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oN os, ed 4 -i- that it would, of course, be necessary for him to be released from jail, aod that he believes thet within 60 to 90 days, probably less time, he would be able to know whether he could furnish any valuable information concerning Floyd. He stated that he is not asking for a parole or comm- tation of sentence, but that should any arrangement be made whereby hie release for a temporary period cold be effected, and he should be instrumental in furnishing the Division with infomation concerning Floyd, he would be glad for the Government to give consideration to the comnuta- tion of his sentence. He stated thet should he be instrumental in *putting the finger" on Floyd, that he would ask that the Government pay him . £500.00, but that not one cent would have to be paid until efter Floyd's apprehension. He stated thet under no circumstances would he want his name mentioned, or would he ever want it to be known that he had any participa- tion in such a matter or thet he hed even discussed it with officers. Marlow, the Undersheriff et Chickasha, ie a man 62 years old. He wes for mmy years a Special Agent of the Rock Teland Railroad, and has been a peace officer practically all of hia life. He has the utmost confi- dence in this informant and stated that if the State officer, aa heretofore mentioned, had not become intoxicated at the time he took him to the in- formant's house, Floyd's apprehension would have been effected long since. I realize and so will the officials of tha Division when they heve read this letter that the informant 18 now in jail and that perhaps they will feel that thie is just another “fjailbird” trying to taik himself out of a jail sentence. I have talked to many prisoners in jail who have told me whet they scc-22 25 7sr law enforcement agencies if they were only on the out- side, and I realize thet in most cases, such stories can be discounted. Thie informant did not so impress me. Not one time during our conversation did he make a positive statemant or declaration thet ha could accomplish results in this uniertaking, but stated that he could ascertain in a little while whether — hia efforts would be productive of results, Frankly, I was impressed with hie statenmts and with his candor and the lack of any assurance on his part of what he could do. I made no promises to the informant, and I em meking no recommenda- tions at this time to the Division, bit em submitting this information for your consideration and for such ection as you feel it warranta. Under separate cover, I em furnishing you the name and a bit of identifying data with respect to thia informant. Very truly youfa, al ‘DWIGHT BRANTLEY, pecial Agent in Charge. oe