Memorandum from James M. Fitzpatrick to H. Russell Thayer, May 3, 1948

ximm-omcs окопают* $ May 1948 Subject: Defense Witnesses, Case 11 To . t Mr. Thayer, Di eetor , Economic Ministries Division cc : Mr* Gantt ^ Mr. Adams Mr. ardy Mr* Rockier 1. Mr. Stclnltz telephoned this morning from Berlin that he ha s Just received notice that one • Kurt Hrbstoesaer, ш former Director of the Cold Biskoni Bank, Is being; called as a Defense witness, presumably against Puhl or Schwerln ros 5 gk. Stelnlta wanted to know If we desired to have additional In format loo a oHnst this man to us# on cross-examination. I -told him It was desirable to have all the information possible# Consequently, h# Is contacting Mr. Ka an for the personal file on Hrbateeaaer# Mr# Stain! it will screen it and send down all pertinent material* 2» He also has notice that one Georg Kropp is being called as a witness for the Defense in rase 11* The name is as totally unfamiliar to him aa it le to me. If anyone know? anything about this man, I suppose Mr. ftelnitz- should be advised. James V. Fitzpatrick