THE WHITE HOUSE,
_Washington, July 10, 1964_.
The Honorable EARL WARREN,
_The Chief Justice of the United States,
Washington, D.C._
MY DEAR MR. CHIEF JUSTICE: I have attempted, in the enclosed
statement, to set forth my recollection of the tragic events of
November 22, 1963. I am conscious of the limitations of my narrative.
I had no opportunity, in the difficult and critical days following
the assassination of President Kennedy, to record my impressions.
Recollection at this late date is necessarily incomplete.
However, I fully realize the great importance of your task, and I have
endeavored, as best I can, to set forth the events and my impressions
as they remain in my mind at this time. Although I fear that they will
be of little specific use to you, I hope that they may be of some
interest.
I hope that you and the members of your Commission, as well as the
devoted members of the staff who have worked so long and diligently on
this undertaking, will accept my thanks and good wishes.
Sincerely,