President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met briefly to discuss an individual’s letter of resignation. The discussion centered on a document referred to as a "blood letter." Butterfield departed immediately following this exchange.
On October 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:30 pm to 1:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 302-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 302-1
Date: October 29, 1971
Time: 1:30 pm - 1:31 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
Unknown man's letter of resignation
Butterfield left at 1:31 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.