Foreign Relations of the United States, 1945–1950, Emergence of the Intelligence Establishment

110. Letter From the Director of Central Intelligence (Souers) to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Hoover)⁰

Washington, April 19, 1946.

Dear Mr. Hoover: With reference to your letter of April 16¹ concerning your Special Intelligence Service in the Western Hemisphere, I have been informed at the White House that the President has passed the word to the Congressional committee that it is his desire that this activity be continued by you. I have also been informed by members of the Appropriations Sub-Committee that the item covering these activities will be inserted in your Appropriations Act in an appropriate manner.

This should clear up the confusion which developed.

With all good wishes,

Sincerely,

Sidney W. Souers ²

0. Source: Central Intelligence Agency Historical Files, HS/CSG–2227, Job 83–00739R, Box 2, Folder 3. Secret; Personal.
1. Not found.
2. Printed from a copy that bears this typed signature.