Part 46, page 270
DB Cooper-19096Serials SE 164-81-8638
Document date 30 December 1981
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 46 p. 270 (DB Cooper-19096), Letter, dated 30 Dec 1981, serial SE 164-81-8638 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-46/pages/270
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[redacted] ATTORNEY AT LAW 718 STATE STREET SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12307 TELEPHONE [redacted]
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December 30, 1981
[redacted] San Francisco, California
Dear [redacted]
My purpose in writing is two-fold.
First, a while ago a client of mine wrote me a letter regarding an acquaintance of hers, [redacted] alias [redacted] who apparently could have been involved in the Northwest Air Lines robbery in 1971. Rather than synopsizing her information I have included a photo copy thereof. Her observations are interesting and I can think of no other way of informally inquiring into their validity than through your office.
I believe that she is interested in finding out if a reward is available, assuming her information is correct. Naturally this is one reason for the confidentiality of my request, other than the obvious potential civil liabilities.
The other matter I am interested in is the purchase of the Nicoll-Sill House, otherwise known as the Bethlehem House, an historic 1735 structure located in the Town of Bethlehem. Since the structure is on the National Historic Register, it is entitled to a 25% first year investment tax credit to persons buying into a limited partnership for the purpose of purchase and restoration. Additionally, limited partners would be entitled to a proportionate share of the 15-year depreciation available to historic structures under the new tax act, and also a share of the deductions available through the conveyance of a facade easement by the limited partners, to the Town of Bethlehem. Losses also would be deductible. For example, an investment of $20,000. would yield during tax year 1982 a $5,000. tax credit as a start, and, depending upon the total amount invested in the structure (probably $60,000.), a significant depreciation number. If I can secure an appropriate appraisal stating that the highest and best use of the site is for light industrial purposes, the value of the facade easement (which would limit the building's use substantially) becomes readily apparent. The 5 acre site is adjacent to the Town [cut off]
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DB Cooper-19096
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164A-81-8638
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