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Letter from Miguel Angel Garcia Macias regarding Stratospheric Aerostats
Translated letter from a self-described pianist and inventor in Veracruz discussing his theories about 'stratospheric aerostats' (flying saucers) using atomic force.
Analysis
A self-described "Pianist, Composer, Discoverer and Ideographic Inventor" from Veracruz wrote to what he thought was America's flying saucer commission in March 1950. Miguel Angel Garcia Macias believed the U.S. was building stratospheric aerostats powered by atomic force, and he had designs for something similar -- vehicles of "Conic-Global" form that could move through water and air at velocities "comparable only with THOUGHT." He included engineering-style schematics of propulsion systems and stability mechanisms. The FBI filed it. Also in the package: a Mexican newspaper article featuring photographs of an object at 8,000-9,000 feet over Durango, taken by engineering student German Horacio Robles Jr. The object appeared as a "double truncated cone, joined at bases."
Key Findings
- Garcia Macias believed the US was developing stratospheric aerostats using atomic force
- He described apparatus using "Conic-Global" form that could move through water and air with velocity "comparable only with THOUGHT"
- Propulsion described as nuclear-atomic force applied through stratospheric skyrockets
- German Horacio Robles Jr., an engineering student, photographed an object at 8,000-9,000 feet over Durango
- The photographed object appeared as a "double truncated cone, joined at bases"
- Garcia Macias proposed the apparatus could be used to "avoid Atomic Explosion on the Earth"
- Multiple detailed engineering-style schematics accompanied the correspondence
- The newspaper article was published March 16, 1950 (Numero 12,098)
Page Extractions 15 pages
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doc_typeform
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page_descriptionFBI case file folder/envelope cover with file classification labels and archival information.
organizations
- FBI Central Records Center | federal_agency
- FBI Headquarters (HQ) | federal_agency
references
- HQ-83894 | case/file number
- 62-83894 | file designation
- Serials EBF 220 | document serial
- 0062 83894 | class/case number
- 8/11/1274164 | archival barcode
redactions"FOIA BEHIND FILE" stamp visible, partially obscured
quotes
- "DO NOT DESTROY" | printed on folder
- "Declassification authority derived from FBI Automatic Declassification Guide, issued May 24, 2007." | printed label
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doc_typeletter
classificationnone visible
page_descriptionLetter from Miguel Angel García Macías to the President of the Commission of Scientific Investigation describing inventions and studies related to atmospheric phenomena.
dates1950-03-19 | date of letter
peopleMiguel Angel García Macías | Pianist, Composer, Discoverer and Ideographic Inventor | Veracruz, Mexico | author
organizationsCommission of Scientific Investigation of the United States of North America | governmental_body
locations
- Veracruz, Veracruz | Mexico | sender location
- No. 324 Pino Suarez Avenue, Veracruz, Veracruz | Mexico | sender address
- New York | recipient location
observationsAtmospheric aerostats (?) or Flying saucers commonly called them, believed to be great nation making use of atomic force
assessments"I believe that it is my duty to make them available for the deep consideration of that commission"
references
- STUDIES by sender | inventions registered and patented
- ATOMIC force | technology mentioned
quotes
- "This deals with stratospheric aerostats (?) or Flying** saucers as people commonly call them, and which I believe your great Nation, making use of ATOMIC force, possesses." | Miguel Angel García Macías
- "GOTE-GRADUNS" (DROP GRADUATION") | invention name
- "AUTOMATIC SHOVELS for Dump-Trucks (or Concrete-Mixers)" | invention name
- "These words are written 'aereo-astactos extraofericcs'. I think that the writer intended to write 'aereo-estaticos estratosphericos'." | translator note
- "'Camiones de volteo', literally, 'trucks for turning over or revolving'." | translator note
redactionsFBI NEW YORK stamp visible with APR 1 1950 date marking
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doc_typeletter
classificationnone visible
page_descriptionContinuation of letter describing multiple inventions and studies by the author, including optical, acoustic, and aerostatic concepts.
