To Be Acknowledged By Someone Else On the Governor's Staff:

DRAFT

Your telegram of February 20th has been received in
the Governor's office and has been given the most thoughtful
consideration.

The Governor has asked me to forward to you his best
wishes for the return of peace to the island of Cyprus.

Sincerely yours,

Mr. Kissinger:

How about the following answer to this one? It's practically the
same one sent to the Organized Hellenes in New York.

TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY SOMEONE ELSE ON THE GOVERNOR'S STAFF

Your telegram of February 20th has been received in the Governor's
Office and has been given the most thoughtful consideration, ~~axkenngh~~

The Governor has asked me to forward to you his ~~most sincere~~
best wishes for the return of peace and harmony to the island of
Cyprus, and its troubled peoples.

Sincerely yours,

Dear Mr. Getman:

Thank you for your letter of February 24th and for your kind
words of encouragement.

As you know, I share your concern over the plight of the
Jewish people in the Soviet Union.

I have forwarded your letter to my staff for its further
consideration.

DRAFT

Mr. Kurt L. Goldstuecker
Carrera 14 # 83-53
Bogota, D.E.
Colombia, S.A.

Dear Mr. Goldstuecker:

Thank you very much for your letter of February 17th and
for your very interesting and thoughtful paper: "Commentaries
on Some Aspects of Direct U.S. Assistance Under the 'Alliance for
Progress.'"

As you know I share your hopes for the creation of a truly
multilateral approach within which the Alliance for Progress can
serve its high purpose.

I have forwarded your paper to my staff for its further
consideration.

Milton V. Rockeffer

Sincerely yours,

consideration.

I have forwarded your letter to you as well for its further
service to your purpose.

multifactorial approach which the Viflence for Progress can
use you know I ensure your probe for the creation of a firm
Progress."

on some aspects of Direct U.S. Assistance under the 'Viflence for
your work interesting and thoughtful reader: "Comments
Thank you very much for your letter of September 11th and

Dear Mr. Goforthacker:

Crombie, S.V.
Bogota, D.S.
Caracas 1st 4 83-23
Mr. Kurt F. Goforthacker

DRAFT

DRAFT

Mr. Kurt L. Goldstuecker
Calle 10 No. 6-44
Bogota, D.E., Colombia

Dear Mr. Goldstuecker:

Thank you very much for your letter of February 17th and
for your very interesting and thoughtful paper: "Commentaries
on Some Aspects of Direct U.S. Assistance Under the "Alliance
for Progress,""

As you know, I share your hopes for the creation of a truly
multilateral approach within which the Alliance for Progress can
serve its high purpose.

I have forearded your paper to my staff for its further
consideration.

Dear Mr. Goldstuecker:

As you know I have share your hopes for the creation of a truly
multilateral approach which within which the Alliance for Progress
can serve its high purpose.

STATE OF NEW YORK
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER

Memorandum

April 17, 1964

TO: Dr. Kissinger

FROM: Diane Van Wie

Attached is a list of
correspondence still pending which
were sent to you for suggested
reply. Would you please let me
know what their status is? Many
thanks.

P.S. It was wonderful seeing you yesterday. You must come to Albany more often.

11-1-61-50M (1A2-462)

April 29, 1964

Miss Diane VanWie
Executive Chamber
Albany, New York

Dear Miss VanWie:

Mr. Kissinger has asked me to forward comments on a number of
different matters:

1. Re your note of April 17th, I am enclosing our draft replies which had already been sent to you concerning the correspondence with Alfange, Munk, Teller, Vallarino, Whyte and Zavoyiannis. (Our files include, by the way, a copy of a letter already sent by Isabelle Savell to Zavoyiannis based on our draft.)

I am also enclosing a suggested reply to Javits, and a
digest of Javits' speech as requested, along with the material
sent to us.

