Nikola Tesla FBI Files - Page 69

June 29, 1956

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Dear [REDUCTED]

        Your letter dated Juno 23, 1956, has been received, and in response to your inquiry, I would like to advise that our files reflect that the effects of Nikola Tesla were taken into custody after his death by the Office of Alien Property and not by this Bureau.

        Since we did not participate in the handling of Mr. Tesla's effects, we are unable to supply the information you requested.

                                                       Sincerely yours,

                                                       John Edgar Hoover
                                                            Director

NOTE: Bufiles reflect no record on correspondent and reveal the correct spelling of Tesla's name as "Nikola." Bufiles reflect this type of reply has been utilized by the Domestic Intelligence Division in answering similar inquiries, (65-47953; 100-2237) Cover memo from Mr. Belmont to Boardman 6-29-55, set out background of this matter which concerned the death of Tesla, a famous electrical inventor. Bureau was not involved in this matter, and the opening of the safe containing his effects was done by the Office of Alien Property.

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