"Enemy alien" classification

doc Letter from F.W. Cleaves, U.S. Naval Reserve (ddr-densho-446-95)

Letter of certification of Tsai's employment at Columbia University in Translation Unit since October 1944 and before that in Research Unit 2. Cleaves vouches for Tsai's loyalty, integrity, and work of great value to the U.S. Navy and U.S. war effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-95/

doc Letter from Edwin F. Stanton, Deputy Director, Office of Far Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-110)

Acknowledgement of receipt of letter to the State Department. US position on Chinese Formosans not determined yet, but safe to assume a sympathetic friendliness attitude. Recommends contacting Department of Justice. Enclosed is Cairo Declaration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-110/

doc Letter from Joseph Savoretti to Lt. Col. Merillat Moses (ddr-densho-446-120)

Acknowledgement of receipt of letter from June 21. Department of Justice has discontinued practice of amending registration records and cannot consider Tsai's request.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-120/

doc Letter from Harold J. Hart, U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-91)

Extension of student visa granted until September 1, 1945

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-91/

doc Letter from Lt. Col. Merillat Moses to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-160)

Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. As Tsai's immediate chief, Moses has a strong personal interest in this case and requests that every effort be made to change Tsai's registration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-160/

doc Letter from Lt. Col. Merillat Moses to Joseph Savoretti (ddr-densho-446-121)

Requests advice on the next steps Tsai should take. Also requests the return of the correspondence Tsai sent.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-121/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-152)

I was discharged from Office of War Intelligence due to "enemy alien" status.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-152/

doc Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)

Invitation to meeting in New Post Office Building for Japanese examination

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-87/

doc Letter from A. C. Devaney to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-127)

Response to Tsai's letter to the White House. Immigration and Naturalization Service does not amend registration records. In regards to deportation concerns, Tsai has been granted extension of visa until September 1, 1946. American consulate in Formosa has jurisdiction to approve non-enemy status when the consulate is reopened. The Chinese government has jurisdiction to approve registration …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-127/

doc Letter from Hugh Borton to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-168)

Meet with William Bishop of the Legal Adviser's Office of the Department of State about changing your alien status.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-168/

doc Letter from Harrison Ray Anderson to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-128)

Glad you are home again [after USSBS assignment]. H. Chandler would be glad to help. See Dr. Lloyd Ruland in NYC.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-128/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to the U.S. Secretary of State (ddr-densho-446-109)

Query regarding the status of Chinese Formosans living in the United States

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-109/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-113)

Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship [typed draft]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-113/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-117)

Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship. Enclosed copies of previous request to Departments of State and Justice along with complete copies of these correspondences.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-117/

doc Letter from E.O. Dorsy to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-79)

Acknowledgement of receipt of letter to AWP dated December 30. AWP is out of town but will reply when he returns.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-79/

doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-83)

File# AR-5591586: Certifies Tsai's status and vouches for his character; confirms Tsai has lived in Chicago Theological Seminary dorm for 5 years.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-83/

doc Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)

Response to Ai Chih Tsai: Since Tsai can't join US military as translator due to "Japanese citizenship", perhaps US Department of State will employ him. Advises Tsai to complete studies.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-88/

doc Letter from George "Jack" H. Kerr to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-114)

Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. Kerr offers strong support for Tsai's character, ability, and assistance to US war effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-114/

doc Letter from Donald R. Perry, Chief, Alien Registration Division, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-82)

Confirmation of request for reclassification with instructions to apply at nearest immigration and Naturalization Service office

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-82/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Services, Chicago (ddr-densho-446-108)

Tsai began working for the War Department five days ago.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-108/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Donald W. Riddle (ddr-densho-446-86)

Letter indicating desire to help US with Chinese and Japanese translation and culture; requests advice on how to do this. Refers to Formosan friend in US Army.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-86/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-446-100)

Petition to change Tsai's alien status with description of past efforts and employment record.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-100/

doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-139)

Support for Ai Chih Tsai's request for passport extension. Describes the great importance of Tsai's work to the Navy. Tsai is employed and student visa may be invalid. How to renew the validity of his passport? Has Chinese certificate #1.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-139/

doc Letter from Lt. Col. E. M. Hudgins to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-115)

Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. Hudgins is Tsai's supervisor in current Military Intelligence Service position. Hudgins offers strong support for his character, ability, assistance to US war effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-115/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-112)

Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship [handwritten draft]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-112/

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