President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discussed the administration's protocol for responding to incoming correspondence, including letters and telegrams from VIPs and other supporters. Nixon directed Haldeman to ensure that official replies were being processed for these communications. The President also briefly considered drafting a personal acknowledgment to an individual regarding their vote on the Bird Amendment, though he expressed some hesitation about the political optics of such a move.
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 5:44 pm to 5:45 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 188-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 188-6 Date: May 18, 1972 Time: 5:44 pm - 5:45 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 130-4]
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