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DATE : January 16, 1962

NUMBER :

Professor Henry Kissinger
Center for International Studies
Harvard University
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts

My dear Henry:

I was in New York and tried to contact you for two reasons. I heard, however, that you were in India, and hope that your secretary will forward this letter to you.

The first reason is that I want to try to arrange the same kind of dinner as we had last year in The Hague, and invite you again to be the guest speaker. Last year was a tremendous success, and I know that the group which was present would love to hear you again on a subject which we might discuss later. I am not bound to a certain timetable, and leave it completely to you as to when it would be convenient for you.

The second thing I wanted to discuss was coming to Harvard again to meet with your group, on a subject we might also determine later but which I think in the good old tradition should have something to do with American-European relations.

Now, my schedule is rather heavy, and what would probably be most convenient for me would be Monday, March 5th or, as a second but really second choice, Friday, March 2nd -- the point being that I have a meeting in Holland on Thursday the 1st, and what with the weather conditions, Friday the 2nd seems to be rather tight. Could you please let me know how you feel about it?

I know that you are only returning on the 15th of February, but perhaps your secretary could forward this letter to you and let me know how things are.

With warmest regards,

[LC]

from the desk of
DIRK J. KOELEMAN

Jan 17 1962

Dear Mrs. Norris:

Enclosed please find a note from
Mr. van der Beugel, plus a letter to
Prof. Kissinger, along with an extra copy
for you. Mr. vdBeugel dictated them
here in New York -- he goes back to
Holland tonight, for your information.

The note to you looks very odd -- as
Mr. van der Beugel signed it before the
address was filled in -- and not enough
room was left for the salutation! Didn't
seem worthwhile to ask him to sign another,
so here it is, such as it is, with
apologies!

[LC]

February 2, 1962

Mr. E. H. van der Beugel
President, KIM
1, Plesmanweg
The Hague, The Netherlands

Dear Mr. van der Beugel:

Mr. Kissinger has just written from Pakistan to say
that he is happy to accept your kind invitation to visit The
Netherlands, the date to be fixed upon his return later this
month.

Mr. Kissinger would also be delighted to have you visit
the Center for International Affairs on Monday, March 5th, and
will be writing you about this in further detail.

February 22, 1962

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SEMINAR ON MARCH 5th

Mr. Ernst Van Der Beugel, President of EIM, and formerly Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands, will give a special seminar on Monday, March 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The subject will be "U.S.-European Relations Today."

February 22, 1962

Mr. Ernst Van Der Beugel
President, KLM
1, Plesmanweg
The Hague, The Netherlands

Dear Ernst:

I am sorry not to have written before this, but I had to go to Europe for a few days just after I had returned from Asia.

We are looking forward very much to having you give a seminar here at the Center from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 5th. As it happens, there are other seminars scheduled throughout the day, so you may not have absolutely full attendance. The topic you suggested, "U.S.-European Relations Today" sounds fine.

Please let me know if you would like us to invite Mr. Koeleman or anyone else from your New York or Boston offices to come to the Seminar. Also, I hope you will be able to join a few of the Faculty and Fellows for dinner afterwards.

I look forward to seeing you soon. Perhaps we can discuss my visit to The Netherlands at that time.

Kind regards as always.

March 28, 1962

Mr. Ernst Van Der Beugel
President, KIM
1, Plesmanweg
The Hague, The Netherlands

Dear Ernst:

I am trying to set up my calendar for the next few months, and would find it very helpful if you could let me know your thoughts on the best time for me to visit The Netherlands.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards as always.

March 30, 1962

Message received from Van Der Beugel through N.Y. office of KIM suggested June 27th, Prince Bernhard to be present, subject "Foreign Policy of the Kennedy Administration" HK accepted.

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL K.C.M.G.
PRESIDENT
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES

THE HAGUE,
1, PLESMANWEG
TEL. 1848 60

April 27 1962

Dear Henry,

Thank you very much for your letter of April 23. I have
not yet proposed any program for you during your stay in the Netherlands
and before doing so I should very much like to know your own wishes.

I thought it might be of interest to you to talk to some
of the top Government people and it is very easy for me to arrange it.
They would be delighted to continue their conversation with you which
started last year.

I see no difficulty whatsoever in your accepting your
invitation to Hamburg because when I would arrange meetings for you this
could easily take place on the 26th and the 27th. Please let me know
what your preference is.

What about leaving New York on the 25th, spending the
26th, 27th and 28th here and leave for Hamburg on the 28th. Needless
to say that you are most welcome for a longer stay but I know how
tight your schedule is.

I would very much like if you could stay at my home
during the days you are in Holland, but please be completely frank
with me if you prefer a hotel. You should only know that my wife and
I would be delighted to have you with us. When you let me know your
definite plans, I will arrange your ticket and your appointments.
The dinner is as last year black tie.

Professor Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge 38
Massachusetts

May 9, 1962

Dear Ernst:

Thank you for your letter of April 27th. I like the idea of talking with some of your top government people very much indeed. What I would prefer is a discussion rather than a talk by me.

I will plan to spend the 26th and 27th at the Hague, arriving the evening of the 25th. I would like to leave New York a few days earlier and spend perhaps two or three days in Paris seeing some of our recalcitrant allies. I would plan to leave the Hague on the 28th for Hamburg. Could you tell me with whom I should deal about transportation arrangements?

It is very nice of you to invite me to stay at your home, and I accept with great pleasure.

If it were at all possible, I would be most grateful to spend an afternoon in Amsterdam during my stay in Holland. I have never seen the city or its museum. However, if this conflicts with the possibility of seeing your senior officials, I would of course give preference to the latter.

Kindest regards.

May 14, 1962

Dear Henry,

Thank you very much for your letter of May 9.
I asked Mr. Koeleman in New York to get in contact
with you about your transport arrangements.

I asked Mr. Van Tuyll, Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to arrange informal
discussions with our top people dealing with military
and foreign policy problems on the 26th and 27th.

I kept the afternoon of the 26th free for you
for Amsterdam.

My wife and I are looking forward to your stay at
our home. After you have made your arrangements, please
let me know with what plane you arrive on the 25th.

With warm regards,

Prof. Henry A. Kissinger,
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs,
6 Divinity Avenue,
CAMBRIDGE 38
Mass.

