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ana Létter to Director, FBI - NY 65~14920 addresses of the WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITER COMPANY (1000 Connecticut Avenue N.W, and 1528 K Street N.W., Washington, D. C.), as well as any other prior addresses which must be shown to! logically complete this phase of the investigation, 6, Following the file review by auxiliary offices which have conducted prior investigation in this matter, leads suggested by that review should be set forth and immediately covered and reported, Where doubt exists as to the advisability of covering such leads, they should be referred to the Bureau ‘and New York for consideration. A recapitulation of all leads still pending in auxiliary offices should be set forth by each office in the next investigative report submitted by that office. 7, ALL interviews conducted must be exhaustive and must not ‘be confined to the mere coverage of the leads involved, Each interview must develop all information in the possession of the person interviewed regarding all of his knowledge of the activities and associates of ALGER HISS, e In conducting investigation in this matter, it should be borne in mind that ALGER, HISS has stated that he was never in contact with JAY DAVID WHITTAKER CHAMBERS after January 1, 1937, ny informa- tion which would place HISS and CHAMBERS together after January, 1937 and which could be definitely corroborated from independent sources other than CHAMBERS would automatically prove one count of the perjury indict ment against HISS. 8, In conducting investigation in connection with the Woodstock typewriter, all Agents should be alert to obtain additional specimens from this machine, It will be recalled that the last specimen obtained while the machine was in the possession of HISS was dated in May, 1937. Specimens dated subsequent to January, 1938 would be of great significance in the retrial of this matter if they can~be identified as proparéd on the HISS machine while it was still in the possession of the HISS family. In the immediate future, specific, detailed leads will be set forth for the various auxiliary offices, The investigation requested must be immediately conducted and submitted by teletype summary; a comprehensive report should follow teletype summary, Very truly yours, Pa CMewa LC Meeting a f Edward Scheidt, SAC the mae. 103308 / é