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Bi = F . lich w < 'lable t the Bureau
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artic e was e ina OJ a series o ou tICLcS made
public by Secretary of Navy Knox, as part of the national
defense program. Col. William J. Donovan, having just re-
turned from a mission abroad on behalf of Secretary Knox,
wrote these articles in collaboration with Edgar.Howrer,
foreign correspondent.}§1QJ
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Donovan, an attorney at 2 Halls St., NYC, dated H 29454. ,NYP_ encloaina o Letter he had received from l3!:lJ
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This individual had just bought a lake and surrounding land
in Otsego County and had spent considerable money on the
place although he only lived there in the summer.
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The 8/23/40 issue of Hemisphere , city and state
not given, carried an article which stated that Roosevelt's
announcement of pending exchange of aged U;S. destroyers
for British bases, and the Canadian - U.S. mutuqj dgfengg
agreement, dramatically brought to light the results of
- lengthy secret talks. Not made public, however, was the
name of Roosevelt's negotiator. we diplomat, the man who
was sent to speak for the President in London was Col.
"Wild Bill Donovan, World War I commander of New York's
Fighting 69th. Material for Donovan's newspaper articles
on "European Fifth Column was gathered during 0nUgr3gfjQn3
with King George, Prime Minister Churchill and dozens of
lesser British dignitaries.
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appeared before a Special Hearing of the HCUA. Patman re-
ferred to a report by Col. William Donovan and Edgar Haw-
rer on the Tfifth columns in the U.S. which appeared in
an unidentified newspaper on 8/22/40 under the following
"Strong Fifth Column In United States could headline:
Be Our Undoing - Hitler conspiring for World Dominion -
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above article is set out in this reference.
Dies Committee Eeport,
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4 J0/16/40 signed mu William J.! Donovan on the letterhead
of Donovan, Leisure, Newton and Lumbard, Attorneys and
I thi 1 t- I,1} la Counselors at Law, 2 Fall 8%., NYC. n s e t n;@§? b " qformation which he had received from_;- O10 oneerning the presen country o cer ain
U vrenc contacts, and suggested s a contact forinformation. Donovan also stat ank Knox had ask-ab
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William J. Donovan, an attorney at 2 Iall 8%., ETC, to yr.
Hoover regarding a Baron Franz Von Recum who asked Dono-
van's advice on obtaining residence in the U28. Ihie letter
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William J. Donovan, Attorney at 2 Wall St., NYC, regarding
a man named Henry F. Miller who was charged with smuggling
narcotics from Mexico. Letter ackncwledge ll/F/40.
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On l0/21/4O.Hr. Hoover telephonically contacted
Col. William J. Donovan in response to his call. Donovan
mentioned a young lady who had lunch with them and stated
that she was suspicious of a 1%. ammona_ She had advised
that Hammond had said something about coming to her place
and she sent him a telegram that she could not have him,
but the telegram came back that he was in Halifax. She
later told him that she had attempted to send the telepran
and this caused him great concern. He asked her to gin»
him the record of all the time he had been in her hone.
From these actions she conclude that someone was chec7iny
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Bureau had nowith Mr. Tamm, concerning an individual who
to Thorkild Rieber as Watts and stated he
Inspector. Donovan was advise that the
agent in that vicinity by the name of Watts.
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This reference is an undated memo_from an uni-
dentified outside source,¥place not given, received in
early November 1940. This memo stated that when Col.
Killian Donovan returned from his trip abroad where he
had been sent by Secretary of Navy Xnor, the Pre
and Ben Smith met Donovan and talked with him.
Donovan told him that when the first blitahrieg
that London would collapse. Donovan later saicsiacnt
Smith said
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opinion the British would stop the Nazis. .
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in 1941. stated that Col. William Donovan_traveled
with Rieb r on one or more occasions throughout Qgrmany and
was introduced by Rieber to important persons in Germany
and later used these contacts for his own military missions
in Central Europe.
1" .:tated Donovan and Rieber were the best o_,
friends ana suggested that Donovan be interviewed regarding
Rieber. Prior to Rieber's resignation from the Texas Com-
_ pony he was represented by Col. William Donovan whose ser-
vices were compensated in the sum of $6,000 by the Texas
Company.
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list of Ulric Bell and his organization, the Fight for Free-
dom Committee, included the name of Col. William J. Donovan.
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1/25/21 setting out data obtained from a confidential source
close to the German Embassy, entitled "European Situation."
This report stated that "Wild Bill Donovan would prove dis-
appointing to the President in his missions to Bul ar
and Gree0§,0s an emissary qf the.President. Details asdiscussions with the heads of these countries set out. pg!»
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had been conducted concerning Count John Perdicari believed to
be a German spy! who had been in the US allegedly since 1934 as
a representative qf Piccioli a tobacco firm in Italy!. During
s personal interview with the investigator Perdieari said the
purpose of Col. William Donovan's journey to Europe was to
'Ueel out" various nations as to a United States of Europe. He
said that Col. Donovan was sent by Secretary Know and that the
State Dept. was receptive toward sponsoring such a movement.
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Embassy. This report stated that on 001.
through the Balkan area he Donovan! told
the countries in this section that he was
presentative qf the President of the U.S.
that if the axis powers shcsld be defeats
could look forward to conciliatory and be
Donovan told them that if they played wit
and-were defeated, th ould not look faBritain and the U.S.
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_4p ovan was believed to be making an iErr; ten a view of utilizing his servic
bame disturbed when he learned of the id that Col, Fillian
nuestigation o
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nvestigation.1:! was agreed that an inquiry of Donovan would be made con-
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unqficial Washington observer in Europe, confers with
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6 series of articles by Col. Iilliam J. Donovan and Edgar
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when he was sent to London at the request of Secretary of
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of the American Friends of Yugoslavia, Inc., which was in~oorporated in NFC on 5/1/Q1 to relieve suffering Yugoslavia.
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On 6/4/41 Mr. James Magee called this Bureau and
advised he had sent a letter to the Director on 5/2/41 re-
questing a speaker for a mass meeting in Pittsburgh during
the latter part of June. According to Mr. Hagee this roITy
was to be held in opposition to the America First Committee
and "Jild Eill" Donovan was to be one of the speakers.
Br. Magee was advised that this letter would be
called to the Direetor's attention as soon as it arrived at
the Bureau.
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broadcast which stated that "Wild Bill" Donovan had been
appointed head of a new secret intelligence service, which
was to be staffed by representatives from the Justice,
Treasury and State Departments which would work closely
with the army and navy.
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carried an article entitled "Donovan Heads U.S. Intell'
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missioned Col. William J. "Wild Bill Donovan a Major
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carried the following remarks by Senator Wheeler with re-
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of Justice, is the man who conducted my prosecution. Mr.
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'things should be done. He worked with Burns, and with all
the slaqths in the Department of Justice when they were
raiding the offices of the late Senator Caraway, the late
Senator Walsh, and old Battling Bob LaFollette. So he is
a fitting man to head the Gestapo in the United States.
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NEW YORK 6/30/53 6/23,2h,2S/53 THOMAS J. LARDNER
I rrn.E ' <:HAR.AcY|:n or case' £ JEEPH DONOVAN, aka: "Wild Bill" i SPECIAL INQUIRY
5/NOPSIS OF FACTS: .
WILLIAM D. MITCHELL advised that appointee has detested him since HERBERT
HOOVER appointed him Attorney General. Appointee's first law partner. FRANK
I - less bond deal. Appointee asked MITCHELL to intervene. MITCHELL wrote letterIJI/ to FCJ pointing out spotless character and reputation of REICHLE. No court
I action instituted at that time, however, REICHLE was re-indicted in 1931 or
1932. Appointee again asked MITCHELL to intervene. MITCHELL refused. REICHLE
I ' tried and acquitted. MITCHELL considers appointee loyal, capable and brilliant
; _ and knows no reason why heshmald not have responsible government position.
;~' Judge CHARLES D. LAWRENCE, U. S. Customs Court, recommends most highly. The
W Honorable HERBERT HOOVER recommends appointee most highly having known him since
I 1925; knows none of circumstances of indictments returned against REICHLE or
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I DETAILS: WILLIAM D. MITCHELL, Attorney, 20 Exchange Place, advised
92 that he has known the appointee for approximately 30 years
in mostly a professional relationship. He stated that both- served in the Department of_Justice during the CALVIN COOLIDGE Administration I
I from 192h#1928."Mr. MITCHELL stated that he nasISolicitor General and the ap-
p6iteéIlssistat"to"the ttorneyIGeneral.:;It_this time both were very friendlyand got along Ineil together. II II
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became strained when in his official capacity he had occasion to alter some '
"ofthe legal briefs that the appointee drew. The appointee resented these
alteration5and advised Mr; MITCHELL'of his"resent¬H£T 'Efing the"Presi-
dntiéI_o§E§aign of I928 the appointee aided Mr. HOOVER, being a loyal Re-
publican, and after his election hoped that he would be appointed Attorney
General. However, in Washington political circles at this time his, Mr»
METCHELL'S, name was prominently mentioned as the new Attorney General. Mr.
MTCHELL stated that when these rumors began spreading he called in the ap-
pointee and explained to him that he did not want the job, had no desires
of obtaining it, and had done nothing to secure the appointment.
However, a short time later hr. MITCHLL was called to
the home of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court HAHLAN FISKE STONE, who
along with Presidenteleot HOOVER who was also there, asked him to take the
Attorney Generalship. er, MITCHELL told them of his plane to return to pri-
-vate practice which negated his taking the Attorney General's position. How-
ever, Justice STONE and Mr. HOOVER persuaded him to take the job, which he
did.
~ Erpm that time on the appointee detested him, feeling
that_he hadwfundercut" him, the appointee, to get the Attorney Generalship.
As a result of Mr. MlTCHLLS appointment, the appointee early in 1929 resigned
from the Department'6f Justibe'and rethrhed to New York City to found his lawIf.-i.r,m,=... .-_ _-v"-I- --" "' ;T="-=*~""- ' *"==--v-+:-a--._:.+.--__::'.¢.,w he?-e.... ._ . ».--- _..~-- --- T ,_--.--..-o.- ., y
' One of the_§ppQintee!s first partners was FRANK G.
HEICHLE, now a practicinuattorney in~Buf£aloY %h5'maintained the Washing-
ton0ff1ceof the partnership;" In;thg_lat§_132Q!sor_early 19301; gr, REICHLE
was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Washington as a result of a worthless
bend ideal. ' hr." MITCHELL stated apfew other individuals were also indicted
but he could not recall their ideQtity;1:EICL§_protested his innocence_
stating that altho§Hith§_other_indiyidual§§ho were indicted resided at the
same address as he, he had no connection with them.
The appointee at this time called upon Mr. MITCHELL in
his partner's behalf and asked him to have the indictment quashed. Mr.
MITCHEl1,to1dthe appointee that he could not do this, but wrote a letter
to the.Federal Grand Jury pointing out the spotless character and reputation
of REICHLE and also oi his_high standing in the community. As a result of
this letter; no action was taken against REICHLE. A -~ -
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Thefappointee at this time was campaigning for the governorship of New York
stste."Mr. MITCHELL refused, telling the appointee to let the court action
take its_dourse. REICHLE was tried and acquitted. Mr. METCHELL could not
recall the outcome of the trials of_the other individuals involved, but be-
lieved they were convicted. All court records of this action are maintained
in the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice.
