Indictment of James Gilreath for rare book theft

[nccs-wf@fbi.gov]

Dear Antiquarian Book Dealers:

	The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Attorney's 
Office for the District of Columbia seek information regarding any efforts by 
James W. Gilreath to sell rare books.

	On January 22, 1998, Gilreath, formerly employed as an American History 
specialist in the Library of Congress Rare Book Division, was indicted in the 
District of Columbia on counts of Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property, 
Receiving Stolen Property, and First Degree Theft.  According to the indictment 
returned in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the 
stolen books include a two volume French translation of Walt Whitman's "Leaves 
of Grass", and books associated with Horace Traubel.  The thefts allegedly 
occurred between 1992 and 1997.

	Anyone having information regarding Gilreath's efforts to sell rare 
books should send a reply e-mail to nccs-wf@fbi.gov.  Replies should include a 
summary of relevant information, and your name and telephone number so you can 
be contacted by the FBI.

	Thank you for your assistance in this matter.