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Mr. Ladd entered on duty in the Federal Bureau of Investigation on November 5, 1928, as a Special~Agent in Grade CAr 8 with salary at the'rate of $29oo per annum and. following a period of training he performed investigative duties in varions offices of this Bureau and served in various executive positions. Mr. Ladd retired effective at the close of business February 28, 195+, at which time. he was occupying the position of Assistant'to the Director, Grade GS 18, $14,8oo per annum. His services were satisfactory and nothing'of a derogatory nature was known concerning his. character or integrity during the period in which he was an employee of this Bureau. Admission To The Bar. He was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia on 0ctober 13, 1928. II. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATIONS Interviews. Associates, social acquaintances, neighbors, supervisors, and others interviewed during'the i928 investi-. gation concerning Daniel Milton Ladd highiy recommended him with respect to character, Ioyalty, industry, ambition, associates, general standing and ability. Mr. Styles Bridges, United States Senator from New Hampshire, advised on January 27, 1956, that he has known Mr. Ladd for many years and considers him an outstanding man of excellent character, reputation, and loyalty to this country. He added that he would'not hesitate to recommend Mr. Ladd most highly for any position of trust and confidence. Mr. William Langer, United States Senator from North Dakota, informed on January 30, 1956, that he has known Mr. Ladd and'his family all his life. He stated that Mr. Ladd comes from one of the most outstanding families in North Dakota and he would rate Mr. Ladd as an individual of excellent character, loyalty, associates, and reputation. He emphasized that he would recommend him for any position of trust and confidence without any hesitation whatsoever. Government Azency Checks -No record.concerning Mr. Ladd was found in the files of the Investigations Division, United States Civil Service Commission.