May 16, 1962

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

Dear Ernst:

I am writing you today about a somewhat delicate matter in connection with my trip to Europe. For a variety of reasons, I have felt obliged to take a public position on several aspects of our NATO policy which does not fully agree with Administration policy. I have written an article which will appear in the July issue of *Foreign Affairs*, to be published during the week of June 18th. The major point of the article is that certain issues have gone unresolved; it is not an attack on things that have in fact been done. At any rate, even though I think of the article as a rather constructive one, it is not impossible that there will be some public rejoinder.

The reason I bring this to your attention is to make sure that there is no embarrassment in having a dinner at The Hague so close after publication of the article. Of course, I intend to defend and explain the policy of the Administration at the dinner, but I am also very eager to avoid even the slightest embarrassment for you. I would therefore appreciate it very much if you would tell me candidly whether we should maintain the present arrangement or postpone it. I would be delighted to come, and may be exaggerating the whole matter, but, on the other hand, would appreciate your opinion.

I am leaving for Brazil on May 29th, and I wonder whether you could wire me before that whether our date of the 27th of June still stands.

I must ask you to treat this letter in the strictest confidence.

With warm personal regards.

WESTERN UNION

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W. P. MARSHALL, PRESIDENT

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FROM OFFICIAL LINE COULD BE VERY WELCOME NOT ONLY I BUT EVERYBODY

WHO ATTENDED LAST YEAR IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 27TH WITH

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E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL K.C.M.G.

PRESIDENT

KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES

THE HAGUE,

1, PLESMANWEG

TEL. 184860

June 14 1962

My dear Henry,

I tried to reach you when I was in New York last week, but I heard that you were abroad and therefore I write you this little note.

The arrangements for the dinner proceed very well. The group will be a little larger than last year. About a hundred people of the same type as last year will attend. What is very nice is that the Crown Princess Beatrix will also be present. She is very much interested in foreign policy, and I have made a table arrangement where she sits next to you. - Both your friends Mr Crocker and Mr. Graubard have accepted.

When I do not hear anymore from you, I count on your arrival in Amsterdam by KL 642 on June 22, where Mr. le Roy will meet you to see that you will go smoothly to Paris.

In the evening of June 25 when you arrive from Paris somebody will be on the airport and my car will be there to bring you to my house.

On the 26th Baron van Tuyll, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would very much like to have you for luncheon. In the afternoon my wife will be delighted to accompany you to Amsterdam and I might join both of you for the concert of the Holland Festival during that evening when you would like to hear some good music.

Till now the 27th is free, but the chiefs of Staff are trying to arrange a meeting with you, but there will anyhow be ample time for leisure.

As to the speech, I think that it should be not more than 40 or 45 minutes, because we must have some time for discussion. Don't you think that it is better that we should discuss a little bit the things which are of special interest to your Dutch audience when you are over here. If you would like me to tell it much in advance I can always cable you to the States. Don't forget that the dinner is black tie.

I am greatly looking forward to your visit.

With warm regards

Professor Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs
6 Divinity Avenue
CAMBRIDGE 38
Mass.

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Night Letter June 19, 1962

Ernst Van Der Beugel
1, Plesmanweg
The Hague, The Netherlands

WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS OF ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO DUTCH AUDIENCE. PLEASE CABLE BEFORE WEEKEND.

KISSINGER

Cable received via KLM office in N.Y. June 20, 1962
from Van Der Beugel

I THINK PE OPLE WOULD BE MOST INTERESTED IN COMPARISON BETWEEN WHAT YOU SAID LAST YEAR AND WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED SINCE. KISSING SUBJECT OF YOUR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ARTICLE OF GREAT INTEREST. ALSO BACKGROUND OF EAST WEST RELATIONS AND BASIC ELEMENTS OF RELATIONS U.S.-EUROPE IN LIGHT EXISTING TENSIONS.

IN MY OPINION, ENTRY BRITAIN INTO COMMON MARKET IS VITAL ELEMENT. NEW GUINEA QUESTION IS HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL. AM INCLINCED TO SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT APPROACH BUT LEAVE IT TO DISCUSSION PERIOD. WE MIGHT DISCUSS DETAILS WHEN YOU ARE HERE.

LUNCH WITH FOREIGN OFFICE IS ON 27th instead of 26th, AND CONVERSATION WITH CHIEFS OF STAFF AFTERNOON 27th.

June 21, 1962

Mr. Ernst Van Der Beugel, President
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1, Plesmanweg
The Hague, The Netherlands

Dear Ernst:

You will probably be hearing from
Professor P. J. Idenburg of the Afrika Studiecentrum
of the University of Leiden about seeing me. I
had mentioned to him that you would know my schedule
in the Netherlands. However, I cannot say that I am
terribly eager to see him, and leave it to your
judgment whether it would be worthwhile and whether
there is time.

I appreciated your cable with suggestions
for my talk, and look forward to seeing you on the
morning of the 26th.

With kind regards, and many thanks for
everything you are doing.

February 12, 1963

Mr. Ernst Van der Beugel
Van Ouwenhaan
The Hague
Netherlands

Dear Ernst:

I have been meaning to write to you ever since you resigned from KLM, first of all to tell you how sorry I am at the way things worked out. However, I want you to know that all your friends and admirers have no doubt that you have such a great contribution to make that whatever you will now undertake is bound to be of considerable significance.

It has occurred to me that you might wish to explore a possibility about which we have only spoken jokingly in the past, namely, a period of time at Harvard to do some work on European problems. Academic salaries are not of course comparable to commercial ones, but it seemed to me that this might prove a useful period for reflection. If this interests you, please let me know and we can then make a concrete proposal.

The other day when I was in Paris I called on Dirk Stikker and we spoke of you with friendship and affection.

With warm regards.

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, February 19 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

Dear Henry,

My wife and I came back from our sunny holidays to day and I found your kind letter of February the 12th. It was a most touching letter.

It was a difficult decision for me to take but I had the feeling that they asked me to play the piano and I had to play half back in a rugby team.

I am absolutely open as to the future, and I cannot tell you how touched I was by your suggestion of coming a period of time to Harvard. It has always been my ideal to spend some time there and it would be an extra valuable thing to be in your neighbourhood. I think, however, that I should not decide too early to take such a step because the best thing for me to do is to reflect a little bit on what my future will be. I do think that the place to do that is here in The Hague, but as soon as I get a more definite feel about my plans you are the first to know.

I intend to write a short memo on the events in Europe. My nightmare of three years has come true. I do not want to publish it but I want to collect my thoughts for the next Bilderberg conference and I am certainly going to send it to you.

