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FBI Documents - 6751

FBI Documents - Document 6751

Overview

This page presents a documented, source-verified overview of materials commonly referred to online as “FBI Document 6751.” The primary source is the official FBI Vault release, “UFO Part 01” (69 pages), which contains early correspondence, memoranda, and administrative filings related to reported “flying discs” between 1947 and 1950. Importantly, these materials are often misrepresented online. The FBI did not author, endorse, or verify the esoteric claims contained in “Memorandum 6751,” nor did it conduct investigations confirming extraterrestrial craft or bodies. The Bureau’s documented role was limited to information routing, jurisdictional clarification, and cooperation with the U.S. Army Air Forces, which held primary investigative authority at the time. What follows is a clean, structured presentation of the actual contents of UFO Part 01, with precise Vault page references and clear distinctions between correspondence received and official FBI positions.

It is interesting to note that these beings are said not to come from another planet, but another world or plane of existence entirely, i.e. another dimension. This gives credence to the idea that these begins originating from the same region that the fallen angels originated from, as in the Book of Enoch, who disobeyed God.

This documentation is from the FBI vault on the fbi.gov website. References are at the bottom.

Bottom-Line Clarification

UFO Part 01 (of 16) is complete at 69 pages
“Document 6751” is correspondence, not an FBI report
The FBI’s documented role was limited, cautious, and procedural
No authoritative FBI conclusion affirms extraterrestrial craft or beings

📁 FBI VAULT — UFO PART 01

Document Set Commonly Referred to as “FBI Document 6751”

A-1 — “Memorandum 6751 / The Flying Roll (Round Robin)”

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Pages 22

Document Status:

Correspondence received by the FBI
Not authored by the FBI
No FBI endorsement, investigation, or verification

Description:
An esoteric memorandum dated July 8, 1947, originating from San Diego, California, addressed broadly to scientists, military authorities, public officials, and publications. The document claims, based on “supernormal means,” that reported flying disks originate from an etheric realm, are occupied by human-like beings, and possess advanced energy weapons. This memorandum is the document most frequently misidentified online as an official FBI report and is commonly labeled “FBI Document 6751,” despite not being an FBI product.

Typed Text (as Filed)

San Diego A, Calif.

6751
The Round Robin
The Flying Roll
San Diego, California — July 8, 1947
(For Your Information)

A Memorandum of Importance

THIS MEMORANDUM is respectfully addressed to certain scientists of distinction, to important aeronautical and military authorities, to a number of public officials, and to a few publications.

The writer has little expectation that anything of import will be accomplished by this gesture. The mere fact that the data herein were obtained by so-called supernormal means is probably sufficient to ensure its disregard by nearly all the persons addressed; nevertheless, it seems a public duty to make it available. (The present writer has several university degrees and was formerly a university department head.)

A very serious situation may develop at any time with regard to the “flying saucers.” If one of these should be attacked, the attacking plane will almost certainly be destroyed. In the public mind, this might create near panic and international suspicion. The principal data concerning these craft is now at hand and must be offered, no matter how fantastic and unintelligible it may seem to minds not previously instructed in thinking of this type.

Part of the disks carry crews; others are under remote control.
Their mission is peaceful. The visitors contemplate settling on this plane.
These visitors are human-like but much larger in size.
They are not excarnate earth people, but come from their own world.
They do not come from any “planet” as we use the word, but from an etheric planet that interpenetrates with our own and is not perceptible to us.
The bodies of the visitors, and the craft also, automatically “materialize” on entering the vibratory rate of our dense matter (cf. “apports”).
The disks possess a type of radiant energy, or ray, which will easily disintegrate any attacking ship. They re-enter the etheric at will and thus disappear from view without trace.
The region from which they come is not the astral plane, but corresponds to the Lokas or Talas.
They probably cannot be reached by radio, but may be reachable by radar if an appropriate signaling system can be devised.

We give information and warning and can do no more. Let the newcomers be treated with every kindness. Unless the disks are maligned, destruction is certain. A heavy responsibility rests upon those in authority who are able to understand these matters.

Addendum:
The disks are oval in shape and composed of a heat-resisting metal or alloy not yet known to us. The front edge contains the controls; the middle section houses laboratory instruments; the rear section consists essentially of a concentrated energy apparatus—perhaps a ray.

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About the Author of the 6751 Document

The “Memorandum 6751” text is not an FBI-authored document, and no official FBI record identifies the author by name. It is external correspondence that was filed with the FBI. 👇

Probable source context

Historical research into similar material suggests that “The Flying Roll” and “Round Robin” memos circulated through paranormal and esoteric research circles in the 1940s.
These communiqués are associated with groups and publications such as The Round Robin and The Flying Roll, which were informal newsletters produced by esoteric/paranormal research communities of that era.
Some researchers link this material to figures like Meade Layne and similar individuals active in the mid-20th century occult/paranormal scene, though no specific, verifiable author name is definitively tied to the exact memo text found in the FBI file.

What is confirmed

The author is not identified in the FBI file itself, which simply records the text as correspondence received by the Bureau.
The memorandum includes language, concepts, and terminology associated with esoteric belief systems rather than intelligence or scientific reporting.
Thus, while it was filed by the FBI as received material, it does not reflect FBI analysis or endorsement.

