I have cracked out my late aunt's Green Book, the Social List of Washington DC, 1977. Along with her, Dick and Lynne Cheney appear there in less important roles than they enjoy today.

He is "Assistant to the President". Must an honorific left over from Nixon. I am sure Carter would not have kept him hanging around.

But I suppose that on January 1, he still held that position, and thus could be included in the Book. Must have kept that house in Maryland in anticipation of his restoration.

There is also a protocol list at the back of Carolyn Shaw's register. The chapter at page 12 is "Precedence (Who Outranks Whom)." It is very long, comparable in length to the Mikado's list (will Libby be missed?) given in the article, of which indeed the above list should be a subset.

In case you didn't already know, the US Chief of Protocol is found two ranks down from the Commandant of the Coast Guard, but she/he outranks a four-star general.

If you are wondering about precedence rankings of officials not listed therein, you are kindly asked to telephone Mrs. Shaw at 337-2880 (circa 1977). No need for an area code. Not in Byzantium on the Potomac.

Dianne C. Foster

Newton, MA 02461

I'm sorry but you neglected to include "Deputy deputy to the deputy" as part of your litany.

It is one of the more important titles with a nice a ring to it as well. Please check this out!

Johnny Federici

New Lebanon, NY