CABINET: Investigators Investigated

Wrote Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau to Attorney General Homer Stille Cummings last week: "I was deeply shocked to learn that certain members of the Secret Service had taken it upon themselves to investigate activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ... I wish to take this opportunity to express my deep regret to you and your department for this irresponsible action and to assure you that suitable disciplinary measures will be taken."

Purred back Attorney General Cummings: "I deeply appreciate Secretary Morgenthau's fine letter. ... I regard the matter as...

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