During his first term of presidency, a fundraising letter was sent to a minister in New York State. The campaign letter was addressed to Mr. God. Upon learning about this mishap in the paper, Mr. Reagan wrote the minister an apology.

Reverend Doyle Daugherty
Commack, New York

March 11, 1982

Dear Reverend Daugherty:

I’ve just received a news clipping regarding the campaign solicitation you received addressed to Mr. God. I thought perhaps I should offer an explanation to you. I’ve already spoken to God about it.

I hope both He and you will understand that while the letter bore my signature such letters are the product of a computer. The Senate campaign committee has permission to use my name in its fundraising so I hadn’t seen or known of this letter until the clipping arrived.

Reverend Daugherty I’ve asked God for a great many things – particularly since getting this job – but never for a campaign contribution. Maybe I’ll ask for help in correcting a greedy computer. At least the computer has raised its sight considerably; the only other experience of this kind was hearing from a lady whose prize show horse had received such a letter.

I’ve already asked God’s pardon, I hope I have yours.