Open in FBI Vault (Part 91, page 344 of the PDF) Copy citation FBI 164-81, Vault Part 91 p. 344 (DB Cooper-40743), Teletype, dated 10 Dec 1971, serial PD 164-41-370 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-91/pages/344
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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/10/71
Transmit the following in ___PLAINTEXT___
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via ___TELETYPE___ ___URGENT___ #004
(Priority)
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TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) ___/___P
NORJAK.
REFER SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER EIGHT, SEVENTY
ONE, AND PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE.
SUSPECT--JOHN GORDON HOSKINS.
REAIRTEL REQUESTS HOSKINS BE LOCATED AND HIS WHEREABOUTS
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, BE ESTABLISHED.
HOSKINS WAS ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT BY WITNESS [REDACTED].
PORTLAND WILL NOT COVER LEAD AT CASCADE LOCKS UNLESS OTHER-
WISE ADVISED BY SEATTLE.
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(1) Portland
NBB:smp
(1)
Approved: ___[signature]___
Special Agent in Charge
Sent 2:05 P M Per [initials]
/c v-41-370
DB Cooper-40743
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b7C
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Standard FBI teletype transmittal header (FD-36 form) dated December 10, 1971, sent as urgent plaintext teletype number 004.
Portland FBI field office teletype to Seattle regarding NORJAK (D.B. Cooper) case. References prior Sacramento airtel (Dec 8, 1971) and Portland teletype (Dec 3, 1971). Suspect John Gordon Hoskins was eliminated by a witness (name redacted). Portland states it will not cover the Cascade Locks lead unless directed by Seattle.
Footer with distribution note (1 copy to Portland), typist initials NBB:smp, approval signature of Special Agent in Charge, send time 2:05 PM, and handwritten case reference numbers.
Exemption codes b6 and b7C indicating redaction of personal privacy information and law enforcement source/witness identity.
Clean typewritten FBI teletype form Small redaction block next to witness line Handwritten case number and initials at bottom