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.. . -~ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE PUBLIC HEALTH S£RVIC! 19 October 1960 Nadoed laotitlltc o( Meatal Heal~ AUit:tloll Retesrell Center U.S. Pllblic Hea.ldll Serrice Hoopita.l Luiopa, ll:clltuckr ,._ ------------~-----------~--~ / -···--- ..· ·- ----- _, - -----· In accordance wit.~ Rayt s telephone call of October 19th I have the following supplies of the materials on hand: Agroclavine {V -A-18), 440 mg, Dihydroagroclavine {V-A-19), 450 mg, Dihydroergokryptine (V -A-20), 25 mg, #. 1-, 9-Dimethyl-9-hydroX"J-4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9-octahydroindolo [ 4. 3-fg] quinol~e (V-A-21, or Lilly 23194), 315 mg, Elymoclavine (V -P.-22), 100 mg. You may have any or all of these materials since, v.ril~ lhe exception of V -A-21, I can get additional supplies from· Dr. T. Yui of Ta.1teda, Japan. We have never studied V-A-20 here. It was sent, without our requesting it, in the hope we would test ii for adrenergic biocking properties. Key reference on numbers V-A-18, 19, 21 and 22 is: Yui, T. and ·- Takeo, Y.: Neuropharrr.acological studies on a new series of e!'got alkaloids, Japanese Journal of Pharmacol~gy, 7: 157-161 (March) 1958. The only information I have on V- P.-21 or Lilly 23194 is in the form of thermofax sheets serit me by Dr. Slater df the Lilly Laboratories. .} -\ ·~-- .. . -- -·- ---.- (( ''r..' )! .:3) h~ . \. '/ j They indicate LSD-like effects in cats and rats, but in man this compound had potent hypnotic properties. Looking forward to se1:ing you soon, .· Ve.ry sincerely, , ~/ '7/~-~ 1-. Harris fs~ell, M. D. Director •J / h""I:bws P. /)-.. -'/ -..... l./ ) ' - - "" 5 The image displays a graphic overlay on a dark background, featuring a stylized vault door on the left and text on the right. The vault door is intricate, with multiple dials, handles, and rivets, rendered in metallic tones with blue lighting effects. The text is white and prominently features the title "THE BLACK VAULT" in a distressed, handwritten font. Below the title, descriptive text explains that the document was obtained from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the "MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection." The text also provides a URL for online access to the collection. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redacted content, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. The document is a declassified CIA memo dated October 19, 1960. It lists various chemical compounds and their available quantities, noting potential sources for replenishment. Notably, there are handwritten annotations circling "181" and "(6)(3)" in the upper portion of the document and a distinct handwritten note "B-326" in the lower right corner. There is no visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, facilities, or photographs of people, locations, or subjects. The language and layout suggest a formal record of scientific supplies rather than documentation of experimental actions. This page is from a declassified document. It contains typed text, a handwritten signature and title, and a handwritten annotation in the bottom right corner. The page is also marked with a scribbled redaction in the top middle of the page. The document appears to be a letter, with a date at the top and a salutation at the bottom. The typed text discusses LSD-like effects in cats and rats. The handwritten annotation "B-325" may be a reference number or identifier. The overall visual impression is of a standard business letter with some administrative markings and a personal touch from the signature.