WM

September 24, 1975

Mr. Charles Koch
P.0. Box 2256
Wichita, Kansas 67201

Dear Charles:

During a discussion I was having with President
MacBride the other day he mentioned that you had decided
to contribute a substantial amount of money to the Liber-
tarian Party but that your lawyers. after reading the FECA
of 1971, were unsure about the legality of such a contri-
bution. First. let me tell you how extremely pleased I
am that you have decided in favor of making the contribution--
not only because we urgently need the funds but also because
this indicates a degree of confidence on your part that Bob
Meier and I are capable of directing the party in a principled
and effective manner.

we have tentatively retained John Bolton of Obvington
and Hurling as the LPs attorney. John is considered to be
one of the foremost experts on the federal election laws and
he is quite convinced that there is absolutely no legal
reason for you not to make your contribution to us. I expect
to be in Washington on October 6 and will finalize our agree-
ment with Covington Burling that week. As a first order
of business I will have John get in touch with your legal
people to discuss with them their concerns.

Hopefully, he will be able to convince them of the
legality of the contribution. If not. we will (without
bringing your name into the discussion)'reguest an advisory
opinion from the Federal Election Commission. We would prefer

   
 

arles Koch
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not to do the latter because we believe the law is ex-
plicit and in our favor on the subject and (2) asking for
an.advisory opinion from the EEC is a little like telling
a child not to put beans in his ear.

At any rate, I wanted to let you know how delighted
we are about your decision and that we will immediately take
measures to iron out the legal problems.

Best regards,

Edward H. Crane, 
National Chairman

EEC 1w

cc: Roger MacBride

P.S. Enclosed for your perusal is a typed copy of our new
platform and a clipping from Human Events.