How I long for a talk with you. From time to time I have the feeling that you and I at our first meeting in the Golf Club in Wassenaar were practically the two only human beings who saw what was coming. You could do me an enormous favour when you would in a few lines give me your thoughts about the situation.

I am terribly worried and after the first shock I see already in Europe that people still do not see the seriousness of what is happening.

Promise me that we remain in contact and I will be terribly angry when you are in Europe and you will not let me know.

With warmest regards

Professor Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge 38
Massachusetts

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, March 4 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 30

My dear Henry,

Bravo for your Foreign Affairs article; penetrating, right and important. I enjoyed every word of it.

I am slightly more alarmed than you are. I do not trust the old man in Germany anymore and I am appalled by the complete lack of alternative after the Brussels' breakdown. My impression is that Washington tries to patch up things by the idea of the multilateral atomic force. I have read a lot about it, but it is completely unclear to me, and even if it would be clear I do not think it would solve our problems.

I think it is a bad mark for Washington that they make the impression to be absolutely surprised by the events of the last months, and have not prepared any workable alternative. I think they bet too much on the ideas of George Ball.

I hope that my Government will remain firm. I am deeply convinced that the Brussels' process must be slowed down without throwing things away. The only way the French will feel that they are deeply on the wrong track is to hurt them in their European plans and to a large extent Brussels is the place.

I agree with you that we must give serious thoughts to the Atlantic Community idea and I also agree with you that it should be done in a different way as we proceeded in Europe, by which I mean that politics must have priority over economics.

We have a very important Bilderberg meeting at the end of this month in France and I will keep you posted on what I hear and observe.

May I now ask a couple of minutes of your valuable time for a personal matter.

I enjoy my freedom after KLM to a practically alarming extent. I am of course rather busy with all my directorships and with many things for which I had no time during the last years, but it is a different life and I have the feeling that it is human for the first time in years. I have decided therefore not to take a definite new job in the first six or eight months.

I play, however, with the thought to write my doctor's thesis in the form of a book, because I think that the discipline to put my thoughts on paper is necessary at this period. The difficulty is that when I write this book at my age and in view of my position it must be a rather good one. I should like to write on "the relation between the U.S. and Europe after 1945" with special emphasis on the impact of U.S. foreign policy on European unity.

foreign policy on European matters.

U.3. and Europe after 1942 with special emphasis on the impact of U.3. a rather good one. I should like to write on "the relation between the when I write this book at my age and in view of my boating it must be thoughts on baber is necessary at this period". The difficulty is that in the form of a book, because I think that the discipline to put my

I play, however, with the thought to write my doctorate there in the first six or eight months.

time in years. I have decided therefore not to take a definite new job different life and I have the feeling that it is human for the first thing for which I had no time during the last years, but it is a I am of course rather poor with all my directorships and with many

I enjoy my freedom after KIM to a practically alarming extent for a personal matter.

May I now ask a couple of minutes of your valuable time to operate.

of this month in France and I will keep you posted on what I hear and
We have a very important Bilderberg meeting at the end

that politics what have priority over economics.

be done in a different way as we proceeded in Europe, by which I mean
the Atlantic Community idea and I also agree with you that it should
I agree with you that we must give serious thought to

to a large extent Europa is the place.

deeply on the wrong track if to hurt them in their European plans and
throwing things away. The only way the French will feel that they are
convinced that the Europa process what be allowed down without

pettifog on the ideas of George Ball.

months, and have not prepared and workable alternative. I think they
the impression to be sparsely ambushed by the events of the last
I think it is a bad mark for Washington that they make

solve our problems.

unclear to me, and even if it would be clear I do not think it would
atomic force. I have read a lot about it, but it is completely
Washington tries to patch up the ideas of the multilateral
of alternative after the Europa breakdown. My impression is that
the old man in Germany anymore and I am appalled by the complete lack
I am slightly more alarmed than you are. I do not trust

My dear Henry,

E. H. AAN DEB BENGEL

AAN OMNEUTVAN 20

2-CURVAENHAGE March 4 1963

E. H. AAN DEB BENGEL

[10]

Mass.
Cambridge
6 Divinity Avenue
Harvard University
Prof. Dr Henry A Klineinger

With warm regards,

and opinion, which I approve more than anything.

these two things. I am not going to start before I have your advice

Would you be kind enough to write me what you think about
help me.

I have access to the Foreign Office documents when I ask them to
me a helping hand. Since 1949 I have been very close to the scene and
I want to write it in Holland but perhaps you could give

there would be some interest in this subject.

Good idea and second whether from your side, and especially from Harvard,
I think that I should write it in English and what I
am very much interested in is first of all whether you think this is a

E. H. AAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DR.

AAN ONNUMTVAAN 20
2-GRAAFMAYGE.

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E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, March 27, 1963.

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

My dear Henry,

Thank you very much for your letter of March 15th and
I await your further news on the subject.

I write you immediately because I want to avoid a
possible misunderstanding. When I wrote you about support of
Harvard University I had not in mind any financial arrange-
ments but possible support in the field of documentation and
perhaps the possibility that Harvard wants to do something
with the publication. Before we go further into the matter I
wait till I hear from you.

I have now practically decided on the subject. The
title of the thesis will be: "The influence of American
foreign policy on the process of European unity". Of course
I value very much your comments and I would be very grateful
if I could remain in contact with you about the whole thing.

I frantically tried to get your article in the Reporter.
It will now be sent to me from New York before the Bilderberg
Conference in Cannes starts.

With warm regards,

Prof. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs,
6 Divinity Avenue,
Cambridge - 38, Mass.

C a m p i r g h - 38, Maa.
& Divinity Avenue,
Center for International Affairs,
Harvard University
Prof. Henry A. Kraeger

With warm regards,

Conference in Canada starts.

It will now be sent to me from New York before the Reporter.
I frantically tried to get your article in the Reporter.
If I could remain in contact with you about the whole thing.
I value very much your comments and I would be very grateful
foreign policy on the process of European unity." Of course
the title of the theatre will be: "The influence of American
I have now practically decided on the subject. The
wait till I hear from you.

with the publication. Before we go further into the matter I
believe the feasibility that Harvard wants to do something
menta put feasible support in the field of documentation and
Harvard University I had not in mind any financial arrange-
 feasible misunderstanding. When I wrote you about support of
I write you immediately because I want to avoid a
I await your further news on the subject.