Mn, HITCHELL cpns1ders the appointee_tp be_a very capable
and brilliant person and knows of no reason why he should not be given a
responsible government position. He believes that the present position to
be the Ambassador to Thailand. He considers the appointee's loyalty to beunquestioned. * ' ' ' " " A '
CHARLES D. LAWRENCE, Judge, United States Customs Court,
201 Varick Street, advised that he has known the appointee since 1925 shes
'- ~'both were serving in the Department of Justice. He stated that his associa-
tion with the appointee was professional and not very close. He stated that
he has seen the appointee twice in the last five years. He stated further
that the appointee was quite disappointed when he was not made Attorney
General by HERBERT HOOVER. '
Judge LAWRENCE recommended the appointee most highly
as to his character, reputation and loyalty to the United States Government.
He stated that the appointee has a notable record of public service and .
-recommends him for a responsible government position. He knew nothing dero-
gatory concerning the appointee.
The Honorable HERBERT HOOVER, former President of the
United States, Waldorf Towers, advised SA ROBERT J. JACKSON that he has known
the appointee since 1925 when he was an Assistant to the Attorney General
in the Cabinet of CALVIN COOLIDGE. The appointee subsequently served as an
Assistant Attorney General to his Attorney General, WILLIAM D. MITCHELL, but
resigned in 1929 to return to New York City. Since that time they have
maintained their association and constantly keep in touch with each other.
Mr. HOOVER recommended the appointee most highly as to his character, repu-
. tatipn, ability and loyalty to the United States Government. He'stated that
he-knew~none'of the circumstances surrounding the indictments returned against
FHANKLG. HEICHLE, the appointee1s former law partner, and the attempts made
by the appointee to have them quashed. He suggested that his Attorney General,
Mr- MITCHELL, be interviewed in this regard. Mr. HOOVER knew nothing dero-
gatory_concerning the appointee and recommended Hirforwauresponsible govern-ment Position. ' "* L " ' ""~~----~- -- ~ . A. ~- - at
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the members of the Visual Presentation Branch, was exposed by the "lashing-
ton Times-Herald."
The above information was previously furnished administratively by
report of SA BRONI S. MACYS entitled "J. DAVID WHITTAKER CHAMEHB, was., et
al, Perjury, Internal Security - R, Espionage - B," at Pittsburgh, Pennsyl-
vania. -
On 9/9/50 on reported that to be General :
WILLIAM DONOVAN, formerly of OBS! _
to introduce him to General SMITH of CIA send
all intelligence material which he might receive to
the General. General DONOVAN d
cuss intelligence matters.
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519 The information attributed to informant |a.s previouslfurn to the Bureau by report of SA FRANCIS . wr entitled h92 was; Espionage - IS," 2/l3/52, New York City.
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_ Un appiyin ror employment at tne "New xorx Uaiiy News istedGEORGE W. POLK, co "Herald Tribune," Paris,France, as a refezwlj _
Ir. LUKE CARROLL, in charge of correspondents at the "New York Herald
Tribune," advised on 1/28/53 that the sconce w. POLK who had been a corres- j
pondent for the Paris "Herald Tribune," which is owned by the "New York 7 '
Herald Tribune," was identical with the GEORGE POLK who had been killed in
Greece in 19hB.
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since he went into Greece to investigate the "civil Iar" taking place there.
- The "Voice of Freedom" for June 19118 reports POLK was killed because
he despised the Greek Fascist Government and wanted to broadcast an inter-
view with the leader of the Greek guerillas. iccording to this article,
the Greek Government did not want the American people to hear this broad-
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to have WALTER LIPPHAN interviewed concerning his knowledge of General F ,_DONOVAN. - I . . "" . -. i i'
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1 appointee has not been favorable. He considers appointee.
» an "anti-anti-Communist" and would not recommend. '1'-3, 1
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with Gozmuunists in 0.3.3. He would not recommend appointee.
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DETAILSReport of SA THOHASJ. LARDNER, June 19, 1953 .
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She fur§her_testified that_LEE was,a.momber~of the Communist
_Par§3_=nd Had sorted in_Gen:ral.DUNOUAN's law firm Drier to corinq
{SE0 the Fb§:l iii testified under_oath before tto Committee on
3FEu§t lU,HlQhU. "e acknowledged acouaintancestio with V195 BENILEY,
sLa1;im' 51-re; was 1<n<;»»m to him as est.-1: own-;'1.
LEE testified:
"Mr. Chairman, Miss ELIZABETH BENTLEY in her recent
testirony before the House Un-American Affairs omwittee
has accused we of heinp a Comvunist and of scno1yin~ her with
sccret infrrwwtion concerninc the USS.
"' want to say eateqorically that l_ar not and hare
never been5C6h§oni§t"§§fth3t"1havelhever divulved
classi§i§§;inforpation to any unauthorized oerson. -I,had
been an assistant in the legal offices of General H}NCVAH
'~ beforelthehar; l had seas to_the"OSSTith him as hiS§'
asistantf and I was therefore particularly aware ofta
renuirement of':ersonsl loyalty to him in such matters alone
with by loyalty to the service of the Wnited States.
"nriur tie war my wife and I net iss WLLTJTI socially
at t? home of a friend. we net a great many peonle at
this tine. Thereafter we saw Miss BENTLEY off and on for
a little over a year. Our aoouaintarwe Fa? entirely a social
one.
"I made it a rule during my service with O55 never to
discuss anyt ing that had not oreviously appeared in the
newsoaoers, and then onlj to the extent made public. _I
certainly keot strictly to this rule in any talk: T ever
Mao wLthVisS BENTLEY;" ' i
"T was in the Armv and, "Ni 7-- _..- ._...,92. __._._ 1 in the O59 for nenrlf frur years
and during that time worked day and nirht, *»%h in Tashingttn
and overseas, to further our war effort. 1 ur sur: xat
enaral 3HHOViH and the other officers under whom T served
will confirw the fact thvt nw war reoorl in one of which I
can feel justly proud. While in the Ar:y T r=5e from the runk
of first lieutenant to lieutenant colonel. E have reoeivOd
several official comwendations. I knrm that I have served
my country with complete loyalty and to the best r my
ability and it is a profound shok to find tr nmno and war
record attacked by the irresponsible charter of this woman. 0
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statements are those of a rationa1_person. In trying to ?
' recall my acquaintance with Miss BENTLEY I have been puzzled
that I do not Pemenber that she ever tried to get any
information out of me. In view of that fact 1 am teg;|p§§§1.,__ .
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{Lg c§:nP_g11s_qne1*b;1ildq-_np thai,__5,§;_e:_11§d_ access through me tosomeone of the in-.pz>r¢iaEé*5r General D §*II'92/'lT'927IT""-' "*"*'*'"" -es ~~~, t vv -_l ,, e_ __ -if _I ii-I~_,v 1-1»-Q0
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DONQV$§liJ E».EPr$ and was then brought into_t;ieQS_I . / '5}:-the General, In O55 hi'sv1.acr}<"i-:?l"_I, i_nt1$i"5f_?§é._§I_e_e_=_7_;>_e._,-i{'l1~' legalX//V a'i'§E:Y and nartljri a member of the so -cine-<1 secretariat;
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THWAS J. DONEGJ-LN, Special Assistant to the Attorney General,
advised SA JCBEPH M. KELLY of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau
of Investication on Septerrber lb, 19% that he had learned through
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na confidential source that General e~!ILI.1'.A]*': J. DGNOVAN had issued -
staterent to the press that he still had confidence in D'LIhCAN C LEE ii"
More specific information was not available. ___
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Miss BEIWEY glsq testified tha_tH_in_addition to lgiljhgse 7 f TV;
of her contacts EFE 1.-Jere enclave in TBS were F-,_!zTni "o'n* n@§.RIN Head vii § _g_§_;,E1tH'e }! " :,__ esearc. ;
-_d ananese D'vis1on- HE_L~ N_'I§1§QI§L92 Snanish Division; ; -. "A" """*"" "'--------..._
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that"OS? had'5'arrangement with the_
see seats ebsrtment cables on vital issues.
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In a sisned statewent furnished to the Federal Pureau of
Investisation Agents on November 30, lQh§, hiss QENTLEY stated her
last gggtine with_HALPERIN occurregmin 19hh. We W35 Bti1l_§3ployc1
sr-sss. I_nA_ §}ir]_vJ_9l.1S¥J..CJQ'Q1he_r_1!1u§si;§1n_ contact at that time, told"siss*BRNTn@1;iasssnsL2ss;s-aa§.seenhasssssa*§iicé[email protected] '
UUNOVAN of beinc a Soviet Agent. After this accusation, according to
"JAK HAL°7PIN failed to appear two or three times to Feet his contact. , E .,
?sskcroqnQ_in{grretion,ins§rteq into the House Conrittee on
"n-rericsn ictivities record during "iss BENTL5Y's
TUU]TUTYN'Was EFb16§ed in'OSSbéteen Septebér 19h1
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huildiny anovoxlnntely a hali hour. ibis ;. '5"a
General DHHOVAN is connected.
Xtsstirony indicat
and October l9§
and June 1956. '
' On the morning of January 2h, 19b6, durinp the course of
a nhvsical surveillance of HALPWRTN by FBI Agents JOSE?
ALLnNT, and FHAHTTH U. ORPIWH, he was observed4 1. .~.'AI.SH, J R
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with reference to J. JULIUS JOSEEH,,Niss_jENfLEY tgstifieo,f'Q she hawgglleeteo Cohnunist%Partjrduesfrom him._ Bases upQn_hi§;n;/ ' eioynentj he gas in a bbsition to furni5h_her information regarding
both Janan and Russia. JOSEPH1s¢wife was_also employed_by USS for
sss¥6§ia3£s1y's;; months_in the Publicity Division.
a Qonwunist.
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by iss B*.'-L'i."~?.".- c _...-.~¢--' 'directly relating JO$¬PH wit
"iss BRWTLTY inferred the House omvitt-*
Activities that PELEN E. TENHEY was a Communist rho
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COmmuiSt Party in 1°2h and for a number.of years prior to his break
with the Party in 1°37, served in the Communist Party underground,
nrincipallv in Washington, D. C. The original purpose of the under-
ground, arcording to H$iBEHS, was infiltration of the American govern-
ment. Espionage was one of its eventual objectives. The head of the
undervround at the time CHAFBEHS knew it was Nninnn ULET, an Attorney
for the National Labor Helations Board. Later JJTH A5T became the
leader.
NATHAN NITT testified under oath before the Comrittee on
Auwust 20, IQMH. He stated he graduated from Harvard Law School in
June 1932 and immediately entered the nrivate practice of law. He so
remained until joininq the Awricultural Adjustrent Adniniutration in
1933. w1l*:tatei he joined the leeal staff of the old Rational Labor
Helntions Hoard in Feoruary 193M. He terminated his federal erplcynent
' in December 19HO, at which time he was Secretary of the Hationali Labor Helations Board. WTTT declined to state whether he Pnew 'T3§P5.
