</s>104-10173-10130 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET 20 December 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: E. Howard Hunt 1. I phoned Paul Burns, Special Assistant to the DDO, and said that we had some leads that could be followed by whoever has the action in the DDO in tracking down Hunt's activities during the failure of the DDD in tracking Down Hunt's been engaged during the activities of Barry Goldwater. 2. I said that our holes showed Hunt was in DO Division (Burma was not familiar with that title, but recognized as the predecessor of FR Division and that title was not recognized as it was the predecessor of FR division) on August 14th, but was also recognized as a Deputy Division. Chief of DO Division and now that Docs Bomb, might be in a position to give a few DO Division on what now was supposed to be involved in a shooting give a Few Do Division and Now that it was supposed as a deputy Division. on under contract for a while, so would continue to be available. 3. I Said that Fig Coleman was on the onthet desk when the Hunt assignment to Madrid was brought up in 1961 and when when he won't be held in the field in 1965. He could give up to 1961 and whom Hunt's went to the Field in 1965, he could give lead. He said that Hunt's direction. His recollection would give leads. I told him that Coleman become Cos Madrid later, would give lead agents a chance at Hunt's become CS Madrid later. After giving agents that that period. I suggested that Helma and Karamesthetics should be queried. I gave as a possible press treatment that Hunt Hunt was engaged and that. I gave him a possible prea treatment that was not being engaged and what. his assignment to Spain after the election could be presented as giving him time to cool off. I thought we had to pursue the matter to be sure to cool the facts. 4. I asked Burn to be sure to be aware that our we are on information distribution of cables. I was asked Burn on this given that our assigned responsibility for keeping files on Watergate. He Said that he said we were on the PLMPLPLANIK for messages to Ichens. He would advise us to the action officer. Isaid we are available for any help we can give. S. D. Breckridge

Summary  
The documents detail investigations into E. Howard Hunt’s activities within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the mid-1960s, focusing on his assignments to Spain under non-official cover and financial oversight of travel claims and operational funding. Records from 1973–1974 reference interactions with CIA officials such as Paul Burns, Fig Coleman, and Edward Ryan, highlighting Hunt’s role in covert operations and financial audits. Financial records include discrepancies between expenditures and advances, with a final cash settlement of $334.85 noted. References to pseudonyms like "David St. John" suggest potential disinformation or cover activities. A 1974 memorandum mentions General Paul F. Gaynor’s recollections of Hunt’s literary work and possible agency involvement, though no direct connection to the JFK assassination is established. The documents also include fragmented administrative memos from 1955–1974 involving contract terms, security clearances, and personnel procedures for individuals such as Terrence S. Crabanae and C.F. Caffe.  

Key People  
- E. Howard Hunt (CIA operative assigned to Madrid Station)  
- Paul Burns (Special Assistant to DDO)  
- Fig Coleman (Iberian desk officer, later COS Madrid)  
- Edward Ryan (Deputy Chief of Western European Division)  
- Robert R. Mullen (business associate of Hunt)  
- Frank A. O’Malley (retired Air Force officer, post-retirement placements)  
- Mr. Yale (Finance Officer, funding reviews)  
- Mr. Powell (Deputy Director for Plans, Madrid Station)  
- General Paul F. Gaynor (military official discussing Hunt’s activities)  
- C.F. Caffe (possibly linked to Hunt’s literary work)  
- Anita Potocki (CI Staff member, former Division D employee)  
- Terrence S. Crabanae (contract employee subject to security protocols)  

Key Locations  
- Madrid, Spain (Hunt’s assignment location, travel expenses)  
- Washington, D.C. (CIA headquarters, Office of Finance, National Bank of Washington, Chase Bank)  
- New York City (Mullen Company operations)  
- Las Vegas, Nevada (employment inquiries)  
- Mount Vernon, Riggs Bank (reimbursements)  
- Scottsdale, Torrance, California (administrative context)  

Key Events  
- Hunt’s assignments to Spain under non-official cover (1964–1966) and financial audits of travel claims  
- Investigations into covert operations and funding discrepancies for Hunt (1965–1974)  
- Review of financial records, travel vouchers, and interviews with Yale, Powell, and others  
- 1974 discussion about Hunt’s literary work and potential agency involvement  
- Contractual negotiations for Terrence S. Crabanae, including salary adjustments and security obligations  
- Administrative requests for personnel contract approvals and operational funding  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – European Division, Madrid Station, Office of Finance  
- Mullen Company – business associate of Hunt  
- Office of Personnel – post-retirement employment placements  
- National War College – referenced in Coleman’s career transitions  
- Office of General Counsel – legal compliance and document handling protocols  
- Contract Personnel Division – management of contractual terms and security obligations  
- United States Government (contracting authority)

JFK Declassified Files

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