ACG 7 A.
— PROJECT HANDCLASP
C/O Headquarters Eleventh Naval District
San Diego, California 92132
714-235-3438
Ser 1G/682
16 March 1978
From:
West Coast Director, Project Handclasp
Subj:
Project Handclasp material; accountability for
To:
1.
Commanding Officer, USS MONTICELLO (LSD-35)
It is noted with pleasure that USS MONTICELLO has accepted:
(a)
33 pallets/21,455 pounds/1,625 cubic feet/41 measured tons of
Handclasp material for delivery to Eniwetok.
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116 pallets/96,105 pounds/5,750 cubic feet/144 measured tons ‘
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of Handclasp material for delivery to Kwajalein.
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The cooperation of all those involved in arranging space and loading
of this material is sincerely appreciated.
Of particular note was the
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efforts of Lieutenant Junior Grade J. R. Moore. It is this type of "can
do" spirit that ensures the timely delivery of greatly needed Handclasp
materials to major overseas commands for distribution to hospitals,
clinics, universities, etc., where they can provide the greatest benefit.
3.
The value of this combined shipment for Kwajalein and Eniwetok is
estimated conservatively at $208,000.
No value can be placed on the
efforts and goodwill of persons and/or companies who collected and
donated this material.
Inasmuch as this represents a trust in the Navy
by persons donating this material, it is of utmost importance that all
possible steps be taken to safeguard the shipment from damage, loss, or
pilferage while in transit. Project Handclasp material is U. S. Government
property. To ensure proper accountability of the material at the port
of debarkation, it is requested that standard supply procedures be
utilized in turning the material over to the proper representative of
Eniwetok and Kwajalein. It is suggested that a copy of the documents
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received from the Project Handclasp representative in San Diego be
signed by the Eniwetok and Kwajalein representatives and retained for
your records.
4.
All Handclasp material requires covered/secure storage.
Please be assured that the efforts involved in handling this material
are deeply appreciated and that you have contributed significantly to
furthering the U. S. Navy's people-to-people program in the western
Pacific.
M. C. TEVELSON
“If peace and freedom are to endure in the world, there is no task more urgent thanlifting up the hungry and the helpless,
and putting flesh on the dreams of those who yearn for a better life”.......... President Nixon, 10/31/69
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