Tn testifying before the Committee on Seotenber l, 1050,
'_ HITT stated that during the 1932-1933 oeriod when he was followin: the
Drivate practice of law, he was emnloyed in the office of TILYIAT J.
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*H'FH P. SFHFIHT, Secretary, §OmittRe on vocinljsv and
°omrunism, Hnitld States Hhamher of Commerce, testified before th:
'wuse'¢omwittee on Un-Anerican Activities on March 26, 1Qh?. Ho
ehtered'a recort;o§ theQUniied States Chamber of Commerce entitled
"Communists Within the Goqernment into the record. In this retort ,
under tee headinq Esoionape and Sedition" the following ancears: H
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I"15 late as March l9bF Major General HILLIA J.! WUHDJAT
had defended tho employment in O55 of such well-known Comnunists as
Twvlun haw 'DwTVC AJNS, FILTUN WULFF, and VIHTJY" VULbQ5KT* ., ,1-___1 , inc92 _- .-
Anurber J pro-omnunists in the O53 were subseouently blanketed into
stratenic intellirence posts in the State_DeparLment. Granting tla '
no ioreign policy can be stronqer than the
infovition upon which it is based, it can be seen how CuuJid¬f3LiuHS
of war-time expediency have endangered our safety."'nee¥s1's thesis that
ashinwton Evening Star March 13, lhd and Iasrinhton Post
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' rho followina Associated ?ress release JYHUQFS on oage seven- *~# , . _ ~ , __ .!E;;3 oi the July 1?, lhh issue oi the "asnington Post".
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were listed by the Counsel of? House suboomwittee yesterday
as havine backerounds which reflect Communism'£__jhe War
g iftg§§j*Tm@§diate1? ré1ie§ §Eat_the,men_have_provcd their
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of Strategic S rvices,
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merhers fiphting the Spanish Civil War.
"Lieutenant 1B¥IBG~GOFE, Office of Strategic Services,
Washinqton, speaker, Communist School, New York City'
and a member of the Abrahur Lincoln Brigade in
- Swain.
?UFT N testified that "evidence shows that thia svianizaticn
was Pom~nnist dominated....."
"TieuLenant VIQ§f1_LQf5§@SKI, Uffioe of ltrateviv §¢r -es,
W§§?i§Ft5n:.'f0u?ht with braham Lincoln Rrid? in
qoanish Civil War.
"Lieutenant WILTON WULFF, Office of Stratewic Services,
Uashinvton,"Nétiona1'Com:ander of the Communist-con-
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"LA?T"?1 "Fivht of the 10 are in Combat oversoar, "ajor General
c "T T, » _ .191 o F l * @hI5E'T told J invesf':atinp Hon 0 Pi itapv Suoccmniitce.
CO?F and VINCENT LO3SOWSKI; Second Lieotenanto IRVING FAJQQS and /%// Awonw the naves listed were: First Lieutenants IRVLNG
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nril 10, 1951, STERLING HAYDEL, 3 self-admitted Comzunist
testified he left the Paranount Fotion Picture Company
on Senterber , 19b1, 5hortly after he contacted the
DUNOVAN; C0ordin&tor'o§ Information later USS!. Lo.
iwe werefEraIning United ttates troops and volunteers in
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issue lists Colonel WILLIAF J. OONOVAN oi New York as
ead members of the National Conrittoe of 5p0nSOrs.
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Tn its lch report, Dave 22h, the California Tonnittee on
"n-1**rican Activities classifies "Equal Justice" among the oublicztiol
which the "inrittce found "to be Comwunist initiated and controlled,
or so stronwly infllenved as to be in the Stalin solar sytt¬W"-
EUGAH ANUTL wWPTW was interviewed hr the ropvrtinv avolt
T 1 1 IQKI Fthl qfafod ho writes 3 ool" n on Foroirn affairs pm in_y , _,,,= 1 W . ,,_1, ., _ . _ _., _. . .H ,_ _ rwhich is nai
he has lonv.ional1Y SyndLC&tCd three times a w~ok- 7UnY-L state
been associated with the Whicnro Uwil; News and was
olosely ac"uninLod with FWAMY KNOX, now deceased, Publisher of the
Chicago Daily News and Secretary of the Navy in l h0.
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BUMPER recalls he was in Europe in l9hO when he received
instructions Tron KNUX to meet Colonel HILLTKF J. DUNUVAH in Londtn.
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the defense preparations and attitudes of the British neorle for
Secretary of the Navy, KNOX. Tn England FUHRER furnished much in£~r
maticn 10 DONOVAN oarticularly that pertaining to politics. DUoV.1
made his contacts among military personnel. As an outgrowth of this
association, NCMFEW wrote a oawohlet reardinp Nazi Fifth Column
ctivities in Enriand. This nannhlet was printed iistin: both FUN 2N
and UONUVAN as its authors.
MUJRER states he has had some contact with DONOVAN from
time to time since lqho. From reading recent newspaper articles he
understands DONOVAN is under consideration for aDDOitment as Ambassador
to Thailand. WUWHER states he is of the oninion this is an excelisn
choice because of the sensitive situation existinr in that wart of
the world. "0 states U~HOVAH's military bartvronnl and politicalt
know how" F111 servo in the best interests of the United States in that
part of tre world. He consented that anything he winht resort
concerning **H"tH nersonally would he of a favorable nature.
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f F »"--tr .ll lhefpfbrhetion pertaining to THOMAS J. DONEGAN on page
three of his report was taken from the New York report of SA JOSEPH
M. KELLY dated.November 29, l9h8 in the matter "GREGORY", Espionage-R.
DONEGAN was reporting in connection with the activities of the Grand
Jury meeting at that time. WFO file 100-17h93-5898!
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to on page four of this report appears in Washington Field Office
letter to the Director dated December 11, 19h§ entitled "NATHAN
GREGORY SILVEHMASTER, wa, et al, Eepionage~R". In connection with the
statement appearing on page four of this report that no testimony
directly linking WHEELER with General IKNCNAN was related by Miss
BENTLEY, the Bureau may desire to note that in September 19b2 OSS
advised over the signature of EONOVAN that no additional action was
being taken as a result of reports under the Hatch Act which had been
made available. This is reflected on page 135 of the Washington Field
Office report of SA FLOYD L. JONES dated January 1T, l9b6 in the
matter captioned "NATHAN GREGORY SILVERMASTEH, wa, et al, Espionage-R.
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T0 : Mr. Ladd .q DATE: July 7, 1953
U _> 'In1len.L___,zL dd "' --PROM I ' ,_-:_ -
EISENHOWER INVESTIGATIONS / EQZZQ. Tr! ._._- nnun= '3'!Genny _.-._.-_ . Mohr___--
This is to advise as to the reason why the Rinvestigation on the individual listed below has taken ,§#?"*-1 I: G92ndy..Lmore than 3 weeks to complete. ,_;;_1 ,§;,,= ,
WILLIAM J. DONOVAN
Investigation ordered 6-15-53
Status - In dictation
While the investigation has generally been
i hl favorable to General Donovan there is considerableh 8 Finformation regarding his "soft policy" toward pro-
-i at the iCommunists in the Office of Strategic Serm eestime he headed that Agency. There is also information,as to pro~Communist employees in his law firm. Running
=out and documenting this information has resulted in
:the delay in completing this case.
H The summary has been dictated and is beingltyped and every effort is being made to transmit it
by July 9, 1953.
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My deer Mr. Secretory:July 15, 1953
PERSONAL run c0me;B%;inL
BY I-ILLS 0151"? GER
In accordance with the request contained in
your letter dated June 12, 1953, there is attacheda summery reflecting the reewlts of the inqniries made
by this Bureau concerning General William J. Donovan.__,_-H--_... __..._.._------- _..._____, ,__ .--
- This investigation covers inquiries as to
the character, loyalty, general standinv, and ability
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Honorable Sherman Adams
The Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. G.
My dear Ur. Adams:
By letter dated June 12, 1953, Honorable JohnFoster Dulles requested an investigation of General
Hillig@,JJ"DQnQY§E; There is attached a summery
reflecting the results of the inquiries mode by this
Bureau concerning General Donovan. A copy of this
summery has been furnished to Hr. Dulles.
This investigation covers inluiries so to
the character, loyalty, general standing, and ability
of General Donovan but no inquiry has been made as to
the source of his income.
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-=KBy lcttsr Qated Juns lg, l953; ucncrublc John Eostcr
Dulles requested an investigation of General millim J. Donovan.
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No record for the birth of William Joseph Fonovan
could be located in the records of the Puroau of Vita] Statistics
for the State of New_York; however, the l9¬2-C3 edition of "who's
Who in America" indicates that he was born at Buffalo, New York,
on January 1, 1883; the son of Timothy P. and Anna Lennon!
Donovan. It was also noted in connection with various employ-
ment checks that Mr. Donovan lists his birth date as Januarv 1,
1993, at Buffalo, New York. His parents have been dead since the
early 1920's.
nducation
The appointee entered Columbia College, 116th qtreet
and roadway, New York, New York, in September, 1903, and received
an A.B. degree in June, 1§O§. He subsequently enrolled in the
Columbia University Law School on September 25, 1905, and 1eceived
an LL.F. degree on May 2?, 1908. There was nothing of a derogatory
nature noted in the apnointee's scholastic record nnd none of his
former professors were available for interview during the course
of this investigation.
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Miss handyappointed to the position by President Eisenhower and further
that the appointee has been very active in the above council
and has been largely responsible for its
tivenees. He said he has worked closely
the functioning of this organization and
an outstanding administrator, possessing
and reputation. he recommended him moatsuccess and effec-
with the appointee in
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an excellent character
highly and said he is
a loyal American citizen whom he would rocom~ond for a position
of trust.
The appointee received the honorary decree 0? Poctor
of Laws from Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indians, on
June 2, 1929. The citation read as follows: "A lawyer and
soldier, who has served his country well in high civil position
and rare international distinction in the World war us leader
of the famous 69th Regiment - Colonel Hilliam I. Ponoven of
RufPa1o, New York."
Mr. Ponovan was awarded an honorary degree of Hector
of Laws by Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, in 1930.
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of New York at Buffalo on Februnoy 7, lQ?2.
Persons contacted in the Buffalo area described Donovan rs a
man of grout 1nte"rEty whose word is his bond. As an exvmple,
they said while serving as United States Attorney, he had caused
a rad L: be made upon the lockers of Fellow members of the
Saturn Club. As a result, he was bitterly criticized by a numher
of prominent citizens and their animosity has continued to the
present time. They said that this is an indication of the fact
that his character is unimpeachable and that at no time has there
ever been any suspicion that he was not the true patriot he is
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Frank G. Pnichle, Jr., Genesoe Fuildinp, Pnffalo,
New York, said he became acquainted with the appointee shortly
after world war I and several years later they formed a
partnership which continued until l9h0 at which time Mr. Donovan
entered upon employment with the Federal Government. We said,
however, that from 1929 until the termination of the partnership
the appointee took practically no part in firm affairs, his only
interest being in fees on pendinp matters of minor character.I
Mr. Ra'chle said that while associated with the
appointee, Mr. Donovan became United States Attorney for the
western istrict of New York. He recommended the appointee in
the most lsudatory terms. He said it is difficult to find words
to adequately describe the excellent character of Mr. Ponovan.
