Note to Louisa Kennedy from Doug Wilson, ND

From collection Moorhead "Mike" C. Kennedy, III Collection

Note to Louisa Kennedy from Doug Wilson, ND

Item A: Note to Louisa Kenedy in expressing admiration for the support she and the other FLAG ladies gained during their trip to Europe. He admires her poise during the trip and passes along the sympathies of other U.S. and British press. 
Item B: Newspaper clipping with a question posed by Arthur Lewis to the Prime Minister, April 24, 1980. The Prime Minister states she thinks Louisa Kennedy is a remarkable person and that the British Government will take political and economic action against Iran in support of the United States. 
Item C: Can Hostage Spirit Hold?, Sunday Times, April 27, 1980, Article covering hostage living conditions, hostage/militant relations, and what effect the aborted rescue attempt has had, Michael Metrinko escape attempt.  People mentioned in the article: Barry Rosen, Barbara Rosen, Kathy Gross, Neil Robinson, John McKeel, Rev. Jack Bremer, Michael Metrinko, Nelson Thompson, Louisa Kennedy, President Carter.
Item D: Thatcher Pledge to U.S. Wife, Daily Telegraph, April 25, 1980. Article about Louisa Kennedy's meeting with Margaret Thatcher and other British dignitaries. Thatcher promised to support efforts to gain the hostages release. People mentioned in the article: Margaret Thatcher, Louisa Kennedy, Moorhead Kennedy, III, James Callaghan, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Item E: Hostage Women Seek Support, Guardian, April 25, 1980. Article covers the four members of FLAG and with whom they have met during their trip to Europe. Louisa Kennedy quoted as saying she is not in favor of military action, no need to pressure European polititions, FLAG's mission is to make the voices of the hostages heard. People mentioned: Margaret Thatcher, Archbishop of Canterbury, Pearl Goalconski, Barbara Rosen, Jeanne Queen, President Giscard d"Estaing.
Item F: HELP ME! Hostage Wife Sees Maggie, Daily Express, April 25, 1980. Article about Louisa Kennedy meeting with Margaret Thatcher, her reaction to Thatcher's demeanor, her feeling that the U.S. has British support, not hearing from Mike Kennedy since Easter.
Item G: More U.S. Warships Set Sail, Daily Star, April 25, 1980. Article covers the U.S. navel build up in the Indian Ocean, Louisa Kennedy's meeting with Margaret Thatcher, Japan's diplomatic and economic sanctions against Iran, Tony Benn's fear Britan will get brought into a world war started by the U.S., and East Germany comparing Carter to Hitler. People mentioned: Margaret Thatcher, Louisa Kennedy, Mike Kennedy, Tony Benn. 
Item H: The Times, April 25, 1980. Newspaper photo of Louisa Kennedy and Margaret Thatcher
Item I: Wife of Iran Hostage Assured of Thatcher's Support, International Herald Tribune, April 25, 1980. Article on the meeting between Louisa Kennedy and Margaret Thatcher, British support for American efforts to release the hostages, Thatcher's impression of Louisa and vice versa, where the other members of FLAG are in Europe. 
Item J: Embassy Families Are Still Hopeful, Daily Telegraph, April 26, 1980. Article covering the press confrence at the American Embassy where Louisa Kennedy comments on the failed rescue attempt and any thought of using further military force to gain the release of the hostages. Student captors have talked about killing hostages. Louisa feels that communication with the hostages maybe cut off as a result of the rescue attempt.
Item K: Families in Fear, Daily Mail, April 26, 1980. Article on the press confrence at the American Embassy after the failed rescue attempt. Outrage from Louisa Kennedy over the use of military force and the hostage families feel this means they may never see their family member again. Quote from Mark Kennedy on the rescue attempt. Quote from Barbara Timm on the failed rescue attempt.  People mentioned: Barbara Timm, Moorhead C. Kennedy, IV, Louisa Kennedy, President Carter, Kevin Hermening. 
            Fear of Wife Who Waits, Daily Star, April 26, 1980. Louisa Kennedy appaled by rescue attempt and fears the students will cut off contact with the hostages. 
Item L: Hostage Wife: Sometimes I Get So Tearful, Daily Express, April 26, 1980. Article reports Louisa Kennedy backs President Carter's rescue attempt, does not support war-like military action, Louisa doen't feel the rescue attempt will lead to the death of hostages, quote from Duncan Kennedy on his parents.  
Item M: Families Fear Reprizals on the Hostages, Sun, April 26, 1980. Sara Rosen repsonse to Carter's rescue attempt, Carl McAfee calls the rescue attempt idiotic, Timm's meeting to negitiate their son's release, Louisa Kennedy feels the rescue attempt is in response to Americans calling for action. 
Item N: Hostages' Families Surprised, Concerned, International Herald Tribune, April 26, 1980. Press confrence at the American Embassy, Louisa Kennedy's comments on the rescue attempt, her hopes that no military like actions will be taken, Jeanne Queen's reaction to the hostage rescue attempt, Dorothea Morefield's reaction to rescue attempt, her thoughts on further attempts to rescue the hostages, her thoughts on why Carter made the rescue attempt, her thoughts on how this might affect the hostages. Rev. Earl Lee's reaction to the rescue attempt, his communication with President Carter, letter from his son Gary Lee. People mentioned: Gary Lee, Rev. Earl Lee, Jeanne Queen, Richard Queen, Louisa Kennedy, Moorhead C. Kennedy, III, Dorothea Morefield.

Details

Paper 
Item A: 5x3.5 inches
The other items are articles of various sizes which have been glued to paper which is 8.5x13 inches. 
Item A: is a card from the International Communication Agency with the London address and has the White House seal on the top center. There is a hand written message in black script. 
The other items are articles of various sizes which have been glued to paper which is 8.5x13 inches. 
The paper shows browning around the edges. 

Moorhead “Mike” C. Kennedy, III

Doug Wilson traveled with some of the members of FLAG during their trip across Europe to meet with world leaders.