Correspondence Between Donald Dawson and Attorney General Tom Clark with Attachment and Related Material

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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON August 4, 1948 Dear Mr. Dawson: I have received from the Director of - B the FBI, copy of a letter addressed to you by Mr. W. J. McNeil, Special Assistant to the Secre- tary of Defense, dated July 8th, concerning the investigation of Civilian employees of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Departments, under provisions of Executive Order 9835. We feel strongly here against any change in the present method of handling these investigations. If any procedural changes are contemplated in the administration of this program, I should appreciate the opportunity to present our views, as we are prepared to support our position. With kind regards, Sincerely, Attorney General Honorable Donald S. Dawson Administrative Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. P.S. apr directions of adjutant general is attached.