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FROM THE FILES OF THE FBI #81

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ----- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Memorandum

TO : Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Date: February 13, 1963

FROM : Herbert J. Miller, Jr.
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division

SUBJECT: Complaints concerning Founding
Church of Scientology seizures.
_Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act_

We enclose, with reference to your memorandum of January 29, 1963, and enclosure, a copy of a self-explanatory letter of today's date to [BLACKED OUT]

Enclosure

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21-16-124

February 13, 1963

[ADDRESS BLOCK BLACKED OUT]

Dear [BLACKED OUT]

Your letter of January 22, 1963, and enclosures, to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have been referred to me for consideration.

The subject matter of the action involving the Academy of Scientology is a quantity of "Hubbard E-Meter" devices held on the premises of the organization, and which investigation by the Food and Drug Administration revealed were misbranded under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The proceedings are not directed against the Founding Church of Scientology, nor any individual, and are not designed to interfere with the constitutionally protected rights of any person.

The seizure of the devices was made in strict conformity with approved routine legal procedures, and the Federal Marshals involved performed their duties with dignity and restraint. The owners of the devices have the opportunity to contest the action in a court of law, and at that time may raise all pertinent objections.

We share your concern for freedom of religious belief, and you may feel assured that in any action by the Government this interest will be carefully protected.

Sincerely,

HERBERT J. MILLER, JR.
Assistant Attorney General

ENCLOSURE

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