Mr. Hubert.

upon the facts relevant to the assassination of President Kennedy and the subsequent violent death of Lee Harvey Oswald. In particular as to you, Mr. Lewis, the nature of the inquiry today is to determine what facts you know about the death of Oswald and any other pertinent facts you may know about the general inquiry. Now I understand, Mr. Lewis, that you appeared here today by virture of a letter requesting you to do so, addressed to you by Mr. Lee Rankin, general counsel of the staff of the President's Commission.

Mr. Lewis.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

When did you receive that?

Mr. Lewis.

It was Friday.

Mr. Hubert.

Friday, the 10th, is that correct?

Mr. Lewis.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

Will you stand, please, and take the oath? Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give in this matter will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Mr. Lewis.

I do.

Mr. Hubert.

Will you state your name?

Mr. Lewis.

Aubrey Lee Lewis.

Mr. Hubert.

Where do you live?

Mr. Lewis.

2321 Tolosa Drive.

Mr. Hubert.

What is your occupation?

Mr. Lewis.

I am an assistant branch manager.

Mr. Hubert.

Of what?

Mr. Lewis.

Western Union Telegraph. Co.

Mr. Hubert.

Where?

Mr. Lewis.

7620 Lemmon Avenue.

Mr. Hubert.

In what city?

Mr. Lewis.

Dallas, Tex.

Mr. Hubert.

How long have you been so occupied?

Mr. Lewis.

Five years.

Mr. Hubert.

What was your occupation prior to that time?

Mr. Lewis.

U.S. Navy.

Mr. Hubert.

And prior to that?

Mr. Lewis.

High school.

Mr. Hubert.

How old are you?

Mr. Lewis.

Twenty-six.

Mr. Hubert.

So that all of your adult life you have been employed by the Western Union?

Mr. Lewis.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert.

Have you held the same position all that time?

Mr. Lewis.

No; I have held the same position about the last year and a half.

Mr. Hubert.

What are your general duties in that capacity?

Mr. Lewis.

I am an operator to receive and send telegrams, and advise the other personnel, instruct the new personnel about the daily routine of the office.

Mr. Hubert.

Is that branch number known by a particular designation or number?

Mr. Lewis.

It is B-2 branch office.

Mr. Hubert.

On Lemmon?

Mr. Lewis.

Yes; 7620 Lemmon Avenue.

Mr. Hubert.

Do you know Mr. C. A. Hamblen?

Mr. Lewis.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert.

What is his first name?

Mr. Lewis.

Curtis.

Mr. Hubert.

Is he employed by the Western Union?

Mr. Lewis.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert.

Where?

Mr. Lewis.

At 2034 Main, Dallas, Tex.

Mr. Hubert.

That is the downtown office?

Mr. Lewis.

That is the main branch; yes, sir; main office.

Mr. Hubert.

How long have you known him?

Mr. Lewis.

I have known him the better part of 5 years. About 4 1/2.