Thank you very much for your letter of March 15th and
my regards, Henry,

EC. DR2.
E. H. AAN DER BEUGEL

AAN ONWENIYN 20
2-GRÅVEMHØG, MARCH 53, 1963.

[L]

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL

EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE,
VAN OUWENLAAN 50

April 4 1963

My dear Henry,

Thank you very much for sending me your article in The Reporter.
I am going to read it this week.

To day I came back from our Bilderberg meeting in Cannes,
which was excellent as of meeting and gloomy as to what it brought to
the surface about the future. There was no clear American policy and
I thought both George Ball and Paul Nitze weak in their presentation.
The French were absolutely impossible; the Gaullists stated their case
and the others amongst whom Faure, former Prime Ministers and people
like Fontaine and Baumgartner did not really dare to speak up.
Since 1944 I never had the feeling that fascism was in a room where I was;
now I had.

If after the Bilderberg meeting anybody would have any illusion
about their attitude they must be nuts.

I was approached by Cleveland with whom you had talked and he
was kind enough to offer me a grant from the Ford Foundation for my book.
I explained, however, to him that, as my letter of March 27 to you
already stated, that there was a slight misunderstanding as to the kind
of support I asked, and I told him that it would not be right for me
to accept any financial support because I think the Foundation should give
their money to those who would not perform a certain work without a grant.
I write the book anyhow and therefore I think my priority for financial
grants is non existent. I am of course very grateful to you for your
thought of talking to him.

What remains is that perhaps I need a little help in getting
the right documents and I would of course be happy if the book, when it
would be interesting, would be published in the U.S. I shall talk about
that with my own publisher who has very good connections with Harvard.

Perhaps you would be kind enough to give me your comments on
the subject I am going to write about and on the two points I mentioned
in this letter: documents and publication.

I will write you again as soon as I have studied your article.

Prof. Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge
Mass.
USA

With warm regards,

U2V
Maa.

Campridge

C Dainify Avenue
Harvard University

Prof. Dr. Henry V. Klaepper

With warm regards,

the subject I am going to write about and on the two points I mentioned
Perhaps you would be kind enough to give me your comments on

that with my own publisher who has very good connections with Harvard.
would be interesting, would be published in the U.S. I shall talk about
the right documents and I would of course be happy if the book, when it
What remains is that perhaps I need a little help in getting

thought of talking to him.
Grants is now exatent. I am of course very grateful to you for your
I write the book anyway and therefore I think my priority for financial
their money to those who would not perform a certain work without a grant.
to accept any financial support because I think the Foundation should give
of support I asked, and I told him that it would not be right for me
already stated, I must there was a slight misunderstanding as to the kind
I explained, however, to him that, as my letter of March 23 to you
was kind enough to offer me a grant from the Ford Foundation for my book.

I was approached by Cleveland with whom I had talked and he

spont their attitude they must be nuts.

It after the Bifperg meeting anybody would have any information

now I beg.

Since 1944 I never used the feeling that I was in a room where I was:
like Fontaine and Rummarter did not really care to ask me up.

and the others amongst whom Tame, former Prime Ministers and people
The French were spplntely impossible; the Canillate stated their case
I thought both George Ball and Earl Maitre well in their presentation.
the surface spont the turne. There was no clear American policy and
which was excellent as of meeting and Broom as to what it promised to
To day I came back from our Bifperg meeting in Canada.

My dear Henry,

EC. DR2
F. H. AVM DER BEUCET

AVM OMENITYIM 20
2-GRAVENHAGE

April 4 1963

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

T'S GRAVENHAGE, April 16 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 30

The Hague
The Netherlands

PERSONAL

Dear Henry,

Thank you very much for your letter of April 5. I am
very grateful for your help. If there is anything I need, I will let
you know.

Your idea about coming to Harvard is excellent. I
think the end of October or the beginning of November would be
perfect as to my timing. I would be delighted to come over for a
couple of weeks and combine discussions with you and your colleagues
with giving a few seminars.

I intend to take Miekje with me. She would love to
see Harvard and share the unique experience to be in the most
attractive university in the world. So you let me know whether a
couple of weeks at the end of October or the beginning of November
is convenient to you personally and as to the giving of a few seminars
in the schedule you prepare. I should like to know it rather early
because then I can fit it into my other programs.

I do not think that I need a contribution to my travel
costs, because I think I can still use KLM on a non-paying basis.

We would very much like to stay in Harvard or in the
immediate vicinity of the University. Do you think that that could be
arranged.

I hope very much that I see you before that on one of
your European trips. I am very much impressed by your article in
The Reporter. I have, however, still a few doubts about your solution
but I think we should discuss it and not write about it.

Please let me know about the timing in October or
November.

With warm regards

yours

Professor Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
6 Dinivity Avenue
Cambridge
Mass.
USA

USA
Maastricht
Cambridge
& Divinity Avenue
Harvard University
Professor Dr. Henry V. Klasinger

With warm regards

November.

put I think we should discuss it and not write about it.
The Reporter. I have, however, still a few doubts about my solution
your European trip. I am very much impressed by your article in
I hope very much that I see you before that on one of
arranged.

costs, because I think I can still have KIM on a non-paying basis.
I do not think that I need a contribution to my travel
because then I can fit it into my other programs.

in the schedule you prepare. I should like to know it rather early
is convenient to you personally and so to the giving of a few seminars
couple of weeks at the end of October or the beginning of November
attractive university in the world. So you let me know whether a
see Harvard and share the same experience to be in the most

I intend to take Mitek with me. She would love to
with giving a few seminars.

couple of weeks and compile schedules with you and your colleagues
perfect as to my timing. I would be delighted to come over for a
think the end of October or the beginning of November would be
your ideas about coming to Harvard is excellent. I
you know.

very grateful for your help. It there is anything I need, I will let
Thank you very much for your letter of April 2. I am
very grateful for your help.

Dear Henry,

PERSONAL

EC. DR.

E. H. AAN DER BEUGEL

AVV. OMNESVAN 20

2:GRÅVANHYGE

April 13 1983

Henry V. Kiseinger

Sincerely yours,

Warm regards.

Boulevard Adolphe Max, Bruxelles.

and after that at the Hotel Atlanta, J.