references
- Patent application | previously filed and given to another person
- ROOMS FOR MEASURING OPTICS | study/invention
- THE GRADUAL CENTIMETRIC MUSIC OF THE FUTURE | discovery of Sound (15) composed for PIANOMETRICS, PHONOMETRICS, CENTIMETRICS and DISCOPHONOMETRICS
- FERROTACTOMETER and FERROMAGNETOMETER | inventions to eliminate railway collisions
- EXQUINOCTS (?) | study of graduation, time and distance for world clocks distribution
- STABILITY OF SURFACE and SUPERMEDIA (?) | study to prevent sinking of transatlantic liners
- Graduation and Illumination of Wharves | study for combustible materials loading
- MULTIPLES and SUBMULTIPLES of Mechanized gears | study correlated with Music
- STRATOSPHERIC AEROSTATS | study
locations
- Town Library of the Port | where study and plans are located
- Road crossings | context for railroad collision prevention
observationsStratospheric aerostats study: "In this study enters Global Stability which the Globe has and Semi-Global Stability which the Parachute has. Uniting the two STABILITIES into one, we find the superior Stability or the SUPER-STABILITY of bodies in air or space. These apparatuses can be used in order to avoid Atomic Explosion on the Earth, since the velocity is Greater than that of Light or Sound in accordance with the quantity of Atomic Material which is used in their fabrication. These apparatuses can be thrown from the ground or from"
quotes
- "ROOMS FOR MEASURING OPTICS" for the Examination of vision." | invention title
- "THE GRADUAL CENTIMETRIC MUSIC OF THE FUTURE" or the discovery of Sound (15)" | invention title
- "FERROTACTOMETER and the FERROMAGNETOMETER" | invention title
- "EXQUINOCTS" (?) of graduation, time and distance" | invention title
- "STABILITY OF SURFACE and the SUPERMEDIA (?) in order to prevent the sinking of big Transatlantic liners, guaranteeing the lives and interests of persons who travel" | invention description
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page_descriptionConclusion of letter from Miguel Angel García Macías describing stratospheric apparatus capabilities and closing remarks with translator attribution.
people
- Miguel Angel García Macías | Ideographic Inventor | author
- Mrs. Sophia Saliha | translator
observations
- Stratospheric apparatus using Conic-Global or Global-Conic form can move through water
- Force developed by apparatus comparable only with THOUGHT, no barriers on earth such as mountains and clouds in space
- Apparatus can be used for Study of the Stars
- Force supplied by means of stratospheric skyrockets placed at top or sides using Nuclear-Atomic force
assessments
- "I hope that my idea is Studied and approved by the said Commission and may serve for the Progress of the Universe instead of its DESTRUCTION, and for the good of all of us human beings who inhabit the Earth."
- "My description is IDEOGRAPHIC, but I believe that it will be a grain of sand which will help the SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION of that big Nation."
quotes
- "The force that the said apparatus can develop can be compared only with THOUGHT since this has no barriers on the earth such as mountains and clouds in Space." | Miguel Angel García Macías
- "This force is applied by means of stratospheric skyrockets placed at the top or sides of this apparatus using Nuclear-Atomic force." | Miguel Angel García Macías
- "Cordially yours, Miguel Angel García Macías" | signature
- "Ideographic Inventor" | signature title
- "FOR UNIVERSAL PROGRESS" | signature subtitle
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page_descriptionDocument describing the first photographs of a "flying saucer" taken in Durango at 9000 feet altitude, with technical drawings and mechanical analysis by student engineer German Horacio Robles Jr.
dates1950-04-07 | FBI-New York received date
people
- German Horacio Robles Jr. | student at National School of Engineering, witness and photographer | Mexico
- Mrs. Sophia Saliha | translator
locations
- Durango | Mexico | location of sightings and photographs
- National School of Engineering | Mexico | where Robles Jr. studied
observations
- Flying saucer or disk sighted multiple times, general topic of commentary
- Photographs taken at altitude of 8000 to 9000 feet above streets of Durango
- Apparatus appears to be double truncated cone, joined at bases
- Moves by something like jet propulsion, displaces itself by changing position
- Can be seen under apparently different forms
- Propulsion mechanism: air-seizing force, atomic force
- Multi-level structure with: Vacuum, Oxygen Chamber (3rd level, 2nd level, 1st level), Entrance of air currents, Propeller, Air-seizing force, Exit of air currents, Expulsion of air
- Describes global-conic and semi-global stability
assessments
- Young man Robles Jr. is first to have photographed the strange apparatus and able to take pictures against city skies
- Robles Jr. reported observations on flying disk and handed over pictures obtained
referencesFive drawings page titled "Wings and Propellers" | accompanying documentation
quotes
- "THE FIRST PHOTOGRAPHS OF A 'FLYING SAUCER', OBTAINED IN DURANGO AT AN ALTITUDE OF 9000 FEET" | document title
- "Mr. German Horacio Robles Jr., student at the National School of Engineering, is one of the thousands of persons who have seen 'with their own eyes' the flying saucers or disks" | introduction
- "(Page with five drawings is entitled 'Wings and Propellers'" | cross-reference
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classificationnone visible
page_descriptionHeavily faded and illegible page, appears to be continuation of technical or descriptive document with multiple paragraphs. Most text is illegible due to fading.
