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_ . «> (.) b7c at the prison hospital, ie reported to have approved special diets and professional treatments to which Capone is alleged to have not been entitled. Both of these allegations have been made heretofore and were given investigative attention by ¢ eau prior to the receipt of the mnuscript at this office. Both and have been interviewed. There are only three incidents set forth in the manu- script which appear to relate directly to the subject of contraband. First, there is an allegation to the effeot that Capone would knock @ tennis ball over the prison wall while playing tennis, ani inmme- Aistely afterward a different tennis ball would be returned over the well from the outside, There is a suggestion that the substituted tennis ball contained narcotics. My knowledge of the prison and the surrounding terrane leads m to belie + thie allegation is ridiculous to the extreme. secceai 7, Gis « supposed to have brought such s mderwear into the institution for Capone's use, Third, 8 reported to have taken uncensored mail out of the penitentiary, particularly in connection with the delivery of sums of money to the relatives or friends of Capone? bd banefactara mentioned above. Of course, the fact that may have brought underwear into the penitentiary, and the fact that { a guard may heve taken uncensored mail out of the penitentiary, are \ altogether possible. H Personally, I am of the opinion that there is nothing dn the mamiscript which would aid the Bureau in furthering the in- vestigation of this matter. I am inclined to believe that the only useful purpose which the manuscript might serve would be to have it handed to the Warden of the penitentiary for his information. It might aid him in the administration of the prison, At least, the Bureau might desire to haye the contents of the manuscript discussed with [Warden Ae Ce Adernold] in order to secure his reactions. Very truly. 5, E. E. CONROY, Special Agent in Eee SS g ~& Wee KA A813 TS