LETTER TO MR. H. STANLEY KRUSEN FROM JAMES FORRESTAL

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• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 2, 2003
• Sequence Number: 58
• Publication Date: January 13, 1948
• Content Type: LETTER

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13 January 1948
Thank you for your letter of January 7
enclosing. the clipping from the New York Times.
The comments of the reviewer are interesting,
but of course the question of efficiency of military
intelligence always proves to be a controversial one.
I have great faith in Admiral Hillenkoetter, Director
of the Central Intelligence Agency, and in his ability
to select good men.
Believing that the Admiral may be interested
in the article, I am sending it over to him.
Sincerely,
(Signed) Jim
James Forrestal
STAT
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14 WALL STREET
NEW YORK
January 7, 1948
Secretary James Forrestal
Dept rtment of National Defense
Pentagon Building
Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Secretary:
Enclosed is a "New York Times" book review of
"Defeat in the West" by Major Milton Shulman which appeared
January 4, 1948. Ithought you might be interested in the
next to the last paragraph, just in case public relations
missed the comment.
I gather from certain comments heard here in New
York that Central Intelligence is being aggressively staffed.
I hope that Mr. Stone, the reviewer, is incorrect as to his
opinions.
I hope that the new year brings with it some re-
lief from the great burdens you have been under, particularly
with respect to the problems of unification. My best wishes
for your continued good health and success.
HSK:dr
ENC
STAT
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Director
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Very respectfully,
(Signed) Stan
H. Stanley Krusen
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