“February 1964 Letter to Mr. Thomas H. KARAMESSINES, Acting Deputy Director for Plans, dated 12 Febru ary 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. "After your conversation with Mr. WILLENS on Monday, February 10, 1964, the Commission was sup- plied by the Federal Bureau of Inves”
“, this Commission "We are informed by the Secret Service that the Central Intelligence Agency has di ss eminated several reports or comm unicati ons con cer ning th e assass ina- tion to the Secret Service in the period since Novem- ber 1963. All these materials reportedly carry ”
“reports or other materials to the Commission as soon. as possible. "In ad dition, I wou ld like your Agency to supply the Commission with a report on the information in your possession regarding Lee Harvey OSWALD prior to November 22, 1963. Some of this information is pro- vided in the …”
“… ard HELMS, Deputy Director for P la ns, dated 6 March 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. If "The Commission has recently received a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation covering an interview that took place between representatives of the Bureau and the recent Soviet …”
“ion. "Will you please contact me at your earliest convenience to set a time for this co nference." 1 2 March 1964 Memorandum for the Record, dated 12 March 1964; Subject: Meeting with the Warren Commission on 12 March 1964. "On 12 March 1964, Mr. HELMS, Mr. MURPHY, and Mr. ROCCA ”
“… ials to complete your respo nse to the re- quest of our letter of February 1964. "As we understand it, you will supply a paraphrase of each report or communication described in the second paragr aph og our l etter of February 12, 164, with all indications o f your cinfidential co”
“… hat they have travelled extensively in prior years throughout Mexico and Central America. The Commission would appreciate your furnishing a report from your Agency setting forth NW 65924 Docld:32357059 Page 7 SLORET -7- OLUILT any information currently in your files regarding these sub …”
“wing specific items of original Agency docu- men tation: "a. DIR-74673 dated 18 O ctober 196 3 to St ate, FBI, and Navy reporting contact with Soviet Embassy, Mexico, by American, Lee OSWALD. (Forwarded to Commission under cover of DDP memo, No. 4-1554, dated 24 March 1964.) "b. ”
“mation in the OSWALD case was unique among what the Commis- sion had found had happened in every oth er ag ency. He was critical of the Navy . He ra is ed specifica lly the question: why had the Navy not forwarded the photograph of Lee Harvey OSWALD requested by the Agency? He ad”
“the way we handled our data and for that reason placed great emphasis upon what the Commission might be able to do in its report for an improved methodology based on machines among departments and agencies involved in security matters." 13 April 1964 Memorandum for De …”
“… concerned agencies into this matter and your evaluation as t o the truth of ALVARADO's assertions. In particular, it would be helpful if a report could be submitted by the expert wgo conducted the poly- graph examination which emphasizes the specific con- clusions which he made based …”
“… e port entitled 'In ves tigatio n of Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963', and accompanying exhibits; the Summary Report entitled 'Investigation of Killing of Lee Harvey OSWALD, Dallas, Texas, 24 November 1963'; and the two Supplemental Reports to these summar …”
“r. MOLLEY and representatives of the Secret Service and the Central Intelligence Age ncy, we discuss ed the possibility of supplying additional reports of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to the Central Intelligence Agency in order to enable that agency to be of further assist”
“… ce carried on by Lee Harvey OSWALD with persons in the Soviet Union, in particular, the letters referred to on page 63 of your Supplemental Report on the Assassination of President Kennedy. "As additional materials in these general areas are developed by the Bureau in the course of its …”
“… d of September 28 to October 3, 1963. "I assume and would like to be so advised : if the contrary is the fcat-i that your January 31, 1964, report is not final inasmuch as I recall an investigation is currently being pursued with respect to an allegation of some significance which eman …”
“SSINES, Acting Deputy Director for Plans , dated 12 February 1964 , from J. Lee RA NKIN, General Cou nsel. "After your conversation w it h Mr. WILLENS on Monday, February 10, 1964, the Commission was sup- plied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with a cropped copy of the pho”
