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  "Statement of the Case."

  Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the court", this statement outlines the reason for the trial and ends stating, "Colonel Nickerson pleads not guilty to all the charges and specifications."
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  Contact information for Drew Pearson.

  Handwritten contact information for Drew Pearson. Pearson was the journalist whom make Nickerson's classified documents public.
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  "Run Down on Department of Army IG Report."

  Various handwritten notes on the Army missile program and other information pertaining to the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
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  Two handwritten copies of notes of the Nickerson trial.

  These handwritten copies contain the testimony of Mr. Weisman.
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  Letter to Donald A. Quarles from Alexander.

  Alexander writes to thank Quarles for making the arrangements that allowed him and his party to "see so many things of interest in the guided missile field." He adds that Lieutenant Colonel Nickerson was very "helpful and informative".
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  Compilation of reports on Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.

  This compilation covers periods in Nickerson's career from 1939 to 1953. In includes various reporting officers writing of Nickerson's character, actions, and command.
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  Various correspondence regarding Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.

  This document contains various letters of appreciation received by Colonel Nickerson, efficiency reports, testimonies of Nickerson's character, certificates of achievement, and other services and recommendations pertaining to Nickerson.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from "Curly".

  "Curly" writes in support of Nickerson and states that while someone else will have to decide if what he did was right or wrong, he "might be one of the best qualified people alive to testify in your behalf." The second half of the letter is handwritten and discusses personal events in "Curly's" life such as a new grandson and a family member in the Navy.
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  "Summary of Pre-Trial Investigation Testimony in Nickerson Case."

  A list of potential witnesses to give testimony as related to certain important aspects of the case including Nickerson's character and Nickerson's testimony as it stands prior to the trial.
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  Outline of Testimonies.

  As will be presented in court, this document details the points the counsel will make in defense of Colonel Nickerson and the corresponding witnesses that will testify under those points for each charge and specification.
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  Charge I and Charge II brought against Colonel Nickerson.

  Detailed information regarding the two charges brought against Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and the corresponding specifications.
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  "Trial Panel or Court."

  List of names, locations, and credentials of those who are a part of the trial panel in the case of United States vs. John C. Nickerson, Jr.
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  List of names pertaining to the Nickerson case.

  List of names pertaining to the Nickerson case include Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, and Dr. Charles A. Lundquist among others.
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  Prospective list of witnesses in the case of United States vs. John C. Nickerson. Jr.

  "Present prospective list of other witnesses to be called by the government on the merits in the case of United States vs. Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr."
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  Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer.

  The author provides information to Colonel Zimmer about Colonels Sisson and Townsend. Though the author signed the letter, possibly Jimmie, it is difficult to read and they provide no last name.
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  Character testimony of unknown person.

  This character testimony has no known author nor is it clear of whom the author is speaking about.
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  Prospective list of witnesses in the case of United States vs. John C. Nickerson. Jr.

  A list of potential witnesses to be called in the case of United States vs. Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
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  List of names pertaining to the Nickerson case.

  List of names include Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Ernest Stuhlinger, Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond, Mayor Ralph Wiltsie, and more.
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  Notes in regards to the Nickerson case.

  Notes detail James, who suggested the name of Drew Pearson to Colonel Nickerson, and his actions as pertaining to the case.
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  Defense Notes on Nickerson Case.

  Defense notes outline the charges against Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and the accompanying specifications of each charge. It also outlines how Nickerson went about publishing the classified information through the newspaper journalist Drew Pearson. It includes an affidavit of John A. Baumann, the expected testimonies of Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Charles Lundquist, Mr. Rudolph Schlidt, and Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, correspondence related to the case, written statements, handwritten notes, and character letters.