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’ BOROUGH OF HADDONFIELD ; 40899 242 KINGS HIGHWAY. EAST HADDONFIELD. NEW JERSEY 08033 April 19, 1983 Hon. Ronald Reagan President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Re: Hon. Kenneth MacDonald Dear Mr. President: In 1982, Kenneth MacDonald of Haddonfield died, knowing he was a victim of Federal government excesses. These excesses, under the umbrella of "ABSCAM", an investigation designed to uncover corruption and influence - peddling in government, had their heaviest toll on Kenneth MacDonald. In addition to his service to our country in the Armed Forces, Kenneth MacDonald gave many of his days and hours in public service - serving as Mayor of and Borough Commissioner in Haddonfield and a New Jersey Casino Control Commissioner. These were just three of the many responsibilities he assumed in trying to make government responsive, efficient and meaningful. We know that Ken MacDonald is now with our Lord, as Ken did know Christ. Unfortunately, his family and friends still carry the burden of the false accusations and shame from ABSCAM. We be- lieve that at the first anniversary of his death, it is about time something was done. The Office of the President possesses great powers that can mobilize troops, money, support and sensitivities. We are asking that you order the necessary steps for our Federal government to absolve Ken MacDonald's name of all charges. Ken MacDonald spent the final tragic days of his life attempting to clear his name. You can complete that effort. As I said in my last letter to you dated January 31, 1983 - "The Buck Stops Here" in your office. If it were in the power of my office, Mayor of the Borough of Haddonfield, I would order pro- cedures to clear Ken's name and publicly apologize to his family and thank them for Ken's many years of public services. I have done what I can by writing to our country's highest elected official.