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DnAFT l August 1955 HEHn?.ANDD}f FOR: -THE FECO?JF -.--._ ; ·:~··' .-=- -' SUBJECT ~xtension ~r Ti~~ for ' Proj~ot 1-'J~ULTI~A, Su?pruj~=>'-.:t ll ' --!_ < I ! ! funds r,.maining in th~ proj~ct,--S';.bproj,.ct ll_is_~r~'oy ~~=~ l ' .i I l • i ' l APPROV~D; t I ft ~hil':f, _'fSS/Ch~=>:nical Division Original Only ,·· , . Q .... - .• ~ - - ·.[$ --~ -c August 22 1955 1 Gentlemen: _ __ _ T~is is_to~inform~you that the oha.rges_ye_ _ . _____ have a.ceumul3.ted--on_:the ·natui·e.:t-~products- screen---------~-::_===- ing pr:>gra.m~are as follows: - _ Labor_ -.-.~n·•-·· $ lj43l SuppJ._i;~s -..... ___ -- _ 3 .. 5 _ The image features an illustration of a vault door on the left, with intricate spinning dials and locking mechanisms, rendered in shades of gray and blue. To the right of the vault, white text informs the viewer that the document was obtained from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection, which houses over 20,000 declassified pages. The text also provides a web address for downloading the collection. The overall presentation is dark with a prominent, stylized title "THE BLACK VAULT" in a bright, glowing font. . Q .... - .• ~ - - ·.[$ --~ -c August 22 1955 1 Gentlemen: _ __ _ T~is is_to~inform~you that the oha.rges_ye_ _ . _____ have a.ceumul3.ted--on_:the ·natui·e.:t-~products- screen---------~-::_===- ing pr:>gra.m~are as follows: - _ Labor_ -.-.~n·•-·· $ lj43l SuppJ._i;~s -..... ___ -- _ 3 .. 5 _ 8 _ Overhee.F-~~ •• .-----1.)385 -_ -- $ 3 '174-~~------- __ :_ __ ~----- -- yoursr , va~ytruly -c A Bate; Maroh 25, 1955 (- i i - ! i Duo to cir<:\UT~t:J.nces bg~nd our--control, our cho.r.nol ot i ' - - coll'!rt'..mica~i.on-lm.s h~en changed._ B~gin.wigupon-readpt of thitL lot.ter,· all llk'l,il w;..u-o~adr~s-scd to the f'ollo\dng ioca.t.ion: _i l l < c - !j - l • I l I -l I l 2~ The outer-· env~lop~" Z.iUST BF. Md.r-essed as._ _ indicated --- above~ l ').--All such t:lclU l·l.UST-BE -tl'ansmi.tted a.a f!rst,-c- claos_mai.l_. regis~~~d, return l"0Co~~t,_ x~~-e~t.ede 1 4. Truo or full -n~c-rlU::>'l' NOT app~a't' in any or th~ __ m...'\y b3 made - con-e~pc-ne.;mco. R~fel:'eM~-to-our-persorm~:l I bv Urst n _ o n m am -d e e p a i n U d ii - ia l . a st initi - rd -- . o-r - t - he indivi-dual~-~~ as ... -- - sign~ -------------T- S ~ BO...:sura tl:at ALL -persons-responsible f'cl' _preparing o;.' t.ran~mitt.ing col't"CSpondenco to us nra properly advisad l of this _change ot-u.ddr-eS3 -and-ALL-ir.t:trv~tions P.;o U."1dc1._ stocdo 'Should_ any _qUGtiQlfS-~~rrise: inc_iden~ to- this ehange, -=-=----_ 1 ploaao let, us knoi'L~~egj.J!J;~!Y=r~ ; Sincerely, . 1 i 1 August 1954 · : ~~nsion or Time tor Project lntuL'lM, Subproject 11 Sines· SubproJect U blls · e:q>ired and there ~e _s tU_l. . --- ·l . i f\mds ~ining J.il ~1!_e project, Subproject ll 1s hereby extend.od tor on(' year mm date c! ~lro.tion. 1 I I , ·J t ·' __ _ ..,. i.3 October 13 1953 1 j H Deal' Sir: For the exp~n<li ture of~c$5)'COO~on--:t_he project which we are conducting for you, ·~e estimate that---~~-;-~-·-~--- the distributi.on· of expense •.d-1-l-bjj a:S_ _ ~fgllo11'S : __ _ Labor~• ••• _.. _• • ··~·· · $ 1,725 285- l•ia terial .••.•.•.•. .ill_., .• 2,990 overhead $ 5!000 Any add i ti.onal. S\lmScc...de..Y.ot.~9.-:-t<>.=this-~pro&~ct shouln require ·iistribution of expense~in...::aboii£~ the same proportions as given-above . . The "overhead" figure provides for-supervision, anrl i nterdepartmcntal services such as-I:ii bra.t·y, ana lytical and assay determtrto.