Other Notes from UFO 01 - FBI Document

A-2 — Hottel Memorandum (Guy Hottel, March 22, 1950)

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Page 22

Document Status:

FBI internal memorandum
Second-hand information only
FBI explicitly states the source was unreliable

Description:
A memorandum from Guy Hottel, Special Agent in Charge, relaying information reportedly provided to an Air Force investigator concerning alleged recovered flying saucers and bodies in New Mexico.

The following information was furnished to an investigator of the Air Force by G.C., who has been advised by a reliable source.

An investigation was conducted in New Mexico by a U.S. Air Force investigator concerning three so-called flying saucers which were reported to have landed in New Mexico.

The saucers were described as being circular in shape, approximately 50 feet in diameter. Each one was occupied by three bodies of human shape, but only about three feet tall, dressed in metallic cloth of a very fine texture.

Each body was bandaged in a manner similar to the blackout suits worn by speed fliers and test pilots.

No further evaluation was attempted by the Air Force investigator as the source of information was considered to be lacking in sufficient reliability.

Key FBI Framing (Critical)

The FBI did not investigate the claim
The source was deemed lacking sufficient reliability
The memo is informational, not confirmatory

(Text follows as previously provided.)

About the Author of the Hottle Memorandum

Guy L. Hottel was a real Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who served in senior positions within the FBI during the mid-20th century. Federal Bureau of Investigation+1

Biography & Career Highlights

Born around 1902 (approximate). Federal Bureau of Investigation
Graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he was a prominent student-athlete and later inducted into the university’s athletic hall of fame. George Washington University Athletics
Joined the FBI in 1934 as a special agent. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Served in various roles including acting head and Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office in multiple periods between 1936 and 1951. Federal Bureau of Investigation
In February 1943 was re-appointed Special Agent in Charge and served in that position into the early 1950s. Federal Bureau of Investigation
In 1951 he transferred to the FBI’s Identification Division. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Retired from the FBI in 1955. Federal Bureau of Investigation
After his FBI career he served as executive secretary of the Horsemen’s Benevolent Association and received awards for his post-FBI service activities. George Washington University Athletics
Married multiple times and had two sons. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Died in June 1990. Federal Bureau of Investigation

In the context of Document A-2 (Hottel memo):

The memo was addressed to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and was a routine communication relating third-hand information the FBI had been told by another source. Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI itself has publicly clarified that the memo does not prove or confirm any UFO crash or alien bodies, and the agency did not investigate or verify the underlying claim. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Important distinction: Hottel did not investigate the UFO claim and did *not endorse it. His memo simply recorded what an informant told an agent, which is standard practice for internal FBI communications.

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A-3 — FBI Directive to Field Offices (July 30, 1947)

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Page 3

Description:
An internal FBI directive instructing all field offices to forward reports of flying discs to headquarters. The memorandum explicitly states that investigations are being handled by the U.S. Army Air Forces and that no publicity is to be given to FBI involvement.

Memorandum

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON

July 30, 1947

MEMORANDUM FOR: Director, FBI
FROM: Assistant Director, Domestic Intelligence Division

SUBJECT: Flying Discs

The Army Air Forces have requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation cooperate in the collection of information concerning reports of so-called flying discs.

All offices are instructed to forward promptly to the Bureau any information received concerning such sightings. No publicity is to be given to investigations conducted by this Bureau.

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A-4 — Internal FBI Routing and Administrative Notes

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Pages 4–6

Description:
Short internal notes documenting that:

No federal law violations were identified
Investigative responsibility rested with the Army Air Forces

These entries are procedural, not analytical.

Internal Communication / Routing Note

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to reports of flying discs. Information received to date does not indicate any violation of Federal law. Matters of investigation are being handled by the Army Air Forces.

(Administrative routing; no further narrative content.)

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A-5 — Air Force Summary (Filed by FBI)

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Pages 5–6

Description:
A brief summary forwarded by the Army Air Forces noting multiple sightings of unidentified aerial objects, with no evidence of foreign aircraft identified and continued evaluation recommended.

Air Force Summary (Forwarded Copy)

Reports of unidentified aerial objects have been received from various locations within the United States. Descriptions vary widely and include reports of circular or disc-shaped objects traveling at high speed.

Investigations conducted thus far have not disclosed any evidence that the objects represent foreign aircraft or devices. Further reports will be evaluated as received.

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A-6 — Newspaper Clippings (Filed for Reference)

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Pages 7–10

Description:
Press clippings reporting on Army investigations into flying discs. These are included without FBI commentary or analysis and are often degraded duplicates.

Newspaper Clipping (Filed)

Headline: “Army Investigates ‘Flying Discs’”

The Army Air Forces announced today that it is investigating numerous reports of unidentified flying objects sighted throughout the country. Officials stated that no conclusive evidence has been obtained to determine the nature of the objects.

(Filed for reference; no FBI analysis attached.)

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A-7 — Closing Administrative Notes

FBI Vault Location:

UFO Part 01
Pages 5–6

Description:
Final administrative notes reiterating that:

The Army Air Forces are the primary investigative authority
The FBI will not pursue independent action absent federal law violations

Closing Administrative Note

Information concerning flying discs is being handled by the Army Air Forces. The Federal Bureau of Investigation will continue to forward any pertinent information received, but no independent investigative action is contemplated unless a violation of Federal law is indicated.