2. I am sending herewith the copy of the letter from Rusk and McNamara's telegram with suggested appropriate replies.

I hope this clears up the current business. I enjoyed meeting
you in Albany two weeks ago and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Memorandum

ISABELLE K. SAVELL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TO THE GOVERNOR

May 1, 1964

To: Douglas Bailey

Herewith the incoming from Dean Alfange, as well as the Teller letter and draft reply. For whatever ministrations you think desirable, at this late date.

I am dismayed at our failure in communications somewhere along the line, with the resultant delay in these acknowledgements. Some day, somewhere that envelope full of draft replies will reappear, and then, maybe, we will find out how it all happened.

11-21-63-2500 (3A2-446)

STATE OF NEW YORK
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
ALBANY
COPY

May 6, 1964

Dear Joe:

Thank you for your letter of March fifth. I
appreciate your constructive suggestions concerning my
statements on the Panama crisis.

As you suggest, I have from time to time referred
to the Hay-Herran Treaty of 1903 in my discussion of the
Panama situation. I have done so primarily to point out
to United States citizens that our government was willing
sixty years ago to recognize the sovereignty of a foreign
power over the Canal Zone. Surely it is this issue which
is foremost in the present dispute, and in my opinion the
dispute could be quickly and amicably settled if the
United States took the same attitude toward sovereignty
that it took when offered the Hay-Herran Treaty to Colombia
in 1903.

I have certainly never meant to suggest that every
provision of the Hay-Herran Treaty would be appropriate
today. Since your letter, I have modified my statements
to call for "re-negotiation by the United States and
Panama of the present Panama Canal Treaty on a basis that
respects Panama's legitimate interests and the security
of the Canal."

It was nice to hear from you again.

Mr. J. J. Vallarino, Jr.
Apartado 263
The Panama Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Panama
Republic of Panama

✓ cc: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger

12-31-63-5M (3B1-94)

Post Office Box 808
Livermore, California

March 4, 1964

Honorable Nelson A. Rockefeller
Governor of New York
Albany, New York

Dear Nelson:

This time I have a suggestion for very early action. As you know, the Senate Armed Services Committee has tabled with a vote of 4 to 1 the modest bill on civil defense which has been submitted to them by the House. I consider this as a most dangerous development.

The decision stops our small and insufficient efforts to establish a system of fallout shelters. The money involved is minimal. The action, if it remains uncontradicted, will make it even more difficult to proceed with civil defense at a future time.

It has been my opinion for the past ten years that civil defense is the most important among the measures taken for the safety of our Country. You know that I feel strongly concerning the development of atomic explosives. But if I had a choice between further work on atomic explosives and civil defense, I would choose the latter. In nuclear explosives we may lose our leadership. In civil defense we have done virtually nothing. We are far behind the Russians and, for that matter, far behind the Swedes. Yet it is this peaceful form of defense which can give us the conviction that, as a nation, we can survive, no matter what happens. It is of course unnecessary to say all these things to you. You have been well aware of them and you have done more than anybody else to support civil defense.

Some of your friends may feel that a statement on civil defense may lose you some votes. Of course, I am unable to evaluate such an assertion. There is however another countervailing point of view which has a direct bearing on the campaign of the next few months. An extremely great number of influential Republicans are saying that your statements are not dictated by conviction. This view is widespread, damaging and untrue. I have contradicted it many times and I hope that on some occasions my arguments had an effect.

It would be exceedingly helpful if you took a strong position on the most important issue of civil defense, emphasizing the danger of current inaction. It would be obvious that you are motivated by conviction and that you are a leader rather than a follower of public opinion.

In addition, I cannot and do not believe that the American people are stupid. They lack leadership and, on this simple and vital issue, there is no one who can give them better leadership than yourself.

In the case of the test ban debate I saw clearly that there are two sides to the issue. I chose one side with the knowledge that I might be wrong. In the case of civil defense there are no two valid sides. The case against civil defense is made up of abject timidity, of penny-pinching economy, and of a complete disregard of the real aggressive nature of Communism. The case for civil defense can be summed up in the simple phrase, "The will to survive".

