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dune h, 1947 Mr. Louis T. Monoco 252 North Fullerton Avenue gRconnembontclair ». New Jersey : slo Your letter of May 23, 1947, has been received and the contents \ thereof carefully noted. ? Dear Ur. Monoco: Inasmuch as the murder of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles, California, is a matter not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of your commnication to the Los Angeles Police Department for information and consideration. A copy of your letter to the Honorable Albert W. Hawkes, Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C., is also being furnished to the Ios Angeles Police Department. The key, which you transmitted with your referenced letter, is being returned herewith. It is suggested that in the event you have any additional information which you think may have some bearing on the murder of Elizabeth Short that you communicate directly with the Chief of Police, Ios Angeles, Califormmia. However, I want you to feel free to com municate with me at any time you have any information which, in your ‘e opinion, concerns the functions of this Bureau. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enel dey e 62-82627—~ B guy REEEUOEES FEEE 5