You can reach me here until May 13th

to see you.

can come down it would be a great pleasure
in Brussels from May 13th-16th. It you
at the Institut Belge de Science Politique
I will be attending a conference

Dear Ernst:

The Netherlands

The Hague

Van Oosterlaan 20

Mr. Ernst van der Begen

April 30, 1963

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

May 6 1963

My dear Henry,

It was indeed a pleasure to receive your letter of April 30th
because we will see each other in the course of this month.

I could easily come to Brussels on the evening of the 12th,
the 13th and the 16th of May. The 14th is also possible but then I
have got to change something which is no trouble at all. Could n't
you, however, manage to come to The Hague for one day? The house is
waiting for you and the flowers are at their very best. Could n't you
prolong your visit one day and spend the weekend of the 18th with us?
We are unfortunately busy on May the 17th but the whole weekend is at your
disposal, so is every evening which I mentioned above. After all
Brussels is only about two hours by train from The Hague.

Could you cable me what your choice is, in order to make
our plans definite. When I do not hear from you, I will give you
a call in Brussels, or you will call me in The Hague, where my tele-
phone number is 241848. I hope very very much that you can come to
The Hague; otherwise you can see me in Brussels.

Professor Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
6 Divinity Avenue
CAMBRIDGE 38
Mass.

Maa.
CAMBRIDGE 38
C Dainity Avenue
Harvard University
Professor Dr. Henry V. Klaasen

With kind regards,

The Hague; otherwise you can see me in Brussel.
phone number is 541848. I have very very much that you can come to
a call in Brussel, or you will call me in The Hague, where my tele-
our plane definite. When I do not hear from you, I will call you
Could you caple me what your choice is, in order to make

Brussel is only about two hours train from The Hague.
qfposasr, so is every evening which I mentioned above. After all
We are unfortunately pay on May the 13th put the whole weekend is at your
prolong your way one day and abend the weekend of the 18th with us.
waiting for you and the flowers are at their very best. Could you
you, however, manage to come to The Hague for one day? The phone is
have got to change something which is no trouble at all. Could not
the 13th and the 16th of May. The 14th is also possible but then I
I could easily come to Brussels on the evening of the 15th,✓
because we will see each other in the course of this month.

It was indeed a pleasure to receive your letter of April 30th
My dear Henry,

E. H. AAN DER BENGEL
EC. DR.

VAN ONDERVEEN 20
2-GRAVENHAYCE

May 6 1963

[n]

Henry V. Klaasinger

Warm regards.

to seeing you here.
to the matters we discussed and I look forward very much
it might be nice if you could wire me. I am taking care
You can reach me until June 10th at Harvard though

take care of it myself.
would be very grateful. At the same time, I could easily
afternoon, June 21st. If you could arrange anything, I
VS 428 arriving at 9:12 p.m. and to leave on Friday
would be to arrive from Milano Tuesday, June 18th via
sightseeing and listen to some music. My present plan
purposes would be entirely touristic, that is to do some
you might find arrange a possible visit to Atenea. My
When we met you were rather enough to suggest that

appreciated your kindnesses to me very much indeed.

It was a great pleasure to see you and Mieke. I

Dear Ernst:

The Netherlands
The Hague
Van Ommenlaan 20
Mr. Ernst van der Begen

May 29, 1963

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

S-GRAVENHAGE,
VAN OUWENLAAN 50

June 4 1963

My dear Henry,

I cabled you today that my friends reserved the Hotel Ambassador in Vienna for you from the 18th of June till you leave on the 21st. Unfortunately Mr. Fels, the KLM representative will not be in Vienna while you are there, but the staff is au courant and you will be met at the airport.

I asked him to take tickets for opera and theater for you for the evenings of the 19th and 20th and you will find them in your hotel.

May I now give you a few suggestions apart from opera and theater which Mr. Fels will take care of.

Vienna is an enormous city, but the nicest part of it is not big at all. It is just around your hotel and what you should see is the part of Vienna between the opera and the Burgtheater on one part and the Kärntner Strasze and Graben on the other part. The centre is the Hofburg, which is an absolute delightful complex of buildings from very different styles. The great architectural period of Vienna is the Baroc of the 18th century. In my opinion its most exquisite example is the Josef Platz, for me the nicest spot in Vienna. When you are there, do not forget to drop in for a few minutes into the National Library where you can see the Prunksaal from 11 - 12. All the churches and the palaces in this quarter are magnificent.

Apart from this part of the city you should see the Stefandom and definitely the two Belvedère castles where Prince Eugen lived and which have between the two of them the most beautiful garden. Schönbrunnen is very nice but not a must. Buy a good book and make some promenades in the old part of the city. Do not forget when the weather is nice to have luncheon in the Winerwald either in the Cobenzl or in the Fischer Haus, and above all take many cups of coffee in the Wiener Kaffee Haus, of which Sacher is the best. This is hardly a hotel, but more a Viennese institution.

Do not hesitate to ask the KLM people any help you need.

I hope you will have a marvelous time and let me know whether you enjoyed it.

With warm regards

Professor Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge
Mass.

Maa.
Cambridge
& Divinity Avenue
Harvard University
Professor Dr. Henry A. Kraeger

With warm regards

you enjoyed it.

I hope you will have a marvellous time and let me know whether
Do not hesitate to ask the KLM people and help you need.

institution.

which Fischer is the best. This is hardly a hotel, but more a Viennaese
and above all take many cups of coffee in the Wiener Kaffee House, of
lunchon in the Minervawald either in the Copschl or in the Träger House,
ofd part of the city. Do not forget when the weather is nice to have
is very nice but not a must. By a good point and make some promenades in the
which have between the two of them the most beautiful garden. Schönbrunnen
and definitely the two Belvedères castles where Prince Eugen lived and
Abart from this part of the city you should see the Stetanegom
balances in this quarter are sufficient.

where you can see the Prunkassl from 11 - 15. All the churches and the
do not forget to drop in for a few minutes into the National Library
the Joest Platz, for me the nicest spot in Vienna. When you are there,
Broc of the 18th century. In my opinion it is most expeditious example is
very different styles. The great architectural period of Vienna is the
the Hofburg, which is an absolute delightful complex of buildings from
and the Kärntner Straße and Graden on the other part. The centre is
the part of Vienna between the opera and the Burgtheater on one part
not big at all. It is just around your hotel and what you should see is
Vienna is an enormous city, but the nicest part of it is
theater which Mr. Felsa will take care of.

May I now give you a few suggestions apart from opera and
the evenings of the 18th and 20th and you will find them in your hotel.

