Division of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
Post Office Box 812
Chicago, Illinois
January 28, 1935.
Chief of Ordnance,
War Department,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
In connection with an investigation being conducted by this office, one Army Springfield Rifle, calibre .30, model 1903, serial No. 74061, was recovered at the time of the arrest of the person possessing same.
Lieutenant Colonel A. G. Gillespie, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois, who states that the Arsenal has no record of issue or sale of this rifle, suggested that this office communicate with you in order that you may circularize the various depots and establishments maintaining serial number records, with a view to tracing this gun. Will you be kind enough to do this at your earliest opportunity.
In replying please refer to our file #26-5945.
Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
s/s M. H. Purvis
M. H. PURVIS
Special Agent in Charge.
RHH:EHC
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