14 July 1969

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Document signed

Title: Pardon-related: to Gov. of Nevada re: extradition of fugitive

Signed as Governor of California, concerning the extradition of fugitive Larry Arthur Potter, who escaped from County Jail.

GLC01839

May 26, 1960

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harold Ward

Quotes Barry Goldwater stating that the Herlong-Baker bill (concerning tax reform) can only be gotten out of committee through a letter-writing campaign. He rejects the idea of a third party of economic conservatives, saying that he joined the Republican party after being a life-long Democrat because, "we could...by our very numbers force the party to be the organ for Economic conservatism." Letter written on personal stationery.

GLC00782.17

22 November 1982

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning an upcoming decision dealing with military deterrents. He asks that Moorhead support the decision to place 100 "peacekeeper" missiles at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Reagan also writes "We all hope, however, that the Soviets will join us in seeking meaningful progress in arms control negotiations." He also mentions the commitments made to disarmament, including reducing ballistic missiles by one half, and ballistic missile warheads by one third. This letter is on White House stationery.

GLC09613.01.02

February 1, 1983

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning his letter on unemployment. Reagan thanks Moorhead, as his letter was "instrumental in the development of the Employment Act of 1983." He also asked for Moorhead's support in getting the Job Training Partnership Act through congress. He mentions proposals that Moorhead made concerning unemployment, using some of the ideas in his State of the Union address. Also the creation of a Enterprise Zone legislation that will create new incentives for job creation including help for young people. Reagan concludes the letter writing "A worker who has…

GLC09613.01.03

25 May 1983

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead thanking him for his support in getting the peacekeeper missiles deployed starting in 1986. He also mentions that this will help make the arms reduction more secure, and safe. Reagan also thanks Moorhead for his support of the Scowcroft Commission's recommendations, and says he looks forward to continuing the work towards the elimination of all nuclear weapons. This letter is on White House stationery.

GLC09613.01.04

2 July 1983

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning the Skelton-Edwards-Ray-Chandler amendment. He states that the amendment is necessary to counter the actions of the socialist Sandinista government. The goal of this amendment was to provide "the assistance necessary to rekindle the hope for democracy in Nicaragua and stability in Central America. It also demonstrates the resolve to resist the expansion of Soviet influence on the American mainland." He writes, without this bill people in the future may be forced to make a worse decision. The letter also mentions other issues in Central…

GLC09613.01.06

18 July 1967

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Hubler

Reagan offers condolence to Hubler after his son was killed in a car accident. He writes that there is a divine scheme that humans cannot understand, so "we can only have faith that we'll be helped and strength will be given to us in our hour of greatest need."

GLC05508.210.01

January 16, 1968

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph note signed

Title: to Senator

A note drafted by Reagan, with instructions to send it to each of the Senators who attended a prayer breakfast with him. Reagan comments on his shared feelings about "the need for spiritual recognition in our lives."

GLC05508.210.02

1981/04/06

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: Postcard of thanks to nurse at hospital

Written as President to a nurse at George Washington University Hospital

GLC02793.115

1982/02/01

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Patti Davis re: thanking her for birthday gift, weather

Written as President on White House stationery to his daughter. Date inferred from content.

GLC02793.116

1982/09/16 ca.

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Handwritten drafts of five letters, including one to William F. Buckley, Jr.

Written as President. Date inferred from contents; one of the letters, to Jim Curtis, was discovered by a previous owner to be dated September 16, 1982. A series of written drafts on yellow paper intended for his secretary. Although the letter to Curtis was "signed" with an autopen, the draft shows Reagan's care in correspondence, even with strangers.

GLC02793.117

1967/08/15

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glenn Dumke

Attacks the liberal mind set on college campuses (possibly with the University of California Berkeley in mind) by criticizing the "trash" on campuses and condemning "the excuse of academic freedom & freedom of expression." He also remarks that he would not permit Le Roi Jones (later named Imamu Amiri Baraka), the black activist and author whose critically acclaimed play "Dutchman" contained offensive content, to spend time in his home. Explains that the state of California should expect the same behavior from students and faculty as individuals expect from their families. Writes as…

GLC04929