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LV 9-New On October 16, 1969, SA [at «i sessed this matter with U. S. Attorney ROBERT .. LINNELT, fas Vegas, Nevada. ‘Mr. LINNELL stated that the letters indicate a definite threat to the life of FRANK SINATRA, and he felt that the matter definitely cmme under the extortion statutes, He stated that attempts should be made to identify the writer and to determine the mental condition of the individual. One Xerox copy of each of the aforementioned letters together with notes written therein are being furnished here- with for the Chicago Division. One Xerox copy of the material is also being furnished to the FBI Laboratory along with the original letters as received under separate cover. The FBI Laboratory is requested to search the material through the anonymous letter file and retain the letters for comparison with handwriting of possible suspects developed in bic ' this matter, It is further requested that when examination by the FBI Laboratory is completed, that they be furnished to the ,Latent Fingerprint Section of the Identification Division to / determine if latent fingerprints can be found. With regard to latent fingerprints, it is noted that only the first letter referred to above was opened by personnel at the Flamingo Hotel and the letters were opened in the presence of SA of the Las Vegas Division and any contents therein were only handled where necessary by him, LEADS ; THE CHICAGO DIVISION AT JOLIET, ILLINOIS empt to identify a. a and if either of these cou € possible - ‘sus ’ e their mental condition and attempt to discreetly obtain handwriting specimens. AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 11 also attempt to determine if there is _ and determine if he has any nowledge that wou elp in S matter. -5- 7 OTNtse “*. ;