</s>104-10055-10058 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET Chief of Station, Bangkok Chief of Stations, Bangok Chief of Statlon, Bangoon Chief, Far East Division Chief ofStation, Melbourne Patricia PO HLA References: A. DIRECTOR 3459A BANGKOK 9589 BANGOK 9889 A. BALBOURNE 5805 D. BANGKOX 8809 Action Required: Please advise if still desired that Melbourne Station contact subject 1. In response to a brief letter from the undersigned, which queried his general plans, subject has replied per attachment. Please note that he can make himself available attachment: Please note he can mak himself available after a November 1968 for discussions with Melbourne. The Strictor that he has been involved in the desired that a summon subject to Melbourne for talks along the lines indicated in reference D. 2. For Bangoon: Note pemulate paragraph of subject's letter in which he indicates that his daughter and family are planning to leave Bangoon permanently. The manner in which planning is to leave Kangoon permanently, the manner in such this overly or working behind the scenes. The Station notes from BANGOK 9542 or I may 1968 that the daughter is married from Burn Air Force pilot. Since we do have any names, it may be unlikely that Bangool would have any information. on my case. Leslie N. GEWOLB Attachment: herewith Letter Distribution: 1- COS, Bangor w/att 1 ey 1-COS, Bangkok w/tt 1 eY 2-C/F/E W/t/t 2 cys 201-077(17) FAMA 5803 10 October 1968. (8 October 1968) 1/ast. SECRET CS COPY Not known 10 Anthur 10/0

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented correspondence and administrative notes from October 1968 involving U.S. diplomatic and intelligence stations in Bangkok, Melbourne, and Bangoon (likely a misspelling of Bangkok). It references an individual named Patrick Polkin, who is described as being stationed in Bougainville, New Guinea. The text includes a letter from Polkin to an unspecified recipient, discussing personal matters such as his family's plans to leave Bangoon permanently, his daughter’s marriage to an Air Force pilot, and his work with Vietnamese authorities. There are also mentions of administrative actions regarding contact with Melbourne Station and references to a "subject" available for discussions after November 1968. The document includes unclear or possibly garbled text, including personal reflections on career, family, and potential delays in future assignments.  

Key People:  
- Patrick Polkin (stationed in Bougainville, New Guinea)  
- Undersigned (sender of the initial letter querying plans)  
- Subject (individual referenced for potential discussions with Melbourne Station)  
- Daughter of Polkin (married to an Air Force pilot)  

Key Locations:  
- Bangkok  
- Bangoon (likely a misspelling of Bangkok or another location)  
- Bougainville, New Guinea  
- Melbourne  

Key Events:  
- Discussion of Polkin’s availability for meetings with Melbourne Station after November 1968  
- Mention of Polkin’s daughter planning to leave Bangoon permanently  
- Administrative notes regarding contact and correspondence between stations  
- Personal reflections on career, family, and potential work delays  

Key Organizations:  
- U.S. diplomatic/intelligence stations in Bangkok, Melbourne, and Bangoon  
- Vietnamese authorities (implied through references to Polkin’s work)

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