KISSINGER, HENRY

STEUBEN GLASS

JAMES A. THURSTON
VICE PRESIDENT

September 21, 1971

Mr. Henry Kissinger
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

A few years ago we introduced the Great Koala in Steuben crystal. It has been so successful that we have now created a smaller version in response to many requests.

The new Baby Koala will not be introduced to the public until 1972, but we plan to make a few this autumn for friends and customers who would like to use them as exceptional gifts this coming Christmas.

For this Christmas season, each Baby Koala will be especially boxed in a velvet-lined case of red leather. We enclose a photograph of Baby Koala, which is 5 1/2 inches high, weighs 4 1/2 pounds, and is entirely hand-fashioned of the purest Steuben crystal. It is priced at $265.

Should you wish to reserve one or more of these beguiling creatures, we would appreciate your letting us know as soon as possible so that we can put them aside for you when they are made. The enclosed order form will expedite your reply. Orders placed now will be assured of delivery in ample time for the holiday season.

We now have one of the new Baby Koalas here at Steuben Glass and would be happy to show it to you privately, upon request. It has delighted the few persons who have seen it, and promises to be one of the most welcome gifts to appear under the tree next Christmas morning.

With kind regards,

JAT:ls
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SEP 29 1971

CENTRAL FILES

President Thomas Jefferson and Edward Tiffin, an Ohio governor, gave the Port of Cleveland its first impetus in 1805.

A letter addressed to the governor by the President and dated April 3, 1805 reads:

"Your letter of the 27th of February was received on the 26th of March with a resolution of the General Assembly of Ohio on the subject of a port of delivery at the mouth of the Cayahoga. Congress had at their last session authorized the President to designate a port of entry and delivery for the District of Erie. Considering Cayahoga as the most proper place for the port, I have concluded on that as the designation. In the course of the spring we expect to be able to organize the district. I am happy in being thus able to inform you that the General Assembly of Ohio will see that their wishes will be carried into effect.

Accept my respectful salutations and assurances of great esteem and consideration,

Thomas Jefferson

By this act, the free trade with Canada no longer was permitted and all ships in and out of the port of the Erie District, including domestic traders, were caused to seek clearance through Cleveland.

Thus was Cleveland established as a trading center, the Erie District, apparently encompassing a substantial part of the United States of the Lake Erie shores. The act was an important factor in Cleveland's rapid growth.

In 1805, Gideon Granger, 7th U.S. Postmaster, on a visit to Cleveland has this to say:

"Within 50 years an extensive city will occupy these grounds and vessels will sail directly from this point into the Atlantic Ocean."

These events occurred just two years after Ohio's birth in 1803. Edward Tiffin was the state's first governor serving from two terms of two years each, from 1803 to 1807.

[L.C.]

State of California

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SACRAMENTO 95814

RONALD REAGAN
GOVERNOR

May 22, 1972

Miss Evelyn Tiffin
2188 Fashion Avenue
Long Beach, California 90810

Dear Miss Tiffin:

There are those who have sincere and unselfish reservations about the possible repercussions and unacceptable results which might flow from ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

In my opinion, the simple declaration that "Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged by the United States or by any state because of sex," is morally unassailable. Whether or not its adoption might lead to abuses, real or imaginary, is beside the point. All of the broad principles and basic guarantees of the original U. S. Constitution carried the same potential for abuse. However, the implementation process, interpreted by the courts over the years, and certain informally accepted limitations have kept us on an even course. I am confident this same time-proven process will be effective in this instance also.

Thank you for letting me know of your concern in this important area.

LIFE OF

EDWARD TIFFIN

FIRST GOVERNOR OF OHIO

BY
COLONEL WILLIAM EDWARD GILMORE

CHILLICOTHE, O.
HORNEY & SON, PUBLISHERS
1897