(EST PUB DATE) SUMMARY OF <SANITIZED> CONTACTS WITH MR. E. HOWARD HUNT

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 01482300
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: August 7, 2017
• Case Number: F-2007-00094
• Publication Date: January 1, 1971

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBIECT: Summary of
Mr. E. Howard Hunt
Contacts with
1. As of this date, due to the long lapse of time,
is unable to provide exact times, dates, or places.
2. In accordance with instructions, he made no written records
at the time.
3. was under the impression that "Edward." (as Mr.
Hunt was known to him) was a staff case officer assigned to the Executive
Branch, or otherwise to the Domestic Contact Service of CIA.
4.
was told through official channels that "Edward"
was to be provided all possible assistance.
5. In a total of three meetings (as
recalls), "Edward"
was provided with a standard model Uher stereo recorder and a minimal
concealment for transport consisting of a used portable typewriter case
with appropriate padding. The Uher was obtained by TSD/LAB. The
LAB also provided the case.. "Edward" was also provided with two
standard Sony (as he recalls) microphones.
6. "Edward" also requested a device to permit him to record an
incoming phone call; however, he had a commercial suction-type induction
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coil suitable for the purpose. As
"Edward." a longer cord for it.
recalls, CIA gave (b)(3)
notes that it was not
what we in CIA would regard as a telephone tap device.
7. The recording equipment provided was suitable for overt
recordings. The concealment device was for transport only. The
recorder could not be used with the device closed. The microphones
were intended to be placed in front of "Edward" and whomever he was
talking to.
8.
provided "Edward" with the office's regular out�
side telephone number to facilitate contact, since he would not provide
contact instructions. He called twice, at most.
9.
(b)(3)
(b)(3)
presumed "Edward" to be involved in interviewing (b)(3)
defectors. The equipment provided was consistent with this.
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