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Collection of 24 TLSs from Jimmy Carter to fellow Georgia politician and longtime Congressman Jack Brinkley, which contains 18 letters as president, the majority of which are signed “Jimmy.” Of the remaining six letters, one is signed as the governor of Georgia, four are signed as the President-elect, and one is signed shortly after leaving the White House. The letters, each one page, ranging in size from 5.25 x 8.25 to 8 x 10.5, dated between 1974 and 1981, consist of political announcements, casual pleasantries, and reactions to legislative business. Highlights are as follows (in chronological order):
November 22, 1974: “I am going to announce my candidacy for President at noon on December 12 at the National Press Club in Washington.”
November 26, 1976: “I appreciate your congratulations upon my election as President. Your expression of support is most gratifying…PS. Congratulations again on your victory!”
June 2, 1977: “Thanks for letting me know of your support for the voter registration bill, even though some of your constituents oppose it.”
February 20, 1978: “I have studied the B-1 issue extensively since taking office and have concluded that the cruise missile wil be a more effective option, as well as less expensive…Aiurcraft 5 and 6 are not necessary for the research…it just doesn’t make sense to waste approximately three quarters of a billion dollars to complete and test these two aircraft.”
June 2, 1978: “I appreciate your recent expression of support for Civil Service reform. This early endorsement by you and your colleagues confirms my belief that the time is right for this historic effort to improve government efficiency and productivity.”
August 18, 1978: “On August 15, 1978, it was my privilege and pleasant duty to sign into law H.R. 8336, to authorize the establishment of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.”
October 11, 1978: “Of the tasks remaining for the 95th Congress, none is more important than enactment of a national energy plan. Adoption of the full package, which includes provisions on conservation, coal conversion, utility rate reform, energy taxes and credits, and natural gas pricing, is essential to our economic health and future security. The bill establishes a responsible, balanced and fair framework for meeting our energy needs. It will give us the tools to save about 2.5 million barrels of oil per day by 1985, with a reduction of more than $12 billion in our trade deficit. It will demonstrate that as a Nation we have the courage and strength to face up to our energy problem. This in turn will help strengthen the U.S. dollar, whose decline over the last year has added a full 1% to the Consumer Price Index…The Congress has done a good job of bringing this difficult task to a final stage after eighteen months of dedicated work. Delay on energy legislation can no longer be an acceptable choice for us. With the eyes of our citizens and the world upon us, we must not fail this test of our national will. I urge you to give your full support to the energy package.”
November 8, 1978: “Congratulations on your victory in yesterday’s election. Your fellow citizens chose wisely, and I know you will continue to merit their support.”
May 8, 1979: “Thanks for your recent letter bringing to my attention the problems associated with HEW’s proposed system for Hospital Uniform Reporting. As you know, one of my strongest commitments is to work toward the elimination of waste and inefficiency in government.”
September 27, 1979: “I would like to express to you my appreciation for your wisdom and courage in voting to approve the Conference Report of the Panama Canal Act on Wednesday. I know very well that this was not an easy vote for you — that it would have been politically expedient to continue to oppose this legislation. Regardless of what one may think of the Treaties (and I am as firmly convinced as ever of the necessity for them), it is now time to look ahead to promoting the interests of the American people in a time when the Treaties are the law of the land. I believe that in supporting the Conference Report you protected those interests by voting to keep the Canal open without interruption.”
October 12, 1979: “As we enter the final phase of the first session of the 9th Congress, we will continue to be faced with controversial challenges. I am confident you will continue to keep the best interests of our country uppermost in your mind.”
November 16, 1979: “I am grateful for your endorsement of my re-election as President. The October 24th dinner is one I will always remember, and its significance will be treasured.” In overall fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a printed copy of a presentation sheet from the Georgia Delegation in the Congress, which is signed in blue ballpoint by Carter, a TLS from Rosalyn Carter from May 6, 1981, and 14 original mailing envelopes.
