LETTER TO WILLIAM DONNELLY(SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP88G01332R000800830004-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 30, 2012
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: December 31, 1986
• Content Type: LETTER

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Memo from -
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31 December 1986
William Donnelly, Deputy Director, Administration
Central Intelligence Agency
Headquarters Building, Room 70-24
Washington, D. C. 20505
Enclosed is a letter that I had written for Bill Casey on the
day he was hospitalized, but didn't send it as I did not know his
condition or outlook for his tenure. I enclose it for you to re-
view so that you may know the views of many of the retirees.
Although is appears as though Mr. Casey may not return, it
seems as though he may greatly appreciate the Agency making all
arrangements so that he could leave the statue as part of his legacy.
As I have cited in the letter to him, I believe the procurement
process was entirely in order to date and would continue to be in
order if Mr. Anderson were to continue the job. In addition, under
present circumstances if Mr. Casey does want to proceed at this time
Ibelieve he would get little opposition no matter who he gets to do
the job or the manner of procurement, particularly if his departure
is anticipated.
As Mr. Anderson has produced a model that Mr. Donovan's son
and Mr. Casey thought was an accurate likeness and has offered to
complete the job for no fee to himself, I would think there would
be little reason not to go ahead. Of course, when the full size
model is completed, Mr. Casey, Mr. Donovan's son, or others who
knew Donovan well could critique. it and Mr. Anderson could make
appropriate modifications prior to the final casting.
Considering the progress that has been made to date, the origi-
nal idea of Mr. Casey to procure such a statue and the conditions
that exist at the moment I think it would be a fortuitous time to
proceed with the project.
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15 December 1986
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Mr. Win. Casey, Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Casey:
This letter is in regard to the statue of Bill Donovan that you
have been considering for the past several months. I recognize that
your other problems are more important and that this is not a priority
item, but I would like to get my opinion on the record.
As I understand it Sam Anderson has gone through several itera-
tions in developing a model that was satisfactory to you, General
Donovan's son, and a host of others. Also, as I understand the situ-
ation there are currently two problems, 1) there is some concern be-
cause it did not go out for competitive bidding, and 2) the sculptor
is not considered a "name sculptor" by the OSS group that viewed the
last model.
It appears to me that from a strict procurement standpoint you
have proceeded exactly according to standard procedure. Often sole
source contracts are let for a prototype and later the final product
is on a competitive basis. However, being an artistic procurement
it is not quite appropriate to decide on the sculptor on the basis of
the low bid alone. It would seem that the selection of Sam Anderson
to finish the job would best satisfy all conditions; he has offered
to complete the job at cost with no remuneration for his services
and his model satisfies General !.Donaldson's son. The final, full
size model would also be available for a critique before the actual
casting was done.
In regard to the second concern I am not too impressed with the
comments and critiques of some of the OSS members who sat in on your
last review as their position in the "pecking order" certainly would
dictate that their direct association with Donovan was sporatic at
best. I would therefore rely moreheavily on his son and close associ-
ates in his law firm. You too must have a pretty accurate recollection
of his appearance and character to judge whether or not the model was
a true representation.
As to whether a "name sculptor" should be chosen, I believe
there are other opinions than those expressed when the last inspection
of the 2 foot model was made. General Donovan was not only the Chief
as the founder of CIA.
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As those closest to General Donovan seem perfectly satisfied with
the model rendition, and the offer of Sam Anderson to complete the
work on a cost basis satisfies the legalities of procurement,it
would seem appropriate that he be directed to complete the final work.
Very truly yours,
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William Donnell;j, Deputy Director, Admin.
Centtal lritelligenne Agelicy
Headquarters Building, Room 7D-2L}
Washington, D.C. 20505
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