Nikola Tesla FBI Files - Page 48

SETT REC-15 f JUL-1373 Mr. Felt Mr. Baker Mr. Callahan Mr. Cleveland Mr. Conrad Mr. Gebhardt Mr. Jenking Mr. Marshall Mr. Miller, E.S. Mr. Soyars Mr. Thompson Mr. Walters Tele. Room Mr. Baise Mr. Bames Mr. Bowers Mr. Herington Mr. Conmy Mr. Mintz Mr. Eardley Mrs. Hogan N : 100-2237-24 Honorable United States Senate Washington, D. C. 20510 ST-105 Dear Senator Enclosure 1 1 : This is to acknowledge receipt of your communication dated June 26th énclosing a letter from your constituent, who is temporarily employed in Alaska. inquiry, central files In response to of the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicate that 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. I am returning your enclosure as you requested. sincerely yours, - OG Portland Enclosures (2) Congressional Services Office Enclosures (2) NOTE: Bufiles reveal prior cordial correspondence with Senator is not identifiable in Bufile Burile 100-2237 Feflects that Dr. Tesla was a world-famous electrical /inventor, and at the time of his death, all of his personal papers and effects were believed dangerous to the count security they fell into unauthorized hands. The book, "Prodic Genius, by John J. O'Neill, alleged that the FBI took over a ce safe and opened it, appropriating his property. Bufiles clearl dicate that it was the Office of Alien Property of the Depar' answer to If inquiries TELETYPE UNIT July 5, 1973 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 78-80 BYstampte William D. Ruckelshaus William D. Rackelshaus Acting Director 6 2 m 48