I asked him to take tickets for opera and theater for you
at the airport.

while you are there, put the staff on an constant and you will be met
Unfortunately Mr. Felsa, the KLM representative will not be in Vienna
in Vienna for you from the 18th of June till you leave on the Slat.

I called you today that my friend reserved the Hotel Ambassador
My dear Henry,

EC. DR.
E. H. AVM DER BEUGEF

AVM OMNIBUS 20

2. GRAVENHAYE

June 4 1963

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, 5. September 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

My dear Henry,

We just returned from our holidays in Portugal, where I struggled between the sun and my work. We are now already in the beginning of September and I suddenly realise that it is less than six weeks Miekje and I will arrive in Harvard. Therefore I take this opportunity to ask a few questions which I need in preparation for our trip.

You suggested to us that we would arrive on the 11th of October which is a Friday, in order to enjoy an Indian summer week-end. Before the real work starts, I will let you know of course the time of our arrival on the eleventh.

Could you let me know where we will stay? When we discussed it you said that there would be a possibility to live in the University and if that would not be possible, you would make a different arrangement for us. As to the financial arrangements we definitely pay our own transportation-costs but would it be possible for you to give me an indication what the financial arrangements in Harvard would be?

We should very much like to hire a small car and I leave it to you or your secretary, whether we should arrange that in Harvard or before.

Do you think that it would be possible for Miekje to follow some courses? She will probably go to New York for a couple of days but I think being in Harvard, it would be nice for her to see something of the real work of the University.

Now the most important point: what do you expect from me in the field of lectures and other activities?

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Now the most important point: what do you expect from University?

nice for her to see something of the real work of the
couple of days put I think being in Harvard, it would be
follow some courses? She will probably go to New York for a
Do you think that it would be possible for Mieke to
that in Harvard or before.

leave it to you or your secretary, whether we should arrange
We should very much like to hire a small car and I
pe?

indication what the financial arrangements in Harvard would
tation-coats put would it be possible for you to give me an
financial arrangements we definitely bad our own transpor-
would make a different arrangement for na. Ya to the
in the University and if that would not be possible, you
caused it you said that there would be a possibility to give
Could you let me know where we will ask? When we die-
of course the time of our arrival, and so on.

week-end, Before the real work starts. I will let you know
October which is a Friday, in order to enjoy an Indian summer
You suggested to me that we would arrive on the 11th of
which I need in preparation for our trip.

Therefore I take this opportunity to ask a few questions
it is less than six weeks Mieke and I will arrive in Harvard.
in the beginning of September and I anguished resolute that
I struggled between the ann and my work. We are now already
We just returned from our holidays in Portugal, where
My dear Henry,

EC. DR2.
E. H. AAN DER BEUGEL

AVN OMWENYUNA 20

2-GRAVENHAGE, 2. September 1963

[L]

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

5-GRAVENHAGE, 5. September 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

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I am completely at your disposal and the only thing I very much want to do apart from lecturing, is first of all to have an opportunity to read things in Harvard which are difficult to get over here and to talk to as many people as possible, who are or have been connected with the past

Post-War Policy of the United States towards Europe.

I think that you know the field completely and I would be very grateful to you if you could arrange interviews for me with these men. I have no particular names in mind with the exception of Professor Kindleberger of M.I.T.

My book is proceeding but not as quickly as I should like to do. The reason for the delay is twofold. First because so many things have been written on the subject and I still am enjoying a little bit too much reading things which interest me after all those hectic years, even if they have no direct relevance to my subject. The second reason is that people knowing that I have no executive responsibilities at the present time, demand a little too much of my time. Nevertheless I hope that when I come to Harvard I can show you the first half of my book which will be the first general chapter on American Foreign Policy; the second chapter on the events leading to the emergence of the Marshall Plan; the third chapter on the Paris Conference of 1947; the fourth chapter on the aftermath of the Paris Conference and specially the Congressional Debate and the fifth chapter on the first O.E.E.C. years and the American impact on the O.E.E.C. work.

As you will see the first chapters will be rather chronological. My purpose is to write the second half of the book about the period of the Common Market till to-day and the American role during that period where all the questions of political, economic and military problems of

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questions of political, economic and military problems of
and the American role during that period where all the
the book about the period of the Common Market till today
chronologically. My burloae is to write the second half of
As you will see the first chapter will be rather

American impact on the O.E.C. work.
and the fifth chapter on the first O.E.C. years and the
the Paris Conference and especially the Congressional Depsste
Conference of 1947; the fourth chapter on the aftermath of
of the Marshall Plan; the third chapter on the Paris
the second chapter on the events leading to the emergence
be the first General chapter on American Foreign Policy;
Harvard I can show you the first half of my book which will
much of my time. Nevertheless I hope that when I come to
bonasibilities at the present time, demand a little too
reason is that people knowing that I have no executive rea-
they have no direct relevance to my subject. The second
which interest me after all those historic years, even if
I still am enjoying a little bit too much reading things
cause so many things have been written on the subject and
like to do. The reason for the delay is twofold. First pe-
My book is proceeding but not so quickly as I should
the exception of Professor Kindleberger of M.I.T.

me with these men. I have no particular name in mind with
be very grateful to you if you could arrange interviews for
I think that you know the field completely and I would
not be War Policy of the United States towards Europe.

possible, who are or have been connected with the
Difficult to get over here and to talk to so many people as
have an opportunity to read things in Harvard which are
much want to go abroad from lecturing, is first of all to
I am completely at your disposal and the only thing I very

EC. Dir.
E. H. AVM DER BEUGEL

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AVN OMNEFTYUM 20

2-CHRONIQUE 20. September 1963

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL

EC. DRS.

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

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the eventual Atlantic Partnership will come up and even
the question of the validity of notion of Atlantic
Partnership itself.

I have read a great deal about it but my thoughts
are not yet clear enough on the subject to start writing.
I hope and expect very much that my discussions with you
and your collegues will help me in sharpening my thoughts.
Of one thing I am convinced already and that is that
European integration is not persé a contribution to the
strength of the Western World. If we give priority to the
cohesion of the Atlantic World, European integration is
only a contribution to that cohesion on specific commissions
which have till now not been fulfilled. My preliminary
opinion is that the support of the United States Adminis-
tration up till 1963 to the continental European integra-
tion has not been discriminatory enough and one of the
things I am looking forward to is to discuss with you
the German problem which I think has been in the centre
of events since 1947 and will unfortunately remain so
during the next years.

