Memorandum regarding correspondence from Fred Kirsch

This document consists of two office memoranda dated August 22, 1953, originating from the Applied Science Division. The first memorandum, addressed to Major Tacker, USAF, by W. E. Lexow, Chief of the Applied Science Division, serves to transmit a copy of a letter received from an individual named Fred Kirsch. Lexow notes that he had previously discussed this matter with Tacker via telephone and acknowledges Tacker's agreement to act as the official authority for responding to Kirsch's correspondence. The second memorandum, also dated August 22, 1953, is addressed to Mr. F. M. Chapin and provides further administrative context. It confirms that Major Tacker has been provided with a copy of the correspondence and has agreed to notify Kirsch that the Air Force is the responsible authority for UAP matters. The memorandum further notes that Kirsch has been prolific in his inquiries, having written approximately 20 letters to the Air Force on the subject. The document outlines the intended administrative action: to inform Kirsch that his correspondence has been referred to the Air Force as the appropriate authority for further action.