redactions
- Entire page heavily faded, rendering majority of text illegible
- Reference number visible at bottom: 62-83894-220
notes
- Page quality severely degraded; specific content cannot be reliably extracted
- Multiple paragraph breaks visible but text illegible
- Document appears to contain technical descriptions based on faint formatting
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doc_typeletter
classificationnone visible
page_descriptionSpanish-language letter from Miguel Angel García Macías to the President of the Scientific Investigation Commission of the United States of North America, dated March 19, 1950, detailing inventions and studies.
dates
- 1950-03-19 | letter date
- 1950 | year of letter
people
- Miguel Angel García Macías | Pianist, Composer, Discoverer and Ideographic Inventor | Veracruz, Mexico | author
- Presidente (unnamed) | President of the Commission | recipient
locations
- H. Veracruz, Veracruz | Mexico | sender location
- Av. Pino Suarez Num. 324, Veracruz, Veracruz | Mexico | sender address
- Nueva York | recipient location
- Puerto de este Puerto (Port) | reference location
- Biblioteca del Pueblo de este Puerto | Library location
observations
- Aereo-astactos extratosfericos (atmospheric aerostats) or flying saucers commonly called
- Automatic Shovels for dump trucks to fill a truck
- Sala de Optica Gradual (Optical Examination Room) for vision study
- Music Gradual Centimetrica del Futuro (Gradual Centimetric Music of the Future) - discovery of Sound (15) composed by PIANOMETRIA, FONOMETRIA, CENTIMETRIA and DISCOPHONOMETRIA
- Study located in Town Library with plans in Autophonics and Euphonics of Alphabetic Letters
references
- ESTUDIOS | studies sent
- GOTE-GRADUNS | invention
- PALAS AUTOMATICAS | invention for dump trucks
- SALAS de OPTICA GRADUAL | invention for vision examination
- LA MUSICA GRADUAL CENTIMETRICA DEL FUTURO | invention/discovery
quotes
- "Muy apreciable y distinguido señor Presidente." | salutation
- "LA presente es para saludarle y al mismo tiempo, para hacerle de su conocimiento sobre los ESTUDIOS que me permito remitir a esa Honorable Comisión de Investigación Científica" | opening
- "GOTE-GRADUNS" | invention name
- "PALAS AUTOMATICAS" para Camiones de Volteo | invention name
- "SALAS de OPTICA GRADUAL" para el Examen de la vista | invention name
- "LA MUSICA GRADUAL CENTIMETRICA DEL FUTURO" o son el descubrimiento del Sonido (15) compuesto por la PIANOMETRIA, FONOMETRIA, CENTIMETRIA y DISCOPHONOMETRIA | invention name
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page_descriptionContinuation of Spanish-language letter (Hoja numero 2) describing multiple inventions and studies by Miguel Angel García Macías, including propulsion systems, stabilization, and stratospheric apparatus.
