Tuesday, January 8 1980 Dearest Wee Since I last wrote to you, I have received, and answered, letter from Mark and Phil. Also received very nice letters from Mais and Pop, which I have not yet answered. All these where dated November 13-16. Delivery of more recent letters has been held up, I suspect because they feel that they have to read them all, and lack the time. Obviously I have no news, except that my health, mental as well as physical is good. We are getting a little more exercise, in an adjacent room, and were allowed outride day before Yesterday. Aside from the absence of mail, a major irritation is the absence of a razor. I keep reminding them. One safety razor was produced, with a blade totally smoothed, and no good. Little things in this situation loom very large. All in all, however, my spirits are remarkably good. I am sure that you are very busy . If you have the time, you may want to check on the following salary and allowance details with the Department. I would go to Sheldon Krys [sic], NEA/EX, but I'm sure that by how you have many contacts. 1) 25 percent salary differential. Is that being reflected in my pay check? I became entitled to it after 42 days of service here, and it would be retroactive to September 19. A form (SF 1290 ?) was sent in by the post 2) Per Diem. $80 a day, of which 40 is deduced to to lodging in government quarters They advanced me about 2/3 of it ( I believe the net amount) The $40 should not be deduced after November 4. Moreover, my orders should be amended to carry me forward after The expected date of my return (December 21), So that I can have the full amount until the limit of 120 days, of date of my return whichever comes fist. 3) Moving Expenses: I Trust that that has been taken care of. A copy of the voucher should be in my study. Anyway, fight the good fight, my sweet, in everything you do. Mais' and Pop's letter were full if praise, well deserved, I'm sure. Tell Andrew and Dunc that if they have written, I will reply as soon as I have their letters. I miss you all, and love you very much. M Power it Attorney Tehran January 8 1980 My wife, Loura L. Kennedy, has power of attorney to sign for all salary and allowance owing to me, and to cash on my behalf all check, of whatever description payable to me, and to sign on my behalf all Tax form, whether Federal Income or other and to pay all Taxer, in my name. Moorhead C. Kennedy, Jr. [sic]. January 8,1980 witnessed: John E. Graves January 8, 1980 witnessed: Fredrick L. Kupke January 8, 1980