</s>104-10164-10110 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 DEPT OF STATE ATIRGRAM A-406 FROM AMEMBASSY, FORT-AU-PRINCE DATE: 1 APRIL 1963 CLASSIFICATION: OFFICIAL USE ONLY: SUBJECT: U.S. BUSINESSNAM: SIGNS CONTACTS WITH HATTAN GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL DANK

**Key Individuals:**

* Joseph L.O.Clemant Dup (Charles), a Haitian citizen and banker, has connections with high-ranking officials in Haiti.
* Dorothy Matlock, US official who reported on Colonel Hall's interview with Mr. Dyer.
* B. Gindine Tardieu, French citizen and consultant with business interests in Haiti and New York.

**Dates and Locations:**

* April 21, 1923: Clemens Joseph Charles was born in Commeis, Haiti.
* 1946: Charles was appointed Controller General of the Banana Development Company (BARCO).
* 1954: Charles negotiated a contract with the British Government on behalf of England.
* May 2, 1963: Matlock reported that Colonel Hall had interviewed Mr. Dyer in West Main Beach.
* May 7, 1963: Mrs. Hirsch met with Charles at the Sheraton Hotel and discussed his business ventures.

**Locations:**

* Commeis, Haiti
* Sheraton Hotel, New York City
* West Main Beach

**Significant Events:**

* Charles was appointed as a telephone operator by Mr. Dyer.
* Charles had an appointment with Senator Katling, Lieutenant Commander of the Army.
* General Mathews mentioned in connection with CIA and Army.

**People and Organizations:**

* John F. Kennedy, President of the United States
* Vice President Johnson
* US government
* CIA
* Army
* State Department

**Evidence, Testimony, or Findings:**

* Charles was associated with Vice President Johnson.
* General Mathews mentioned in connection with CIA and Army.
* Mrs. Natick involved in arranging meetings for Charles.

**Other Information:**

* Charles held various positions in organizations such as the Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Iural Sections of Haiti, Council of Industry Association of New York, Conserve a Industry Association Of New York, Pentilla Club of Port-au-Prince, and received awards such as the National Order "Honor & Merit" (HART), Officer of the Labor Order, Commander of the Civil Order Order for Public Welfare - France.

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