Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence between H. Marshall Chadwell and Dr. H. P. Robertson regarding Panel report
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This document contains correspondence between H. Marshall Chadwell and Dr. H. P. Robertson regarding the status and scheduling of a Panel report and associated meetings in early 1953. It highlights the administrative coordination of panel activities and the involvement of various individuals in the review process.
This document consists of two pieces of correspondence between H. Marshall Chadwell and Dr. H. P. Robertson, dated January 1953. The first letter, written by Chadwell on January 28, 1953, acknowledges receipt of a letter from Robertson and confirms that a Panel report is being processed with concurrence on its conclusions and recommendations. Chadwell notes that a 'rump Panel meeting' is not expected the following week, but he hopes to meet with Robertson on February 6, 1953, to discuss official actions. He also mentions that a memo from 'Fred' has been delayed but will be available by the time of their meeting. The second document is a letter from Robertson to Chadwell, dated January 20, 1953. In this letter, Robertson discusses the composition of the panel, noting that the members were not handpicked by him, with the exception of Thornton. He mentions a meeting with General Sanford at the 'P-gon' (Pentagon) and requests that a draft be sent to him at the Norman Bridge Laboratory of Physics. Robertson also outlines a schedule for a potential meeting with the 'rump Panel' on February 5, 6, or 7, noting that February 6 or 7 would suit Sam Goudsmit and others better. The letter concludes with a personal note to Mary and Peggy regarding a social gathering.
The report is on its way up the ladder with our concurrence and conclusions and recommendations.
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Key Persons
- Dr. E. P. RobertsonRecipient of correspondence
- FredIndividual responsible for a draft
- ThorntonPanel member
- SanfordGeneral
- Sam GoudsmitPanel member
- PeggyRecipient of greetings
- MaryRecipient of memo