The testimony of Nat A. Pinkston was taken at 12:10 p.m., on April 9,
1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building,
Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Joseph A. Ball, assistant
counsel of the President's Commission.
Mr. BALL. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. PINKSTON. I do.
Mr. BALL. State your name, please.
Mr. PINKSTON. Nat A. Pinkston.
Mr. BALL. What is your occupation?
Mr. PINKSTON. I'm a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
Mr. BALL. Have you had your deposition taken before this proceeding?
Mr. PINKSTON. No, sir.
Mr. BALL. Your address is what?
Mr. PINKSTON. My residence address is 2106 Van Cleave Drive, Dallas.
Mr. BALL. And how long have you been a Special Agent for the Federal
Bureau of Investigation?
Mr. PINKSTON. Be 24 years next month.
Mr. BALL. And you are assigned to what office?
Mr. PINKSTON. Dallas, Tex.
Mr. BALL. Now, you did not receive a letter from the Commission asking
you to testify, did you?
Mr. PINKSTON. No, sir.
Mr. BALL. You were asked to come over here by Mr. Shanklin?
Mr. PINKSTON. Yes.
Mr. BALL. At my request, wasn't it?