~iO.Jl..S_,. phy!!ical mea.sure inour ments, specialized The document appears to be a financial record or ledger. It contains handwritten entries in several columns, including dates, invoice numbers, and amounts of money. There are also printed headers, such as "Date of Original Authorisation," "Invoice No.," "Date," and "Amount." A date stamp or handwritten note "11-19-" is visible in the top right corner. The document also includes a section for "Additional Authorisations" and "Remarks." Some areas of the document may be obscured or redacted, indicated by dark markings. The provided image is a scanned page from what appears to be a ledger or financial record. It contains a table with columns for "Description," "Date," "Obligations," "Expenditures," and "Balance." Handwritten entries are visible, including what looks like "MKULTRA" at the top, and numerical data within the table. There are also some small, scribbled annotations, including what might be a date or page number "11-1" in the upper right corner. No photographs, diagrams, or explicit experimental procedures are depicted. 1,725 285- l•ia terial .••.•.•.•. .ill_., .• 2,990 overhead $ 5!000 Any add i ti.onal. S\lmScc...de..Y.ot.~9.-:-t<>.=this-~pro&~ct shouln require ·iistribution of expense~in...::aboii£~ the same proportions as given-above . . The "overhead" figure provides for-supervision, anrl i nterdepartmcntal services such as-I:ii bra.t·y, ana lytical and assay determtrto.~iO.Jl..S_,. phy!!ical mea.sure inour ments, specialized a.ppa.ratus made ovn , shop, etc. I hopi this information is~helpful.to you. - c. ; ) -· -C. ' _____ _ _: - C~TI!FICt\TB- Date: ME~ORANDUM-RECEIPT- 16 Sept 19$3- TO: Sidne1 Gottlieb DATE FROio!: Budget Office,_ Tss------------~--- SUBJECT: Check /B ·I hereby acknowledge receipt of the following: ---/ . Check #125'017 in the· amo\\nt of $$-,COO.OO -payabl$ to as • payment for Invoice #l~Subpoject 11-PrOject MKUI,TR~ • , ; Phase ret11rn~--- signed copy(lesl To FORM 110. l&-&6 MAR 19U ._.) /'') 2 1953 ropto~bvr 1 , ~l'"Oi"'e- ~.·., l ··ct• .r·.,.·ll"lro,· .,ct ll •"'"'!·"'~''-~~''"' ",··.. - !.~~T.-r,r.·•,.--__- _ · 4- •~ " --•-•vt -•· _ .).·- '" !· __ .,<J __ • ·) .v_ vv ·-- ~ Ul ,. l or 1. !nvcice ~;o. l foJ.' S·Jt)proj~~~ ll pr<>J..;:ct ~:J~L'J./1~~2\ i~ nt -- -J tech~. It i~ l'<?qucst-:.. J t.1::"&t, p-1). . 1(;nt (~·""hr.::r•~~ ,,;.,,~l:: in l I th~ ~·-·10U!lt {)i"' : ~~~Ci10;00 :!f~de out,- ·to I I 2. 'i'h~ ehec~< should-no sent t-<)Chi·~r,-c/TS~ tr.:ough 'J.'~:;:-Jrudt;ot 1- Officer. j l ~·m:r:t ooTn~F~­ . ·. C!ti.Qf~--~"-~· __: '___ :~ ~ J . 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JI-Cf c~ :~iJ.·r~.rc':~'It'~-I~ ........- A'..,._ (l) nn ;t;:J he~·::::l:·y t·:,t"t:lf?..ed th~.t th!.:.; is Invotca :;o. l np~lyin~~ to n~c·;~ro}Jc:t lt r;t t::t:cject >r.:t:r. . ~·;~~., th;l.t. t(~chn'l.c~l p•:::l·for:1r:ncf3 'l:.y 8 _. i:. ;>:lti~i':tctor;r, tn11~ U!,~ ;.:or~: is. :~~.uw ::-.~c·:}\~·lh:::,::.d i.~•· ;,,r,:cer<.:.!::nc;::: '•i t.h t.:)e r.;utul:'l· ,"l;·.~re;;;J•}ll~ ·r~:~c!1'9d 'Jtth. llllu t!':n t. t~r\.3 btll. ~l.s ju;;t nn!j corr~;·::t~ 1.1::ct t!13-t pe;:;r.v.:nt. th~No.l iu~s not ~·et bc·~n n::d·?·'' •.· l ' A-. j . l I •I ~ .'· ·. • .·. .· -· ~I l ~ I (3) "It is hore~·Y certtt'iod th~t th~ $COpe c-f the pro;,;r:l'lt of tnib-~ - ---.. -· .- 11 p-roject 11 o!* proj~_oi~:-·~·~~r~·~E. . \~ htt.S, been approve-~~ • •• .. ·· I · -It Pate: , \ I •I ~ .'· ·. • .·. .· -· ~I l ~ I (3) "It is hore~·Y certtt'iod th~t th~ $COpe c-f the pro;,;r:l'lt of tnib-~ - ---.. -· .- 11 p-roject 11 o!* proj~_oi~:-·~·~~r~·~E. . \~ htt.S, been approve-~~ • •• .. ·· I · -It Pate: , \ l _, :\ .. l ' •. .. ., to ... ·, , 11 / . &-'!!"'~~:~ ~)!.·. ..r .ts!Ot\ J i j j 1 I ' GI!);·iZt ~Cti'~!.!:m --:-_:-:- Ch!~r cu~t~a'l. t•r•,r:Hen)cc~53-- ! f;\CO:;,.'..~£ ;Wr:i.10~11> __ __ _ _ _ 1\F-?:~O'fJ;j FOJ ·oal.!GA.'~'IO~ . -.- -_:_- t.!~J :~~0.~-:_;:~w:.--:Jr~--~~~=~ ~~-=~~~-- --~-=-~~-~_--:: ~CF-l?Ul~~: I - ft -.If .· .. t i i r:: ntril;utlon: • t,::ld.rc~:~~·:: 01'1~~. !-;:;e. ::~q 'Y• 1--i1~1J. ,. l 'i'S"3/:3!J.>l·_:.!t .. l ,_..,..... r.''}':J/'·. . "1.:·"·";1 7 ,. 1. ~::;i~;·· '11·11 c.•= .. ,YiJI: E .. ' l>l.lrl)OJe: .I nver~'.;.icH.tion cr r:utm:o.l pl'Od'U~ts ~by chollical. or:d .h1olcetc~-------­ C";~Uns for th.} r;tll-pc::.a ot' ol.it-?ir:ing iu tt;pura rcr:n tho ~otive const1~uon·ts --------- .