CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD OF WHITE HOUSE SUPPORT (W/ATTACHMENT)

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 01482404
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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: August 7, 2017
• Case Number: F-2007-00094
• Publication Date: June 1, 1973

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1 June 1973
MEMORANDUM FOR: Executive Secretary, CIA Management Committee
SUBJECT
: Chronological Record of White House Support
1. Attached are two chronologies: one covering, in summary,
support given the White House at the request of David R. Young in
connection with preparing and furnishing personality profiles on
Daniel Ellsberg; the other summarizing general operational support
provided E. Howard Runt, and various requests from him.
2. It is noted that the two activities, while conducted separately,
actually ran simultaneouslpin point of time. The Ellsberg affair
started in mid-July 1971, concluding with a meeting and delivery of
the final paper on 12 November 1971. Hunt's requests and the support
given him ran from 22 July 1971 until mid-October 1971 when Hunt--
apparently through a completely independent and personal channel
-received his last help from the Agency. It is noted
that Hunt was a participant in discussions on the Ellsberg matter,
although he did not take the initiative in the relations with Agency
personnel to the same degree that he was the action man in other
dealings with the DDP (as then styled).
3. During the period of the Agency's support both Young and
Hunt were insistent on being given what they requested. Hunt, in
discussing his requirements, kept alive the high-level nature of
his work, invoking the White House's direct interest by citing
Ehrlichrnan's specific approval of what he was doing. It is noted
that the record does not fully support the view that the Agency
finally did cut off Hunt cleanly. Dick Krueger, Deputy Chief of
Technical Services Division (now Office of Technical Service) did
react perceptively and positively, raisin-g a question twice about
how far things seemed to be going. Krueger first raised the question
on 20 August, being told to proceed, and again about six days later,
at which time limits were set on further support. Hunt was not told
that he would receive no further support, but that he would not be given
the back-stopping he requested without further authorization. Nor was
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he turned down flatly in his request for a secretary; he would not accept
a substitute for the one he specifically requested. Hunt did not seem
to view the limits placed on his support as the end, as he contacted
the case officer, Stephen Greenwood, again at the end of August, and
later felt free to approach whatever the intent, the result
was to achieve a stand down and virtually ended the operational support.
As commendable as was Krueger's challenge, and we think it worth
note, the Agency's position was not as clean cut as it sometimes is
presented. Of course, despite reservations expressed to members
of the White House staff, they apparently took no action to modify the
program.
4. A note of warning. The dates for TSD's support to Hunt
are uncertain after the beginning and until the end. The operation was
viewed as sensitive, and few records were kept. The dates we have
used are based in part on TSD memoranda, and partly on records of Karl
Wagner's, which help fix time somewhat more precisely. One interest-
ing conflict in dates is Greenwood's memory of his meeting when Hunt
returned from the West Coast (where he undoubtedly had cased the offices
of Ellsberg's psychiatrist before the 3 September break-in). Greenwood
thinks it was 23 August 1971 (we think it was closer to 46 August). If it
was 23 August, it coincides with the time shown in the Ellsberg chron-
ology when Hunt was not available to meet with to discuss
the paper being prepared.
'William. V. _brae
Inspector General
Attachments:
(1) Chronology on Support to White
House re Daniel Ellsberg
(2) Chronology on Support to White
. .House re E. Howard Hunt
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CHRONOLOGY ON AGENDY SUPPORT TO WHITE HOUSE
IN PREPARING A PERSONALITY PROFILE ON
DANIEL ELLSBERG
Mid-July 1971 David Young phoned Howard Osborn to request a
psychological profile similar to that done on Castro.
Osborn said this required DCI approval, as it involved
a US citizen. Young offered to have Ehrlichman call
Helms and Osborn agreed to take it up.
Few Days
Later
29 July 1971
5 August 1971
9 August 1971
10 August 1971
11 August 1971
Few Days
Later
12 August 1971
Osborn discussed Young request with Helms who
"reluctantly approved" with stipulation that he see
whatever goes before it is released.
Osborn _passed requirement to Tietjen, who passed
it toP lwho discussed it with
First draft completed.
Paper reviewed in meeting of Tietjen,
Paper, dated 9 August, delivered to Osborn (by hand)
by Tietjen.
Osborn cleared with Helms and had it delivered to Young
by special Security Courier. The transmittal note
stated "I know that you appreciate that however this is
used, the Agency should not become involved."
Young phoned Osborn to express dissatisfaction. He
offered additional material and asked that "we try
again."
met Young at EOB. Liddy joined them. Young
stated the project had the highest priority from Kissinger
and Ehrlichman. Hunt joined them. There was talk of
"trying Ellsberg in public." At the end, Hunt asked
to not report his presence.
