LETTER TO MR. FRANCIS J. VAN DAMM FROM GEORGE A. CARVER, JR.

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01720R000900070012-9
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 29, 2004
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: June 19, 1974
• Content Type: LETTER

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Mr. Francis J. Van Damm
Director of Logistics
Room 1206 Ames Building
19 June 1974
Dear Frank:
I am very sorry indeed that a poleaxing by some
sneaky virus left me flat on my back at home at the
time of your retirement party and, hence, rendered me
unable to attend. Though I regret the occasion, since
it is hard to think of you as joining the ranks of the
retired, I also very much regret not having been there
to raise a glass to toast to an old and valued friend.
During the course of your career you rendered
great service to the Agency and the government, in
several incarnations. Given your quiet effectiveness
and admirable penchant for getting things done in an
efficient but unobtrusive manner, there are doubtless
many who fail to appreciate just how much you have
contributed and accomplished in the furtherance of our
common objectives. Having myself been privileged to
work closely with you at various times and to be in a
position on other occasions where I could see directly
how much you were doing, I probably have a better idea
than many of just how much you have done. In Vietnam,
in Headquarters and elsewhere you have contributed a
great deal on your own and also have done many things
that have made it easier for others to discharge their
responsibilities.-
I am indeed sorry that you will soon be retiring
though the logic and mathematics of your decision are
hard to fault. I hope your retirement activities prove
pleasant and profitable in every way and certainly
hope that our personal friendship will continue even
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though your professional activities will be taking new
directions. You will be sorely missed here, but all
of us wish you nothing but the best in any endeavors
you may now decide to undertake.
With warmest regards.
As always,
George A. Carver, Jr.
O/D/DCI/NIO:GACarver,Jr/mee
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