Katzenbach, Nicholas deB., 07/09/1971-07/19/1971

File — Box: 2, Folder: 65

Identifier: 68864

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence to J. E. Smith from Individuals. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates

07/09/1971-07/19/1971

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Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

18/05/06

Container Summary

1 TLS dated 7/15/1971 from Nicholas deB. Katzenbach to Jean Edward Smith indicating that Lucius Clay, co-chairman of the group formed to affect the release of the Bay of Pigs prisoners, was selected for that role by Attorney General Robert Kennedy because of his connections in the business world. Includes reference to Louis F. Oberdorfer. Also, 1 TL (carbon) dated 7/9/1971 from Smith to Katzenbach asking why Attorney General Kennedy chose Clay to lead the effort to release the prisoners. 1 TL (carbon) dated 7/19/1971 from Smith to Katzenbach thanking him for his reply of 7/15/1971.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KATZENBACH, NICHOLAS DEB. - CORRESP. TO SMITH, JEAN EDWARD (1971): Typed Letter Signed

CUBA - RANSOM OF BAY OF PIGS PRISONERS (1962) - CORRESP. RE (1971): Typed Letter Signed

BAY OF PIGS - RANSOM OF PRISONERS (1962) - CORRESP. RE (1971): Typed Letter Signed

KENNEDY, ROBERT F. - REFERENCE (1971): Typed Letter Signed

OBERDORFER, LOUIS F. - REFERENCE (1971): Typed Letter Signed