To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

The "Paid Confidential Informant List" (described in a memo by Clyde Tolson for Executive Conference to Director, 11/26/48 memo, HQ 66-2542-3, #432 which is in section 6 of file, page 90.) as well as HQ 66-2542 (also known as the FBI Security Informant Program) and all sub-files. In the event that the file referenced is too large, please provide information about the file and subfiles so that I can limit the scope of my request.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. The file will be made available through MuckRock and the Internet Archive, which is a non-profit organization. It will also be used for news and analysis purposes. As the file is entirely about government operations, it will undoubtedly improve the public's understanding of said operations and I therefore request that all fees be waived.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Best