Mr. Lawson. To Mr. Sorrels; yes, sir.
Representative Ford. You got to Dallas when?
Mr. Lawson. The evening; Tuesday evening, the 12th.
Representative Ford. When did you make the decision to investigate this group of extremists down there?
Mr. Lawson. I heard that there were films available, I believe, on Wednesday, or Thursday. I believe it was Wednesday.
Representative Ford. That would be November 13?
Mr. Lawson. The 13th; yes, sir. And I kept it in mind so that I could talk to the local office about that. I asked individuals in the local office, Mr. Sorrels and also Special Agent Howlett, if they had any knowledge, if they had done any informant-type work, if they had any knowledge of anything that was going to go on that we might not know in PRS, because PRS would only know of definite trips by the President. But they might know of something else that might occur. And also at another time I talked to Special Agent Howlett and asked him if he would view the films of this.
Representative Ford. You arrived there on the 12th, Tuesday?
Mr. Lawson. Yes, sir.
Representative Ford. You met with Sorrels when?