·. .. tl-1~reof. Sta.tuo: R~~ort i'inisbcd on Abl:11G J_)rec.s.torious to::d.n _in l954. xnsctive_ ~--~~ at p.t··~scnt l)u'~ Will ba r~aotiv-.lted chcrtly. I •, - ;:::a;cJ¥.'11 4-)-- . • , ! ~ i September l, 1953 ·~· For Serv:tcc::J ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• $5000.00 ~ ' ' 11-/l DRAFI':...... .- /t 24 JunQ 195.3 ; ---- - Hfl·lOP..PJIDUH ;~'OR THE RECORD ' Project _NKUL'rRA, • Su'tproject ll I i 1 • r 1. The scope of this research program is. the i.nvestigntion of the seed-s of the plants Abruo pt•eco.tori1.lm nnd Sem. Rhync~osiae pb.aseoloid1s i D. C. by chera.icttl and biological means for the purpos~ of obto.ining in 1 pure forn the active constituents thereof. l l 2. A primry.goai inthe_case of-the A'bru3 seeds is the prepo.ro.tion 1 of a supply of the _c~ceetii_ne; ~o;.c:i-c c1?ret_ein,~~~br~lll llhich falls into the . swce class of substances as ricin o.nd botulinus-toxin. IJ rJ..-c.. 3. llbllla hc.s 1 for the Agency. · l 4. The total cost or this_pt:-o.~t _yjJJ. not exq_eed $11,000.00 for a period of one year ending 1 Aug~st 1954, 5· is cleared throu5h TOP SECRET for Asency ~ cont•·acts o.nd-vi 11 take _the nece ss~ry _s~<;:\tr:i-ty p1·ecautions to protect its inte1·ests. ·-A APP30VED: - APPRO\'ED FOa OBLIGATION FROOR.~.H AFPROIJED OF PUND3: AND REGO~·l·Zl-ID.~D: - ...,_- . 1-J. . . -- ,,:Jc;:-1 { ~.~·· ""3 . - Att~chr:ent: Propo$O.l - B .-.:._· :; ··· June 18 19~~ 1 ---~/1 This is The document is a typed memorandum with handwritten annotations. At the top right, there is a handwritten numerical notation "11-2". Below the heading "APPROVED:", there is a large black redaction, following which is handwritten text that appears to be a signature and then "Chief, TSS/Chemical Division". To the right of this, another partial redaction or obscured marking is present, with a handwritten "—A" to its right. The bottom of the page states "Original Only", and there is a horizontal black redaction at the very bottom of the page. The content suggests an official request for an extension of time for a project identified as "MKULTRA, Subproject 11". 11 take _the nece ss~ry _s~<;:\tr:i-ty p1·ecautions to protect its inte1·ests. ·-A APP30VED: - APPRO\'ED FOa OBLIGATION FROOR.~.H AFPROIJED OF PUND3: AND REGO~·l·Zl-ID.~D: - ...,_- . 1-J. . . -- ,,:Jc;:-1 { ~.~·· ""3 . - Att~chr:ent: Propo$O.l - B .-.:._· :; ··· June 18 19~~ 1 ---~/1 This is vith reference to recent discussions ou~ concerning the-examination-:cof'=tvobotanicfol materials which are of' interest~to=youco=.==== We would be t6 exAmine these materials for villi~g you in order to- determine-chemical characcteristics and pharmacologica.l.a.nd_ of the acti v_e _ p_}ly~J.<>J,ogi~cfll~c~t:_:t~c-~~!L~ materials· contained in them-.--our-usual practice in such cases is to charBe such basis of our fo~ studies-on~the own accounting, _plus 10~. If sucn--a.- pro-c-~d~..n·e is accept able to you, would-pr-opo-se- entering-into at) agreement '-~'e vhich would liT.li-t our~accounted expenditures to $10,000 for a period.of one-year. When vork has-progressed to the -point where a charge of $10,000 is approached,-ve vould c onsi.der ex..tend ing the agreement based on the facts time. You avai~able-at.the may proceed to draw up an agreement on this general basis if you feel that such a proc.e dure is acceptable to you. · - • - - - J So far r-have not discussed this matter vith any of our staff members pending-advice from you concerning the approach vhich would be permissible.· --· -c .I""'. \...) rJ Ill ce lvfr/,;zoraJzdtt1JZ o UNITED STATES GOVERN~lENT ./. . ' -/} I} ·.·· ~~~ -!3 -(_ June 3, 1953 .~.·:· ;· ' ... H "- C.~--~--- - I have di~cussed the ossibility of an open-end contract '.:ith · - · and he he:_~ agreed that we would be willing to undertake-stua'l.es-up~ ao"ill i'ng of $10,000 in a year~ This could, of course, bG modified under the terms \ve discussed- when we approach the limitat~.on on funds. I have not discussed this-proJect with any ot my responsible people-in the~laboratory since I have been awaiting ~ord from you-on the-approa~h th~t is permissible. If we are free to-discuss-our-problems in the terms pro--- posed in Qur last meeting,_r~~an~-pr-oce_ed 'rTith a little more - cert~in plad~ I have also drawn from-our file thelist which I mentioned to you. My-recollection was faulty, since the m~teria.ls- '.rere not identified in any way. Only the appli catiqns '-tere_ given, and-for identity~it~would ..be necessary to go to the original source of _the inf:~n.