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FROM THE FILES OF THE FBI 213 [handwritten letter] 12-9-68 Dear Mr. Hoover, I'm writing this letter in regards to the recent publicity about Scientology; Time, Aug. 23, 1968, page 40 - Newsweek, Aug. 26, 1968 page 8 - Life, Nov. 15, 1968 page 99. I was wondering if your department had looked into this dangerous cult [next page] My husband is a member of this organization, and has been very active in it within the last 3 years. I have looked into Scientology because of my husband's interest in it and have found it to be a fraud. Scientology does a great job of indoctination [sic]. What a pity it is for children to have this forced on them. I am glad that I was able to see through this [next page] organization, for the sake of my children but as a result I have lost a husband. My husband has been completely alienated from us because we won't concu[?] with their ideas. There must be some law to stop this cult from destroyin[?] minds and hurting familie[?] I would be very happy to discuss my [next page] findings concerning this evil cult with any of your people. Sincerely, [SIGNATURE AND RETURN ADDRESS BLACKED OUT]




December 17, 1968

[ADDRESS BLOCK BLACKED OUT]

Dear [BLACKED OUT]

Your letter of December 9th has been received.

In answer to your inquiry, information in our files must be maintained as
confidential pursuant to regulations of the Department of Justice.  I hope
you will not infer either that we do or do not have material in our files
relating to the organization you mentioned.  I regret I am unable to be of
assistance.

Sincerely yours,

[stamped] J. Edgar Hoover

John Edgar Hoover

Director

NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles.  Lafayette Ron
Hubbard, Founder of the Founding Church of Scientology, has been known to
the Bureau since 1951.  Neither Hubbard nor the organization headed by him
has been investigated by the Bureau.  He was described as "hopelessly
insane" by his wife in connection with divorce proceedings.  His theory of
"Scientology" is an alleged Science which instills self-confidence and
assists in removing mental problems.  In August, 1966, the Department
requested information concerning the Founding Church of Scientology,
inasmuch as the Tax Division was involved in litigation as to whether or
not the alleged Church of Scientology is exempted from Federal income
taxation as a religious organization.  Pertinent information contained in
Bufiles has been provided the Department.  This organization has also been
investigated by the Food and Drug Administration, Internal Revenue
Service, and the Army.

MHB:cae (3)

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