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December 10, 1976

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

Dear Henry Kissinger:

It was my loss that I didn't know you better during my five year stay at Nelson Rockefeller's 55th Street office.

History will certainly confirm my constantly growing belief that the United States has never had a better Secretary of State. I am well aware of what it is like to be viewed through the wrong end of the glasses.

You have not only helped prevent a mideast war and been instrumental in the recognition of Mainland China and detent with Russia, but also pointed the African's toward peaceful negotiations into the late twentieth century and wrenched that continent away from a catastrophic race war. (Imagine a twelve million square mile Lebanon).

Now, your exciting days of slings and arrows and coats of many colors will become a more likely, quieter ones of milk and honey.

May you stay in the best of health and have continued success.

With best regards.

Dear Mrs. Deakin:

It was very kind of you to write me.
Your generous words mean a great deal to
me, and I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Mrs. Kathleen Deakin,
13 A Danefield Terrace,
Allerton,
Liverpool 19, England.

Liverpool 10, England.
Allerton,
13 A Danefield Terrace,
Mrs. Kathleen Deskin,

Henry A. Klaasen

Beat regards,

me, and I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Your generous words mean a great deal to
It was very kind of you to write me.

Dear Mrs. Deskin:

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

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

As simply one ordinary American citizen, concerned with the image
of the United States of America both at home and abroad, I would
like to forward this note of appreciation for the statesmanlike
conduct of the office of Secretary of State during your residence
in that office.

Government officials are not saints, but as representatives of the citizens of a great country, they should strive to do the best job possible....this you have done in exemplary fashion.

Few Secretaries of State have been the subject of so many studies,
both books and articles, during their terms in office. Such pro-
fusion is a tribute both to the statesman's imagination and his
resourcefulness, and to your complex but compelling personality.

The Presidency aside, no position of Government is more important
than that of Secretary of State. Our relations with other nations
is similar to the conduct of individuals to one another, and must
be handled with care and concern if conflict is to be avoided.

Many Americans, of all persuasions, Democrat and Republican alike,
would like to express their gratitude to you and your associates
as a new Administration assumes leadership in Washington next month.

H. Vail Deale

1427 Chapin Street
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
17 December 1976

BLESSED
ARE THE
PEACE-
MAKERS

MATTHEW 5:9

[LC]

4 MAPLE CLOSE,
HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH,
DORSET, ENGLAND. 7th.Dec. 76.

Mr. HENRY A. KISSINGER,
Secretary of State,
Washington. D.C.

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

When you get this letter you will be preparing to leave
your high office and I would like, as a British old age pensioner, to express my
appreciation for all you have done during your time for the peace & goodwill of
the World. Thank you, Mr. Kissinger for your great work.

I do not expect a reply to this letter but would be
most grateful if you could let me have your autograph as a memento.

My best wishes for a long and happy retirement.

Yours sincerely,

(Mr. Lawrence W. Deaton)

Dear Miss DeBelius:

Thank you very much for your
thoughtful letter.

I am heartened by your generous
words and appreciate your taking the
time to write to me.

Miss Nancy DeBelius,
15872 Tao Road,
Apple Valley, California.

15872 Tao Rd.
Apple Valley, California

November 17, 1976

The Honorable Henry A. Kissenger
Office of the Secretary of State
2201 "C" Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20520

Dear Sec. of State Kissenger:

Truely, I am very sorry that after January 20, 1977 we(the
United States of America Government and above all the people
of the U. S. A.) will not have you as Secretary of State and
our foreign policy adviser. You have done an admirable stint
at "the helm" of the State Department, and the diplomatic
diplomacy you have performed and portrayed through-out the
world. The people of the U. S. A. should be grateful for all
your efforts and endeavors you have accomplished and the attempts
of accomplishment you have exemplified around the world.

For what you have done has strengthened our Nation(even though,
a great deal of the time you were apprehended from doing what
was necessary because you had a large Democratic Congress
to deal with). Sincerely, I hope you will, after January 20th,
1977 remain in contact with foreign political leaders of the
world, and with the diplomatic influence you have obtained in
in these last eight years under the Richard M. Nixon and Gerald
R. Ford Presidencies, you will continue to, in a personal-way,
help the U. S. A. to remain in good diplomatic relationships
with other countries that you have negotiated with and have

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achieved good diplomatic relationships. As you leave The Secretary
of State Office in the State Department in January, 1977; I would
like to express my best wishes and success in the future for
you and your lovely wife Nancy.

Richard G. de Boissezon
140 East 56 Street
New York, New York 10022

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Suite 520
1800 K Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dr. Henry Kissinger,

New York, January 20, 1977

It is with great respect that I write you this letter
of appreciation for what you have done in public office.

I have great admiration for your ideologies and the
manner in which you implement them. It is with simple reference
that I am able to understand your philosophies and their
resources.

A member of the world community, I have lived in many
countries. Educated in South Vietnam, Switzerland and the
United States, I have understood the world's currents and its
complexities.

I am seeking a career in television communications at
the administrative level and am concerned about the influence
this medium has on the international level of events. A united
international communications system is needed for the world to
progress.

At the age of twenty-two, I am very optomistic which
brings me closer to the truth. A truth in which communications
attempts to bring diversity on the same track and works towards
the cause of internationalism.

I admire your devotion and responsibility to improve the
standard of living in a developing world. My wish is that you
continue these humble efforts to enable people like myself to
learn more from a distinguished member of the world community.

I borrow your statement: "This country needs a period of
tranquillity and confidence," from a recent New York Times
interview, to bid you and your wife the very same and more.

DEFENDERFER / ARCHITECT / AIA

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P.O. BOX 2142
KINGSFORD, MICHIGAN 49801
TELEPHONE 1 (906) 774-3628

20 December 1976

Mr. Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State
The State Department
Washington, D. C. 20000

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

I personally want to express my appreciation to you for
your fine efforts.

Too often it seems that unjust criticism has been directed
your way.

I wish that our country could have the advantage of your
very capable continuing efforts.

Please accept my best wishes for your future. And I hope
that you and your wife have a very pleasant holiday season.

JVD:ke

REGISTERED ARCHITECT STATES OF MICHIGAN (17503) & WISCONSIN (A-2990)

MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

1125 Powers N.W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

January 10, 1977

Mr. Henry Kissinger
Secy of State
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Thank you so much for serving our country very well
as Secretary of State. I deeply admired your skill in
secret diplomacy, your intellect and unending energy,
plus your wit. I shall always remember you for main-
taining America's position in the world during Watergate
when it seemed that our entire government was going to
collapse. Your name and your many accomplishments for
our great country will enhance the pages of history,
and you will not be forgotten.

May God bless you and Nancy richly in the days ahead.

Yours truly,

P.S.-- Would so appreciate a short reply with your
signature to show my Sunday School children. Our prayers
have follow you.