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to John H. Hilldring.

Weinberg discusses the little he has "heard about the Army's civil affairs project." He mentions this because Hilldring has shown a continuous interest in it.

GLC06196.027

to Dr. Albert K. Weinberg.

Informs Dr. Weinberg of his location and reaffirms his interest in the project.

GLC06196.028

to Dr. Carl J. Friedrich.

Informs Friedrich that some papers are missing from the file that he sent to Friedrich on Friday, but he will try to find them and send them.

GLC06196.029

Memorandum from Henry Carter

Concerning two McClellan letters, which are important because they point out "the political responsibilities of a military commander in singularly vivid and cogent terms." These letters are from the book, "McClellan's Own Story."

GLC06196.030

to John H. Hilldring.

Carter wants Hilldring to take a look at "the attached McClellan letters" which were brought to Carter when he was at Camp Pickett, Virginia. These letters were brought to Carter by Lt. Colonel J.C. Hohea.

GLC06196.031

to John H.Hilldring

Encloses a copy of his "May 15 report on State Department participation in LOGEX-53," and informing Hilldring that in two or three weeks, a final decision will be made on his February 1951 report and suggestions for the "Special Assistant for Civil...

GLC06196.032

to Henry Carter.

Informs Carter that Hilldring is in Europe and will not return until early next month.

GLC06196.033

to John H. Hilldring.

Informs Hilldring that he is writing a book which deals with racial integration in the armed forces and asks if Hilldring can give any information "about the decision to have no racial discrimination in OCS and how this decision came to be made."...

GLC06196.034

to John H. Hilldring.

Informs Hilldring that the Department of Justice may need him to testify in Civil Action No. 2111.

GLC06196.035

The Military Government Association notice of Annual Meeting.

The Military Government Association notice of Annual
Meeting. Notice mentions that "an election of Officers and Directors of the New York Chapter for the Year 1954" will be held, and the members must assist to vote. Family and friends are welcome...

GLC06196.036

to General Mickelwait.

Confirms that Hilldring will be a government witness. Hilldring gives his opinion on the case's substance and expects to hear from Joseph Kovner soon.

GLC06196.037

to John H. Hilldring

Expresses appreciation that Hilldring is willing to testify "in the defense of this case," and informs Hilldring "that the trial of case will be continued."

GLC06196.038

to John H.Hilldring.

Mentions "The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company v. the United States, Ct. Cls. No. 38-52" case, and how he can communicate with Hilldring to take his testimony. Also discusses a similar case, the "Northern Pacific Railway Company v...

GLC06196.039

to John H. Hilldring.

Discusses the case of "The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company v. the United States, Court of Claims No. 38-52." Burger presents the seven items which he "would like to show by testimony,: and asks Hilldring to indicate the date he will...

GLC06196.040

to Warren E. Burger.

Hilldring gives his response to the seven points in Burger's letter of 11 December concerning the suit of the Santa Fe Railway vs. the United States.

GLC06196.041

to John H. Hilldring.

Coleman asks Hilldring to help him by giving his opinion or information on the "Role of the Political Adviser to Major Commanders," and the "communications for political advisers." Encloses a copy of an outline which discusses the political adviser...

GLC06196.042

to Colonel Frederick W. Coleman.

Hilldring gives his opinion on Coleman's project. He mentions that "Human nature being what it is, and theater commanders being the glamorous and glorious people they are in the midst of a war, it is inescapable that they do not always accept the...

GLC06196.043

to Dr. Carl J. Friedrich.

Hilldring asks if Friedrich can find part of the military government file that Hilldring sent to him last year and send it to Hilldring.

GLC06196.044

Form letter sent to all affiliated with CA/MG

Letter requesting more information about the addressee's experience in the Army and asking his opinion on the CA/MG's function. (Form letter sent to all affiliated with CA/MG).

GLC06196.045

to John H. Hilldring.

McKeon, secretary to Mr. Kades, is returning Hilldring's file because Mr. Kades "did not want to hold it in the office any longer."

GLC06196.046

to John H. Hilldring

Informs Hilldring that he will receive a gavel, as did all past presidents of the Military Government Association.

GLC06196.047

to Mr. Hiram S. Gans.

Sends Gans a biography of himself and expresses his feeling on the dinner and award (Military Government Officer of the Year); he states that he was very pleased and flattered.

GLC06196.048

to Hiram S. Gans.

Lists the people Hilldring requested to be invited to the dinner.

GLC06196.049

to John H. Hilldring

Congratulates Hilldring on his award.

GLC06196.050

to John H. Hilldring.

Congratulates Hilldring on the 1954 citation.

