</s>204-10332-10008 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 ASSASSINATIATION Assassination Records Review Board HITARY OF THE PRESIDENT JOHN F ., KENNETH ASSASSINAINATION REPRESENTATION RECORD ACT OF 192G2 600 E Street NW - 2nd Floor - Washington, DC 205030 (202) 724-0088 - Fax: (202) 720-0457 REVIEW CIA HAS NO OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF CIA INFORMATION DECLASSIFICATION AND/OR RELEASE of CIA INFORMATION RELEASE IN THIS DOCUMENT August 23, 1995 HAND DELIVERED IN THIS DOCUME! Copy provided to HAND DELIVERED John A. Hartingh CIA by FBI Inspector-in-Charge JFK Task Force Federal Bureau of Investigation 10th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 2035 RE: Foreign Government Liaison Dear John: This morning, Jack Tunheim, Phil Golrick, and I met with Kenneth Duncan and several State Department representatives regarding how best to implement the JFK Act as to information obtained from foreign governments through liaison channels. We had a very constructive discussion of the affirmative role to the State Department could play in encouraging foreign governments, through appropriate diplomatic channels, to agree to the Section 10(2)(2) of the JFK Actsomplates the JFK Act. The Review Board believes that Section 101(2) to the FBI Act completes the State Deptartment play precisely such a role. As for now, we will hold in abundance requests for evidence for foreign liaison postponements to which the FBI has not yet responded. This will give us the opportunities near near future future to work with the State Department and the FBI to establish orderly procedures to persuade the foreign governments in question that it is in our countries' mutual interests to release liaison information in assassination records. Until such procedures are in place, we request that the FBI not make further contact with foreign law enforcement or other government officials regarding the release of liaison information in assassination records. BOARD MEMBERS: John R. Tunheim. Chair F. Henry F. Graff . Kermit L. Hall . William L. William J. Joyce "Anna K. Nelson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: David G. Marwell

Summary  
The Assassination Records Review Board (ARRB) requested the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to contact Mexican liaison channels regarding intercepted telephone calls of Lee Harvey Oswald during his visit to Mexico City in September–October 1963. The ARRB sought information on whether Mexican authorities possessed copies of these intercepts, particularly recordings of Oswald’s calls to the Soviet Embassy between September 27 and October 3, 1963. The Board referenced CIA document 104-1004-1099, which indicated potential tape records of Oswald’s calls, though details were redacted due to sensitivity. The ARRB previously attempted to obtain information from the Mexican government through diplomatic channels but could not directly inquire about additional tapes. They also noted that the Mexican government had provided copies of documentation available to the Warren Commission in 1964. The ARRB requested CIA to coordinate with Mexican officials to determine the availability of such records and asked for a response by November 14, 1997.  

A subsequent memorandum from January 15, 1998, outlined agenda items for an upcoming ARRB meeting on January 22, 1998, including briefings by a senior CIA officer, discussions on personnel files, and the release of documents from the Sequenced Collection (Microfirm), which contained approximately 35,000 pages. The ARRB recommended releasing certain files designated as non-sensitive in 1994, with an unclassified description for public release. The meeting also addressed requests for updated versions of a 1967 Inspector General report on "Castro Assassination Plots" and potential disputes between the Agency and ARRB staff.  

Key People  
- John Pereira (Director, Historical Review Group, CIA)  
- T. Jeremy Gunn (General Counsel and Associate Director for Research and Analysis, CIA)  
- Barry Harrison (JFK Project Officer, CIA)  
- David G. Marwell (Executive Director, ARRB)  
- John R. Tunheim, F. Graff, Kermit L. Hall, William J. Joyce, Anna K. Nelson (ARRB Board Members)  

Key Locations  
- Mexico City  
- Washington, D.C.  
- 600 E Street NW (ARRB headquarters)  

Key Events  
- Request by ARRB for CIA to contact Mexican liaison channels regarding LIENVOY intercepts of Oswald’s calls in Mexico City (September–October 1963).  
- ARRB’s prior attempts to obtain information from the Mexican government through diplomatic channels.  
- Reference to CIA document 104-1004-1099, indicating potential tape records of Oswald’s calls.  
- Upcoming ARRB meeting on January 22, 1998, discussing document releases and briefings.  
- Request for an updated version of the 1967 Inspector General report on "Castro Assassination Plots."  

Key Organizations  
- Assassination Records Review Board (ARRB)  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Department of State (DO)  
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)  
- Mexican Federal Government and Local Agencies

JFK Declassified Files

104-10332-10008.pdf

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