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13 August 1971
20 August 1971
23. August 1971
26 August 1971
30 September
1971
12 October
1971
15 October
1971
Late October
1971
27 October
1971
received additional material from the White
House. It seemed of Department of Justice origin
and covered the following: (1) Ellsberg received
"quasi-secret" material while he was in the service
while applying for a PhD fellowship; (2) he volunteered
for Vietnam service with State while getting divorced;
(3) he had psychiatric treatment 1968-70 from a California
psychiatrist; (4) he may have leaked information about a
South Vietnamese in 1970 while receiving psychiatric
treatment.
and. Tietjen met with Coffey to discuss a course
of action. It was agreed that would meet with
Young and explain the difficulties in providing what
they want.
phoned Young saying ready to meet to discuss
the materials. Young said Hunt was not available, but
he would arrange for him to phone.
Coffey's notes indicate that Tietjen reported that the
meeting had occurred, but Coffey does not recall the
substance. (This probably is in error, and may onl
have indicated that Tietjen called to say that
had tried to get a meeting).
Young phoned to suggest 27 October as a
meeting date for Hunt.
received more material from Hunt, with note
asking report.
Tietjen and met with Coffey. It was agreed
that should see Young again, explaining diffi-
culties and deficiencies of material on hand.
went to see Coffey re guidance from Helms.
There being none Coffey suggested that continue
working on the paper.
met with Young and Hunt at EOB, and was told
to write the report.
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1 November
1971
3 November
1971
8 November
1971
9 November
1971
Young phoned for the report the next day, and
was told it was in the hands of supervisors.
More material received from Liddy.
Tietjen forwarded the new paper, with the first, the
note of tra,nsmittal being dated this date.
Coffey phoned Tietjen saying the material had been
reviewed (by the DCI) and to go ahead. (There is
reference in Tietjen's statement, to a letter from the
DCI to Young on this date).
12 November The date for a meeting at which the papers were
1971 delivered, meeting with Young, Hunt and
Liddy.
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CHRONOLOGY ON AGENCY SUPPORT TO WHITE HOUSE
IN CONNECTION WITH REQUESTS BY
E. HOWARD HUNT
8 July 1971
22 July 1971
The DDCI (General Cushman) noted at the morning
meeting that Ehrlichman had phoned him to say that
Howard Hunt had been appointed a security consultant
for the White House
Hunt met with Cushman to request assistance in "a
highly sensitive mission by the White House to visit
and elicit intormation from an individual whose
ideology we aren't sure of." He wanted flash alias
documentation and some degree of physical disguise.
for a one-time op -- in and out."
(The transcript of the conversation shows
Cushman expressing his unfamiliarity with
how the Agency could perform, then:
"Mr. Hunt: Well, Ehrlichman said that you
were the --
General Cushm.an: Yes, he called me. . ."
Later, Hunt said his phone extension was the
same as "Chuck Colson.")
22 July 1971 Karl Wagner first telephoned EA/DDO
who referred him to AD/TSD (Dick Krueger). Krueger
phoned who gave the go ahead, saying he
would brief the DDP. The true name of Hunt was not
given, but the sensitive nature of the activity was
emphasized, as was its high level nature.
It was close to 1700 and Krueger quickly got his team
together, first calling the
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23 July 1971
selected Stephen Greenwood, and
Unable to contact Hunt -- to be
known as "Edward" -- it was settled that Greenwood
would take the action the following day.
(b)(3)
(b)(3)
Greenwood went to the Office of the DDCI and picked
up the keys to the safehouse from Karl Wagner.
He only recalls the location as in the first block of
Wisconsin Avenue after the intersection with
Massachusetts Avenue. said it was the Alto (b)(3)
Towers. Greenwood went to the address where he
waited until "Edward" appeared. He "programmed"
him for disguise, phoning his description to (b)(3)
who turned the information over to to pre- (b)(3)
pare alias documentation, under the name of Edward
J. Warren (a New York Drivers license, Social
Security Card, RCA Record Club, National Rifle
Association, NY Life Insurance Company, Continental
Insurance Company, Wallachs charge identification
card, First National City Bank card). These were
not backstopped, being for "flash" identification
purposes only. Hunt left and delivered the (b)(3)
cards in his absence, not meeting Hunt. Hunt returned
and was given a wig, spectacles, and a speech altera-
tion device. Greenwood also gave him his Agency
telephone number.
About week later
(30 July 1971) Greenwood received a request from "Edward" to
meet him and adjust his spectacles and also bring
someone who could deliver a tape recorder. Non-
backstopped business cards were also deliverd.
At this meeting "Edward" asked for a second speech device.
Greenwood thinks that "Edward" asked for credit cards
(being told we didn't issue them), and a backstopped
New York address and telephone number. (This may
be a faulty recollection, as these did not become
issues until later.) Greenwood also reports that
"Edward" wanted another man disguised, which he
says he reported to DC/TSD.
18 August 1971 Greenwood dated a report on use of a speech device
on this date, but other records indicate the date may
have been two days later.
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18 August 1971 Howard Hunt phoned Karl Wagner and asked that
a secretary, specifically
be assigned to him. He said Ehrlichman had
suggested that he call General Cushman. Wagner
offered to try to find someone else, which was
not acceptable to Hunt.
