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C K f 1 st/R17: Assistant Attorney General Internal Security Division The surveillance was authorized by the Attorney General on February 5, 1971. It was installed on February 18, 1971, and was discontinued on June 3, 1971. This information was disseminated. On July 9, 1969, an individual who may be identical to Abbott Howard Hoffman participated in a conversation which was monitored through a telephone surveillance at the National Headquarters of the Black Panther Party, Berkele ia This surveillance is identified by symbol number The surveillance was authorized by the Attorney Genera on February 6, 1969. It was installed on February 26, 1969, and it has been in operation since that time. Attached is a list of four documents containing information concerning Hoffman including the dissemination made, if any, of the information contained in the documents. The documents are enclosed. Also enclosed are copies of the logs disclosing the conversations of these individuals. No electronic surveillance has been conducted on any premises in which Hoffman is known to have a proprietary interest. Information previously furnished to the Department regarding Hoffman is not being duplicated in this letter. It is suggested that you check with other Government agencies with respect to their authorization of electronic devices in connection with the above individual if you have not already done so. Enclosures 9 _2.. , s%nrr'r