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December 4, 1980 Mrs. aes *- ade Moores “Nontana “SSSI a eiimacae Bg Dear Mrs. Thompson: Your recent communication requesting information concerning former Special Agent Melvin H.“Purjis has been received. Although the FBI does not have any ed material to furnish you, it is suggested that you contact "The News and Courier,” Charleston, South Carolina, since the January 16, 1960, edition of that paper contained extensive biographical dats concerning Mr. Purvis. ss aeecietiniatnerematitiememinn 825 og LL T aAAtania nally tien tam maeewibkt. #ha bh hata . acoition Gidhy se 4 Le quite PYVoEoANLe that the vauyn that your husband found was a “Melvin Purvis Junior G-Man Corps Badge,” the result of a promotional endeavor sponsored by the General Poods Corporation in the 1930's. 7 Sincergly yours, 2 | Banrnasr Yauna awySk ge Sur Inspector in Charge Office of Congressional and Public Affairs E: Correspondent's inguiry concerns former SA Melvin H. 4 o5 vis, Jr., who EOD 2/4/27, resigned 8/5/35, and committed 3 icide 2/29/60 (Bufile 67-7489). He received substantial Pras licity over the years and constantly capitalized on his , a experience. ———————emeM gah (3) Enee AD inv, ¢ ‘ Lal Base AD Ade. r eo a! —_—_ 7 _ Eur ~ Ann Oe i . MeEUEISS dis. Seren ' . Felephowe Ra Director's Sec'y _ MAIL et, Ea $y & pene net WaT Fe bes WOSANS 108loe at 8