20 August 1971
25 August 1971
DG/TSD (Krueger) has records indicating that he
contacted Karl Wagner on this date to validate
additional requirements from "Edward" for a tape
recorder and business cards. Wagner instructed
TSD to proceed.
Apparently at a meeting on this date "Edward" was
met by an additional officer from TSD,
"Edward" wanted to record a conversation between
himself and someone else under difficult conditions.
said that he needed a stereo recorder
instead of the monaural he apparently had been using.
"Edward" asked that it be procured for him.
Greenwood met "Edward" again. His associate was
also disguised (wig and glasses), his description
being phoned to TSD for alias documentation. He
was issued flash documents in the name of George
F. Leonard (Kansas Drivers License, Social Security
card, Bro-Dart Home Library card, RCA Record
(-Aro, ravel C:ontinental insurance card).
epared the cards.
(b)(3)
(b)(3)
"Edward" also wanted a concealed camera, which was
discussed between (b)(3)
and DC/TSD. was dispatched (b)(3)
with two cameras, and carried the documentation with
him.
"Edward's" associate selected a Tessina camera in a
tobacco pouch, and instructed him in its use.
It was apparently at this meeting that "Edward" was
given the recorder by It was a Uher recorder,
with two lavalier-type studio microphones (some 8" x
1-1/21 to be hung around the neck or stood on a sta:nd.
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on a table (probably Sony manufacture). This
equipment was carried in a typewriter case (not
considered a concealment device by TSD). TSD
states that the microphones are not suitable for
audio surveillance, and reports that it is trying
to reassemble a sample package similar to that
given "Edward" at the time.
At this meeting "Edward" also requested credit
cards again, and at this time (probably instead
of 30 July) he first requested backstopped tele-
phone and mail address in New York.
26 August 1971
When Greenwood reported "Edward's" requests,
DC/TSD (Krueger) phoned Karl Wagner. The
DDCI phoned back, expressing his concern and
identifying nEdward" to Krueger (who did not tell
anyone else in TSD at the time). Backstopped
documentation was not to be authorized and
Greenwood was to so inform Hunt.
About this time, and perhaps as a result of the
conversation with DDCI (Krueger recalls it as
24 August), Krueger gave instructions to Greenwood
to specify to "Edward" what the limits would be on
future support.
(1) A delay in future support until super-
visors have further authorization on
(a) photographic support, (b) back-
stopped documents, (c) audio equipment
(although not requested to date).
(2) Backstopping must be approved through
the Director's office.
(3) The camera loan was a one-time affair.
(4) We would continue to assist with alias
documentation for "Edward".
(5) We wanted back the documents of his
associate.
(6) Don't press Greenwood, as he isn't
authorized.
(7) If further authorization is forthcoming
further support would follow.
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26 August 1971
(continued)
27 August 1971
27 August 1971
30 August 1971
Greenwood dates this as 23 August, but it must
have been later, as it had to follow the 25 August
meeting (which is dated from other information).
Greenwood received a telephone call from "Edward"
asking to be met at Dulles Airport at about 0600 the
next morning, to pick up film.
Greenwood met the plane, "Edward" having his
associate in company. The camera was returned
along with film for Greenwood to develop. Arrange-
ments had been made for to be ready to
process it.
The pictures seemed routine surveillance scenes--
parking lot, office building, etc. Greenwood was to
return the film in the afternoon and met with Krueger
before doing so. This seems to be the time that
Krueger set up the limitations for further support of
Hunt.
When Greenwood returned the photographs to "Edward"
he began to state the restrictions, being interrupted
about halfway through by "Edward", who said he
thought he had the Agency's full cooperation. He
said he would straighten it out.
Krueger phoned Wagner to report Hunt's request of
Greenwood, i.e., meeting the plane and processing
film, as well as backstopped documents, address
and phone.
DDCI phoned Ehrlichman, his note of conversation
stating "J.E. indicated he would call a halt to this.
DDCI reported to Helms the telephone call to Ehrlichman,
forwarding a copy of Wagner's memorandum of his
27 August tele con with Krueger. His buckslip note
concluded with:
"John said he would restrain Hunt."
Helms noted -- "Good."
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14-15 October
1971
October 1971
Greenwood received a telephone call at home
from Hunt renewing his request for backstopped
credit cards, which was turned down.
Greenwood briefed General Cushman on the
activity with Hunt, in preparation for a lunch
that Cushman was planning to have with Hunt.
(0/DDCI has checked C-ushman's calendar for
this information, to see if the lunch actually
came off but no confirmation is available.)
Hunt asked Chief of EUR Division, (b)(3)
about�the possibility of obtaining some informa-
tion about a leak of documents in the Fa. zInch
government. L irected him to John Caswell, (b)(3)
Executive Officer of the Division, who, on
instructions, provided Hunt with unclassi- (b)(3)
fied material concerning a 1954 case of leakage
of government documents in France.
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