Mr. Johnson. I was. This was after the assassination date by a week.
Mr. Rankin. Did you answer that letter?
Mr. Johnson. No.
Mr. Rankin. You did not?
Mr. Johnson. No.
Mr. Rankin. You remember receiving it personally rather than someone in your office at that time?
Mr. Johnson. It was brought in by the mail carrier in the normal—in the afternoon, and then was delivered to me within the office, yes.
Mr. Rankin. Will you place your initials under mine?
(Witness complies.)
Mr. Rankin. Do you know any reason for the delay in the letter?