In his opinion, the appointee is a man of impeccable honesty
In his professional and personal relations. He said his habits
are exemplary and he is a true patriot in feet as well as by
renutation. with regard to specific traits of character, Pr.
Raichlo described Donovan as "indomitable, oppressive, end
indenendont?; Ho said his personality is "chnrminp and magnetic
rnd he is an exceedingly capable attorney. In the latter regard
Mr. Raichle pointed out that while serving as United Ftatea Atto
nay for the western District of New York, the appointee success-
fully tried a number of highly publicized cases and has been out-
standing in appellate work. He concluded by stating that Mr.
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Penartment of Justice, Office of the Attorney numeral, ns an
Assistant Attorney General, at Uaehinrton, D. C. This cmplovment
was terminated on March 23, 192$, es an ssiatant Attorney 'lol tn
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from March 23, 1925, at Washington, D. C., until March 2,
1929, at which time he resigned. -
William D. Mitchell, ttorney, 20 Exchanre Place,
New York, New York, said he has known Ponovan For anoroximetely
thirty years in a professional rclationshin. We said both
served in the Department of Justice during the Calvin Coolidpe
administration from l92h to 1928 and were very Pricndly and rot
along well together. He said this feeling became strained when
his official capacity, he had had occasion to alter some of the
legal briefs drawn up by ee appointee. Fe said Mr. Ponoven
resented these alterations and so advised him.in
"allowing the election of Herbert Hoover as resident
in 1929, Mr. Mitchell said he was called to the home of ssociatr
Justice of the Supreme Court Harlan Stone, who along sith
President-elect Hoover, who was also there, reouested him to take
the post of Attorney General in the Hoover administration. Mr.
Mitchell said he acquiesced and from that time on thr appointee
detected him, feeling that he had undercut him to get the Attorney
Generalship. As a result of this appointment, Mr. Donovan, early
in 1929, resigned from the Department of Justice and went to New
York Citv to found his law firm.
_ Hr. Nitchell also stated thrt in the late 1920's or
early 1910's one of the apoointee's law partners, Frank Wsiehlc,
was indicted by e Federal Grand Jury in Washington, P. C., as a
result of a worthless bond deal. Accordinr to Mr. Mitchell
Raichle protested his innocence statinr that although the other _
individuals who were indicted resided at the some address as he,
he had no connection with them. At this time, the appointee
called upon Hr. Raichle in his partner's behalf and asked him to
have the indictment quashed. Accordinr to Mr. Mitchell, he told
Fonovan that he could not do this hut he wrote a letter to the
"ederel "rand Jury, nointing out the spotless character and
reputation of Rnichle and also polntln" out his hih standing n
the COmmnnLtV. As a result 0P this letter, no action was taken
nginst Paichie.
However, in 1°31 and 1932, Raiehle was rcindicted on the
some charpe nod.according to Mr. Mitchell, the appointee once apain
naked him to intervene. Mr. Mitchell said at this time the enooint
csmnairninv for the Gevernorship of Mew York and he has refused
this request telliny the appointee to let the court action ttke
its courv. It was h*s recollection that Raichle was acquitted.
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very capable and brillfant person and knows of no reason why
he should not be given a responsible Government position. Fe
considers his loyalty to be unquestioned.
Mr. Donovan served as Chief Counsel for the You YorkState Fuel Administration from Sogtember 2?, 1922, until December 31,
19?2, and received a flat fee of o5,COO for his services.
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the apnointoe was a member of
Customs Regulation Conference between the United States and
Canada in 1923. Efforts to locate any specific record of this;
conference were unsuccessful. -
On December S, 1928, illiam J. Conovan was appointed
by President Calvin Coolidpe to act as H commissioner representing
the United States in e conference to concluoe e connect which
would remove all causes of controversy Hmong the States of
Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. He journeyed to Santr Po, ew
Mexico, on December 19, 1928, and was elected chairman of the
commission. The commission reconvened on January 22, 1929, and
subsequently reached an agreement which was sinned as a compact
on February 12, 1929."Who's Who in America" indicates that
the united States Delegation to the
' He was appointed United States Representative by
President Coolidge on February ?, 1929, and was to pQTiClptO
in negotiations contemplated between the States of Arizona,
California, "evade, New Mexico, Utah, rnd "vominp, under an Act
of Congress known as the "Boulder Canyon Project Act" approved
December 21, 1928. He presided at a formal conference at Santa
Po, New Mexico, from February lb to March 5, 1929, and at .
subsequent eonferences._ This commission failed to reach an agree-
ment.
Mr. Donovan served as counsel to the Legislative
Commission to revise the laws of New York State Public Service
Commission in 1929. Honorable John Knirht, Wnted States Fistrlct
Court Judpe, western District of ew York, Puffclo, New York, said
he had aopeinted Hr. Donovan to the above position and for
several months thereafter had worked in close collaboration
with him on affairs of the commission. Judge Knight said he has
a hiph regard for Hr. Donovan as an Attorney ans as n nan. He
described him as an outstanding patriot of hiph principles,
dependable and of excellent associates and reputation.
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ri_' ich bears his name,~!n approximately 1929. Ho §escg;_; é;§{§3rhim o or the nrcatest livinc Americans from the giointy' ';orv£f5-"that ho has ronereri to the United States; -H15
says he knows noth inc dorm-eatery concerning the aopointee an4_recommends him most highly for a position oi trust. f§:'xL__I:![FT£.:_
The Second Annual report or the National mutation"*Y%;;§;%_-<w.e" .
Board for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1936" lists arbitration c_ E
:- t 12 1935 in the dispute between the Jimericln -1;-"»-- , hearings on LIFUB , ,Train Dispt=tchurs' Association ani the Boston ancljiaine gailroenli ed eover the queetion "Shall train dispatchers hanlo centre s
traffic control systems from AT? tower or shall such systole be A
handles b'r train dispatchons?" Colonel Hilliem-J. Donovan was
the "neutral member" of the boar-'3 which was also main uo of
S. =3. rflllor, rssintnnt General Managzer of the Boston and Heine! ;_'Y"*' ?if%;;, ,Rail-:-oar! and 0. H. B:-nose, 92"co President, American Train l '
Di 8ptchei"s' Association. Bod: of these individuals "Jere con-'tacted during the course of the current investigation and
sni-! 10r:o92'nn iv-zproeee him as o non oi excellent character, ¢--
fair-min»?--xi, honest, and an oxtremelv loyal and patriotic i "1;
F-rte?-icon citizen. ?-ir. Braces rocc-"mencd the aozzofntoe tor = 9292position of trust with the foverrmcnt. Hr. Filler was unable ' 43'
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The 195?-#53 edition oi "Who's who in America iniicetes ,; '
that honevan was an unoi¬ic}.al observgr for the Secretary of the 1 ;Iavy in Great Britain curing July one august or 1940 aw! in
8outhoaet Europe from nocemtor, 1911.0, to Me:-ch,"l9hl. Efforts
locate any oici.al record concerninr the above
}:"l'-f.n; stud July ll, 19l!.O, directed by the
State to the 1.r:bessedor at Loncon informing him that the
0! the Navy dcsfre to senr!0olonel William J. Donovan to
for a brief our-voysnd report on certain aspects oi the
defense situation. According to this source, Donovan was to
we mited States on Jul! 111-; 1911.0, and was to rt-port to the
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_gep ed to active euty in the rrny as a Colonel. On191,2, e was I":-=11CVOl'i as Director of the Office oi-Str$.__ert-ii,.._.. an-i at that time held the rank of Major General
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William J. DonoJtn applied to take the New York State ,
Bar examination on March 21, 1907. He took the examination on
ctober 2?, 1907- Passed gp was certified to the'Fourth Judicial _;
nepertmant, Rochester, Eeu3York;on Eevember T, l90?. Po-was 1
n41ttOi to the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicial Dapartmnt. 'y5
Rochester, New York, durinn'the ovombor term, 1907, and filed an
oath to practice es an attorney in New York State on December 2k, E
1907. e has been a member of the ew York State Bar association Q3
since 191k and has continued his membership to the present time t'
and is in good stancing. We dcroratory information concerning T -
Hr. Donovan is contained in the tiles of the Yew York State Boar .£;
of Law Examiners, or the New York State Bar rssociation.O
practice in the WaitedQtatos District Cour for tie Eastern District of New York, igiBuffalo, %eu York, on April e 1 11 no has been continually
a no-nber in good taniing of the ...rie county Bar Association, t
Buffslo, since September, 1909 Ho grievances have ever been t .
tiled sgainst Mr Donovan w th this gar Association. Hrs. Irene '_ _ ;
I 'l'stu, Assistant Secretary of the rie County Bar Association, say .1?
she has know-1 the aepointee by reputation as a hiphly capable -
attorney of cxcelient character nd associates. $210 also slid __
that hie former partners were likewise highly recorded lawyers o_
excellent character and reputation.
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York City Bar Association en_?o'bruary 2, 1922, and has held the
I following offices: 1931 - 19314, on the executive er>nm:ittse;- -
eE 193;, on the nominating committee, one since l9?2 has been s
____ Iultlininp member or the association. He has been s member at
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Governor on the State of New York in the
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Marital Statusi
candidate for Lieutenant
election of 1922, but
Republican candidate
1932 and was defeated
The appointee married Ruth Rumsey and they had two
children, David Fumsey Donovan, age approximately thirty-five,
who presently operates an experimental farm at Berryville,
Virpinia, nd'Petricia'Denovan who was killed in an automobile
accident about eleven years ago while attondinn college. Persons
contacted advised that the nopointce's wife wns a member of a
wealthy and socially prominent family and her brother, Porter
Rumsov, is
New York.President of the Eric County Savings Pank, affolo,
Persons who were acquainted with Hrs. Donovan described
her asoa loyal citizen of excellent character, reputation, and
associates.
Service Record
The appointee served as on enliaLud non in tte ow York
State national Guard from nctob r, 1911, until october 16, 1912,
attaining thr rank 0? Sorpeant. On October 1?, lQl2, he was
commissioned a Captain in the New York State National Guard and
was subsequently mustered into Federal service at Governors
Island, new York, on
Fe comnanded the 3rd
1916, when he became
1917. ' -July 19, 1916, for duty on the Mexican border-
Squadron, Mcnllon. Texas, until October 1§,
Judre Advocate. Ne commanded Trove I until
mustered out of Pederal;serviee at Buffalo, New York, on Porch 1G,
e again reported for duty on Jul? l, 1917. "0 held
ue rank of Major and was djutant of the Plst Infantry Frirado,
6th Ylivision, how York State Rational Gunl"-'1. In Auprust, 1917, he
was aasipned to the 69th New Yer *"°" *ry and at Camp Filler was
placed in eomnund of the lat Bttllih as the unit orooared for
foreign service.
I onovan entered the front lines in February, l?lP, serving
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General's Department in Paris, France; returned to the United
States on April 21, 1919, and was demobilized at Hoboken, New
Jersey, on May lh, 1919.
