Box 274
Madison, Illinois 62060

June 8, 1975

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Secretary of State
State Department
Washington, D. C.

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

It was a pleasure having you come to visit St. Louis in the "Heartland of America."

I myself, am not a politician but after hearing you speak the night of your St. Louis visit, for sure you would have my vote in whatever undertaking you might be engaged.

Judging from the looks of the many cameras visible during your appearance, you must have many pictures taken with equipment valued in the thousands of dollars category. Enclosed, is a copy of the one you were kind enough to permit me to take with my $19.95 pocket instamatic. It serves to remind me of your concern for the "little" man as well as the man of prominence.

My profession is that of a public school teacher. In this capacity, I follow your many travels with keen interest. I had the pleasure of visiting the Holy Land before and after the "Six Day War." Your task of finding amelioration in the Arab-Israeli situation is bigger than the both of us. And yet, you continue to try. You are to be commended for your physical as well as mental endurance.

The Middle East problem is no doubt on the minds of many. My thoughts lead me to ask the following question. Is there any possibility of making Jerusalem the type of "city within a city" such as the Vatican for instance?

Since I don't know all the intricacies of diplomacy, there are probably many problems I can't anticipate. Too bad we can't do with the Christians, Arabs and Jews as we do with the children in school - tell them to take turns ruling.

Oh well - it was just a thought.

Best wishes to you and Mrs. Kissinger in all your future endeavors. Let's hope your next visit to St. Louis gives you a little more time for relaxation and sight-seeing.

THE AMBASSADOR OF KOREA
WASHINGTON, D. C.

April 1, 1974

The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
The Secretary of State
Washington, D. C. 20520

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I have been asked by His Excellency
Dong-Jo Kim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of Korea to transmit to you the following
cable message:

"PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS
AND BEST WISHES TO YOU AND MRS. KISSINGER
FOR MANY YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.
DONG-JO KIM"

I would also like to take this opportunity
to express my personal congratulations and good wishes
to you both for health and happiness in your married
life.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON

January 28, 1975

Your Majesty:

It was a great pleasure to be able to meet
with you during your visit to Washington. I
look forward to future meetings and to extending
our talks.

I am particularly appreciative of the
beautiful silver statues you gave me during
your stay. They represent many of the unique
qualities of the Middle East and will be a
handsome reminder of our friendship.

His Majesty Qaboos Bin Sa'id,
Sultan of Oman,
Muscat.