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C 0 p y Ltr. to Mr. G. J. Rathman, Chief, Investigation Section, u. s. AEC, dated 10 February 1949, Re Photographs of the negative. In other words, there is a trail of that section of the negative which was not exposed in the camera. Thie effect shows up in one negative and not in the other because the negative in question is fogged; therefore, this irregularity was developed. "Sti11 f'Urther proof of these defects lies in t.he number of unevenly developed sections of the negative." In view of the above, it is reoam:nended that this entire matter be declassif'ied and that Mr. Presley be advised of the nature o£ the images, if and when the negatives are returned to h1m by your office. For your information, this ottioe is taking the liberty of :turnish 1ng a copy o£ this ~ommnieation to Mr. c. c. Mcswain, Special Agent, F.BI, because of official interest eTidenced by his office 1n the matter. Your cooperation 1n furnishing photographs and negatives, together With information contained in your letter o£ 16 December 1948 to Major Grant, is sincerely appreciated. Vecy truly yours, C. D. GASSER Colonel, US.AF Am EngineerinsField Officer 3 Incle. 2 Negatives l Photostat cc - Mr. C. C. McSwain C 0 p y