LETTER TO HON. J. EDGAR HOOVER FROM R. H. HILLENKOETTER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 11, 2003
• Sequence Number: 134
• Publication Date: September 29, 1947
• Content Type: LETTER

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DOCUMENT RECEIPT
(FOR USE WITHIN-CIG ONLY)
RECEIVED FROM (OFFICE OR BRANCH)
Director of Central Intelligence
PAPER(S) RECEIVED (BRIEF DESCRIPTIVE TITLES)
cc Ltr, 16 Apr 46, to FBI from D/CI
FBI + D/CI w/incl
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" & cc, 2 Apr 4
Secret report - "Underground Soviet Espionage Organization (NYVD)
agencies of the United States Government"
dated 21 Feb 46..
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DATE OF PAPER(S) (COPY NUMBER
FORM NO. 38.16
FEB 1947
DATE
1 12 Aug 47
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DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR
SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE OFFICE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ADVISORY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE FOR PERSONNEL & ADMINI STRAT ION
CENTRAL RECORDS
SECRETARY. NIA
CHIEF. INTERDEPARTMENTAL STAFF
ASST. DIRECTOR, SPECIAL OPERATIONS
ASST. DIRECTOR. REPORTS & ESTIMATES
ASST. DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS
ASST. DIRECTOR. COLLECTION & DISSEMINATION
CHIEF. SECURITY BRANCH
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29 September 1947
Ron. J. Edgar Hoover
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
tdashingtt-n, D. co
Dear Mr. Hoover t
The Inclosed correspondence was
directed to me by Dr. Steeln:nn, but, as it seems to
be more in your field, I a sending it on to you as
of possible interest.
Jinceroly,
Rear
Director c :r :.`entry i, wnte111f'once
Incl
Distribution;
Director
Exec. Reg.
Central Records
Memo for records Under date of 27 Sep 47, Dr. Steelman forwarded
to Director personal letter which he had
-_[dated 20
Sept , concerning a matter of interest
to the FBI. These two or*ginal letters ere
forwarded herewith to Mr. Hoover. Director
has notified Mr. Steelman of this action.
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29 September 291x7
Dr. John R. Steelman
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Dr. Steelman:
First, allow as to inform you that I had
an extensive conversation with who came in to
see me this morning, and I think she is a mist capable
person. We shall look around and see if we cannot find a
place "or her in the organization.
Second, thanks for your letter sen-
tember inclosing the letter from As
you know, our activities are concern with countries
exterior to the United States, and, consequently, this
incident some to be more directly related to the FBI. Te
Shall have our people try to check and I an
forwarding your letter and letter to Mr.
Hoover as a matter of pcss a interest to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.
Thank you very much for your interest in
the Central Intelligence Agency and with best wishes,
believe me,
Sincerely,
R. R. HILL ENKOET ER
Rear Admiral, USN
Director of Central. Intelligence
cc - Director, FBI
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Rear 'Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
7th Floor, 18th & F Streets, N.W.
Old North Interior Building
Washington, D. C.
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THE, WHITE HOUSE 0 5273
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The Assistant to the President
September 27, 1947
PERSONAL
Dear Admiral Hillenkoetter:
The attached letter has aroused mfr curiosity and
also an interest in knowing what might be back of its-
content.
Since -hop I mentioned to you .a day
or two ago, knows 1personally? I asked her
about it. She vouches or veracity and
thinks;-someone ought to look into the subject.
It occurred to me that your organization might
possibly be interested.
Sincerely,'
/e/ JRs
JOHN R. STEELMAN
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