Constituent Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 490 Collections and/or Records:
Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also explains that the filing time on telegrams is local time at the point of origin, and the time of receipt is local time at the point of destination
Item — Box 67: Series CAC_CC_009_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_19_0030
Abstract
91st Congress (1969-1971); 92nd Congress (1971-1973); 93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Dates:
1971-1972
Letter: Congressman James R. Jones in response to a letter from Mr. Orsbon Hawkins, Sr., regarding the President's proposed 5% ceiling on pension and salary increases for Federal employees and retirees. Jones does not expect Congress to permit the lower ceiling on pension benefits, but there is support for the salary limitation. Jones appreciates Hawkins' comments and will keep them in mind as the matter is decided by the House of Representatives. Hawkins had urged Jones to oppose the 5% ceiling and support legislation giving Postal and Federal employees the right to select their own representatives in grievances., 1975-02-18 - 1975-02-18
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0005
Abstract
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Dates:
1975-02-18 - 1975-02-18
Letter: Congressman James R. Jones responding to a constituent's concerns about fiscal responsibility and distrust in institutions. Jones explains his voting record and efforts to engage with constituents. The second letter is from C.R. Gustafson expressing frustration with Congress's salary increases and lack of action on issues like inflation and gas shortages. Gustafson questions the ethics of the salary increase and criticizes Congress for not addressing the needs of the nation., 1975-09-11
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0042
Abstract
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Dates:
1975-09-11
Letter: dated September 11, 1975, James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanks Mr. Johnson D. Hill for his comments regarding the Postal Service. Jones mentions that the House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to improve postal services, including increasing federal subsidies and separating the budget of the Postal Rate Commission. Jones assures Hill that he will support improvements in postal services and keep postage costs down. Hill had previously written to Harold E. Holland at the Postal Service regarding mail delivery issues in Tulsa., 1975-09-08 - 1975-09-11
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0043
Abstract
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Dates:
1975-09-08 - 1975-09-11
Letter: discusses the high salaries of postal employees, the deteriorating postal service, and the efforts to make the Postal Service break even financially by 1984. It also mentions the impact of increased postage rates, fuel costs, and cost-of-living adjustments on the Postal Service budget. The House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to address these issues, and feedback from constituents is appreciated., 1975-05-07
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0018
Abstract
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Dates:
1975-05-07
Letter: from Bill Dawson to James R. Jones about Seminole Freedmen Land Rights: A Congressional Debate , March 12, 1981
Item — Box DP 40: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_40_5_0001
Scope and Contents
The letter is from Bill Dawson, an attorney at law, to Congressman James Jones regarding the entitlement of Seminole Freedmen to judgment funds. Dawson provides information and materials supporting the inclusion of Freedmen in the distribution of the award. He also questions the necessity of extending the Capitol building and argues against further expenditure on it.
Dates:
March 12, 1981
Letter from Carl Albert to Mr. Belvin for his letter regarding the disturbance at the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and agrees that violence and destruction of property cannot be condoned, 1972-11-28
Item — Box DP 100: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 27
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_27_0012
Abstract
92nd Congress (1971-1973)
Dates:
1972-11-28
Letter: from Catherine A. Freeman to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for bill H.R. 3942, which would provide compensation for rural letter carriers. Freeman argues that the current pay system for rural letter carriers is inadequate and that allowing them more flexibility in their schedules would improve the service they provide to rural America. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Freeman for her letter and stating that he will consider her views if further legislative action is taken on the bill., 1975-04-28
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0013
Abstract
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Dates:
1975-04-28
Letter from Congress Member James R. Jones on Addressing Drug Abuse in the Military, 1974-04-01
Item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0027
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-04-01
Letter from Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Investigation into Charges Against Representatives Flood and Eilberg, 1978-02-25
Item — Box 4: Series CAC_CC_109_4_0000_0000_0000; Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000; Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 11
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0003
Abstract
95th (1977-1979)
Dates:
1978-02-25