peopleMiguel Angel García Macías | Inventor Ideográfico | author/signatory
observations
- FERROTACTOMETRO y FERROMAGNETOMETRO - to avoid railway crossing collisions using distance at crossings, with ideographic wind to avoid auto collisions on highways
- EXQUINOCTS - graduation, time and distance to determine distribution and partition of TIME on world clocks, located in Town Library of the Port
- Description of STABILITY of SURFACE and SUPER-MEDIA to avoid sinking of big transatlantic liners, guaranteeing lives and interests of persons traveling
- Graduation and illumination of wharves carrying combustible materials to avoid accidents
- Study of MULTIPLES and SUB-MULTIPLES of mechanized gears with universal mechanical study of music for gradual centimetric treatment of FUTURE
- AEROSTATOS EXTRATOSFERICOS - study of Global Stability that globe has and Semi-Global Stability of parachute, uniting both STABILITIES finds superior Stability or SUPER-STABILITY of bodies in air/space
- Apparatus can avoid Atomic Explosion on Earth since velocity is greater than Light or Sound according to quantity of Atomic Material used in fabrication
- Apparatus can be thrown from ground or from water with THOUGHT force having no barriers on Earth
assessments
- "Espero que mi idea sea Estudiada y aprobada por dicha Comisión y sirva para el Progreso Universal en voz de la DESTRUCCION"
- Description is IDEOGRAFICO and grain of sand helping scientific investigation of that great nation
references
- FERROTACTOMETRO and FERROMAGNETOMETRO | inventions
- EXQUINOCTS | invention
- ESTABILIDAD de SUPERFICIE and SUPER-MEDIA | invention
- MULTIPLES and SUB-MULTIPLES de los engranajes | invention
- AEROSTATOS EXTRATOSFERICOS | invention
- Conic-Global and Semi-Global form | apparatus design
quotes
- "FERROTACTOMETRO y el FERROMAGNETOMETRO" para evitar los choque de los Ferrocarriles" | invention
- "EXQUINOCTS" de graduación, tiempo y distancia" | invention
- "ESTABILIDAD de SUPERFICIE y la SUPER-MEDIA" | invention
- "MULTIPLES y SUB-MULTIPLES de los engranajes" | study title
- "AEROSTATOS EXTRATOSFERICOS" | invention title
- "POR EL PROGRESO UNIVERSAL" | signature motto
- "El Inventor Ideografico." | signature title
redactionsSignature visible but name appears as "Miguel Angel Garcia Macias"
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doc_typeletter
classificationnone visible
page_descriptionEnvelope or letter cover addressed to the President of the Commission of Scientific Investigation of the United States of North America, with postal stamps and sender information.
peopleMiguel Angel García Macías | Descubridor, Inventor, Ideógrafo | sender
organizationsComisión de Investigación Científica de Estados Unidos de Norte América | governmental_body | recipient
locations
- Veracruz, Veracruz | Mexico | sender location
- No. Pino Suarez #324, Veracruz | Mexico | sender address
- 10 L Court Lane, Foley, Fy | recipient location (possibly Foley, Alabama or similar)
- Nueva York | recipient location
redactions
- Postal stamps visible with circular cancellations dated 1950
- Two pairs of Mexican stamps visible
notesDocument is envelope/cover with handwritten address
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doc_typephotograph
classificationnone visible
page_descriptionTechnical drawing or schematic diagram titled "ESTABILIDAD CLINICA-GLUIBAL Y SEMI-GLUIBEL" showing a complex geometric apparatus with spherical and conical components, grid patterns, and directional lines suggesting a three-dimensional stabilization device.
observations
- Central vertical column or tower structure
- Spherical or conical upper portion with radiating lines
- Large diamond-shaped or rhomboid central grid pattern
- Horizontal flat section or disc in middle
- Multiple spherical or hemispherical projections at base and sides
- Dotted lines indicating geometric relationships or force directions
- Grid overlay suggesting mathematical or engineering analysis
- Design appears symmetrical around vertical axis
referencesESTABILIDAD CLINICA-GLUIBAL Y SEMI-GLUIBEL | apparatus designation (possibly "ESTABILIDAD CLÍNICA-GLOBAL Y SEMI-GLOBAL")
notes
- Technical schematic or blueprint of apparatus design
- Style consistent with early 20th century engineering drawings
- Purpose relates to stabilization concepts described in accompanying letters
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doc_typeform
classificationnone visible
page_descriptionNearly blank page with handwritten notation at top referring to "Global" and "Estabilidad Semi-Global" with a date marking.
notes
- Page is mostly blank with minimal handwritten text
- Handwriting at top appears to be labels or reference notes
- Date notation visible: appears to be "11-1-6-1-1-10 21" or similar (illegible)
- Purpose unclear - may be a blank page inserted in document sequence or a label/cover page
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classificationnone visible
page_descriptionTechnical schematic diagram titled "HÉLICE. CAPTIH-AEREO-FUERZA" showing two views of a propeller system and an apparatus cross-section with labeled components.
observations
- Top section: Cross-shaped propeller or rotor with four curved blade-like projections
- Labeled directional components: "Dirección de las corrientes del aire" (Direction of air currents), "Capía", "Corta", "Expulsa" (Expulsion)
- Notation of "Propulsador" (Propeller) with "Capía - Corta y expulsa" (Capture - Cut and expel)
- Bottom section: Cross-sectional view of apparatus showing:
- - 3rd Level/Plane at top
- - "Cámara de Oxígeno" (Oxygen Chamber)
- - 2nd Level/Plane in middle
- - Three circular openings labeled as "Carri-" (possibly Carril/Rail)
- - "Helice" (Propeller) and "Capte Aereo Fuerza" (Aerial Force Capture) labels
- - Multiple planes ("Plano" notations)
- - "Entrada de aire" (Air Entrance) markings
- - 1st Level/Plane at bottom
- - "Expulsión del Aire" (Air Expulsion) at base
references
- HÉLICE CAPTIH-AEREO-FUERZA | apparatus designation
- Propeller-Air-Force system | design concept
notes
- Drawing style consistent with early 20th century aeronautical/mechanical engineering
- Shows multi-level structure with air intake and expulsion system
- Appears to be propulsion mechanism design for apparatus described in letters
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page_descriptionNewspaper or magazine article page showing three photographs of a "flying saucer" ("Plato Volador") taken in Durango at 9000 feet altitude, with a diamond-shaped geometric diagram overlay and accompanying Spanish text.
