[ Autographs ] J. Edgar Hoover Il.S. on F.B.I. letterhead labeled "Personal and Confidential", 1p. 4to., Washington, June 10, 1942, to noted publisher Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. In part: was interested in the information which you furnished me concerning the racial prejudices manifested by the officer named I also wanted to let you know that appropriate action is being taken concerning the young man who has been making un-American remarks. I, of course, am not concerned about the threats made by the Washington Major. We in the Federal Bureau of Investigation have been the subject of threats madeby many people whose personal ambitions were thwarted by the Bureau'sdetermination to carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed upon it by law... " Very good.