Letter to President Carter: From Governor Brendan Byrne: – Last week I had the privilege of meeting Ambassador Richard Gardner,…

Can true file n/a C DELLA STATE OF NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TRENTON BRENDAN T. BYRNE GOVERNOR October 22, 1979 Electrostatic Copy Made The President The White House for Preservation Purposes Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Last week I had the privilege of meeting Ambassador Richard Gardner, our Ambassador to Italy. He was extremely helpful to Jean and me and went out of his way to extend every courtesy. Moreover, I had an opportunity to discuss his Administration with a number of people in Florence and Rome, and can assure you he enjoys an outstanding reputation. In his public statements, he is an eloquent spokesman for Carter policy. You can be proud of him. Jandan Sincerely GOVERNOR