Part 73, page 206

Document date 22 February 1973

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 73 p. 206 (DB Cooper-31544), Letter, dated 22 Feb 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-73/pages/206

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OREGON Journal PORTLAND, OREGON 97201 • (503) 222-5511

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Thank you for your expression of interest in locating some of the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker "D. B. Cooper" on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971.

There were 10,000 bills given to the hijacker after all of the serial numbers had been recorded by the FBI. The Journal is in the process of reproducing those serial numbers in installments over several days so that readers may check bills in their possession against the list.

The newspaper's publication of the list started on Thursday, Feb, 22, 1973.

If it is impractical for you to see copies of the newspaper, may we suggest that you inquire at the closest FBI office to you whether you may obtain or inspect a copy of the FBI's official list. The telephone number of your nearest FBI OFFICE is usually found in the inside cover of your telephone book.

If you do discover that you have one of the missing bills, The Journal will pay you $1,000 for it if it is the first one to be turned in.

Good luck.

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[illegible signature or initials]

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DB Cooper-31544

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Newspaper letterhead for the Oregon Journal with address and phone number. A redaction box obscures part of the header area (likely recipient name/address). Handwritten annotation 'b6 b7C' in top-right corner and 'Sub FF' below the header line. Form letter from the Oregon Journal to a reader expressing interest in locating D.B. Cooper's ransom money. Explains that 10,000 $20 bills were given to the hijacker with serial numbers recorded by the FBI. The Journal began publishing the serial number list on February 22, 1973 in installments. Suggests contacting the nearest FBI office to inspect the official list. Offers a $1,000 reward for the first missing bill turned in. Handwritten signature or initials, partially illegible, appearing to read something like 'V.U. [guess: Nadiff]' or similar. FBI file reference stamp indicating the document number in the D.B. Cooper case file.

Clear typewritten letter on Oregon Journal letterhead
Some minor artifacts and dots on scan
Handwritten annotations visible in margins and near signature

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