HAROLD RUNNELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/27/1978 - HFSID 31706

HAROLD RUNNELS
The U.S. Representative from New Mexico thanks correspondence for the pictures and the entertainment, signs name in blue ink
Typed letter signed: "Harold" in blue ink. 1 page, 7x9. Written on personal House of Representatives letterhead. September 27, 1978. Washington, D.C. In full: "Dear Charlie: Just a note to let you know how very much I appreciated your recent note and enclosed pictures. I haven't ever thought you were shooting blanks, Russ, but I certainly appreciate the kind comments in my behalf now that I am getting on in age too. The office got quite a kick out of your presentation of the candy bar, and needless to say, I enjoyed the attention. We enjoy your brief visits and will be looking forward to your next trip to D.C. Kindest regards to you and yours. Sincerely". Harold Runnels (1924-1980) was a United States Representative from New Mexico from 1971-1980. After attending Cameron Sate Agricultural College in Oklahoma, Runnels began his career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. in 1942. He moved on to business in 1945 as the manager for the Magnolia Amusement Company in Arkansas, and eventually was chosen as a partner at the Southland Supply Company in New Mexico in 1951. He formed his own Runnels Mud Company in 1953 and added on the RunCo Acidizing & Fracturing Company in 1964. Runnels served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1960 to 1970 before he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. Normal mailing folds. Toned. Light surface creases. Otherwise, fine condition.