He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call
of duty in France on October la-15, 1918. he was also awarded
the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in
action from July 28-31, 1918. The Distinguished Service Medal
was awarded to Mr. Donovan for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service. The brief contained in his file which
was drawn up in 1926 indicated he was the only member of the
Army awarded the Congressional Medal of
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Strategic Services. On December 7, l9Uh» he was promoted to
Major General, the rank he held upon his release from active duty.
he is now carried on the Army rolls as e Major General, honoraryReserve ' '
Results of investigation
Interviews I
In addition to the interviews which have been set forth
above, the following individuals who were contacted during the
course of this investigation highly recommended the appointee
as to his character, loyalty, reputation, associates, and ability.
Typical of these interviews are the following:
Lucius D. Clay, Chairman of the doord, Continental Can
Company, 100 Fast h2nd Street, New York, New York, said
worked closely with the uppointee in Washington, D. C.,
world war II and had visited with him both in Germany and New
He said he has the highest regard for
associates, and considers him to
standing citizen of the United States whose loyalty is beyond
many successful associations with the United
States qualified him for any top Government position.qp numerous occasions.
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Southern District of New York and a law partner of the appointee,
said the appointee is the greatest patriot in the United States
and the most decorated American civilian. He said the appointee
has been entrusted with responsible and confidential positions
by every President since Woodrow Wilson. He said in his opinion,
the appointee would be the best representative the United States
could send abroad as he has better contacts in foreign countries
than any person in the United States with the possible exception
of the ?resident himself. Mr. Lunbard said the appointee has
wrest qualities of imagination and resourcefulness. He also said
he has an enormous amount of energy for a man seventy years old.
He recommended him unqualifiedly for a position of trust with the
Government. '"
Alexander Holtsoff, Judge, United States District Court,
District of Columbia, said he was employed in the Department of
Justice with the appointee. e said onovnn was and is a very
dynamic person possessed of an abundance or well controlled and
well directed energy. He said the appointee has aifine'mind and
is known as a very capable organizer. Judge Holtzoff summed up
his comments by stating he would highly recommend Donovan for any
position which the United States Government might consider him.
s The Honorable Herbert Hoover, former President of the
United States, Waldorf Towers, New York City, said he has known
hr. honovan since 1925 and_since that time has maintained his
association with him and constantly keeps in touch with him.
Mr. Hoover recommended the appointee most hlahly for a oosition
with the Governmentsnd said he knew nothino derogatory concerning
him.
Allen Dulles, Director of the Central Intelligence
Agency, washington, . C., said he was closely associated with
Mr. Donovan durinn world war II and found him to be a very
annressiye, industrious, and capable individual. hr. ulles
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Donovan but as far as he was concerned, it would not have any
bearing in connection with ny position tho Povernment might have
in mind for him. He emphasized that Donovan was an intense,
and patriotic American and there was no doubt in his n'nd con-
cerninr iis absolute loyalty to the United States Government.
Hr. Pullcs concluded by saying it was his undorstnndinp that Hr.
Dpnovan was being considered for the position of United States
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and Irvine, 2 Hall Street, New York, Hen York.
Dr. James C. Bronbright, Professor of Economics, ,_
Clumbia University, New York,_Hew York._,e;Mj ,L=
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Norman J. Morrison, Attorney, 1632 K Street, Northwest,
Washington, D. C. ' _
Charles D. Laurence, Judge, United States Customs
Court, New York, New York._ _ _- *
Edgar Ansel Howrer, Syndicated Columnist, Washington,
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An informant of known reliabilityamho is well versed
in Communist ectivities in the labor union field advised that
his experience with the appointee has never been favorable.
He said that Donovan has always been "soft and mushy" in his
treatment of Communists and Comunist infiltration of organise-
tions under his control. This informant said Donovan would I
never take s firm stand against Communists in the Government, U
Unions, or the United Nations. He said he considers him "anti-
nnti-Communiet". The informant said his comments were not based e
on specific incidents but rather on general impressions and -
observations. This informant would not recommend the appointee
for e position of trust with the Government. .
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columnist who has general knowledge of various activities through-
out the United States, advised during the course of this investi-
gation that he had made inquiry concerning Hr. Donovan for his '
own use. He said the pointee's law firm represents a public
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has the necessary backgroun, independence, and ability to
handle this job-in a very capable manner.
u In addition to the above interviews, the following
persona who were contacted furnished similar
r. Carlos C. Aldon, Dean Fmoritus
of Buffalo School of Law, uffelo,
James W. Persons, Official Referee
Western
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of the University
New fork.
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District of New York, Buffalo, New York.
A. Fisher, Justine of the New vork State
Court, Pth Judicial Division, Puffalo, New York.
". Sewers, Camonnilo fnnrtments, Buffalo, New York.
King, Secretary of the New York State Senate,
New York.
Dr. Finla G. Crawford, Vice-Chancellor, Syracuse
University, Syracuse, New York.
Rethuel wehster, Presieent of tho Par ssoeietion of
the City or New York.
Brock P. Mcallister, Donovan, L0lSuPC, Lumberd, Fewton,
and Irvine, 2 Nell Street, New York, New York.
Otto C. Derinn, Jr., Donovan, Leisure, Lumbard, Newton,
and Irvine, 2 Wall Street, New York, New York.
Colonel waiter Bligh, Acting Secretary, Republican
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Hopkins, 1 Sutton Place, Kew York, Yew ork.
Smith, l Sutton Place, "aw York, new York.
Robbins, u Sutton Place, New York, New York.
DeF0reet Alexander, h Sutton Place, Yew York,
New York.
Paul Hamwond, 230 Park Avenue, New York, New York.
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recent committee which was to ask President Eisenhower to oustjmyd
United States Senator Joseph McCarthy of wiseonsin. He further-we
stated that the appointee's law firm was alleged to haves ' " *
_ 'P6pP6sunt6 the Chinese_Qenera1s who absconded with millions%' of nationalist China's funds. This informant said.he considers
onovan to be e "bubblehead" who never got tough with the
Communists in the Office of Strategic Services. He would not
recommend the appointee for a position of trust.
Information Concernin: Em loyment of Pro»C9mnunistsiin_th3 §TTl3Pi9§i3§!§£°si°i5%Fi5£°= ii * *
the ouseElizabeth Terrill Bentley testified under oath before
Committee on Un-american activities on nlv ll, 19nd,
at whiei time she admitted that she was e former member of the
Comunlst Party and operated as a courier in a Soviet espionage
network between 19hl and 19hS. She identified Duncan Chaplin
Lee of the Office of Strategic Services as one of her contacts.
She explained that there was e circle of lawyers around General
~ Donovan at the Office of Strategic Services and Lee was one of
them. Accordinn to her, Lee provided her with all types of
information including highly secret information on what the
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such things as the fact that the Office of Strateric Services
was trying Lo make secret negotiations with Governments in the
Balkan group in case the war ended; that they were.parechuting
3 L135 flpeople into Hungary;-that 3'1 Office of Strategic Services
were bejng sent fhfo Turkey to operate in the Balkans and
General Donovan gas interested in having an exchange betweenpeople
that ~
the Office of Strategic Services and "uss1a's FKVD. She further
testified
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General Donovan's law firm prior to coming into
Strategic Services.
Lee testified under oath before the above committee
10, 19MB, at which time he acknowledged aequaintanceship
Bentley but categorically denied havinp ever been a
or ever having divulged classified information to anyfir 0
unauthorized persons. He said he was employed in General Donovanis
law firm for three years and was then brought into the o"fiee of
Strategic Services by the General. He said he had been sent on
two missions to China by General Donovan and on the first mission
in 19h, he did not get to China but on the second mission in
. July, 19h¬, he went with General Donovan and returned the first
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; J onduota personnel and security-type investigations? reflect *§-;<.- CJ that Duncan Lee was separated from active duty as a LieutenantI,:,f5' Colonel in the United States Army on January Eh, l9h6, and 'f_ _._?47 on April 3, l9h6, upon the recommendation of General Donovan 'r. --
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P _concerning the activities and individua e'cennected with the <_
v::pointee'e law firm advised in the early part of 1953 that m_ .1
t E3 was gall acquainted with Duncan Lee when Lee was employed '
with that law firm. He described him as an extremely nervous ~
and timid individual who he believed lacked the personal courage
to have been a Communist or to have engaged in espionage .- __
activities. He did say that Lee had been active in the efteire g
of the HQ§§§§Dwar Relief because he had been assigned by the j
firm to§saist in the corporate organisation or this group. .
This assignment reportedly came about because of the interest L
.of General D0n0van and oghere in the law firm in the establish-
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they did not gtL,1bute his connection with thé"organization to any
particular interest in Communism or Soviet Russia. The fourth '
report of the Senate Pact-Finding Committee on Un-American ¢~ _ '
Activities, California State Legislature, liete the Russian war or
Relief, Incorporated, as a Communist front organization and states
on page 358 es follows: "While it is undoubtedly true that many
well-intentlBned loyal Americans were tricked into believing that
the Russia_Har Belie!'was a bone Side American agency, the hard
core or Communist influence and direction is evident§.' I/-c.
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- to above that in addition to Duncan Lee, those of her contacts _
who were employed in the_prrice or Strategic Services were Maurice
,m _mBa1perin, head of the Latin American Division in the Research -
;5$:::and Analysis Branch; J. Juliue'Joseph! Japanese Division; Helen .
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Falperin was a Gomuniet from wbnmhé collected dues and he
furnished her with various types of infonnaticn as he had
access to that which the Office of Strategic Services was getting
on Latin America; had access to wor15widc information of
various sorta and reported to her that the Office of Strategic
Services had an arrangement with the State Pepertment whereby
he could see State Department cables on vital inenes.
She said her last contact with Halperin occurred in
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I Strategic Services; Her Russian contact, "Jack", told her in
early 19kg that Helperin had been accused by General Tenovan of
.heing n Soviet agent ard,fo1lowinp this accusation, Uelperin
failed to appear two or three timesto meet his contact.
Backrronn inPormation inserted in the Uoaae Committee on Un-
mericen Activities record durinr hiss "enL1ey's testimony
~ j"dicatv6 that Halperin was employed In the OFPice of Strategic
Qerv1c=s'rrom September, 19hl, to October, l9h¬, and in the
Department of State from October, l9h5, to Jana, l9hé="'|n1.l. .-.4. .-
- with reference to J. Julius Joseph, Miss Bentley
testified that she had collected Communist Party dues from him
and based upon his mnplovmont he was in a position to furnish
her information regarding both Joan and Puasia. 9he said
Jose h'a wife was also omclnycd by the °P ice of Qtratenic
Services for anpreximately six "nnths in the *ohlc§ty "ivieion,
and she too was a Communist. She nave no testimony directly
relating Joseph aith General Donovan, '
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olen 8- Tcnney was n Communist who was first
employed in the Spanish Division at the Office 0? trategic
Services and later handled the Balkans. We testimony directly
rclat'nR Helen Tenney with the apwointee was riven by Wise ?cntley
Similarly, no testimony directly linklnp Donald Niven healer
with General onovan was rclrtcd by Mina Gentloy.
