LETTER TO MR. R. GORDON WASSON

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 16308300
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• Document Creation Date: October 23, 2023
• Document Release Date: August 28, 2023
• Case Number: F-2022-00139
• Publication Date: April 3, 1957

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3 April 1987
Dear Gordon:
It was a great pleasure to write a lett
of recommendation on behalf of my good friend,
Ellsworth Bunker, to the Century Association.
enclose a copy.
It was good to hear from you. Let me
know if you are in Washington.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Mr. R. Gordon Wasson
23 Wall Street
New York 8, New York
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3 April 1957
The Century Association
7 West 43rd Street
New York 36, New York
Attention: Membership Committee
Gentlemen:
I understand that Mr, Sidney W. Davidson has
proposed, and Mr. R. Gordon Wasson has seconded,
Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker for membership in the
Century Association. I take the greatest pleasure in writing
in support of this proposal.
Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, after having rendered
disting shed service both in the Argentine and Rome as American
Ambassador, is now Ambassador to India. He bas also served
as head of the American Red Cross.
I have known Ellsworth Bunker personally for many
years, both in the days prior to his diplomatic worli, and
during the latter. He is a man of parts, a delightful companion,
wise counsellor on world affairs, and an honor to the profession
of diplomacy in which he is now engaged.
Faithfully yours
Allan W. Dulles
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March 2, 1957
Dear Allen:
Our fellow member, Sidney W. Davidson, has
proposed Ellsworth Bunker for membership in the Century,
and I have seconded his proposal.
I think you know Ellsworth, and if so,
perhaps you would like to write a supporting -letter to
the Committee on Admissions.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Allen W. Dulles
Department of State
Washington, 25, D. C.
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