LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT, THE WHITE HOUSE FROM W. E. COLBY
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CIA-RDP80R01731R002000080014-1
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Document Creation Date:
December 14, 2016
Document Release Date:
April 17, 2003
Sequence Number:
14
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Publication Date:
August 9, 1974
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LETTER
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The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
9 August 1974
Lieutenant General Vernon Walters,
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, is
abroad on a mission. He asked that the
attached message be submitted to you.
Respectfully,
W. E. Colby
Director ,
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
9 August 1974
As a Presidential appointee, I herewith submit my resigna-
tion as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence to take effect
immediately or at such time as you may determine.
Serving in this appointment for the past two and a half years
has been a source of great pride and satisfaction for me.
May I respectfully wish you every success as you take up
the heavy burden of the Presidency. May God be with you.
Faithfully,
Vernon A. Walters
Lieutenant General, USA
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
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