GLC06196.051

to Hiram S. Gans

Letter concerning the guests at his awards dinner.

GLC06196.052

to John Hilldring.

Congratulates Hilldring for his award and notifies Hilldring that if everything works out as planned they should have time to attend the meeting.

GLC06196.053

to John Hilldring

Congratulates Hilldring on the award, merited for doing "outstanding work as Director of the Army's Civil Affairs Division during and after World War II."

GLC06196.054

to Kenneth D. Johnson

Responds to Johnson's note which congratulated Hilldring.

GLC06196.055

to General C. W. Christenbetty

Thank you letter for Christenbetty's note of congratulations.

GLC06196.056

To: John H. Hilldring.

Congratulating Hilldring for the award and apologizing because he is unable to attend the dinner because he has another commitment; to go to his "stepdaughter's college for Father's Day."

GLC06196.057

To: Honorable Robert T. Stevens.

Thurmond gives his opinion on the status of the CA/MG (Civil Affairs and Military Government) and the Davies committee. Stapled to item #6, and stamped "Copy".

GLC06196.058

To: Honorable Joseph M. Dodge.

Thank you letter for Dodge's friendly note and Hilldring is sorry that Dodge cannot be present at the dinner. This is because Dodge has to attend another meeting, "the annual meeting of the Association of Reserve City Bankers."

GLC06196.059

To: General Leland S. Hobbs.

Thank you letter for Hobbs' cordial note. Hilldring would like to have lunch with Hobbs. This is the first time Hilldring refers to the award as the 1954 citation.

GLC06196.060

To: Colonel Ray J. Laux.

Thank you letter for the congratulatory note. Hilldring hopes the Lauxes will attend the dinner.

GLC06196.061

To: Charles "Chuck" Kades

Thank you letter to Kades for congratulating Hilldring on the award and Hilldring is sorry because Kades cannot attend the dinner on April 23.

GLC06196.062

To: Colonel John K. Cunningham.

Thank you letter for sending him a plant and informing Cunningham that Hilldring is unable to accept the dinner for Thursday because he already has other plans.

GLC06196.063

To: Mr. Hiram S. Gans.

Sending a reservation for the tickets for the dinner and asking if Mrs. Hilldring can have a seat at one of the floor tables rather than being seated at the speaker's table.

GLC06196.064

To: Strom Thurmond.

Responding to Thurmond's letter, thanking him for his opinion and telling Thurmond not to worry about the CA/MG. Stapled to item #5.

GLC06196.065

To: John H. Hilldring.

Responding to Hilldring's letter and informing Hilldring that he does not have to make reservations for the dinner since he and his wife are the guests of honor. Gans says he can arrange for Mrs. Hilldring to sit at the floor table with Mrs. Gans...

GLC06196.066

To: John H. Hilldring.

Informing and returning Hilldring's check for the two seats for Saturday. Falk says that the Hilldrings are the honored guests and this is why she cannot accept the check for the tickets.

GLC06196.067

To: John H. Hilldring.

Congratulates Hilldring on the citation he received from the Military Government Association.

GLC06196.068

To: Miss Husak

Concerning Hilldring's receipt of the 1954 citation of the Military Government Association. The letter gives details (including size) of the citation, and the dinner on Saturday, how many people-about 400 guests.

GLC06196.069

To: John H. Hilldring.

Congratulates Hilldring on an award that he will receive that night. The telegram was sent through Western Union, and it is stamped 9:53 AM.

GLC06196.070

To: John H. Hilldring.

Congratulating Hilldring on the award; the 1954 citation of the Military Government Association. Acton writes the 1954 citation but Hilldring writes the 1955.

GLC06196.071

To: John H. Hilldring.

Asking if Hilldring can give him an affidavit on Colonel Stewart because Stewart wants to keep serving until he becomes eligible for retirement. The affidavit can give "evidence which will warrant the board recommending his retention upon the...

GLC06196.072

To: Maurice E. Peloubet.

Thank you letter to Peloubet for sending Hilldring a congratulatory note for the 1955 citation that he "received from the Military Government Association last Saturday."

GLC06196.073

To: M. R. Falk.

TL: John to Miss Re: expressing his feelings about Saturday night-he felt very happy, delighted and highly flattered. He also tells her he feels sorry that she would not let him pay for the tickets.

GLC06196.074

To:Norman Acton.

Thank you letter to Acton for sending a congratulatory note.

GLC06196.075

To:Major Thomas M. Sterling.

Sending Sterling the affidavit he requested and telling Sterling that it is hard for him to make a judgment on Lieutenant Colonel Stewart.

GLC06196.076