CIA Letters on UFOs

Summary

In January 1957, Senator Margaret Chase Smith received a letter from the CIA signed by Allen W. Dulles. The letter mentions that a letter from Vincent J. Perry, from Maine, would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities. Although brief, this document shows how the CIA handled UFO-related reports in the 1950s. The repetition of the letter suggests a printing error or a revision attempt. Regardless, the formal tone and procedure indicate the CIA's involvement in managing information about unidentified flying objects.

The document also includes transcription errors, such as "Washingtoa" instead of "Washington," and other signs of deterioration. Despite this, it offers a glimpse into how official communications around UFOs were handled at the time. Dulles's signature, as CIA director, adds a touch of importance to the message, although the content does not reveal specific information about the aerial phenomena. It is an example of the administrative routine surrounding these matters in that era.