dates1950-03-16 | publication date (Jueves 16 de Marzo de 1950)
people
- Lic. Miguel Lanz Duret | publication credit
- Gregorio López y Fuentes | credited (possibly author or witness)
- German Horacio Robles Jr. | student of National School of Engineering, witness/photographer (mentioned in accompanying text)
locations
- Durango | Mexico | location of sightings
- Mexico D.F. | Mexico | publication location
organizationsEscuela Nacional de Ingeniería (National School of Engineering) | educational_institution
observations
- Three photographs of alleged flying saucer or "plato volador"
- Two images appear to show circular or disc-like object against sky
- Diamond-shaped geometric diagram with annotations showing three planes (3er Plano, 2o Plano, 1er Plano)
- Altitude of 9000 feet mentioned in title
- Object appears as small circular disc in photographic images
- Geometric analysis shows multi-level structure with handwritten annotations
references
- "Las Primeras Fotografías de un 'Plato Volador', Logradas en Durango a Nueve mil Pies de Altura" | article title
- Número 12,098 | publication number
notes
- Page appears to be from newspaper or magazine article
- Shows progression of analysis from photographs to geometric interpretation
- Spanish text at bottom appears to be detailed explanation of sightings and photographs
- Document number visible: Número 12,098
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page_descriptionTechnical schematic page titled "ASPAS y HELICES" (Wings and Propellers) showing five different propeller/blade configurations with various designs and angles.
observations
- Figura No. 2 (top left): Six-bladed propeller with curved crescent-shaped blades radiating from central hub
- Figura No. 3 (top right): Similar six-bladed propeller design, mirror configuration
- Figura No. 4 (center): Complex multi-bladed configuration with horizontal slat/fin-like design showing multiple thin parallel blade sections arranged in cross pattern with angle measurements (34°, 12°, etc. visible)
- Figura No. 4 (bottom left): Two-bladed propeller with tear-drop or leaf-shaped blades
- Figura No. 5 (bottom right): Vertical or hourglass-shaped blade configuration with curved edges
references
- ASPAS y HELICES | page title (Wings and Propellers)
- Five numbered figures | technical designs
notes
- Drawings appear to be engineering schematics for propulsion systems
- Various blade designs suggest exploration of different aerodynamic principles
- Angle measurements and dimensional notations visible on multiple figures
- Consistent with early 20th century aeronautical design documentation
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page_descriptionTechnical schematic rendering titled "ESTABILIDAD GLUIBAL-DENTLEA Y SEMI-GLUIBAL" showing a complete apparatus design with propulsion system, grid structure, and atmospheric context.
observations
- Central vertical propulsion unit at top with dual exhaust/thrust ports
- Complex grid or lattice structure forming diamond/lenticular shape
- Horizontal stabilizing wings or fins extending left and right
- Circular pods or propulsion units at wing tips
- Conical or pyramidal structure below central body, possibly for air intake or propulsion exhaust
- Radiating lines suggesting force fields or energy distribution
- Atmospheric cloud formations in background
- Scale/measurement markings visible at bottom
- Multi-level geometric design showing:
- - Upper propulsion section
- - Central grid or frame structure
- - Lateral wing extensions
- - Lower pyramidal or conical section
- - Propulsion/stabilization pods at extremities
referencesESTABILIDAD GLUIBAL-DENTLEA Y SEMI-GLUIBAL | apparatus designation (possibly "ESTABILIDAD GLOBAL-CENTLEA Y SEMI-GLOBAL")
notes
- Artistic rendering with realistic atmospheric effects
- Appears to be a conceptual design or finished illustration for apparatus described in letters
- Combines multiple design elements from previous technical drawings
- Style consistent with early-to-mid 20th century engineering/conceptual art
- Ruler/scale markings at bottom suggest technical documentation