Nikola Tesla FBI Files - Page 95

12 Tolson DeLoach Walters Mohr REC 44 Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Felt Gale Rosen Sullivan Tave: Soyars Tele. Gandy 100 2237-18 Dear MAILED 9 APR 14 1970 (60 8 April 14, 1970 CACK 46 59 APR 2600 MAIL ROOM "FORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED 2-3-80 PATE 7.3.80 BY Hof Grapte In reply to your inquiry of April 8th, 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 has been referred to the Department of Justice for any help it may be able to offer. Sincerely yours, 1 Edgar Hoover. John Edgar Hoover Director alo COMM-FBI NOTE: Bufiles contain no information identifiable with correspondent. Bufile 100-2237 reflects that Dr. Hesla 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 country's security if they fell into unauthorized hands. The book, "Prodigal Genius, " by John J. O'Neil, alleges that the FBI took over a certain safe and opened it, appropriating his property. Bufiles clearly indicate that it was the Office of Alien Property of the Department which did so, and the above is forwarded in answer to related inquiries. Copy of letter referred istant Attorney General, Civil Division of the Department. TELETYPE UNITI (3) 晨 95 qive