Nikola Tesla FBI Files - Page 119

June 23, 1976     

Honorable [REDUCTED]
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510

Dear Senator [REDUCTED]:

        This will respond to your communication of June 16th enclosing the letter of [REDUCTED]

        The effects of Dr. Nikola Tesla were impounded, after his death, by the office of Alien Property of the Department of Justice and not by the FBI. Since we did not participate in the handling of Dr. Tesla's belongings, I am unable to furnish the information you desire.

        A copy of your communication and of this reply are being referred to the Department of Justice and the enclosure to your communication is being returned as requested.

                                                       Sincerely yours,

                                                       Clarence M. Kelley
                                                            Director

Enclosures
1 – Assistant Attorney General – Enclosures (2)
     Civil Division
1 – Milwaukee – Enclosures (2)
1 – Office of Congressional Affairs – Enclosures (2)

NOTE: This response is consistent with past responses to inquiries of a similar nature. Bufile 100-2237 reflects that the Office of Alien Property took possession of Dr. Tesla's papers following his death.

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