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me te sete it Tay! e . 7 7 . Buttes me! gM rte rere ‘i, og - i ee a ~~! Gregory also eteated that he ia a ‘close friend of chiet - of Detectives Frank N. Littlejohn, Charlotte, North Carolina, and said "Littlejohn and I are juat like thie", indicating by oo crossing his. fingers. {It may be stated thet since Agent .- | MeKinley's return to the office he mentioned Gregory's name to Chief Littlejohn and the latter stated that he did not know the . man and has never heerd of him). — - Gregory algo told the Agents that he was absolutely reliable and aa an indication of his honest intentions he took hold of agent McKiniey’s hand and stated that he would give him "the Masonic grip". Gregory then proceeded to twist and jerk Agent McKinley's hand, and then to "tickle® Agent McKinley's hand wi th his forefinger. ; The nonsense stated and acted by Gregory ie being related here in order that the Division may have no doubts as to the mental condition of Gregory. - On January 26, 1934, this office received | two more tele- graeme from Gregory, which are herewith quoted in the order they wore received: “PRETTY BOYD WORKING EASTRADFORD OUT OF PITTSBURGH WIRE ME CARE MALBOURNE HOTEL WHAT LOCATION TO ASSUME" “PRETTY BOYD FLOYD GOING EAST TO CINCINNATI FOLLOW UP WE HAVE GOT JOHN DELLINGER GANG CCME TO MY ASSIS« TANCE GOD BE WITH YOU GREGORY AND WEBSTER OUT OF DURHAM NC REGARDS ANSWER IMMEDIATELY BY WESTERN UNION*. Special Agent W. G. Elliott of this office, who ie now working in the vicinity of Durham, North Carolina, has been 7 acquainted with the contents of the two telegrams above quoted, and instructed to interview Mr. Gregory tactfully and endeavor to | placate him with respect to his efforts to locate Charles Arthur Floyd. Very truly yours, VER IBR: F L. B. REED, Acting 62-474 Special Agent in Charge — an and oie iia " reine |