Memorandum: Reply to the Honorable Joseph E. Karth

This memorandum, dated July 12, 1961, is addressed to the Legislative Counsel from Herbert Scoville, Jr. The document serves as a transmittal for a proposed reply to the Honorable Joseph E. Karth regarding a request made on July 5. The core of the communication addresses a series of letters received from an individual identified as Mr. Davidson, who has been writing to the agency on the subject of 'Flying Saucers' since 1958. The memorandum clarifies the agency's established procedure for handling such correspondence: because the Air Force serves as the Executive Agent for matters concerning 'Flying Saucers,' the agency has consistently referred Mr. Davidson's letters to the Air Force for an appropriate response. The author notes that Mr. Davidson has been notified of this referral process in each instance. Finally, the memorandum mentions that the agency maintains an extensive file on this matter and offers to provide further information should additional questions arise.