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2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992
AST SELECT CONNITTEL ON ASSASSINATIONS STAFF NOGABERS
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FILE TITLE/NUMBER/VOLINE: WiROGUE
INCLUSIVE DATES:
24 July 59- 27 July 1961
CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION:
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ROOM: 5E13
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NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FRE? THIS FILE
MAYCRINK, Emest G.
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Chief of Bention, Impalérilla
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MARKED FOR INDEUNG
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BY QUAURED NO DESK ONLY.
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VIRUS was paid his dua salary of $500 26 Juno and
also his boming for July (4259.00), (Station was notified an
1 A, AL 9 the VISCOUS ea to return to FBPRIME).
July rental tas bead in the final billent of the lease
mesal domingen aldim d by Local Deadlords and in lion of 9) Crys
bestation notice. Ressip formandad water foumber 1153.
8. Accountability in the grout of 1. 8. (100.00 is herewith
ferred to Needquarters plus a credis of $1,112.85. As UTROGUS
alfinally told held have to gesins for the above $100.00
for Living/veling expenses Station did not subtreat that mucunt
Angela B.
Devrlesto
18-July 1951
Attaches toi 1.
Receipt for $100. 1/
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Thyeville certification by Outhion, h/v.
Coquilhatville estimate, h/v
Eraldown of advances and eccountings, h/v
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MISORANDUM FOR: Chief, Africe Division.
SURAT
: Termination of
Ernesto Meyerink
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Approval is herewith requested to releente, terminato.
payment of $2000.00 to
for the 3
agreement..
will be required to eign a enit clate and Secrecy.
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2. It is presently planned to relocate subject in Europe, with
the Office Security trasporting subject, via NATO as far as Frank -
furt, fra stence he will proceed to say Western European ‘cœntry er
his choice and at his expense. ne
payment will constitude
his only assede until he can find gainful employmát.
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3. Qora is? ¿dequate funds available to the project to cover the
terainativa pomus and transportation to Freakfurt via Mun
3. Arrows is also requested to write off and charge to expence
the # is of which sprecisely $300.00 la
still mustascias.
Allian. Ember
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Approved:
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Amount requested in paragraph one
approved for payment. Based
upon cover and operational circum-
stances, payment is not subject to
Federal Income taxes,
JAR
Special Contracting Officer
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Mr. Ernest G. Maycrink
Dear Mr. Maycrink:
Effective 31 October 1960, all contracts, oral or written, by and between
you and the United States Government, as represented by the Contracting
Officer, are hereby terminated by mutual consent of the parties thereto, and
in lieu thereof the following agreement is substituted.”
The United States Government, as represented by the Contracting Officer,
hereby contracts with you as an independent contractor for the submission of
certain information and related services of a confidential nature under the
following terms and conditions;
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1. Compensation. In full consideration for the submission of such infor-
mation and service, you will receive from the Government, payable in such
an approved manner as you may direct in writing, the followingi
(a) Basic compensation in an amount calculated at the rate of
$6000 per annum
(b) Additional compensation in an amount calculated at the rate
of $3000 per annum for cost-of-living expenses (including
quarters), effective upon your arrival at and applicable only
to your contemplated permanent post of assignment overseas,
Quarters will not be furnished you nor will you accept quarters
provided by a cover facility without prior amendment of this
agreement.
2. Taxes. Monies paid you directly or guaranteed by the Government
under this paragraph constitute income for Federal tax purposes. You will
be advised as to the method to be followed in reporting and paying such taxes,
The method as well as the procedures used by this organization to imple-
ment its tax reporting responsibilities will be based primarily upon cover
and security requirements. You herein authorize this organisation to with-
bold taxes on said income if it determines such requirements so necessitate.
3. Traval. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for travel and
transportation expenses to and from your permanent post of duty overseas
and for authorized operational travel. You may be entitled to per diem in
le of subsistence during such travel and, when authorized, while on
temporary duty away from your permanent post of assignment. All travel,
transportation and per diem provided for under this paragraph must be
properly authorized, and expenses incurred hereunder are subject to pay.
ment and accounting in subatantial compliance with Government regulations.
4. Operational Expenses. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for
zecessary operational expenses as specifically approved and financially limitļ
ed by the Government. Such funds will be subject to payment and accounting
ia substantial conformance with applicable Government regulations.
5. Repayment. It is recognised that your failure to account for or refund
any monies advanced you hereunder shall entitle the Government to withhold
the total amount of such indebtedness or any portion thereof from any monies
due you under the terms of this contract in such manner as it deems appro-
priate.
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6. Negotiated Benefits. (a) (1), If, in the performance of activities ur
grevinent, you incur an injury or illness which is not the result of
gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intemperate act, the Governme
will provide medical, surgical, hospital, transportation and disability be
fits in such amounts and under such conditions as the Covernment in its s
discretion deems proper provided, however, that such benefits shall not
exceed a total of $5000 for the same injury or illness.
