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Lot #181
J. Edgar Hoover

?Information regarding the bombing of Negro homes has been reported to the FBI.?

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?Information regarding the bombing of Negro homes has been reported to the FBI.?

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, July 18, 1951. Letter to Senator Lyndon Johnson. In part, 'This telegram related to recent bombings of colored properties in Dallas, Texas. Information regarding the bombing of Negro homes has been reported to the FBI...Under the established policy in cases of this nature no full investigation is conducted unless the Department of Justice so directs.' In fine condition, with light toning and a small area of paper loss to right side. Accompanied by three related short letters. RRAuction COA.

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