come from his term as Librarian of Congress.

Sincerely,

Heward H. i3a}~cr , :Jr . Chi~ :( of Staff to th.::! :?resident

Mr. Eliot Janeway President Janeway Publishing a nd

H<~search Corpori.!tion 15 E3st 30th Str~ot New York, NY 10021

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Dear Jean•

I am delighted to send my congratulations on your 90th birthday. The passage of -many years only adds extra warmth to the memories I have of the days our facilies spent tO<jethor in Tennessee. I hope that your special day is !i!led with such memories, too, and with the love and laughter of family and friende.

May your celebration on I1ay 8 be truly happy and may you experience the joy of your birthday again and again in the years to come.

\'lith warmest wishes,

Sincct·:)ly,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to tho President

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May 4, 1987

Dear OrvilleJ

Things have changed a bit since your letter of Feb~ary 23. '

Your ideas are impressive, and I will keep them in mind now and in the future. You may be sure that I will contact you if I need more information on your alternative proposal for domestic farm policy.

Best regards.

Sincerely,

Howard H. Buker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President

The Honorable Orville L. Freeman President Agriculture Council of America Suite 601 1250 I Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005

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May 4, 1987

Dear Lee:

Things remain as busy as when we last spoke, but I don't suppo~c that surprises you.

You were thoughtful to wait a month before sending your resume. I have fontarded your letter to tho appropriate members o~ the White House staf! for their attention. Pleaso know that you will be given every consideration for a position at the White House and that your resume will be kept in our personnel file3.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Sue )•/alk.up Special AsRistant


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_t.1a_y 41 1987

Dear Mr. Ambassador:

Thank you for the honor of being invited to be your guest at the Washington performance of the Turkish National Folk Dance Company.

Regrettably, due to the heavy demands of my schedule, I am unable to accept the invitation. I do appreciate your kind offer, however. I am well aware of the excellent reputation enjoyed by the Company, and I know everyone attending the event will be treated to a memorable evening featuring th~ grace and beauty of Turkish dance.

With best wishes,

His Excellency Dr. Sukru Elekdag Ambassador of Turkey Turkish Embassy

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chie£ of Staff to the President

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ll1ay 4, 1987

Dear Judge B~own:

I am sorry for the delay in responding to your letter recommending Judge Robert Nicnols for an appointment to the Federal District Court, Southern District of Ohio.

Your strong support for Judge Nichols has been noted, but, as you may be aware, another candidate has been selected for this important position. Nevertheless. I appreciate your interest in writing.

Best wishes.

Sincer~ly,

How~rd H. Ba ker, Jr. Chie f o f Staf f to the Pr~sidant

The Honorable Robert M. Br own Judge Court of Common Pleas Montgomery County Courts Building 41 ~orth Pe rry Street Dayton, Ohio 454 22

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May 5, 1987

Dear Ms. St,ansberry:

Thank you for inviting me to attend the 17th Annual Area V Joseph P. Kennedy Special Olympics in Oak Ridge.

Regrettably, due to the heavy demands of my schedule, I was unable to accept the invitation. I appreciate your kind offer, however, and hope the event was filled with fun and good sportsmanship for everyone participating.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chie f of Staff to the President

Ms. Sue Stansberry 55 Outer Drive Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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Dear Mr. Radin:

Thank you for sending me a copy of your report reg~rding the restructuring of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

As you noted, I'm very interested in thia matter. You have obviously put a lot of thought and effort into your report, and I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks for keeping me informed.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,


Mr. Alex Radin President Radin & As9ociates, Inc. Suite 235 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036

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Dear Ron: \

Thank you for your kind letter and for inviting me to attend the Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Southeast Tourism Society.

I regret that, due -to the heavy demands of my schedule, I'm unable to accept the invitation. I appreciate your kind offer, however, and extend my best wishes for a festive dinner and hoedown.

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Mr. Ronald s. Ligon Tennessee Vice President Southeast Tourism Society Post Office Box 332 Franklin, TN 3 6~

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Dear Judge Baxter:

Thank you for your recent letter. It is indeed a pleasure to hear from you, and I appreciate your prayers.

You will be happy to learn that the President will deliver the 106th annual commencement address at Tuskegee University this coming Sunday, May 10.

Thanks again for writing and please accept my warm best wishes.

Sincerely,

Howard H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the Pre sident

The Honorable Randolph Baxter Judge United States Bankruptcy Court

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May 5, 1987

Dear ~tr. Quartararo:

Thank you for inviting me to address the Dutchess County Republican Committee at its Annual Dinner on June 6.

I regret that I must decline your invitation as I will be traveling with the President in Europe at the time. I appreciate your kind offer, however, and I ask you to extend my best wishes to my fellow Republicans in Dutchess County.

Sincerely,


Mr. Anthony Quartararo Chairman Dutchess County

Republican Committee 9 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Hay 6, 1907

Dear Dr. Ryan:

Thank you for your letter recommending Ronald J. Webb for a position in the Department of Defense.

I'm happy to circulate your recommendation to the appropriate White House officials for their review. You can be sure he will be given every consideration.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

H0\-1-'rd H. Baker, Jr. Chi~f of Staff to the Presi dent

Dr. John w. Ryan President Indiana University Bryan Hall 200 Bloomington, Indiana 47405

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Dear Elvis:

Thank you very , much for your letter recommending Hugh Mabe. I will look into the matter right away, and we will see what can be done.

Sincerely,

Boward H. Baker, Jr. Chief of Staff to the President

Mr. Elvis L. Mason Suite 1933 Box 66 2121 San Jacinto Dallas, TX 75201

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Hay 6, 1987

Dear Hr. Berry:

Senator Baker was pleased to receive both your letter and the April issue of Library Journal. H~ appreciates having the materials the .Journal assembled on the position of Librarian of Congress.

As I'm sure you are aware, the President has nominated James Billington as the next Librarian of Congress. A copy of th<:! White House press release r~garding Dr. Billington is enclosed.

ilith Senator Baker's best wi:::hes,

Hr. John N. Berry II: Editor-in-Chief Librarv ,;ournal 205 East 4:nd Street I~cw York, 'l:Y 10017

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Sincerely,

Sue tvalkup Special Assistant


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Dear Mr. Speaker:

Thank you for inviting me to attend the Southern Legislative Conference on August 17-19 in Little Rock. I am well aware of the important work undertake n at SLC meetings, as you discuss critical issues facing the South and the nation as a whole.

I will b e tra velling with the Pre sident during thnt time and will therefore be unable to acce pt your kind o f fer. Neve rthe l ess, you have my best winhas f or a mos t succe ss f ul conf erence .

Since r e l y ,

Ho wa r d H. Bak e r, J r. Chief of ~taff to the Presi dent

The Hono r abl e Do na ld J. Bl a nd : ord Spe ake r o f the Ho u se o f Repr esentati ves

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