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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. VII - Page 378« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Heinz W. Michaelis)

Mr. Ball.
And that is the one you have identified as Exhibit 2, is that correct?
Mr. Michaelis.
Yes; that's correct.
Mr. Ball.
And in this instance the fourth copy was not used, is that correct?
Mr. Michaelis.
That is correct.
Mr. Ball.
Exhibits 2 and 3 were also found as a part of your original records when you investigated, or looked through your records at the request of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on November 30, 1963. Is that correct?
Mr. Michaelis.
Correct.
Mr. Ball.
I will show you another document here which is a slip of red paper marked "Railway Express Agency" which has been heretofore identified with an FBI Exhibit No. DL-29. What is that document?
Mr. Michaelis.
Just a minute, I have to get the original. Now, this exhibit number-----
Mr. Ball.
It is given a No. DL-29. Will you describe it, please?
Mr. Michaelis.
Yes; that is a copy of the receipt which we got from the Railway Express Agency showing that on March 20, 1963, one carton with a pistol was shipped to A. Hidell, P.O. Box 2915, Dallas, Tex. It shows, furthermore, that Railway Express is instructed to collect a c.o.d. fee of $19.95. And it shows furthermore the number of the original receipt, which is 70638.
Mr. Ball.
Number of original receipt? Which receipt?
Mr. Michaelis.
Of the Railway Express receipt.
Mr. Ball.
IS this it here?
Mr. Michaelis.
Yes.
Mr. Ball.
Original receipt, Railway Express receipt, is that correct?
Mr. Michaelis.
Yes
Mr. Ball.
Does it identify the invoice in any way?
Mr. Michaelis.
No.
Mr. Ball.
Except by name is that right?
Mr. Michaelis.
Except by name.
Mr. Ball.
And does it describe the article shipped?
Mr. Michaelis.
Only in broad terms.
Mr. Ball.
What?
Mr. Michaelis.
One carton consisting of a pistol.
Mr. Ball.
One carton, pistol. I see. I would like to have this marked as Exhibit 4, being the pink copy of a Railway Express receipt.
(Whereupon the document last referred to hereinabove was marked to the Michaelis deposition as Commission Exhibit No. 4 for identification by the notary public.)
Mr. Ball.
Now, a document identified as No. DL-30 by the Bureau of Investigation, receipt No. 70638. Will you describe that for me, please?
Mr. Michaelis.
This document is required in addition by the Railway Express Agency for all c.o.d. shipments, and indicates again the name of the consignee, his address, and lists our invoice number which is, in this case, No. 5371. It directs the Railway Express Agency to remit the amount to be collected to Seaport Traders, Inc. The amount of the c.o.d. is $19.95, and the service charge has to be collected from the consignee.
Mr. Ball.
I would like to have that marked as Exhibit 5.
(Whereupon the document last referred to hereinabove was marked to the Michaelis deposition as Commission Exhibit No. 5 for identification by the notary public.)
Mr. Ball.
Now, Exhibit 4 has been described as a Railway Express Agency receipt. Exhibit 5, which is an additional document entitled "A brief of information for c.o.d. shipment, Railway Express Agency," those were in your files when you searched for information regarding the sale of this' pistol as of November 30, 1963. Is that correct?
Mr. Michaelis.
Correct.
Mr. Ball.
Is there anything in your files which shows that the Railway Express did remit to you the $19.95?
Mr. Michaelis.
The fact that the exhibit number--may I see this green one?
Mr. Ball.
Five.
Mr. Michaelis.
Was attached to the red copy of the invoice.
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