(2) If you die in the performance of activ
hereunder and your death is not the result of your gross negligence, will
misconduct or intemperate act, the Government will pay the sum of $500
to your beneficiary(ies) less any amount paid to you under sub-paragraph.
above if such injury or illness resulted in your death, provided that said
beneficiary(ies) is acceptable to the Government at the time such paymes
to be made.. An acceptable beneficiary hereunder is an Individual to who e
payment by the U.S. Government can be made without conflicting with its
avowed principles and ideala.
(b) Outstanding performance by you under 1) …
agreement and your fulfillment of obligations hereunder in an efficient man
ner will result in the Government undertaking your resettlement in an ar
mutually agreeable to both parties, to the extent deemed appropriate bý
United States Government.
7. Execution of Documents. If, in the performance of services unde
this contract, you assume the custody of Government funds or tako titlova
record to property of any nature w whatsoever and wherever situate, which
property has in fact been purchased with monios of the U.S. Government
you hereby recognize and acknowledge the existence of a trust relationsh
either express or constructive, and you agree to execute whatever docuɛ
may be required by this organisation to evidence this relationship.
8. Status. You are not an employee of the United States Government
under this agreement and are not entitled to any benefits normally incide
to an employee status.
9. Funding. If necessary to protect the security of this arrangement
monies due you hereunder may be funded in other than a direct manner.
is understood and agreed that any monies ao funded constitute payment 6
the Government in satisfaction of its obligations under this agreement.
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10. Cover. (a) It is anticipated that you will undertake a covor ventu
in the course of your performance under this agreement. Such venture;
be approved by the appropriate Government representative overassing y
activities prior to its initiation. Any and all documents which you may
execute in the course of said cover venture are subordinate to this agree
ment and any contradiction in terms which in any way amplify, extend or
restrict your rights and/or obligations hereunder shall be resolved by th
agreement which shall always be dominant,
(b) To provide capital for your approved cover venture t
Government will loan you $4000 to be secured by a non-interest bearing p
isozy söte, payable on demand. Said loan will be deposited to an accoun
in a foreign bank and a $3000 letter of credit will be issued you against 1 .
deposit. The additional $1000 will de released from said account, aftor
approval by the Government representative overseeing your activities.
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(c)" You will submit to the Government quarterly income and
expense statements on the cover venture and copies of all tax returns filed
in connection therewith... Your cover accounts thall be kept separate and
distinct from the bank account into which your personal compensation pay
ments are made.
(d) You herein agree that monies loaned you by the Governm
shall be repaid from the profits of the cover venture, in amounts and at
periodic intervals to be established by the Government representative ova:
seeing your activities. After said loan has been completely repaid and all
other obligations, such as local taxes, etc., have been made, you may rol
any further profit derived from said cover venture. However, it is clearl.
understood and agreed that your primary obligation under this agreement ::
the performance of Governmental activities.
11. Šecrecy. All information related to this agreement conveyed the
instructions, this instrument, or otherwise, is secret and shall not be di
vulged to any person, organization or government in any form or manner,
“except as authorized by the undersigned Contracting Officer executing this
agreement. It is agreed that any revelation whatsoever of the above infor
mation will constitute and be an immediate and final breach of this agree-
ment and will result in forfeiture by you of any and all benefits which may
then have accrued to you by reason of this agreement.
12. Instructions. During the term of this agreement, and in your
official cover capacity you herein agree to act in conformance with instruc
tions, oral or written given you by authorized representatives of this orga
zation.
13. Unauthorized Commitments. No promises or commitments pér… ·
tàining to rights, privileges or benefits other than those expressly stipulat
in writing in this agreement or any amendment thereto shall be binding on
this organization.
14. Term. This contract is effective as of 1 November 1960, and sha..
continue thereafter for a period of two (2) years unless sooner terminated
by the Government either;
(a) By sixty (60) days' actual notice to you from the Government, or
(b) Without prior notice, in the event of a breach of this contract by
your violation of the security provisions hereof or by your otherwise
rendering yourself unavailable for acceptable service,
Subject to the availability of appropriations, this agreement may be extend -
upon notice from the Government. In the event of voluntary termination on
your part or termination for cause by the Government prior to the expirati
of this agreement or any renewal thereof, you will not be entitled to returo
travel expenses to the United States. Termination or expiration of this agre
ment will not release you from the obligation of any security oath you may
be required to take.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMEN
ACCEPTED:
Ernest C. Maycrink
WITNESS:
BY
Contracting Officer
APPROVED:
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MEMORANDUM POR: Contract Personnel Division
SUBJECT
: WIROGUE/1 Contract (Formerly ABAS PIC).