“A. McCONE, Director, Central Intelligence Ahency, dated 12 February 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, Gener al Counsel. "As you know, this Commission "We are informed by the Secret Service that the Central Intelligence Agency has disseminated several reports or communications concerning ”
“… e reports or other materials to the Commission as soon. as possible. "In addition, I would like your Agency to supply the Commission with a report on the information in your possession regarding Lee Harvey OSWALD prior to November 22, 1963. Some of this information is pro- vided in the …”
“… chard HELMS, Deputy Director for Plans, dated 6 March 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. If "The Commission has recently received a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation covering an interview that took place between representatives of the Bureau and the recent Soviet …”
“Counsel for the Warren Commission, Mr. WILLEMS, and other members of Mr. RANKIN's staff. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the current status of the CIA contribu- tion to the work of the Warren Commission. OLUILT NW 65924 Docld:32357059 Page 4 .4 SECRET OLUIILT "2. The f”
“… rials to complete your response to the re- quest of our letter of February 1964. "As we understand it, you will supply a paraphrase of each report or communication described in the second paragraph og our letter of February 12, 164, with all indications of your cinfidential communicati …”
“gation by the West German Fe deral Intelligence Service. "The Commiss ion wou ld apprecia te your an alysis of this material. If you believe that additional investigation is appropriate, we would appreciate your initiating the appropriate action through the facilities of your Age”
“… at they have travelled extensively in prior year s throughout Mexico and Central America. The Commission would appreciate your furnishing a report from your Agency setting forth NW 65924 Docld:32357059 Page 7 SLORET -7- OLUILT any information currently in your files regarding these sub …”
“e summarized information that had already been fo rwarded to the Commission. In the course of the di scussion, he viewed the following specific items of original Agency docu- mentation: "a. DIR-74673 dated 18 October 1963 to State, FBI, and Navy reporting contact with Soviet Emba”
“… ary 196 4, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. "We understand you already have furnished the Central Intelligence Agency with the Summary Report entitled 'Investigation of Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963', and accompanying exhibits; the Summary Report en …”
“', and accompanying exhibits; the Summary Report entitled 'Investigation of Killi ng of Lee Harvey O SWALD, Dallas, Texas, 24 November 1963'; and the two Supplemental Reports to these summ …”
“… e carried on by Lee Harvey OSWALD with persons in the Soviet Unio n, in particular, the letters referred to on page 63 of your Supplemental Report on the Assassination of President Kennedy. "As additional materials in these general areas are developed by the Bureau in the course of its …”
“… d of September 28 to October 3, 1963. "I assume and would like to be so advised : if the contrary is the fcat-i that your January 31, 1964, report is not final inasmuch as I recall an investigation is currently being pursued with respect to an allegation of some significance which eman …”
“ereto. "In connection with your memorandum dated January 31, 1964, the Commission has asked me to re quest you to submit to the Commission the following: (There follows twelve requirements.) 12 February 1964 Letter to Mr. Thomas H. KARAMESSINES, Acting Deputy Director for Plans, ”
“taining of this picture by your Agency and the identity of the individual shown, if this informa- ti on is currently available." 12 February 1964 Letter to Honorable John A. McCONE, Director, Central Intelligence Ahency, dated 12 February 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel”
“… e reports or other materials to the Commission as soon. as possible. "In addition, I would like your Agency to supply the Commission with a report on the information in your possession regarding Lee Harvey OSWALD prior to November 22, 1963. Some of this information is pro- vided in the …”
“on is pro- vided in the footnote on Page 2 of your report dated January 31, 19 64, entitled 'Info rm ation Developed by CIA on the Activity of Lee Harvey OSWALD in Mexico City 28 September 3 Octobe …”
“s, dated 6 March 1964, from J. Lee RANK IN, General Counsel. If "The Comm ission has recently receiv ed a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation covering an interview that took place between representatives of the Bureau and the recent Soviet …”