Wishing you the very best of luck in this as well as in the extremely important events of the next few days, I am

Edward Teller

ET:gg

DRAFT

Mr. Gerard C. Smith
Special Assistant to the
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Gerry:

Thank you for your letter of April 27th with which you enclosed
your letter to Dr. Milton Eisenhower and a copy of your speech to the
Naval Academy. I appreciate being kept informed of your views.

I concur in the judgment of the MLF which has been made by the
Republican Critical Issues Council and quoted in your letter to Dr.
Eisenhower.

It is unfortunate that every criticism of the MLF is labeled as partisan
politics or not based on factual knowledge. Surely anyone acquainted with
Dr. Eisenhower knows that he would never associate his name with any docu-
ment designed primarily to secure partisan political advantage. And the
presence on the Critical Issues Council of General Norstad, the last NATO
Commander, and Randolph Burgess, the last U.S. Ambassador to NATO, give me
confidence in the expertise and knowledge which lie behind the Council's
study.

I recognize the considerations which lead you to support the MLF. The
problem is difficult and the issue complex, but my judgment is that the
Administration's policy is unwise.

cc. Dr. Milton Eisenhower

DRAFT

Dear Gerry:

Thank you for your letter of April 27th with which
you enclosed your letter to Doctor Milton Eisenhower and a
copy of your speech to the Naval Academy. I appreciate being
kept informed of your views.

It is unfortunate that every criticism of the MLF
is labeled as partisan politics or not based on factual
knowledge. Surely anyone who knows Dr. Eisenhower knows
that he would never participate in any study which was
aparately designed to secure partisan political advantage. And the
presense on the Critical Issues Council of General Norstad,
the last NATO Commander, and Randolph Bujgess, the last
U.S. Ambassador to NATO, give me confidence in the expertise
and knowledge which lies behind the Councils' study.

CC: Dr. Milton Eisenhower

cc: Dr. Klaasinger

DR. KI22INGER: DRAFT:psw

Johannesburg, South Africa
68 De Korte Street
Anden House
Institute of Race Relations
Director, South African
Mr. Quintin Whyte

Sincerely,

I very much appreciate your thoughtfulness.
the January issue of "Race Relations News."

Thank you very much for forwarding to me

Dear Mr. Whyte:

May 4, 1964

cc: Mr. Henry Krauger.

IK2:wer.

N w York, New York
Veuue of the Americas at 33rd Street
Rocketfeier Center.
The New York Hilton at
United California Bank
Representative in Mexico of
Mr. Guillermo Moscoso

attracting and welcome.
views on Latin America, which I found both
I appreciate being kept informed of your
and the enclosures which accompanied it.
Thank you for your note of May 22, 1964.

Dear Mr. Moscoso:

June 19, 1964

D R A F T

Dear Mr. Moscoso:

Thank you for your note of May 22, 1964, and the
enclosures that accompanied it.

I appreciate being kept informed of your views on Latin
America, which I found both stimulating and welcome.

June 16, 1964

Dear Mr. Quie:

Thank you for your letter of May fifteenth
which enclosed a letter to President Johnson from
fourteen Republican Congressmen.

I completely concur in the judgment of the
House Republican Task Force on NATO Unity when it
says:

"The house of freedom can be no stronger
than its foundation and framework. We
hope structural improvements can be
accomplished which will make NATO more
durable and effective in serving the
many common interests of the North
Atlantic community -- economically and
politically, as well as militarily."

As you know, I have made proposals of my own for
structural changes in NATO.

The Honorable Albert H. Quie
1218 Longworth House Office Building
Washington 25, D. C.

HK:gp

cc: Henry Kissinger

DRAFT

The Honorable Albert H. Quie
House of Representatives
House Office Building
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Congressman Quie:

Thank you for your letter of May 14th which enclosed a
letter to President Johnson from fourteen Republican Congressmen.

