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The Agency technical officers met these requests despite the absence
of the procedural steps and approvals normally required by Agency regulations.
However, they became increasingly concerned at the escalation of Mr. Hunt's
requests for assistance. These finally included a request from Mr. Hunt to
be met on the morning of 27 August 1971, upon his return from California,
to have a film developed and returned to him. This was done the same day.
He also asked for a New York mail address and telephone-answering service
for operational use.

The technical officers raised their concern with senior officers,
who noted the possibility that these activities could involve the Agency in
operations outside its proper functions. As a result, again according to
Agency records, General Cushman telephoned Mr. Ehrlichman at the White House
on 27 August 1971 and explained that further such assistance could not be
given. Mr. Ehrlichman agreed. The request for mail address and telephone
answering service was not honored. On 31 August 1971, Mr. Hunt contacted
the technical officers again, requesting a credit card, but this was refused.
Mr. Hunt had also made a request on 18 August 1971 for the assignment of
a secretary he had known during his Agency career. This was also refused. The
earlier-furnished alias documents and other material were not recovered, however,
except for the Tessina camera which was returned on 27 August as unsuitable.
Since the end of August 1971, the Technical Services Division has had no
further association with Mr. Hunt. As a point of reference, I would note
that the break-in of the office of Mr. Ellsberg's psychiatrist took place
on or about 3 September 1971.

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