“Agency has in pro- gress of interest to thi s Commission. " Will you please cont act me at your earl iest convenience to set a time for this conference." 12 March 1964 Memorandum for the Record, dated 12 March 1964; Subject: Meeting with the Warren Commission on 12 March 1964. "O”
“tay in the Soviet Union as reported by the FBI, based on their int erview of the defector, Y uriy Iv anovich NOSENKO. This discussion is reported in a separate memorandum. "3. Mr. RANKIN's staff showed us a detailed memorandum they had prepared based on all of the information ava”
“… rials to complete your response to the re- quest of our letter of February 1964. "As we understand it, you will supply a paraphrase of each report or communication described in the second paragraph og our letter of February 12, 164, with all indications of your cinfidential communicati …”
“… hat they have travelled extensively in prior years throughout Mexico and Central America. The Commission would appreciate your furnishing a report from your Agency setting forth NW 65924 Docld:32357059 Page 7 SLORET -7- OLUILT any information currently in your files regarding these sub …”
“y been forwarded to the Commission. In the co urse of the discussion, he viewed the foll owi ng spec ific items of original Agency docu- mentation: "a. DIR-74673 dated 18 October 1963 to State, FBI, and Navy reporting contact with Soviet Embassy, Mexico, by American, Lee OSWALD. ”
“… perfor- mance to the way we handled our data and for that reason placed great emphasis upon what the Commission might be able to do in its report for an improved methodology based on machines among departments and agencies involved in security matters." 13 April 1964 Memorandum for De …”
“… nuary 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. "We understand you already have furnished the Central Intelligence Agency with the Summary Report entitled 'Investigation of Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963', and accompanying exhibit”
“tigation of Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963', and accompanying exhibit s; the Summary Report entitled 'Investig ati”
“. Kennedy, November 22, 1963', and accompanying exhibit s; the Summary Report entitled 'Investig ati on of Killing of Lee Harvey OSWALD, Dallas, Texas, 24 November 1963'; and the two Supplemental Reports to these summ …”
“… with respect to an allegation of some significance which emanated from the White House and which is not referred to in the above-mentioned report. With respect to this allegation, it would be greatly appreciated if you would furnish us with an interim resume of any developments pertin …”
“to request you to submit to the Commission the following: (There follows twelve require men ts. ) 1 2 February 1964 Letter to Mr. Thomas H. KARAMESSINES, Acting Deputy Director for Plans, dated 12 February 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. "After your conversation with M”
“e obtai ning of this picture by your Agen cy and the identity of the ind ividual shown, if this info rma- tion is currently available." 12 February 1964 Letter to Honorable John A. McCONE, Director, Central Intelligence Ahency, dated 12 February 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General ”
“… reports or other mater ials to the Commission as soon. as possible. "In addition, I would like your Agency to supply the Commission with a report on the information in your possession regarding Lee Harvey OSWALD prior to November 22, 1963. Some of this information is pro- vided in the …”
“… ELMS, Deputy Director for Plans, dated 6 March 1964, from J. Lee RANKIN, General Counsel. If " Th e Comm issi on h as recently r ec eived a report from the Federal Bureau o f Investigation covering an interview th at took place between representat ives of the Bureau and t he recent Sov …”
“tribu- tion to the work of the Warren Commission. OLUILT NW 65924 Docld: 32357059 Page 4 .4 SECRET O LUIILT "2. The first top ic raised by Mr. RANKIN concerned information on Lee Harvey OSWALD'S stay in the Soviet Union as reported by the FBI, based on their interview of the defe”
“'S stay in the Soviet Union as reported by the FBI, based on their interview of the defector, Y uriy Ivanovich NOSENKO. This discussion is reported in a separate memorandum. "3. Mr. RANKIN's staff showed us a detailed memorandum they had prepared based on all of the information a”
“… rials to complete your response to the re- quest of our letter of February 1964. "As we understand it, you will supply a paraphrase of each report or communication described in the second paragraph og our letter of February 12, 164, with all indications of your cinfidential communicati …”