Nikola Tesla FBI Files - Page 99

(-117 Tolson Felt Rosen Mohr Bishop Miller. E.S. Callahan Casper Conrad Dalbey Cleveland Ponder REC-28 Bates Tavel Walters Soyars Tele. Room Holmes Gandy 100-2237=20 Dear 58 DEC 21 1971 MAIL ROOM In response to your inquiry, 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. We did not participate in the handling of Dr. Tesla's belongings in any way. Copies of your communication and my reply have been referred to the Department of Justice. (4) t Your letter of December 6th has been received. (0) (0) & NOTE: Bufiles contain no record correspondent. Dr. Tesla was world-famous electrical inventor, and at death, his effects believed dangerous to country's security. "Prodigal Genius," by John J. O'Neil, alleges FBI took safe and appro-priated his property. Above reply previously given to same inquiries. (100-2237 ) Material sent to the Assistant Attorney, Civil Division, of the Department. MAILED 8 FBI December 14, 1971 TÉLE TELEBYPE UNIT LL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 7-3-80 BY (6x27x0) Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover John Edgar Hoover Director ana 99