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# SECRETLETTER OF AGREEMENTDELA-45, 1, 4 June 1965Mr. Richard T. GibsonDear Mr. GibsonsThe United States Government, as represented by the Contracting Officer, Mereby contracts with you for the purchase of certain information and related services of a confidential nature under the following terms and conditionss1.  Compensation. In full consideration for the purchase of such information and services, you will be paid an amount calculated at the rate of $500.00 per month. Payments will be made in a secure manner acceptable to you. No tares will be withheld from this amount. *Escrow:* A mutually agreed portion will be withheld in an escrow account for you for reasors of security as soon as this becomes a practical possibility.2.  Travel. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for necessary expenses incurred in connection with such operational travel as may be directed or authorized by the U. S. Government. You will be required to account for such expenses in a manner consistent with good security. Since security conditions generally preclude the detailed accounting of miscellaneous travel expenses, per dien will be paid at the rate of $20 per day during periods of authorized travel.3.  Operational Expenses. You will recieve $100.00 per month for necessary operational expenses on a non-accountable basis. Any operational expenses incurred beyond the amount must be specifically authorized by U. S. Governemnt.4.  The U. S. Government will compensate you in an amount mutually agreed upon for the relocation of you and your family to a new residence if such a relocation is considered desirable by you and the U. S. Governgfint.5.  The Organization, in recognition of a clear moral obligation will undertake to protect you against any adverse actions related to your activities and associations entered into at the request of the U. S. Governgint during the term of this agreement.6.  Secrecy. You will be required to keep forever secret this contract and all information which you may obtain by reason hereof (unless released in writing by U. S. Government from such obligation), with full knowledge that violation of such secrecy may subject you to criminal prosecution under applicable laws and regulations.7.  No promises or commitments pertaining to rights, privileges, or benefits other than those expressly stipulated in writing in this agreement or any amendment hereto shall be binding on the U. S. Government.8.  Term. This contract is effective as of 1 June 1965 and shall continue thereafter for three months (to 1 September 1965). Extension to two years (to 1 June 1967) will be contingent upon the granting of full operational clearance and your performance during the summer 1965 assignment in North Africa and access acquired during that period. Furthermore, it is understooda. That on or before 1 September 1965 it will be possible to renegotiate the terms of compensation of this contract for the period following that date;b. That after 1 September 1965 this contract (and its extension) can be terminated by either party with 30 days notice.Termination of this agreement will not release you from the obligations of any security oath (Secrecy Agreement) you have signed.United States Government