Laird, Melvin R., 09/09/1969-10/09/2000

File — Box: 2, Folder: 39

Identifier: GAMMS422.1.160

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence with Individuals. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates

09/09/1969-10/09/2000

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Extent

From the Collection: 40.5 Linear Feet (31 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

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Container Summary

1 Typed Letter (carbon) dated 9/9/1969 from Richard Helms to Secretary pf Defense Melvin R. Laird, enclosing an article from the September issue of "Encounter" (not retained in this collection). Also, 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 10/9/2000 from Melvin R. Laird to Richard M. Helms, mentioning the Son Tay Raid and enclosing 1 Typed Letter Signed (photocopy, retained in this folder) dated 11/6/1970 from Laird regarding his discussion with President Richard Nixon about a helicopter raid into North Vietnam to free American prisoners of war and also enclosing an Autograph Letter dated 11/19/1970? from Nixon to Laird providing the president's backup for the helicopter raid.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LAIRD, MELVIN R. - CORRESP. TO HELMS, RICHARD M. (1969-2000): Typed Letter Signed

HELMS, RICHARD M. - CORRESP. FROM LAIRD, MELVIN R. (1969-2000): Typed Letter Signed

SON TAY RAID - REFERENCE BY MELVIN R. LAIRD (1970): Typed Letter Signed

VIETNAM - HELICOPTER RAID - REFERENCE (1970): Typed Letter Signed