Surely the appointments of Presidents Eisenhower and Truman
would assure substantive consideration of the fundamental needs of
NATO.

June 8, 1964

MEMORANDUM

TO: HAK

FROM: DLB

SUBJECT: Mr. Tran Huu Lai's Letter of 5/25/64 to NAR

1. This gentleman keeps saying that he wants to give NAR the real Vietnam picture and then, all of a sudden, says that he has! Either there was an enclosure with this letter or it does not make any sense.

2. **Draft Reply:**

Thank you for your letter of May 25th which I read
with great interest.

The plight of your country and its gallant people is
a matter of the most deep concern to all Americans. We all
pray that when free peoples make common cause in defense of
their freedom that the future will be made more secure for
all men.

3. **Note** to HAK from mrl: This letter did not come with any other attachment.

attachment.

3. **Note** to HAK from mjr: This letter did not come with any offer
    any men.

their freedom that the future will be made more secure for
breach that when tree people were common currency in Canada or
a matter of the most basic concern to all Americans. We all
The bright of hom control and its relevant people is
with great interest.

Thank you for hom letter of Msda Sify which I read

5. **Draft Reply:**

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I' This Gentlemen please asking that he send to give NAR the

SUBJECT: Mr. Tren Hom Let's Letter of 2/52/64 to NAR

FROM: DLB

TO: HAK

MEMORANDUM

June 8, 1964

July 6, 1964

MEMORANDUM

TO: THE GOVERNOR

FROM: Henry A. Kissinger

SUBJECT: Attached letter requesting you to sign appeal against anti-Semitism to USSR

1. As a general rule, I do not think that it is wise for you to do as Governor what it would not be responsible to do as President. I think that this appeal is sufficiently provocative in its wording to fall into that category.

2. If, on the other hand, many governors, as is implied, have agreed to sign the appeal, you should be included.

3. I recommend that this letter be used as a means to show Scranton that you are a team player (as he was not when the roles were reversed). I suggest sending a copy of the following letter to Scranton's office (along with a copy of the other correspondence on the subject).

4. My suggested draft reply:

Dear Dr. Caron:

Thank you for your letter of June 12th.

I am in sympathy with the Appeal you enclosed and asked me to sign. If Governor Scranton is agreeable, I would be delighted to join him as a signatory of the document.

I enjoyed meeting with you and Rabbi Litt in Cleveland, and I hope that we will have another chance to talk in the near future.

My best wishes to you both.

Sincerely,

CC: The Honorable William W. Scranton

June 26, 1964

TO: HAK
FROM: DLB

SUBJECT: Attached letter requesting NAR sign appeal against anti-Semitism to USSR

1. As a general rule, I do not think that it is wise for NAR to do as Governor what it would not be responsible for him to do as President. I think that this appeal is sufficiently provocative in its wording to fall into that category.

2. If, on the other hand, many Governors, as is implied, have agreed to sign the thing, NAR should be included.

3. I recommend that we use this as a means for convincing Scranton that we are a team player (as he was not when the roles were reversed). I suggest sending a copy of the following letter to Scranton's office (along with a copy of the other correspondence on the subject).

DRAFT REPLY:

Thank you for your letter of June 12.

I am in sympathy with the Appeal you enclosed and asked me to sign. If Governor Scranton is agreeable I would be delighted to join him as a signatory of the document.

Similarly I am perfectly willing to accede fully to Governor Scranton's wishes on the disposition and publicity to be given to the document.

My best wishes to you both.

August 6, 1964

MEMORANDUM

TO: HAK
FROM: DLB
SUBJECT: Hsia Tung Pei's letter to the Governor

The attached letter to NAR is clearly from some one who
is mentally disturbed. I recommend that it be answered by a
third person saying:

Your letter of July 15th has been brought
to the attention of the Governor.

We are grateful for your interest and your
kind words.