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N.Y. 10520 • TELEX 137343 • 914 RO 2-0700 13 August 1974 Mr. Robert T. Hartman Counsellor to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Hartman: The last two years have been hard on politics and government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of young people. Therefore, in my opinion the national interest would be served by a Vice President highly attractive to young Americans. For this, among many reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of George Bush. Yours sincerely, c~~P~ Professional Staff CGP :jfs 61, OUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE e 1-11-46 A KASA KA. MINATO-KU. TOKYO, JAPAN THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 15, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: Gwen Anderson i Subject: Candidate for Vice President To.m Evans, former Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee and currently National Committeeman for Delaware, came to town today hoping to have a five minute appointment with you. He has indicated that he wishes to discuss the selection of the Vice Presidential candidate. Would you like to call him? His telephone numbers are 302-656-0880 (evening, home) and 302-656-4417 (day, office). GA:sh THE WHITE HOUSE THE PRESIDENT ' ' (2.) ' ' , . 15 August 1974 Dear Mr. President: All Americans are most grateful for the tremendous leadership you are giving our country. You have set precisely the proper tone which is very much needed at this time. I would, however, like to offer some constructive comments relative to the Vice Presidency which you might wish to consider. 1. The method used to determine the National Committee members preferences did not lend itself to an objective assessment. 2. No one should campaign for the position and I offer these thoughts only because of an active campaign that is being conducted on George Bush1 s behalf which I do not believe properly reflects Republican opinion. 3. Certainly one of the major issues confronting our country at this time is the economy and the related problems of inflation, unemployment, and high interest rates. I respectfully suggest that you need someone who can help substantively in this area. George is great at PR but he is not as good in substantive matters. This opinion can be confirmed by individuals who held key positions at the National Committee. 4. As co-chairman and operating head of the RNC during 1971 and 1972, I was the individual on the point with key members of the Committee to Re-elect the President and some of the White House Staff. We disagreed often and in some instances refused to do things that I felt were unethical or unfair. In early December of 1972 I spoke to the Republican Governors at Phoenix in executive session and said alma st to the word what you subsequently said about CREP in March of 1974 speaking to the Midwest • -2- Republican Conference. George Bush could have and should have used these facts and others to widen • the gap between the Republican Party and Watergate • 5. There is merit in appointing someone who will not run for the Presidency in future years although this is open to debate. I respectfully suggest that Governor Nelson Rockefeller is the very best man you could select as Vice President. You are very much in our prayers and whatever your decision you can be sure of my unswerving loyalty and support. Highest personal regards, Sincerely, Thomas B. Evans, Jr. Republican National Committeeman - Delaware 274 Delaware Trust Bldg. Wilmington, Del. 19801 302 656-4417 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 16, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: AL HAIG FROM: JERRY Attached is a letter from Tom Evans, former Co-Chairman of the RNC. This is in essence an anti-Bush effort based on the fact that as many as 19 of the National Committeemen whom Bush polled for Vice Presidential candidates felt that they had to support his candidacy and he (Bush) would be seeing their recommendations. Evans has requested a meeting with the President to discuss this and is a Rockefeller supporter.