◆ SpookStack

copr/tw TO: Director, FBI DATE: December 31, 1947 FROM: De Me LADD 1, SUBJECT: / DETENTION OF COMMUNISTS IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN DIFFICULTY / WITH THE SOVIET UNION. You will recall that memoranda were forwarded to the Attorney General under dates of March 8,. August 5, and September S, 1916 and subsequently on October 20, 1917 pointing out that there was a real necessity for detailed planning relative to the subject of detention of Communists in the event of an emergency involving the Soviet Union and the United States. : _ Copies of the memoranda-of March 8, 196 and October 20, 19:7 are attached herato to refresh your recollection with regard to the specific con- tent thereof. . Qn December 22, 19:7 a memorandum was directed to the Attorney . General requesting advice as to what action had been taken relative to the se aforementioned memoranda and he returned it with a penned notation stating "I have instructed Mr. Quinn to work with you personally". —— _ . Therefore, this matter is being brought to your attention inasmuch as Me Mr. Quinn undoubtedly will be contacting you in the near future relative to this subject matter. Attachment | - , - nN, : "\ bon \ € ae i t> _ a) Sea? fy - fi “A ‘ Paes ! . : / Be L 030 | ry Bo , ‘3 gAN SL 1948 go* INIT ine on ony FEB 7 1949 ° emt oe Lowndes