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ee a oy . . 7 = $ = men run re@idly away. Thy he did so could not be explseined by Mrs. Shipmen, The letter’s husband works off and on. The theory is now ed~ ~ vanced thet Underhill may beve told Davis that the latter might get in- Tormetion ea to Underhill'ta thereabouts fron krs. Shipman. When he eaw Kr. Shipman, Davis mey heve thought better not to make any inquiries whatever. He then ran. With Teference to Mre. Shipman, agent reached the conclusion that she is telling the truth. She is a well belanced youne woman end hed no reason for meking wild statements. Furthermore, Mre. Ezell stated thet irs. Shipmen was white and extremely frightened when she called et the Ezell home and made her report. In addition, she recomized the photosraph of Wiltr Underhill es being one closely resembling the likeness of Bob Underhill, whom she knows wery well end for cause. She has erranged with bir. and Mra. Ezell to cake e trip in the Ezell's car tomorrow evening with the view to pointing out the house in which Underhill (Bob) lives. She could not make the trip thie afternoon or evening. Ezell is following the ..etter through end means to keep in close tauch with this agent. JI ex not submitting this information es positive. However, the voluntary informetion ae furnished by hire. Shipmen deserves close attention. Watever develops I shell cover closely end report inmediate- ly. I believe that this matter, es it stands, should be treated quietly, . confidentially and with close attention. Ezell end his partner are the ". only persons besides lire. Ezel] and Mr. and lire. Shipmen who know about thie affair. The police, at lerge, have not been notified as yet. It wes deemed better for Ezell end me to work out the prelimineries before notifying the Chief of Folice or the Chief of Detectives. If the fects and circumstences warrant, they will be instently notified and their co- operation sought. Will report progrese tomorrow. Also will work on the theory thet Wilbur end Bob Underhill may be the same person.® In this connection, Agent Hurley has been advised to give as this matter very closes cereful attention and to keep me advised of any these are the persons we ere seeking, or if there ie any possibility of apprehending any of them et Louisville, I will proceed there myself in oréer to hendle the investigation, together with Agent Hurley. cc: Kenses City end ell developments. Should anything develop which would indicate thet —.