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Major James B. Ord Military Intelligence Department Resident Officer, United States Military Academy
Monday, 23 September 1918
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT, NEW YORK
[23 September 1918]
16. Aleister Crowley—English subject. Previous correspondence: None.
Subject has been camping on Esopus Island, Hudson River and brought to attention of this office by subject's connections with Madeline George, an actress of New York City who had formerly been investigated by the Department of Justice on charges of being a German spy. It was determined that Aleister Crowley was an employee of the British Government but at present in this country on official business of which the British Counsel [sic], New York City has full cognizance. However, he has been formerly investigated by the Attorney General Becker's office in connection with the activities of George Verick [sic] [George Sylvester Viereck], and the propaganda in New York City. It was found that the British Government was fully aware of the fact that Crowley was connected with this German propaganda and had received money for writing anti-British articles. This case has been turned over to the N.Y. State Attorney General's Office, for such action as he may deem advisable. In view of the information which has been gathered within the past two months it may be possible that Aleister Crowley is double crossing the British Government. However, the case has not been completed as yet.
[James B. Ord, Major] [Military Intelligence Division]
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