</s>Doc ID: 6678871 Doc Ref ID: A4268789 DATE: 03/24/97 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM PAGE:1 IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : NSA AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: 144-10001-10143 RECORD SERIES : RECORD FILE NUMBER :: GG/335/78 AGENCY FILE NUMBERS : GC/335-78 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : NGA FROM : SELVER, DANIEL FROM SELVER KERN, ARTHUR TO TITLE : TITLE : REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DATE : 09/07/78 PAGES : 9 KENNEDY, JOHN, ASSASSINSINATION SUBJECTS : SUBJECTE : LETTER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT DOCUMNT TYPE : LETTEL, TEXTULAL DOCUMERT CLASSIFICATION RESTRICTIONS : B CURRENT STATUS : X DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 08/12/93 CURRENT REVIEW: OPENING CRITERIA : DETERMINATION REQUIRED ORIGINALING AGENCY'S Determination REQUIRED COMMENTS : COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION : CONTAINS SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION- (RJ) - ITEM IS RESTRICTED Released pursuant to Executive Order 14176, DECLASS. OF RECORDS CONC. THE ASSASSINTATIONS OF PRES. JFK, SEN. RFK, AND THE REV. DR. MLK, JR.

Summary  
The document contains multiple entries related to declassified records concerning the JFK assassination investigation. A request for information dated September 7, 1978, was submitted by the National Security Agency (NSA) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), referencing a letter from David F. Christiansen, a former General Secretary, regarding potential links between international commercial communications and the assassination. The letter, classified as CONFIDENTIAL, was reviewed by the Air Force Security Service (AFSS) and shared with the FBI. The document notes that the handwritten version of the letter was marked by AFSS, while the typed copy was also classified. It mentions an OSI (Office of Special Investigations) agent’s involvement in assessing the writer’s mental health and safety concerns. Additional entries reference declassification under Executive Order 14176 and include fragmented or garbled text, possibly administrative forms or unrelated communications. One letter from David F. Christiansen to "Nick" discusses his personal experiences, including a nervous breakdown and alleged connections to the assassination investigation, though details are unclear due to redacted or damaged text.  

Key People  
- **David F. Christiansen**: Former General Secretary referenced in letters discussing potential ties to JFK assassination investigations.  
- **Arthur Kerns**: FBI Intelligence Division recipient of the request for information.  
- **Paul T. Fisher**: Lt Col, USAF Security Police, who forwarded the letter to the FBI.  
- **James Leer**: Recipient of a cover letter from AFSS regarding the classified document.  
- **OSI Agent**: Involves in assessing the writer’s mental health and safety following the letter.  

Key Locations  
- **Fort George G. Meade, Maryland**: Headquarters for NSA and NGA.  
- **Texas**: Mentioned as the location where Christiansen’s address was obtained.  
- **Sheridan, WY**: Address of David F. Christiansen.  

Key Events  
- **Request for Information (September 7, 1978)**: Submitted by NSA to FBI regarding a letter linked to JFK assassination investigation.  
- **Classification and Handling of Documents**: Handwritten and typed versions of the letter were marked as CONFIDENTIAL by AFSS.  
- **OSI Involvement**: Agent assessed mental health risks and safety concerns related to the letter’s writer.  
- **Declassification**: References to Executive Order 14176, which authorized release of records concerning JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. assassinations.  

Key Organizations  
- **National Security Agency (NSA)**: Originated the request for information.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Recipient of the request and involved in reviewing classified materials.  
- **Air Force Security Service (AFSS)**: Handled classification markings on the letter.  
- **Office of Special Investigations (OSI)**: Conducted assessments related to the writer’s safety and mental health.

JFK Declassified Files

144-10001-10143.pdf

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