Department of State,

Washington.

 

 

 

Address Official Correspondence to

The Secretary of State

Washington, D. C.

 

 

January 30, 1920

 

 

Frank Burke, Esquire,

Bureau of Investigation,

Department of Justice,

Washington, D. C.

 

 

Dear Mr. Burke:

 

It is my understanding that Aleister Crowley, known to you as a pro-German propagandist and Irish agitator has the intention of returning to England. I have been informed that the British authorities have conveyed to Crowley an intimation that if he returns to England, his reception will be rather more warm than cordial and that it would probably be safer for him to remain on this side for the present. In view of the British attitude, you may wish to keep an eye on Crowley.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

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