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FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64) Sey et - me. OF wit a aR eS IE RE WABI 8 - FBI Date: ee ee ee ee ee Ye ee ee Transmit the following in FF) (Type in plaintext or code) (Priority) i CE 157-6171 this same source was again contacted; . however, again with negative results. On 5/4/71, the Firearms License Applications held in file by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Agency in Winston- Salem were reviewed in an effort to locate handwriting similar to that appearing in the letter written by the prospective Fir itor. This developed no information and ATF Agent advised he knew of no one in the Winston-Salen, N. C., area, he would consider a logical possibility in this matter. On 6/8/71, all pistol Permit Applications held by the Forsyth County SO for the last three years were reviewed in an effort to develop Similar handwriting. This was negative. PD, a in Negro —_ and/or Tire tatters in this area, were contacted concerning this matter. None could provide the name of anyone who could logically be the prospective Firearms Editor. eM he 4 pes ” a4 On 6/25/71, these same individuals were again contacted with negative results. ' on igty, Ze wit . . ‘Eo sf + won yo Te te Ufa, . « woe sd ees = ee ee a ee 3 hes It has been noted the writer who aspired to be the anonymous Firearms Editor of the Black Panther Paper went to some lengths and planned to go further to hide his identity. a In keeping with this effort to maintain his anonymity, it is & logical to believe he may have traveled to the Winston-Salem area rs to post this letter. £ Ps FS re Si ye Approved: Sent M Per . : : Special Agent in Charge 4X U. 5. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971—413—135 _ a ~_or Pe * 3 \ -_ ig, & RE fen on aX , a “i 4 a . 5 > a ~ 7 . cee ae ee Ne, Te i A ee OR Se gee eee gmeiyinae nee ae wee te ae oe wee mee ce ET re sn gg che a see, a ee)