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THE TARAHUMARA FOUNDATION

320 SOUTH ELA ROAD
Palatine, Illinois 60067

12/10/69

PRESIDENT
J. Fleischmann M.D.

SECRETARY-TREASURER
L. Fleischmann

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
L. Fleischmann M.D.
Ricardo Cruz M.D.
L. S. Fleischmann
Linda S. Nystrom

Dear Henry,

I missed you again last
Wednesday when I was in town
for the opening of our new
Congressman office (Dr. Crane).
Your girl Tally certainly is an ace.

She can say so in such a beautiful way that
that you really don't mind it - Well maybe
next time I will get a chance to shake hands
with you - Walter called a few days ago and
Jillian and I will spend a few hours at
their home in N.Y. area on our way to Europe
to see Kenneth who is in bar in southern Eng-
land and then spend New Years with friends
in Düsseldorf (Elberfeld Barnen) and then to
Spain or the Canary Islands -

Incidentally here would your son like to get rid
of the headache of immigration? If you let the Indian

Dedicated to the Health, Education and Welfare of Indians of the Western Hemisphere

[L.C]

THE TARAHUMARA FOUNDATION

PRESIDENT
J. Fleischmann M.D.

yes
no
11/27/69

Dear Henry,

Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and your boss.

Purpose of this note is to let you know that I will be in the White House this coming Monday, to attend the weaving in of our new Congress van Dr. Philip Crane, for whom I have worked during the campaign and who is an old friend of mine. If you could please give a few minutes from your heavy schedule I would like very much to shake hands with you and contribute you on a job well done. Over this land, Statement surprise you? I really have mellowed somewhat, if not with age, at least with experience. I will give you secretary a ring as soon as I get to Washington - We are nearing by charter plane at about 7:00 AM from here and return to Chicago the same evening about 9:00.

[LC]

JAN 6 1969

Jan 4, 1969

JAN 8 1969

Dear Henry,

The enclosed is a belated holiday greeting. Though taken (by me) in the metro, it has exactly the spirit with which we wish you well as you start this job. Besides, with the slight touch of irreverence in those eyes, it probably isn't the kind of mail you're getting...

There is something almost presumptuous in my saying here anything more than "good luck". You yourself must still have split-seconds of disbelief, moments when you feel as though you are playing <u>at</u> being a pivotal person. Or perhaps that is just my romantic and idle notion -- perhaps the extraordinarily broad welcome of your nomination eased the scene-changing for you. Or perhaps you have simply been too busy for such double images.

In any case, with conviction and great simplicity of heart, Judy and I have been deeply inspired by Mr. Nixon's choice of you, and by your acceptance. In spirit at least, you are not moving in loneliness.

All our best wishes,

P.S. Everything fine here, Judy extremely healthy for the baby in April, while I am directing a play for early February. The French, as you have heard of course, are melancholic.

13 Aug 68

Mr. Henry Kissinger
419 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02199

Hello ---

If this letter smells like Roquefort cheese, congratulations on
discovering what I am having for lunch today. Now that all the
shouting is over I thought you might welcome a little cheerfulness
from the West Coast. You must be exhausted and a bit let down.
Only a few brief words and then I promise to let the political
world rest.

The Govenor lived up to my expectations: his grace and good humor after the nomination will not be equalled for a long time. If I may borrow from classical Greek drama -- the Republicans "missed the mark" and will find out, alas! too late.

The famous 4-point peace plan has temporarily faded from the news media: it was a fine plan and a logical one. This is a loss to those of us who found hope in it. What happens to it now?

San Diego is relatively quiet and sane, despite the current goings-on in Mission Bay. My boss, Ben, has definitely accepted the job with the Berkeley campus and his post will be vacant as of 10 September. I may have mentioned when in Boston that there was a good chance of my succeeding him as manager. At this writing it looks very doubtful (unless I am willing to bet on a hundred-to-one longshot, but Silky Sullivan I'm not.) Ben is quite upset about this, for he was certain it would meet with no opposition. You were right about professors; they really are....., particularly when in administration!

I suspect you are enjoying some well-earned time with your children, Elizabeth and David. Any more adventures with the Brainlight? It would be such a shame if he were not re-discovered in some future episodes.

The week I returned to San Diego from Boston I moved into a new apartment. It isn't as charming as your lovely brownstone, but quite elegant and roomy, complete with fireplace. Most of my library is still crated but a few more weekends will straighten