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cOPY | UNITED STATES ATTORNEY -EASTERN DISTRICT eof Texas. Sherman, Texas. May 11, 1925. co Mr. &. B. Colvin, se Special agent in Charge, Sp) Department vf Justice, te Dalles, Texas. ce ~~ Dear Sir: ' I bave just returned from the Tyler Division of this — Cc court where 1 have just completed the trial of the case of United aD | States vs 0. R. Davis et al, in which case all six of the defendants charged were convicted upon each count of the indictment. 4 I wish to take this occasion to state that I believe this - to have been the most complete investigation with which I have ever come in contact during my six years in this office. Ze, I wish to take this eocasion to especially commend the services | of Special Agent Claude P. Light of your office in connection with this CH davestigatian. The investigation was so clear, complete and convincing that : for the first time within my experience, Honorable H. L. Estes, upon the , gonciusion of the trial and in spen court, pudlicly commended Mr. Light upon the efficiency and completeness of this investigation. I wish to state further that Hr. Light’s assistance to me in £ the conduct of the trial and his Mamiliarity with the records end details of investigation involved, were of invaluable benefit to me in the trial o this case. I em sure tint the came is in large reassure due to the efficiency — of the men under your supervision, But I camot refrain from stating that 5S since your incumbency of that office, all investigations coming under my observation have been of such an exceptionslly high character in general, —__+__-—-$het J -em personally convinced that -you-are in iarge degree -responribie ————— for the character of the same, and I wish to commend you most highly for your peinstaking guidance and direction in these matters. With kindest persons1 regards and deep appreciation ef the in- waluabdle assistance rendered this office in the mtters coming within your jurisdiction, I beg to remain, Sincerely yours, {e} Randolph Sryent Gnited States Attorney. PeBt~ Dear Mr. Colvén: I wean every word of the enclosed Jetter, and while not Wishing to