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[5]ENT JOHN F. KENNEDY AS:
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[13]ShONET 20 October 1976
[14]_ RETURNTO-CIA .
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[16]Mre Gonett M. Steele,) President.
[18]te _ /, Do Not Reproduce
[19](International Art Associates, gd.) a
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[22]Dear lr. Gteele,)
[24]_. This document is intended to confirm discussione he d between
[25]yourself, representing Gaternational Art Associates, Ltd/, hereinafter
[26]referred to as the "Company} and Mr. John J. Murray, r., vepresenting
[27]the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). . If it conforms to your -
[28]understanding of the agreement reached, kindly so acknowledge by
[29]signing below, = Oe a
[31]"1." You have agreed on behalf of tha Company to assist CLA
[33]by placing on retainer Mr. Richard T. Gibson at an annual. fee of
[34]$9,900 per annw. Thin fea will he paid to Mr. Gibson by the
[36]Conpany in monthly increments of $750 each. ‘The Company will
[38]overtly negotiate a retaindr contract with Mr. Gibson, which will
[39]make eminently clear that both are negotiating and concluding the
[40]contract as independent parties; that.the Company will. have no.
[41]obligation to withhold Federal, state or Social Security income
[43]‘ taxes.
[45]2. In consideration of the support rendered, CIA will pay
[46]the Company a fee of $10,000 per annum. Provision is ‘made in this
[47]amount to offset any nominal expenses the firm incure in its overt
[48]associations or support of Mr. Gibson. ; ,
[50]3. °° CIA will reimburse the Company in quarterly increments
[51]via 4 contrived contractual arrangement between the Company and
[52]a notional facility of CIA. Cancelled checks will serve aa
[53]adequate accounting for monies paid the Company.
[55]"4, Because of CIA's interest in Mr. Gibson, it is requested
[56]that the Company neither offer Mr. Gibson bona. Fide employment nor
[57]accept any proposal of employment from him without prior consent
[58]of CIA for a period of two (2) years following termination of this
[59]agreement.
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[77]5. All information relating to this Agreement 1s classified
[78]secret. Both CIA and the Company agree that the most stringent
[79]safeguards will be taken to protect this information, including
[80]the existence of the agreement. Any information in any form that
[81]must be given to a third party by either CIA or the Company will
[83]--be done in strict conformance with the laws safeguarding national.
[84]security information, and. only with full consultation between CIA
[85]and the Company...
[87]6. This agreement ; is atteative 1 October 1976 and shall remain
[88]-in full effect for an indefinite period, subject to cancellation
[89]at any time upon sixty (60) days’ notice by either party thereto.
[91]. The CIA wishes to express its appreciation for the manner
[92]in which you have received this request to perform a service
[93]related to the national security of the United Statea and for
[94]your Personal actenti OT! s thereto. , ;
[96]‘CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
[98]BY : : : . . a
[100]> Special Contracting Officer
[101]Pte DBs oS... : .,
[103](tatermational Art Associates, Ltd.)
[105]Emmett M, Steela President Date