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LV 9-New On October 16, 1969, 5A SD o tecussee this matter with U. 8. Attorney ROBERT 5S. LINNELL, Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. LINNELL stated that the lettera indicate a definite threat to the life of FRANK SINATRA, and he felt that the matter definitely egme under the extortion statutes. He stated that ‘attempts should be made to identify the writer and to édeteruine 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. OGne Xerox copy of the materiai { is also being furnished to the FBI Laboratory along with the | Original letters as received under separate cover. The FEI Laboratory is requested to search the material through the anonymous letter file and retain the letters for bic comparison with handwriting of possible suspects developed in 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 e@ letters were opened in the presence of SA f the Las Vegas Division and any contents therein were only handied where necessary by hin. LEADS : | THE CHICAGO DIVISION AT JOLIET, ILLIKOIS pt to identify « D -« a | nd if either of t e could be poasibie i | suspects, ermine their mental condition and attempt to discreetly obtain handwriting specimens. \ AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS termine if there is a ledge would help in matter.