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SORT rere ath ge ihr pee Peri iy ot oe eT oe Hawkins and his informant have previousts been en- ployed, as stated above, by Mr. Loesch at$10.00 por day, in addition to $10.00 per week for room rent. Incident expenses incurred by these two individuals have been paid by Mr. Loesch. The abdove price does not include transportation and hotels, and subsiatence in the event it is neceseary for these persons to leave the city. Mr. Hawkins stated that he believed he could develop a great deal of information for thia office, and would do #0 sincerely if the Government decided to request him to do so. He stated that he believed all of the work necessary for him to do, could be performed in Cook County, in which event no transportation expense would be involved. Mr. Hawkins etated that he was sot requesting the Goverment to give him a position, but that he felt that asa . patriotic citizen, it was hie duty to furniah all information shich comes to hie attention. He stated that he felt if he were wrking for reimbursement, he could spend more time on this. He added, however, that he would probably turn over all the information coming into his poseession regardleas of whether he is eanployed. I talked to Mr. Loesch privately again, after I had talked with Hawkins, and Mr. Loesch stated that he hed faith in Hawkins, in view of the fact that he had produced valuable information for him in the past, and believed it would be advisable to employ hin. Of courae, it ie obvious that a great deal of the information received from an informant of this type could not be used, or could not be obtained in proof form. Mr. Loesch suggested, however, that 1% might pe termed “background” information, which might be used by investigators to connect up warious missing links in cases, es well ap connecting the chain of evidence. Of course, as you know, thie man Hawkine has never given me any information previously, and I have never heard of him before. It might be desirable to try Hawkine and his informant out for a while to determine what results can be gained thereby, and I will appreciate your advising me as to your opinion in this regard. “ Very truly yours, WA Sw M. H. PURVIS, Map /ar Special Agent in Charge