Emerson P. Schwit, Focrctany, Committee of "ocialism
and Communism, United States Chamber 0P Commerce, testified before
the House Committee on Un-American Activities on March 26, l9h7,
gt which time he entered into the record a report or the United
Rtatcs Chamber of Commerce ent1tlcd "COWmwniBt within the
Qpvernment"- Tn this report anpears the Foilouinr:
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Donovan had defended the employment in the OSS of such well-known
Communists as Irving Goff, Irving Fajans, Hilton Wolff, and
Vincent Lcsscwski, A number of pro-Communists in the 055 were
subsequently blanketed into[§trategio intelligence posts in the
State Department. Granting the General's thesis that no foreipn
policy can be stronger than the information upon which it is
based',!it can be seen how consideration1of war-time expediency
have endangered our safety."
The "Washington Poet" for July 19, l9h¬, on page Y,
carries an article captioned,"Army Defends 16 Offices Listed
As Beinp Tingod with Communihm, The article went on to quote
the war Department as saying that the men had proved their
loyalty to America. The names were given to a House Military
Subcommittee in private testimony which was subsequently
released and included the following: "Lieutenant Irving Fajens,
office of Strategic Services, washinwtcn, on the honor roll of
the Younp Communist League members fiyhting the Spanish Civil War.
- "Lieutenant Irving Goff, Office of Strategic Services,
Washington, speaker, Communist School, New York City, and a
member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in Spain.
"Lieutenant Vincent Lossowski, 0f"ice of dtratcgic
Services, wnshinvton, fought with the hrnham Lincoln Prinndo
in the Spanish Civil wer._
"Lieutenant Hilton Holff, office of strategic Services,
Washington, National Commander of the Communist-controlled
Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
- "Major General William J. Donovan, Director of the Office
of dtratcgic Services, also issued a statement Ln which he praised
the 'outstandinn service of four of the officers in organizing
resistance groups in enemy-occupied orthorn Italy. These officers
served with an USS unit of the l§th rmy Group. They were Coff,
Wolff, Lossouski, and Frans."
It is to bo noted that the Yun" Communist League and
the brnhnm Lincoln Prigcdo have been cited by the Attorney
General as coming within the purview of Lxccutive Order lOh%U.
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Picture Company on September S, l9hl. Shortly thereafter, he
contacted the then Colonel Donovan, Coordinator of Information
and was informed that the United States was training troops
and volunteers in guerrilla warfare. As a result of this,
Hayden said he went to Scotland where he trained asparatrooper.
He said he got in touch with Donovan inasmuch as sometime
previously he
Miscellaneous
Thehad sailed around the world with Donovan's son.
House Committee on Un-American Activities files
contain a copy of the September, l939,issue of the magazine
"Equal Justice" volume XIII, number 7f'a monthly publication
by the International Labor Defense, 112 East 19th Street, New
York City, Page four of this issue lists Colonel williem J.
Donovan of New York as one of the head members of the National
Committee of Sponsors. It was noted that numerous other
nationally prominent persons were listed as members of that
committee. In its l9h8 report on page 24h, the California
Committee on Un-American Activities classifies "Equal Justice"
as among the publications which the committee found "to be Communist
initiated and controlled or so strongly influenced as to be in
the Stalin solar system".
Nathan Witt testified under oath before the House
Committee on Hn-American Activities on September l, 1950, at which
time he stated that_during the 1932-3; period when he was following
the private practige of law, he had been employed in
of William J. Donovan. David Whittaker Chambers, in
before the House Committee on Un-American Activities
l9h8, said he Joined the Communist Party in l92h andthe office
testifying -
on August j,
for a number
of years prior to 1937, served in the Communist Party under-
ground, principally in Washington, D. C. he said the original
purpose of the underground was infiltration of the American
Government. The hood of the underground at this time, accordint
to.Chumbers, was Nathan Witt, an attorney for the National Labor
Relations Board. It is to be noted that Hint, in testifing
under oath before this committee on August 20, l9hB, said he had
formerly been employed by the National Labor Relations Board out
declined to state whether he knew David Whittaker Chambers.
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Agencl Checks -
During the course of this investigation, the records
of the following Government agencies were checked and either
no information or no additional iniormation to that previously
set forth in this report was obtained.
G-2, Department of the Army
United States Civil Service Commission
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House Committee on Un~American Activities
N Security Division, Department of State
92/./w%9l United States Park Police
The records of the Passport Division, Department of
A ' State, reflect numerous passports have been issued to the
appointee from 1928 to the present time in connection with
official travel as a representative of the various branches
of the Government with which he has been employed. No
unfavorable information was contained therein.
Credit_and Criminal
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agencies covering the various places of education, residence,
and employment of the appointee were checked and no unfavorable
information was obtained.
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Vincent, is reportedly s Catnolic §riest, who for many years
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CONFID TIAL
WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN ' i
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Birth
No record for the birth of William Joseph Donovan
could be located in the records of the Bureau of Vital Statistics
for the State of New York; however, the 1952-S3 edition of "Who's
who in America" reflects that he was born at Buffalo, New York,
on January 1, 1863, the son of Timothy P. and Anna Lennon!
Donovan. It was also noted in connection with various employ- -
ment checks that Mr, Donovan lists his birth date as January l,
1883, at Buffalo, New York. His parents have been dead since the
early l92O*s.
Education
_The appointee entered Columbia Collene, lléth Street
and Broadway, New York, New York, in September, 1903, and received
an A.B. degree in June, 1905. He subsequently enrolled in the
Columbia University Law School on September 25, 1905, and received
an LL.B. degree on May 2?, 1908. There was nothing of a derogatory
nature noted in the appointee's scholastic record and none of his '
former professors were available for interview during the course
of this investigation-
It was noted that Mr. Donovan has been a member of the
Columbia College Alumni since 1922 and the Columbia University
Law School Alumni since 1928. Mr. Theodore S. Buggies, Assistant
Director, Council on the Committee of Development and Research
of Columbia University, said Mr. Donovan is presently the chair-
man of the above-named council. Mr. Rupgles said the anpointee
had been a special advisor to President Eisenhower when he was
President of Columbia University. He said Mr. Donovan had been
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from March 23, 1925, at Washington, D. C., until March 2,
-1929, at which time he resigned.
William D. Mitchell, attorney, 20 Exchange Place,
New York, New York, said he has known Donovan for approximately
thirty years in a professional relationship. He said both
served in the Department of Justice during the Calvin Coolidge
administration from 192a to l92U and were very friendly and got
along well together. He said this feeling became strained when in
his official capacity, he had had occasion to alter some of the
legal briefs drawn up by ie appointee. He said Mr. Donovan
resented these alterations and so advised him.
Following the election of Herbert Hoover as President
in l92, Mr. Mitchell said he was called to the home of Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court Harlan Stone, who along with
Fresident-elect Hoover, who was also there, requested him to take
the post of Attorney General in the Hoover administration. Mr.
Mitchell said he acquiesced and from that time on the appointee
detested him, feeling that he had undercut him to get the Attorney
Generalship. As a result of this appointment, Mr. Donovan, early
- in 1929, resigned from the Department of Justice and went to New
iYork City to found his law firm.
Mr. Mitchell also stated that
early 1930's one of the appointee's law
was indicted by H Federal Grand Jury in Washington, D. C, as a
result of a worthless bond deal. According to Mr. Mitchell,
Raichle protested his innocence stating that although the other
individualslwho were indicted resided at the same address as he,
he had no connection with them. At this time, the appointee
called upon Mr. Mitchellin his partner's behalf and asked him to
have the indictment quashed. According to Mr. Mitchell, he told
Donovan that he could not do this but he wrote a letter to the
Federal Grand Jury, pointing out the spotless character and
reputation of Raichle and also pointing out his high standing in
the community. As a result of this letter, no action was taken
against Raichle.in the late l92O's or
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same charge and,according to Mr. Mitchell, the appointee once again
asked him to intervene. Mr. Mitchell said at this time the appointee
was campaigninn for the Governorship of New York and he had refused
this request telling the appointee to let the cn" * action take
its course. It was his recollection that Raichle was acquitted.
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_ ich hears his name,-Yn anproximntcly 1929. ,He_;ies,ogib ~'1'"" 1',-A T9,_n1 Q: *-o of the greatest livinc Americans tron t?_=o' ;'§*vi_i'if_;f.:..a'aorv.hat he has ronerod to the United States?» Hr. 1I!'1'.'i'"r;"-fy>*-
says he knows noth in;-. dororatory concerning the anPO1n1=,Q0.'"aII'l-§;i%:=~;~:rcoomends him most highly for s position of trnst.
The "Second Annual report of the Iational lie-Iitation'?* *i¬+?f~;/;1?.#§..i -.Board for the Fiscal Your {nding June 30, 1936" lists arbitrationJ;j,i__ E
hearings on I-urust 12, 1935. in the dispute between the merioIn'~1,;g;§-f ,
train Dispatchers Association uni the Boston am! jlcinc Pailroa,
over the question "Shell +3-sin dispatchers hcnélo centralised _---
traffio control systems frbm AF touar or shall such cyst!-as be
handled b": train dispatchers?" Colonel Billion-J. Donovan was 1. -~.-tho "neutral !-I2:|nbOI"' or the boar which was also mwio u-1 of .=,.:§*_;;-.;,;,;¢3,,
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tacted during the course of the current investigation am! B;'_BOlQ_;_gI;f""'-;,,;;'said Ponovan iv-:pres-sod him as c nan oi excellent character,!si!'-:sin"4c-3, honest, and an extremal? loyal and patriotic "
lmrioan citiucn. Hr. Brae:-:0 rooov-non-lot! tho appoint-ce for I .;
position or trust with tho ow.-rnnont. Hr. Filler was unable "_"'*-:¢'
to au.fricien+.1y recall the srnointec to comment cnnoerninr him-." .4-i
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Uht! The 195?-S3 edition of "Who's in America iw'icstes_.4;.~-..
that nonovan was an unoicial observgr for the Secretary of the -_i
levy in Great Britain during July and August of_19h0 and in --
Southeast Europe from Docent-or, 191:0, to March," 1&1. P
locate any official record conoerninr the above
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State to tho lnbassador at Lbnoon informing him that the
' s s=c lonel willin .1. Donovan to at the Rev; dcs.l"o to sen o
for a brief surveyan report on certain aspects of the Rd:
dofonss situation. According to this source, Donovan was to lass
pas United States on July 11;, 19l4.0, an was to re-pert its theambassador upon his arrival in London. s ""
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'IoIomber 10, 19b0, diroctedito tho Alaarfoan Location at "4~
Portugal, inrominr tho iopation that Secretary
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J. Edward Lumbard, United States Attorney for the
Southern District of New York and a law partner of the appointee,
said the appointee is the greatest natriot in the United States
and the most decorated American civi1ian.. He said the appointee
has been entrusted with responsible and confidential positions
by every President since Woodrow Wilson. He said in his opinion,
the appointee would be the best representative the United States
could send abroad as he has better contacts in foreign countries
than any person in the United States with the possible exception
of the President himself. Mr. Lumbard said the appointee has
great qualities of imagination and resourcefulness. He also said
he has an enormous amount of energy for a man seventy years old.
He recommended him unqualifiedly for a position of trust with the
Government.