·Ii!ati.on. The list ing was offered to us for an indication of our interest in _, -_ the applica.tions.des~ribed • . This document appears to be a memorandum with several sections of obscured text, indicated by dark, textured rectangles. At the top right, handwritten text reads "11-3". Further down, there's a date, "August 22, 1955". A section labeled "Gentlemen:" contains a typed statement about accumulated charges with a breakdown of "Labor", "Supplies", and "Overhead", totaling "$ 3,174". Below this, handwritten text reads "Very truly yours,". At the bottom left, an "APPROVED:" section features a signature and the title "Chief, T.S.S./Chemical Division", with a handwritten date "August 31, 1957". Throughout the document, there are several instances of handwritten single letters or short strings like "-B", "-C", "-H", and "-A" positioned next to obscured text blocks. The document is a typed letter with handwritten annotations. There are two large rectangular blocks of what appears to be redacted or obscured content in the upper half of the document. Handwritten text appears in the upper right corner, reading "11-4", and to the right of the salutation "Dear Mr.". There are also small handwritten marks next to the numbered instructions. The bottom of the page contains the typed closing "Sincerely,". was faulty, since the m~teria.ls- '.rere not identified in any way. Only the appli catiqns '-tere_ given, and-for identity~it~would ..be necessary to go to the original source of _the inf:~n.·Ii!ati.on. The list ing was offered to us for an indication of our interest in _, -_ the applica.tions.des~ribed • . ---;-i::;~--~ I am seeing~ today and '-till ask him to complete the form~ return to-'you through this office. With best vishes, I am - •• ! .~. . ' ' ..• , 1 ... I .. ,. . . '. I ,. j ... t ! . · . .. '· .... , - ' .. l '!:.. l , ' ., ·• 1 ; ( t ' i ·' ~- ,• [3 November 2, 1953 Dear SirT ...... .. c...._·.······.·-.- I ani eric losing t~er~o-na.i.~h_f~iory statement o.f which you requested that_I obtain • I._ suppos~ _that='t.he!l a.ncl- if-clearance is granted_you will-- deal_d irectly lli th ~~~~~co~---------c-- ----­ -c [-.c Encls. c July 8, 1953 ·-:f/ -C.== '· on ~histor~_stateroent '<thich you ask~d· me ~o __;_-- (_ . 1 recall, was "in' antic~~ tion or the .. possi;ble use of to . · c--:--- assist in-pharma.~o:togy-studtes .- - .:~. Uill-'=-yoJ..Cl has been clea~e~~----~~c~~~~~~~.· -C.. , -:::..-~c. Encls. The page is a scanned document with typed text and some handwritten elements. It appears to be an official memorandum. At the top right, the handwritten notation "11.5" is visible. Below the date, there are official stamps that are illegible due to low resolution. The text describes an extension of time for "Project MKULIRA, Subproject 11" due to remaining funds. The document has a section labeled "APPROVED" with a blurry, redacted signature and text that appears to be a name and division. There is also a handwritten annotation "Original Only" on the lower left, and an illegible symbol or marking in the bottom right. This document appears to be a typed letter with some handwritten annotations. There are several rectangular areas of dark, speckled material, likely representing redacted content, located in the upper half and lower right of the page. Handwritten markings include the text "11-6" in the upper right corner, "-B" and "-C" in the upper left and middle left, and "-BH" to the right of one of the redacted boxes. There's a date, "October 13, 1953," and a breakdown of project expenses, including "Labor," "Material," and "Overhead," totaling "$5,000." The tone is formal, as indicated by "Dear Sir:" and "Sincerely yours." The document is a memorandum receipt with a certificate section at the top. The certificate section contains handwritten annotations, including a date of "9/21/53" and some illegible text. There are also two large, heavily redacted black boxes in the upper middle of the page, obscuring significant content. Below the certificate, the main body of the document is a "MEMORANDUM RECEIPT" dated "16 Sept 1953." It acknowledges receipt of a check for $5,000.00 and includes a signature line for "SIDNEY GOTTLIEB" with a handwritten date of "9/16/53" below it. There are additional, smaller redactions and handwritten markings throughout the document. The document is a typed memorandum dated September 2, 1953, with handwritten annotations at the top right ("11-8") and bottom left ("-A"). There are also obscurations in the text, particularly in the first item of the numbered list, obscuring a name and a significant portion of a monetary amount. The document appears to be a standard internal office communication concerning an invoice for a project called "ULTRA." There are no photographs, diagrams, stamps, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. The top right of the document displays a handwritten annotation "11-9". The document contains a heading "CERTIFICATIONS" followed by three numbered paragraphs. Each paragraph includes a "Date:" field, which are mostly blank, and large black redactions covering a majority of the lines below. There are also handwritten annotations in the margins, including "- B" next to the first paragraph and "- A" next to the second and third paragraphs. The text beneath "CERTIFICATIONS" appears to be a pre-printed form with handwritten entries, including the name "DUNCY COTILES" and title "Chief, CD/TES". The bottom of the page has further redactions, with a partial handwritten note "exec. Secly, hes. Du" visible below the third paragraph. This page appears to be an official memorandum with typewritten text integrated with handwritten elements and official stamps. A date stamp "JUN 25 ENTO" is present in the bottom right corner. There are several large, dark, redacted areas scattered across the document. Handwritten additions include a date "11-10" in the top right corner, the annotation "c.115" below a project title, and a handwritten "A" next to two redacted blocks under "PROGRAM APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED" and "APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS". A list under "Distribution" includes several handwritten checkmarks and numbers next to enumerated items. There are no visual depictions of people, locations, equipment, or experimental procedures. This page is from a declassified CIA document and shows a project report with handwritten annotations on the right side of the page, including "11-11" and "- B". The document contains fields for Project name, Subproject, Date Initiated, Date Expires, Funds, Purpose, and Status, with pre-printed text and some information filled in. There are also several dark, heavily obscured rectangular boxes scattered across the page, indicating redactions of information. In the lower portion of the page, there are some handwritten characters and symbols, including "#1" and a circle with a cross inside. A date, "September 1, 1953", is also present below a line of dots that ends with "$5000.00". This document is a memorandum with official text, handwritten annotations, and significant redactions. The top right corner has the handwritten date "11-12". There are several large, black rectangular redactions throughout the document, obscuring names, company names, and potentially critical details within the project description and approval sections. Handwritten marginalia include "- A" next to the "DRAFT" section and a "- C" near the end of point 5. Below the main text, sections for "PROGRAM APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED" and "APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS" are visible, both with fields for a signature and date, and further black redactions. The date "6/26/53" is clearly written in ink next to "Date:", and "June 26-19b3" is handwritten near the bottom right. This page contains the text of a letter, dated June 18, 1953, discussing the examination of botanical materials. There are several large, dark, speckled rectangular redactions across the page, obscuring unknown content. Marginalia includes what appear to be handwritten notations in ink, such as "11-13", "-B", "-C", and "-H", alongside some of the redactions. No photographs, diagrams, official stamps, or forms with filled-in fields are visible. This document is a typed and handwritten memorandum. The header indicates it is from the "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and is dated "15 June 1953." There are multiple redacted sections of text, appearing as blacked-out rectangles, throughout the memorandum. Handwritten notes are present in various locations, including a date in the upper right corner of "11-14" and a signature or initial combination of "- A". Other handwritten text includes "The Record", "Call to", "Writer called", "letter of 3 June.", and a phrase that appears to be "agreed to submit". The main body of the memo appears to discuss a "proposal in this amount ($10,000) for work on the ... materials". The document is a typed letter with several handwritten annotations and significant redactions. At the top right, there is a handwritten "11-15". There are also several large, black, rectangular redacted areas throughout the document, obscuring content at the top, middle, and bottom sections. These redactions vary in size and shape. Handwritten annotations appear near some of these redacted areas, including what looks like "-C" near the top left and middle, and "-B" near the top right, and a large "-H" in the middle left. The date "June 3, 1953" is clearly visible. The bottom of the document contains the printed closing "Sincerely yours" followed by a large redacted area. The page contains a typed letter dated August 20, 1954, with some handwritten annotations. At the top right, there is a handwritten annotation "11-16" and to its left, "C" is also handwritten. Below the letter text, there is a handwritten "Sincerely,". A significant portion of the letter, appearing as a black box to the left of the main text, is redacted. The text of the letter itself informs the recipient that the sender's former "has been changed" and that they should not be reached at the old number, adding that no collect calls will be accepted at the new number. The page appears to be a transcribed document with several redacted sections. Handwritten notations, including "B" and "11-17", are present in the upper right section, along with additional marginalia that seem to be markings along the right and left margins. There are also several large, dark redacted blocks obscuring portions of the text. The document is dated "November 2, 1953" and includes a salutation "Dear Sir:" followed by the body of a letter. The signature line "Sincerely yours," is also present, with further redactions. "Encls." is noted at the bottom left. There is no visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities, nor are there any photographs or diagrams. The document appears to be a declassified government record, likely a letter. It contains handwritten annotations, including dates in the upper right corner, and what seem to be initial codes or classifications in the margins. Large portions of the page are obscured by black redactions, obscuring text and possibly images within the document. The visible text indicates a letter dated July 8, 1953, discussing a personal history statement and enclosed documents. There is also a section that reads "Sincerely yours" followed by a redaction. The bottom left of the page has the word "Encls." followed by a redaction.