Memorandum from Paul H. Gantt to General Telford Taylor, July 13, 1948

INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM 13 July 1948 To: General Taylor 1. I have been approached to undertake the defense of a captain and an enlisted man who are accused of first degree murder of a colored girl. They are presently held in military custody in this area. 2. Presently, there is a low in the preparation of the Economic case so that I could undertake the initiation of all steps which are necessary at the present time until such time as private counsel can be secured to safeguard the interests of my presumptive clients. 3. I deem it necessary to get clearance for this step and want to emphasize that any time spent on this case, if permission is granted, will be taken on annual leave. Paul H. Gantt