FROM THE FILES OF THE FBI 263
February 16, 1973
Honorable Charles H. Percy
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Percy:
Your communication of February 9th concerning [BLACKED OUT] has been
received.
While I understand you constitutent's concern, this Bureau is strictly an
investigative agency of the Federal Government and, as such, neither makes
evaluations nor draws conclusions as to the character or integrity of any
organization, publication or individual. Consequently, I cannot comment
in response to the inquiry posed by [BLACKED OUT]
As you requested, your enclosure is being returned herewith.
Sincerely yours,
[stamped] L. Patrick Gray III
L. Patrick Gray, III
Acting Director
Enclosure
Constituent's letter
1 - Springfield - Enclosures (2)
1 - Congressional Services Office - Enclosures (2)
NOTE: Bufiles disclose cordial relations with Senator Percy and no record
of [BLACKED OUT] Bufiles reflects that we have received information from
Ron Hubbard who runs the Academy of Scientology. Hubbard's theory of
"Scientology" is that this alleged science instills self-confidence and
assists'
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Honorable Charles H. Percy
individuals in removing mental problems and obtaining human ability.
Hubbard has been described by his wife as being "hopelessly insane."
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