The fact that I am not yet writing about this second
period, does not mean that I am not willing to lecture
about it. This, my dear Henry, is what we call a mouthful
but I would be greatly indebted to you if you would let me
know your reactions on the practical and work points
mentioned above. A last word about the period; we will be
in Harvard I think about a month which would be a good
period. I will consult with you whether it would be useful
still to go a few days to Washington, either at the end of
the Harvard-period, or a couple of days during my stay with
you. Needless to say that both Miekje and I are looking

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You. Needless to say that both Miekje and I are looking
the Harvard-period, or a couple of days during my stay with
still to go a few days to Washington, either at the end of
period. I will consult with you whether it would be useful
in Harvard. I think about a month which would be a good
mentioned above. A first word about the period; we will be
know your reactions on the practical and work points.
but I would be greatly indebted to you if you would let me
spont it. This, my dear Henry, is what we call a meaningful
period, does not mean that I am not willing to lecture
The fact that I am not yet writing about this second
during the next year.

of events since 1947 and will unfortunately remain so
the German problem which I think has been in the centre
things I am looking forward to is to discuss with you
the strength of the Western World. If we give priority to the
EUropean integration is not bene a contribution to the
Of one thing I am convinced already and that is that
and your colleague will help me in sharpening my thoughts.
I hope and expect very much that my diacronies with you
are not yet clear enough on the subject to start writing.
I have read a great deal about it but my thoughts
Partnership itself.

the creation of the validity of motion of Atlantic
the eventual Atlantic Partnership will come up and even

E. H. AAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DES.

AVN OMWENYAM 30

2-CEVRENHÇE, 2. September 1963

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MEMO

TO: Stephanie

FROM: Therese

RE: Housing for Mr. & Mrs. VAn Der Beugel

No room in any of the dorms.

Rates on housekeeping apartments are as follows:

Continental Hotel

In hotel, (maid service, pots and pans, linens etc.) $375.00

One room outside hotel (no linen, maybe some pots and pans etc.*) $140-$150

Bed. & Living. outside hotel (same service as above) $180-185

Commander

Efficiency (Linens but no pots and pans) $225

Bed. & Living. $300

Brattle Inn

One room plus kitchen and bath $55/wk.

*Vivienne has one of these and says nothing of this sort is provided unless last occupants left them behind.

September 12, 1963

Mr. E. H. van der Beugel
Van Ouwenlaan 50
The Hague, The Netherlands

My dear Ernst:

Thank you for your nice letter which reached me just as I was coming back from a holiday.

There will be no guest suits available in any of the Harvard Houses when you are here, so the best solution to your housing problem would seem to be a hotel. Housekeeping apartments in a hotel cost about $375 per month, and we shall make a reservation for you unless you have an alternative suggestion.

As for your lectures and other activities, our plan would be to keep them as informal as possible. We would try to get together a group of faculty members and fellows for you three or four times while you are here so that you could present your considerations to them. I would also like you to meet with my graduate seminar which deals with national security policy.

You should, however, speak about the subject which concerns you most, namely the integration of Europe. I would think that even though your ideas may not be completely jelled on the second half of your book this would be the more stimulating part of the discussion than the chronological events.

As for financial arrangements, my understanding was that you did not require a salary. We could make a contribution of $750 per month for your expenses while you are living here.

It is not necessary to make special arrangements now about courses which Miekje would like to sit in on. This can wait until you arrive.

Enclosed are rental rates per month for a compact car.

My warm regards to you and Miekje.

bcc: Mr. Benjamin Brown

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, 18. September 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 55

My dear Henry,

Thank you very much for your letter of September 12th.
I am sorry that we cannot live on the Campus but I think a
housekeeping appartment in a hotel is a very good solution.
I hope that you can find something in the neighbourhood of the
University.

As to a car I would be very grateful if you could ask your
secretary to reserve a car for a month from "National" and I
think I will take the arrangements where I provide gas myself.

As to the financial arrangements this is quite allright.
I think that your plan to keep the lectures and other activities
as informal as possible, is excellent. What I hope very much is
to discuss the problems which will be dealt within the second
half of my book and I hope that I can discuss them with as many
people as possible. I am sure that you can arrange many inter-
views for me with people who know far more on the subject than
I do. Don't you think that the best thing to do is that we dis-
cuss my program after my arrival? Two last requests:

Do you think that it is possible that during the day I get
some spot in your centre where I can quietly read and work and
could I get some help there when I need documents or books from
the library?

The second request is whether your secretary would be kind
enough to send me the telephone-number of the centre, your
private address and your telephone-number and finally the name
and address of the hotel where you make reservations for me, and
its telephone-number.

its telephone-number.

and address of the hotel where you make reservations for me, and
private address and your telephone-number and finally the name
enough to send me the telephone-number of the centre, your

The second request is whether your secretary would be kind
the library?

could I get some help there when I need documents or books from
some spot in your centre where I can quietly read and work and
Do you think that it is possible that during the day I get
ones my program after my arrival? Two last requests:

I do. Don't you think that the best thing to do is that we dia-
viewator for me with people who know far more on the subject than
people so possible. I am sure that you can arrange such inter-
half of my book and I hope that I can discuss them with so many
to discuss the problem which will be dealt with in the second
so informal so possible, is excellent. What I hope very much is
I think that your bus to keep the lectures and other activities
As to the financial arrangements this is quite straight.

think I will take the arrangements where I provide gas, water,
secretary to reserve a car for a month from "Matousi" and I
As to a car I would be very grateful if you could say your
University.

I hope that you can find something in the neighbourhood of the
horsekeeping apartment in a hotel is a very good solution.

I am sorry that we cannot live on the Cambre but I think a
Thank you very much for your letter of September 15th.

My dear Henry,

E. H. AAN DE BENDT
EC. DRF.

AAN OAMENITY 20

2-05RAENHACE

September 1963

[To]

U.S.A. (Massachusetts)
6 Divinity Avenue - Cambridge 38
International Affairs
c/o Harvard University-Centre for
Prof. Henry V. Klaarner

EC. DR2.

E. H. AAN DER BEUGEL

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AAN ONDERVOEN 20

2-SEPTEMBER 18.

September 1963

meet.

Mr. Klaarner whom we are so very much looking forward to
with warm regards from Miekje and Maja for you and
Is there anything I can bring from Europe?

arrival on the 11th of October.

