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IMERMAR K. TALMADGE, GA, SOHN SHTEMAN COOTER, KV. PULLIAM @, SFOND, BR. VA, CEN B. JORDAN, HOMO RENIN &. FERN, CONEP COUNSEL. he Wrured Dtafes Denate SGLECT COMNITITTE ON STANDARDS AND CONDUCT . WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 August 2h, 1971 Mr. Albert S. Patterson 507 West 111th Street New York, New York 10025 Dear Mr. Patterson: Senator Stennis, as the Chairman of the Select Committee on Standards and Conduct of the U. S. Senate, has asked me to reply to your letter of August 20, 1971. The Committee would be interested in seeing any evidence which you have relating to alleged misconduct by a Senator. In order for me to determine whether the matter lies within the jurisdiction of this Committee, and to make a preliminary evaluation of the evidence, I would like to have a better idea of what you have before we authorize any expenses for your travel to Washington, D. C. T would suggest that you send me a sworn statement cfr the allegations together with enough of the underlying evidence on which I can base such a determination. Naturally, this communication with you will be held ona privileged and confidential basis. With appreciation for your interest in the affairs of the - Senate. Sincerely yours, R. Fern ef Counsél Benjani Chi BRF/dbk . ee . wa -