Crossword Clue:

the beginning present from the start

AnswerCrossword Clue
INAT... the beginning (present from the start)
INAT... the start (present from the beginning)
ABORIGINALPresent from the start
BACKTOSQUAREONEStart from the beginning
GETGOFrom the ... (since the beginning, slangily)
SARAHStart of an open letter from the puzzle constructor: "Dear ..., you seem a bit confused about what the V. P. does every day, so here are some helpful hints ..."