Letters to U.N. after speech of Nelson Mandela, 06-23-1990

Thomas S. Rue, M.A.
P.O. Box 706 - Monticello, NY 12701 - (914) 791-7014
June 23, 1990

His Excellency Javier Perez de Cuellar
Secretary General of the United Nations
United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
Sir:

I have never before taken the privilege to write to the United Nations, but I wish to do so at this time to commend to the entire assembly of nations, in the strongest possible terms, the words of the Honorable Nelson Mandela of the African National Congress in his recent address. I listened to the proceedings yesterday on National Public Radio and felt deeply moved by his plea to the world to condemn the crimes against humanity perpetrated by the South African government.

I would appreciate it immensely if your office would provide me a transcript of Mr. Mandela's remarks, together with any available public information concerning his recent visit. If possible, I would appreciate it if you could send me a portrait of the man, suitable for framing. I would be willing to pay an appropriate fee.
Most respectfully,
Thomas S. Rue
tsr
pc:
The Honorable Vernon A. Walters
United States Representative to the United Nations
South Africa Representative to the United Nations Senator
Daniel Patrick Moynihan, U.S. Senate

Thomas S. Rue, M.A.
P.O. Box 706 - Monticello, NY 12701 - (914) 791-7014
June 23, 1990

The Honorable Vernon A. Walters
United States Representative to the United Nations
United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
Sir:

The enclosed communication, addressed to His Excellency Javier Perez de Cuellar, Secretary General of the United Nations, is forwarded to you in order to communicate my sentiments, as a human being and as an American with respect to the crimes of the South African government.

I urge you to direct the resources of your office to retain all existing economic and other sanctions against South Africa, until a government is installed there which represents the majority of the populace and truly exists by consent of the governed.
Most respectfully,
Thomas S. Rue
tsr
Enclosure

Thomas S. Rue, M.A.
P.O. Box 706 - Monticello, NY 12701 - (914) 791-7014
June 23, 1990

South Africa Representative to the United Nations
United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
Sir or Madame:

The enclosed communication, addressed to His Excellency Javier Perez de Cuellar, Secretary General of the United Nations, is forwarded to you in order to communicate my sentiments, as a human being and as an American with respect to the cpimes of your government.

I urge you to direct the resources of your office to facilitate the installation of a government which represents the majority of the populace and truly exists by consent of the governed.
Most respectfully,
Thomas S. Rue
tsr
Enclosure

Reply

CLICK IMAGE FOR TEXT OF REMARKS