Alexander Holtzoff, Judge, United States District Court,
District of Columbia, said he was employed in the Department of
Justice with the appointee. He said Donovan was and is a very
dynamic person possessed of an abundance of wellcontrolled and
well-directed energy. He said the appointee has a fine mind and
is known as a very capable organizer. Judge Holtzoff summed up
his comments by stating he would highly recommend Donovan for any
position which the United States Government might consider him.
The Honorable Herbert Hoover, former President of the
United States, Waldorf Towers, New York City, said he has known
Hr. Donovan since 1925 and since that time has maintained his
association with him and constantly keeps in touch with him.
Mr. Hoover recommended the appointee most highly for a position
with the Government and said he knew nothinn derogatory concerning
him.
Allen Dulles, Director of the Central Intelligence
Agency, Washington, D. C., said he was closely associated with
Mr. Donovan during World war II and found him to be a very
aggressive, industrious, and capable individual. Mr. Dulles
stated from time to time he has had differences of opinion with
Donovan but as far as he was concerned, it would not have any
bearing in connection with any position the Government might have
in mind for him. He emphasized that Donovan was an intense,
and patriotic American and there was no doubt in his mind con-
cerninn his absolute loyalty to the United States Government.
Mr. Dulles concluded by saying it was his understanding that Mr.
Donovan was being considered for the position of United States
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statedcommittee which was to ask President Eisenhower to oust
States Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. He further
that the appointee's law firm was alleged to have
represented the Chinese generals who absconded with millions
of Nationalist China's funds. This informant Said he oonsidefs
Donovan to be a "bubblehead" who never got tough with the
Communists in the Office of Strategic Services. He would not
recommend the appointee-for e poltion Of trust-
Information Concerning Employment of_Pro-Communists in the
Officeof Strategiclservices 7
Elizabeth Terrill Bentley testified under oath before
the House Committee on Un-American Activities on July 31, 19kb,
at which time she admitted that she was e former member of the
Comunist Party and operated as a courier in a Soviet espionage
network between l9hl and l9h5. She identified Duncan Chaplin
Lee of the Office of Strategic Services as one of her contacts.
She explained that there was o circle of lawyers
Donovan at the Office of Strategic Services and
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information including highly secret information
Office of Strategic Services was doing. This information includedaround General
Lee was one of
According to her, Lee provided her with all types of
on what the
such things as the fact that the Office of Strategic Services
was trying to make secret negotiations with Governments in the
Balkan group in case the war ended; that thev were narachuting
people into Hungary; that Office of Strategic Services people
were being sent into Turkey to operate in the galkans and that
General Donovan was interested in having an exchange between
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or ever having divulged classified information to any
persons= He said he was employed in General Donov
Strategic Services by the General. He said he had been sent on
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The records of another Governent agency which Y~~al~;
onducts personnel and security-type investigations reflect nj
that Duncan Lee was separated from active duty_as e_p1eutenant
Colonel in the United States Army on January 2h, 19kb, and i
on April 3, l9h6, upon the recommendation of General Donovan VV¬6.p,,7@was awarded the Army Comnendationhedal, ~;
fégi ,_i ' During another investigationjbv this Bureau, an eH ;"K 92 _RW informant of unknown reliability Hhoj§¥§Laccass to information
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::pointee's law firm advised in the early part of 1953 that »V53 was gall acquainted with Duncan Lee when
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or the Ei§s§§>War Relief because he had been assigned by the
firm to_§ssist in the corporate organization or this group-
This assignment reportedly came about because of the interest
of General Donovan and oghers in the law firm in the establish-
- This informant said that he and others had teasegf .Lee because of this connection with the Russia Her Relie I;however,
they did not rtt.ibute his connection with theTorganization to any
particular interest in Comunism or Soviet Russia. The fourth
L ~ report of the Senate Fact=Finding Committee on UnAmerieen s.e
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Relief, Incorporated, as a Gomuniet front organization and states
on page 358 as follows: "While it is undoubtedly true that many
well-intent£Bned loyal Americans were tricked into believing that4 _,the ussia_War elief'was a bone fide American agency, the herd
core or Communist influencezand direction is evident,¢§ 1-
*, -- -4 Elizabeth Bentley also testified at the tine referred
Ik-A to above that in addition to Duncan Lee, those oi her contacts
T" 1 _who were employed in thepffice of Strategic Services were Maurice
_ ' ielperin, head of the Latin American Division in the Research ' Esnd Analysis Branch; J. Julius Joseph, Japanese Division; Helen
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Halperin was a Communist from whom she collected dues
furnished her with various types of information as he
access to that which the Office of'Strategic Servicesand he
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on Latin America; had access to world-wide information of
various sorts and reported to her that the Office of Strategic
State Department
on vital issues.Services had an arrangement with the
he could see State Department cableswhereby
She said her last contact with Halperin occurred in
l9hh.at which time he was still employed by the Office of
Strategic Services. Her Russian contact, "Jack" told her in
early l9hS that Halperin had been accused by General Donovan of
being a Soviet agent and, following this accusation, Halperin
failed to appear two or three times to meet his contact.
Background information inserted in the House Committee on Un-
American Activities record during Miss Bentley's testimony
reflected that Halperin was employed in the Office of Strategic
Services from September, l9hl, to October, l9hS, and in the
Department of State from October, l9h5. to June, late
With reference to J. Julius Joseph, Miss Bentley
testified that she had collected Communist Party dues
and based upon his employment he was in a position to
her information regarding both Japan and Russia. Shefrom him
furnish
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Joseph's wife was also employed by the Office of Strategic
Services for approximately six months in the Publicity Division,
and she too was a Communist. She gave no testimony directly
relating Joseph with Gamral Donovan.
M8 .-.alss Sentley informed the House Committee on Un=American
Activities that Helen B. Tenney was a Communist who was first
employed in the Spanish Division at the Office of Strategic
Services and later handled the Balkans. No testimony
relating Helen Tenney with the appointee was given by
Similarly, no testimony directly linking Donald Niven
with General Donovan was related by Miss Bentley.
Emerson P. Schmidt, Secretary, Committee ofdirectly
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and Communism, United States Chamber of Commerce, testified before
the House Committee on Un-American Activities on March 26, l9h?,
at which time he entered into the record a report of the United
States Chamber of Commerce entitled "Communists within the
Gobernment." In this report appears the following:
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~ "As late as March, l9h5, Major General William J.!
Donovan had defended the employment in the OSS of such wellknown
Communists as Irving Goff, Irving Fajans, Milton Wolff, and
Vincent Lossowski. A number of pro-Communists in the OSS were
subsequently blanketed into strategic intelligence posts in the
State Department. Granting the General's thesis that 'no foreign
policv can be stronger than the information upon which it is
based, it can be seen how considerationsof wartime expediency
have endangered our safety."
The "Washington Post? for July 19, l9h§, on page Y,
carries an article captioned,"Army Defends 16 Offxms Listed
As Being Tinged with Communism-3 The article went on to quote
the War Department as saying that the men had proved their
loyalty to America. The names were given to a House Military
Subcommittee in private testimony which was subsequently
released and included the following: "Lieutenant Irving Fajans,
office of Strategic Services, Washington, on the honor roll of
the Young Communist League members fighting the Spanish Civil war.
,"Lieutenant Irving Goff, Office of Strategic Services,
Washington, speaker, Communist School, New York City, and a
member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in Spain.
"Lieutenant Vincent Lossowski, Office of Strategic
Services, Washington, fought with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade
in the Spanish Civil War.
"Lieutenant Hilton Wolff, Office of Strategic Services,
Washington, National Commander of the Communist-controlled
Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
"Major General William J. Donovan, Director of the Office
of Strategic Services, also issued a statement in which he praised
the outstanding service of four of the officers in organizing
resistance groups in enemy-occupied Northern Italy. These officers
served with an OSS unit of the 15th Army Group. They were Goff,
Wolff, Lossowski, and Frans,"
It is to be noted that the Young Communist League and
the Abraham Lincoln Brigade have been cited by the Attorney
General as coming within the purview of Executive Order lOh§O.
_ During a hearing by the House Committee on Un-American
Activities on "Communist infiltration of Hollywood Motion Picture
Industries,"on April 10, l95l, Sterling Hayden, a sclfadmitted
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Picture Company on September 5, l9hl. Shortly thereafter, he
contacted the then Colonel Donovan, Coordinator of Information,
and was informed that the United States was training troops"
and volunteers in guerrilla warfare. As a result of this,
Hayden said he went to Scotland where he trained.&saparatrooper.
He Said he got in touch with Donovan inasmuch as sometime
previously he had sailed around the world with Donovan's son.
Miscellaneous
' The House Committee on Un-American Activities files
a copy of the September, l939,issue of the magazine
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112 East 19th Street, Newcontain
"Equal Justice" volume XIII, number
by the International Labor Defense,
York City. Page four of this issue lists Colonel William J.
Donovan of New Iork as one of the head members of the National
Committee of Sponsors. It was noted that numerous other
nationally prominent persons were listed as members of that
committee. In its l9h5 report on page 22h, the California
Committee on Un-American Activities classifies "Equal Justice"
as among the publications which the committee found "to be Communist
' initiated and controlled or so strongly influenced as to be in
the Stalin solar system".
Nathan Witt testified under oath before the House
Committee on Un-American Activities on September l, 1950, at which
time he stated that during the 1932-35 period when he was following
the private practice of law, he had been employed in the office
of William J. Donovan. David Whittaker Chambers, in testifying
before the House Committee on Un-American Activities on August 3, -
_ 19h8, said he joined the Communist Party in l92h and for a number
of years prior to 1937. served in the Communist Party under
ground, principally in Washington, D. C. He said the original
purpose of the underground was infiltration of the American
Government. The head of the underground at this time, according
to Chambers, was Nathan Witt; an attorney for the National Labor
Relations Board. It is to be noted that Witt, in testifying
under oath before this committee on August 20, l9hB, said he had
formerly been employed by the National Labor Relations Board but
declined to state whether he knew David Whittaker Chambers. V
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no information or no additional information to that previously
set forth in this report was obtained.
G-2, Department of the Army
United States Civil Service Commission
Central Intelligence Agency
House Committee on Un-American Activities
Security Office, Department of State
United States Park Police
Central Files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation '
The records of the Passport Office, Department of
State, reflect numerous passports have been issued to the
appointee from 1928 to the present time in connection with
official travel as a representative of the various branches
of the Government with which he has been employed. No
unfavorable information was contained therein.
Qredit and Criminal
The records of the Credit Bureaus and law enforcement
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and employment of the appointee were checked and no unfavorable
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his brother, Timothy, who died about twelve years ago, was an
outstanding citizen of Buffalo, New York. His other brother,
Vincent, is reportedly a Catholic priest, who for many years
was assigned to New York City. An only sister of Mr. Donovan's,
Loretta, lived for several years in Ohio but later moved to
the Far west. Her first husband reportedly died and she has
remarried but her present address is not known.
The records of the Credit Bureaus and law enforcement
agencies covering the present places of residence of the
appointee's son David and his wife Ruth were checked and no
unfavorable information concerning them was found.
