Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

February 19, 1942

Honorable Francis Biddle
Attorney General
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

Enclosed herewith find telegram I have just received from the Chief of Police at Long Beach, California.

As you know, Long Beach is in the center of many shipyards and large airplane plants. Also oil wells, refineries and storage tanks.

Immediate action is necessary, not only for the protection of that area, but for these industries so vital in our National war program. Let's move these Japanese out and talk about it afterwards.

Sincerely yours,

[Signature]
Member of Congress
18th District, California