LETTER TO MR. DREW W. KOHLER FROM R. H. HILLENKOETTER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01731R003100040013-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 1, 2003
• Sequence Number: 13
• Publication Date: July 10, 1950
• Content Type: LETTER

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10 July 1950
Mr. Drew 17, Kohl er
Territory
Thank you very much for your letter of 3 July 1950.
It is always good to hear from old shipmates.
I sincerely appreciate t1 trouble you have taken in
writing to the HONOLULU ADVMZS R expressing your confidence
in me. one can t abe a lot of beatings as long as the 1mowl~
edge is present that at least som of the old and valued
associates still have confidence.
Captain Goggins is here in Washington now and we see
each other frequently. The old abasement" days are always
remenbeied. You, no doubt, have heard that he is now
retired.
Again, let me thank you for your letter and your
continued confidence.
With warmest personal regards, please believe me,
Sincerely,
Dist:
Orig-addressee
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R. H. HILT ' NKOETTER
Rear Admiral, USN
Director of Central
Intelligence
Basic ltr of 3 Jul 50 states the enclosed
been sent Editor, Honolulu Advertiser as
sentiments of those who served under DCI
ltr(cc)has
indicative
during the
of the
old "basement" days
at Pearl Harbor. Says he is sorry to learn that DCI is to be relieved by Gen Smith "vrould
like to have seen you carry through with the excellent job you have done so far. Please
convey regards to Capt Goggins. Attached cc of ltr to Editor,Honolulu Advertiser corrects
statement made by columnist Robert S. Allen adversely commenting on DCI's ability.
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