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| The following letter was Mr. Williams authorization as the "first Law Enforcement Officer" allowed into the Soviet Union to pick up a prisoner for return to the United States. |
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United States Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
Washington D. C. 20530
January 8, 1975
Mr. J. Elliott Williams United States Marshal District of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29202
Dear Marshal Williams:
You are authorized and required to proceed to Moscow and/or Poti, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, to arrest and return to the jurisdiction of the United States James M. Hendrix for trial on charges of murder.
In furtherance of this mission, you are required to cooperate fully with authorities of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and officers of the United States Department of State. Additionally, you are authorized to carry with you firearms, ammunition and restraining devices appropriate for the completion of this assignment.
Sincerely, (signed) REIS R. KASH Associate Director for Operations |
