President Nixon initiated this brief communication to summon Charles W. Colson for an immediate in-person meeting. The call served as a logistical arrangement to facilitate a direct consultation between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request, which functioned solely to coordinate the staff member's arrival at the Oval Office.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at 2:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-057 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-57
(rev. Oct-06)
Date: October 16, 1972
Time: 2:23 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 367-6]
Request for a meeting with Charles W. ColsonThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.