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Subjects Iillian Donovan
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"rue Bill ivanooan ,
Iillian J§§onovan _
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- ' lhis is a sunnary qf information obtained,froa a
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the above names containing data identical or possibly identical
with the subject have been included except those listed at the
.- end of this summary as not having been reviewed. The tern "SI"
preceding a serial number shown in the Bloch indicates that the
serial so designated contains the sane information as the jwre-
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DONOVAN, William Joseph, lawyer; born at Buffalo, i.Y.,
Jan l, 1883; son of Timothy P. and Anna Lennon! DJ;
A.B., Columbia, 1905, LL.B., 190?; LL.D., Univ., 1931;
married Ruth Humsey, July lb, l9lh; children - David
Rumsey, Patricia {dec.!. Began practice at Buffalo,
196?; counsel for N.Y. State Fuel Administration, C
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of New
York, 1962; U.S. district attorney, Uestern District
of N.Y., 1922-2L; member U.S. delegation to customs
regulations conference between U.S. and Canada, l9£3;
assistant attorney general of U.S., 1924-25; the assist-
ant to the attorney general, March 1925-29; U.S. con-
missioner and chairman Rio Grande River Compact Com-
mission, l928-29; U.S. commissioner, chairman Colorado
River Commission since 1929; member of Donovan, Leisure,
Newton, Lumbard & Irvine; counsel for Association B1:
City New York and New York and Bronx County bar associ-
ations in bankruptcy investigation, l929; counsel to
committee for revision New York state public service
commission laws, l9£9. Member of Board of Arbitration,
under National Mediation Board, controversy between
American Train Dispatchers Association, and Boston
and Laine Railroad. Republican candidate for governor
of N.Y., 1932. Served as ciptain of Troop 1, 1st
Cavalry, N.Y. National Guard; assistant cnief of staff,
27th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Vorld
Ear; major, brigade, adjutant, Slst Brigade; major,
165 Infantry old 69th N.Y.! advancing to rank of colo-
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l9LO, south- tary of Navy, Crest Britain, July-Aug.
eastern Europe, Dec. l9LO - narch l9Ll; appointed coor-
dinator of infonnation, July l9hl; director of Office
of Strategic Services, June l9t2; rank of major general,
U.S. Army. Decorated in World Ear I! Congressional
Medal of Honor for conduct in action near Landres and
St. Georges, France, Cct. lt-15, 1918; Distinguishec
Service Crossffor conduct in crossing River Ourcq,
July ¢8-31, 1918, Distinguished Service Ledal for Suf-
vices in Bacarat sector, July 28-31, and Meuse-Argonne
Offensive Oct. 1918 U.S.!, Legion of Honor, Croix di
- Guerre with palm and silver star France!, Croci di
Guerra Italy!; orid War Ii! Oak lei; cluster on
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Commander Legion of Honor France!, Grand officer Order
of Leopold with palm Belgium!, Papal Lateran medal,
Order St. Sylvester Papal!, Commander's Cross with
star oi Polonia Restituta Poland!, lst Class of Nest
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Commander Cross with star Royal Order of St. Olay Nor-
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Republican. Catholic. Clubs: Buffalo Buffalo!; Uni-
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University, Cedar Creek New York!. Home: l Sutton
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Col. William J3! Donovan, Assistant Attorney General con-
cerning a letter dated 10/15/24, which had been received by
Col. Donovan from George H. Work, Federal Prohibition Director,
Topeka, Kans., and which he Donovan! had referred to this
Bureau. Mr. Warh's letter was a request for information which
he could use in an address on the subject of Communists in the
U.S. By letter dated 10/Bl/24, Col. Donovan advised Mr. Warn
that the Department had no information available for the pur-
pose he had stated.
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This reference is a memo dated 9/4/29 from o.n. -
_ Luthring, Assistant Attorney General enclosing a letter dated
8/30/29 from Honorable William J. Donovan, counsel to several
bar associations in NYC and vicinity, requesting a statement
of the total number of bankruptcy cases investigated bv the
Bureau in the fiscal years l923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 192% and
1928.
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commendations For Reforms in Bankruptcy". In these articles
Donovan redicted nore scandals if changes in bankruptcy P
_ were not made, and set out recommendations for revision of
i t ti n the rules laid down by the Supreme Court for the admin e ra o
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Governor Campaign Is Planned . The article stated that the
chairman of the Chenango County Republican Committee had
announced organization of a campaign to win the party's
gubernatorial nomination for Col. William J. Donovan, Hbrld
War hero and former Assistant Attorney General in the Coolidge
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William J. Donovan gained the nickname the Trust Buster
through numerous successful court battles with big busi-
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Washington "Herald" for e/23/32 entitled, "Col. 'Bil1'
Donovan Backs Hoover Stand" and the Washington "Star ,for
8/23/32 entitled "Donovan Opens Race With Roosevelt Rap.
These articles refer to Donovan's speech opening his cam-
paign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination on the
previous night.
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ational {Zgmmgnrler of the American Legion, invited-
to a dinner at the Hotel Ritz Cafltoz '' i Iiven by the NY Society of Military and
Naval Officers of World War I, to hear Col. William J.
Donovan speak on "Ethiopia, Italy and the United States.
Col. William Donovan made the above speech __f'o,llou:-
ing his return from .[t_a__lJ/ where he met Mussolini, who fur-
nished a plane to Donovan in rder that he might view the 92 KEthiopian campaign. indicated that Donovan made -u
this trip to Ethiopi y at his own instigation, and
that the Italian Embassy in V/ash., D.C'. mode it possible
for Donovan to meet Mussolini.
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On 1o/9/as Col. William J. Donovan telephoned to
inquire whether the Bureau was participating in the "Black
Diamond hearings, and was advised negatively. Donovan
stated that in event the Bureau was callea in he would like
a chance to be heard.
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In l9P7 a confidential informant reported that
Colonel Edwin Emerson organized the "Friends of Germany
' and took up offices on the same floor with the German con-
sul at 17 Battery Pl., NYC. One af Emerson's practices
was to list the names of Honary American lembers on the
letterhead of his stationary, which letterheads were re-
vised as the "Honorary Members protested the use of their
names. One of the names used by Emerson in this fashion
was Col. Hilliam Donovan.
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enclosing memo P/31/40
Re: Colonel Edwin Emerson
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Col. Emerson and stated that among the persons who repndiotea
the use of his name by the "Friends of Germany" organisation
was Col. Hlliam J. Donovan, erstwhile head of the Dept. of
Justice of the U.S.
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This reference refers to a N.Y. report dated I/T9/5F
in the Lindbergh case which included a detailed memo prepare?
by Jr. Robert Iayer, an attorney associated with fol. Lillier
J. Donovan, NYC, concerning the participation of Kerrie Ros-
ner in the Lindbergh case. _
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On 2/2?/39 a Bureau Agent reviewe files of
nal Fertilizer Association NFA
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regarding the decision in the sugar ease of 3/30/36 and on
address of Col. William J. Donovan with regard to the efect
of that decision on trade association activities.
Seattle Rpt., 3/4/33
Re: Fertilizer Industry;
Anti-Trust
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The NY office made available c printed copy of
an address by Col. William J. Donovan before the Trade
Associa
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Re: Sugar Institute;
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interviewed at his o fice
where he was associated wit
On ?/10/36 Grady L. Boatwright* called
office. Bootwright referred to the ac Senator
MocKellar who was going to get Mr. Hoover fired referring
to J} Edgar Hoover, Director of FBI!. Boatwright went on
to say that "Wild Bill" Donovan, "Cotton Ed" Smith and Joe
Robinson were going to have Mr. Hoover fired.
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an article entitled, "Smashing the Notorious Karpis lmb"by
Jack Heil. On page of the above issae eil stated that he
had personal knowledge of the FBI and its methods. Heil
stated: "I have watched it work in many oases. As a news-
paper man, I have sat across the table from J. Edgar Hoover
in the ojfice of 'Wild Bill Donovan, when he was first
Assistant Attorney General and discussed details of Ohio's
famous Hayner whiskey conspiracy whose meandering led al~
most to the White House doors.
Hemo_for the Director,
11/1 3/as
Re: George Jack Heil
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ceived the hi lest rating 0 any of the officers taking the
exam na ' or the position of captaincy in the BuffaloPD. was interested in being appointed as captain
in the u a o PD and was highly pleased to learn that the
1 I' Director was willing intercede it o 0 Brien and
William Donovan on his behalf. said he knew Dono-
van and O'Brien slightly, but v y y reputation.._, 4: 1 1.- ._-.1- _.__r. -__--1. ___...|_'r._-..._ __.',: 4.... 1r..1T0 C0mm6F8 H-6' L rwu wisn. unywr.ir:g 92J'Ul»u ou . 1-.
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The.Hilwaukee "Sentinal for ll/l/37 carried an
article entitled "90 More Days for Oil Trial . This article
said that the oil trial which started the first of Octooer
would continue for three months longer according to Killian
Wild Billf Donovan, chief defense counsel, who said it
would take his side twice as long as it took the Gov't. to
present the prosecution.
Milwaukee Let., ll/B/R7
enclosing above news-
paper clipping
Re: Major Oil Companies;
Antitrust
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On 1/22/40 Col. William J. Donovan called_fro:
NYC and stated he wanted to talk to Mr. Hoover about one
of the "Christian Front boys. Donovan said that during
World Her I he had a man in his regiment named John Proui
who was an excellent soldier, This man's son was one of
- the members of the Christian Front boys who had been ap-
prehended.
During the above conversation it was decided that
Donovan would confer with Inspector Connelldg in NYC in-
stead of coming to Washington. NY was advised of this de-
cision.
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4/22/40 which stated that at a meeting, on 4 40, place
not stated, between the vets, Vincent Sheehan ana Colonel_
"Wild Bill Donovan it was suggested that a famous named 1
attorney be hired to represent the vets of the Abraham §
Lincoln Brigade VALE! at the trial of Hilton Wolff, con-5
mander of VALE. This was done by hiring an attorney by
the name of Howley, from "Wild Bill" Donovan's office.
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This reference is a report from _"atr:=1'
4/12/40 which stated that the above aescrineo meeting me:
ncld in the afice of the New Yorker Beverage Conpany.
This reference also states that Col. Jild Bill Donovan
was present at this meeting.
_ The following inked notation appeared on this
reference concerning Donovan: "Had charge of 69th Division
during War, Still has command.
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Bureau and advised that he had been designated as liaison
man for Col. William Donovan's organization. Roosevelt
wanted imformation about the Bureau's coverage. Roosevelt
was assured that this Bureau would do anything and every-
thing possible to assist and cooperate with Col. Donovan
and his organization in carrying on the duties assigned to
them by the President.
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inst ac ' o vote for the approval of the visa application
of on the basis of a statement by Col. William!
Do lat was needed in the defense program of his
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Donovan said he had talked with re-
p War and Navy Departments. The subjectof this conversation was not clear but it was believed to
concern the setting up of a new intelligence agency.! Col.
Donovan said he wanted to cooperate with Mr. Hoover.On s/29/41
with.Mr. Tbmm. Col.
resentatives of the
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On 9/9/41 information was received that MW. J.C.
Wiley, formerly of the Treasury Department, was attached to
the office of Col. William J. Donovan, coordinator of in-
formation.
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