The next thing you will probably hear from me is our time of
aday in Harvard, where we are invited by Herrn V. Au Rodyen.
We have decided to go a few days to Washington after our

September 25, 1963

Dear Mr. van der Beugel:

As Mr. Kissinger will not return to the office until the
second week of October, I am taking the liberty of answering
your letter of September 18th.

I have arranged through "National" for a car to be at
your disposal on October 11th. However, it is necessary for
you to obtain an International Driver's License in your country
before you will be able to rent a car in the state of Massachusetts.

You also mentioned in your letter that you would appreciate
having a quiet spot where you could read and work. While we are
very short on office space, I think that there will be a cubicle
available in the library at the Center which should suit your needs.

Beginning October 11th a reservation has been made for you
and Mrs. van der Beugel for a housekeeping apartment at the Continental
Hotel, which is located at 29 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The telephone number is KIrkland 7-6100. The reservation has been
confirmed by Mr. Farrow of the Continental Hotel. Mr. Kissinger's
telephone number at the Center is University 8-7600 X2125.

I hope that some of your questions have been answered and
I know Mr. Kissinger is looking forward to seeing you and Mrs. van
der Beugel here on the 11th.

Secretary to Mr. Klaasen
John Blandford (late)

Sincerely,

der Bensel here on the 11th.

I know Mr. Klaasen is looking forward to seeing you and Mrs. van
I hope that some of your questions have been answered and

telephone number at the Center is University 8-7600 X3132.
confirmed by Mr. Farrow of the Continental Hotel. Mr. Klaasen's
The telephone number is Kirkland 7-600. The reservation has been
Hotel, which is located at 20 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
and Mrs. van der Bensel for a housekeeping apartment at the Continental
Beginning October 11th a reservation has been made for you

available in the library at the Center which should suit your needs.
very short on office space. I think that there will be a couple
having a quiet spot where you could read and work. While we are
You also mentioned in your letter that you would appreciate

before you will be able to rent a car in the state of Massachusetts.
you to obtain an International Driver's License in your country
your telephone on October 11th. However, it is necessary for
I have arranged through "Nationals" for a car to be at

second week of October. I am taking the liberty of answering
As Mr. Klaasen will not return to the office until the

Dear Mr. van der Bensel:

The Hague, The Netherlands
Van Ouweraan 20
Mr. E. H. van der Bensel

September 22, 1963

PRIVATE OFFICE

HOTEL Continental

CHAUNCEY DEPEW STEELE, JR.

PRESIDENT AND
GENERAL MANAGER

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

KIRKLAND 7-6100

October 1, 1963

Miss Blanchard
Center for International Affairs
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Dear Miss Blanchard:

We are happy to confirm the reservation of a suite consisting
of twin-bedded bedroom, living room, kitchenette, bath, tub
and shower at $375.00 per month for one month beginning
October 11th, 1963 and in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst H.
Vanderbengel of the Netherlands.

We look forward to the pleasure of having these people with
us and will provide our best attention.

CDS, Jr. /sl

[LC]

HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HOTEL AND IN OUR APARTMENT HOUSES
WITHIN ONE-HALF BLOCK OF HOTEL. EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FROM $125 MONTHLY.

E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, 2. October 1963

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

Dear Miss Blanchard,

Thank you very much for your letter of September 25th.
Both my wife and I will have an international Driver's
License when we arrive in Boston.

As to the quiet spot, this is exactly what I mean.
I did not intend to ask for a separate room. A spot in
the Library is everything I need.

Thank you very much for your hotel reservations.
We will arrive on the 11th of October by American Airlines
flight 276 at 19h.52 in Boston. The time in New York be-
tween our Trans-Atlantic flight and the flight to Boston
is rather tight. If we would not make it, I will phone
from New York.

I took the liberty to give your name to a few of my
friends who might want to contact me or send things to us.
I do not think this will bother you very much but it was
a safe idea that somebody would know where we could be
reached.

Thanks again very much for all the help and please
tell Prof. Kissinger on his return how very much we are
looking forward to our stay in Harvard.

Miss Joan Blanchard-Secretary to Prof.Henry A. Kissinger
c/o Harvard University-Center for International Affairs
6 Divinity Avenue - Cambridge 38
U.S.A. (Massachusetts)

U. B. A. (Massachusetts)

6 Divinity Avenue - Cambridge 18
& Harvard University-Center for International Affairs
Mae Jow Blanchard-Secretary to Prof. Henry A. Kieinger

fell Prof. Kieinger on his return how very much we are
Thanks again very much for all the help and please
rescued.

a safe idee that somebody would know where we could be
I do not think this will pother you very much but it was
frienda who might want to contact me or send things to me.
I took the liberty to give your name to a few of my
from New York.

is rather tight. It we would not make it. I will phone
tween our Trans-Atlantic flight and the flight to Boston
flight 576 at 18h.25 in Boston. The time in New York pe-
We will arrive on the 11th of October by American Airlines
Thank you very much for your hotel reservations.

the library is everything I need.
I did not intend to ask for a separate room. A slot in
Ya to the quiet abot, this is exactly what I want.
Licensee when we arrive in Boston.

Both my wife and I will have an international Driver's
Thank you very much for your letter of September 25th.

Dear Mae Blanchard,

EC. DR2
E. H. AAN DEB BEUGEL

AAN AUMENTVU 20
2-GRUVAENHAGE 5. October 1963

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E. H. VAN DER BEUGEL
EC. DRS.

'S-GRAVENHAGE, 21st of November 1963.

VAN OUWENLAAN 50

STRICTLY PERSONAL.

My dear Henry,

We see each other on the 2nd in Paris; therefore very short note just to tell you how grateful I am for the opportunity you gave me of spending four weeks in this unique place and above all for your personal friendship, help and advice. You know what I mean and I need not elaborate.

Washington was a great experience and confirmed your judgement. Also in respect to their unusually high intellectual calibre.

Reston's article of November 16th came to the same conclusion, only from another angle and I saw that Rockefeller was well briefed.

I am very much looking forward to Paris and I hope very much that the meeting in New York took place.

Coming in Holland I had direct news in which it was confirmed that work was alright but the rest extremely unhappy.

Warmest regards and needless to tell you again how grateful I am.

Prof. Henry A. Kissinger
c/o Harvard University
Center for International Affairs
6 Divinity Avenue - Cambridge 38
U.S.A. (Massachusetts)