Doc 0000149515
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This document, from the CIA's MKUltra/Mind Control Collection, is a letter dated December 6, 1951, discussing reimbursement for services and a potential contract.
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Ask the archive about this →. • • . . . . ... \.t ; " . . - r " : o : . "\. .!,.) " . • ·. ' ·' '· .. '· ' s 11o/J A~ I. J ) . '. -.• t ~ • ., ·; 6 Decmuoor l9Sl . ~ '.' ... ! .,., . ·-- ·:~~ !t-1- • - - - .. - .. .• .• · •. ''t .. -·:;~:-... -:-::=::. . :: -. ~--:·~----·· .. "- .. · , -:· . . . . ... - .. ·-:~...·· . .. . , . ~ . ... ' . . ,• "·'• i' .· • !.. . :; ; '· . ~ .,. •· ·' · · Encloccd o.ro two checks !or jour services nonctir.lo o.co. I regret the de]Jcy in your rolmbursatwnt. Tho chQ~ were held ·. . until your next visit to i.fash.inaton 1n accordance with _J:lreviO'WJ instructions i!aucd to our ad:nl.rWl era.tiv a people. , I hO'p() that you will let me YJlO\f of nrtj• other sor1ices you hDYe parfcrrncd for ua for '!ihich you ha 1-e not received rai.'llbursa r~ent. a I r.otod i"'l =s pro~. .i ous letter to JOU ve will try to f<. .ru hnnil.e this more e:-:pedi tious~ in Ulo turo. .. •( . · I hod o very intcrc!ltin~ discu~slon 1-rlth . en I • - •• -'* vao ~on 27 liove:t'ter. I did :1ot. sa .· ~'";- ;· . ' ·since he h.nd~d, when I co.lled hir.t by telephone, ti1nt. ho iiUS ex- . treme.ly t:u!!"J end •ould prefer to hold off for e.wllile. I have b.is contract here rer.dy Ior signature but wonder if this ia nccessnry under. the c ircumstanccs. When I a sked~ho thor ho vould prcf~r to 1-e under contract be stilted that. tm.lea:J thero -.me eome pa.rt.icu.J.ar rec.eon ror it he would prc!cr not to be, Since -wo can ar.:-nnca raimeursemant !or wlt.h9t1t t.bc contract 1 clid not .feel it necc!jsar;y to under c-ont.re.ot. Tho eitua t.ion r:kV be tile sGo wi : / . (• t/ ,, ' r' • • .,. ·.l ..:'"- •.• . _, .... _· c.. ........ ..... .. __ · ·-_ . . . _..- . .: -· ~ ... : . . . . . . . . ~ ~~ . .. : " ..,_...-!:-_ .. ~ ..... • ,I ,,_ . - ... :..,.
The page features a graphic image of a vault door, likely symbolizing secure storage or access to information. To the right of the vault image, text explains that the document originates from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection. The text also indicates that the collection, comprising over 20,000 pages declassified by the CIA, is freely available for download online at a provided URL. There are no photographs of people, locations, equipment, or subjects, nor are there handwritten annotations, signatures, or official stamps. The page does not contain any forms, diagrams, tables, or evidence of experimental procedures.
The document is a typewritten letter dated December 6, 1951. It contains several handwritten annotations in the margins, including "Farel." at the top right and "A" in the lower left. There are also two large "C" shapes marked in the right margin, likely indicating continuity or sections that require attention. Significant portions of the document are redacted or obscured, particularly in the salutation ("Dear ____"), the body of the text, and at the end of the final paragraph. The first paragraph mentions enclosed checks for services and a delay in reimbursement due to instructions from Washington. The second paragraph concerns other services performed for the sender, and the third paragraph details a discussion about a contract. The letter concludes with a wish for a pleasant trip and an anticipation of hearing from the recipient.
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The document is a typed letter with handwritten annotations. It is dated December 21, 1951. There are several redactions in black ink. Handwritten annotations include "C", "A", and "H-B/6", along with an illegible signature at the bottom right. There is also a circled "√29" in the top right corner which might reference a classification marking. The term "CLASSIFIED" is absent.
'l'R book •1 th this letter. Sincerely, ... ___ . . -~-_:- ·r . -=_· -.. . . -~::': '. . ,., ·, ~. ... Enclosure - TR Eco ~ . . \_ .. _ ' ~ .. A .... ''· . : ; 'l . ·-: • .. J ·' '· ·~'.\."1 1. . •1 <f ·,-, ~ .•; ·, ' , . . 1 , ' i,. • , ' i --= -·. '· : • J~· .7': .:~ .. . 1·. '..:. .'). :I f ,f • I ~ J .. .,. • ,,··,. ~:
The page is a scanned document with a grainy texture, suggesting it is an older copy. There is handwritten text at the top right that appears to be a reference or a notation. The vast majority of the page is filled with typed text, but several sections are obscured by black redactions, particularly near the salutation and at the bottom of the letter. Handwritten annotations, including what look like initials or marks, are visible in the upper right and center portions of the document. The document appears to be a formal letter, indicated by the address block and closing.
The document is a typed letter on aged, textured paper with visible grain and speckled markings. Handwritten annotations in dark ink are present at the top right, reading "A/B,S, 133/4" and "H-Blb". There are also dark, circular marks, possibly from a hole punch, at the top edge. The majority of the content is text, but there are several large, irregular black redactions obscuring portions of the text, primarily names and specific details. The document appears to be a personal correspondence with official letterhead elements implied by the address at the top, but no official stamps are visible.
The document is a typed letter with handwritten annotations. It features several black redactions obscuring parts of the text and names. Handwritten marginalia includes a "C" in the top left, "A/B 5, 133/3" in the top right, and a large "A" to the right of the date. Further down, "H-B/3" is written, and near the bottom, "T.R. Book received and forwarded 1/18/52" is clearly legible. The letter itself discusses the return of a "TR book" and the sending of checks.
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