Typed letter signed : Washington, D.C., to John Steinbeck, 1952 Feb. 6.

Record ID: 
316951
Accession number: 
MA 3661.37
Author: 
Smith, Walter Bedell, 1895-1961.
Credit: 
Gift of John Steinbeck, 1963.
Description: 
1 item (1 p.) ; 26.6 cm
Notes: 

Written on letterhead of the "Central Intelligence Agency / Washington 25, D.C. Office of the Director."

Summary: 

Expressing his appreciation for Steinbeck's "offer of assistance made in your note of January 28th;" saying that "You can, indeed, be of help to us by keeping your eyes and ears open on any political developments in the areas through which you travel, and in addition, on any other matters which seem to you of significance, particularly those which might be overlooked in routine reports;" asking if he might come by to visit him if he came to Washington so that they might "discuss any special matters on which you may feel that you can assist us."

Provenance: 
Gift of John Steinbeck in 1963.