NOV 1650
1. A review of the WIROGUE/1 file showed that subject was under contract for
a period beginning 20 September 1959 through 30 June 1960. Since that date until
20 October 1960, subject was under SR/DOB COA. On 21 October 1960, the African
Division picked up the osse and is preparing to dispatch him on 20 November 1960.
2. It is requested that the contract be brought up to date and amended to
encompass the following points:
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option to renew
A. Effective date: 21 November 1960 through 20 November 1962.
B. Compensation: $500 per month, plus $3000 per annum for housing.
Medical: to extent it is necessary to maintain good health.
“D. Insurance: $5000 payable to beneficiary.
JB.
mutually
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Bonus for outstanding performance, resettlement in another country.
F. Termination: ending of all benefits and monies.
3. This contract will have to be prepared for signing prior to 18 November
1960.
4.
For further information, please contact Mr. Daniel R. Hiesciur, X8284.
Slenn Julis
Glenn D. Fields
Acting Chief, Africa Division
+" 4,000 openstraint loan now interest heaving-
to he repaint from profits
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SECRET
SR/DOB/60-2074
20 October 1960
MEMORANDUM FOR: Special Contracting Officer
THROUGH:
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
SR/SS
Attention: Madge
Project Termination of Ernest G. Maycrink (p)
as independent contractor for SR Division:
SR/DOB/59-1735 dated 17 September 1959:
SR/DOB/59-1660 dated 24 July 1959
1. Because of the indefinite postponment of Project AESENTINEL,
under which subject individual was engaged, subject has been terminated by
this office on 20 October 1960.
2. Subject individual will be picked up on contract on 21 October
1960 by Africa Division. Subject was paid on 20 October 1960 by this
office all monies remaining due him as per Engagement of Independent
contractor agreement for Project AESENTINEL. Subject has no further
remunerative claim against the U, S. Government.
Approved
Laith Reid
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Keith Reid
Michael Ra
MICHAEL RAE
Chief, SR/DOB
Jungle B. Pagan
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SH/DOB/59/ 1735
17 September 1959
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Finance Division
THROUGH
FROM
SUBJECT
REFERENCE
• Special Contracting Officer
• Contract Approving Officer, Michael Rae
• Engagement of Erment 0. MAYCRINK (p) as Independent Contractor
BR/DOB/59/1660, dated 24 July 1959 to Finance Division re sama
Subject
RIMATA
1. Project AESENTINEL, under which subject individual has been
engaged, was originally approved through the period 31 March 1960. A request
for renewal and amendment of the project has been submitted to FI, and it ta
intended subject individual will be utilised under this project during 1960.
2. The following provisions will apply to subject individual during
the interim period, 1.9.1 20 September 1959 through 30 June 1960.
3. Term and Project Charge. Subject individual has been engaged
under oral contract for us under Project AESENTINEL. The effective date of the
oral contract is 20 April 1959; and has been extended through the period 31 March
1961, subject to termination by the Government upon thirty (30) days actual notice.
4. Becurity Approval. The initial security clearance obtained for
Subject's use, CI/CA No. C-7352, dated 11 March 1959, has been suspended during
the interia period, Requests have been made of the Office of Security (SSD and
Alien Affairs Staff) for subject's use.
5. Citizenship. Subject is a foreign national.
6. Compensation. Subject will be paid salary in the amount of $400.00
per month, payable in United States currency.
7. Quarters and Subsistence. Basio quarters and subsistence costs will
be bornɔ by the Bubject. Cogasional incidental expenses will be borne by
SR/DQB Station Funds.
3.
Operational Expenses. No Operational Expanses are contemplated
during the period covered.
9. Other Comitments. The following additional commitments have been
made to the Subjects

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medical benefits as
eventual use on his
Medical Benefits. Subject will receive such dental and
may be necessary to maintain his physical status for his
assigned mission. Coste to be borne by SR/DOB Station Funds. –
b. Insurance. Insurance coverage for death or disability
incurred in line of duty, not to exceed $5,000.00. Costs chargeable againot Project
ARSENT INK.
Resettlement. The initial provisions made for resettlement
Subject still apply:
d. Entertainment. Basie entertainment expenses will be borne
by Subject. Occasional entertaiment expenses will be borne by SR/DOB Station
Funds.
10. Contingent Obligations. Although no such promise has been made the
Subject, resettlement in the United States could possibly become necessary as a
form of control, should this be deemed necessary from a security viewpoint.
Sudjest.
11. No commitments other than those stated above have been made to the
12. At such time as Subject ro-anters training for his proposed mission,
about 1 July 1960, all provisions of his initial engagement will again apply.
Dists
Special Officer
Orig. & 1 - Addresses
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Contracting Officer
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MICHAEL RAE
Chief, SR/DOB
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Chief, Finance Division
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Special Contracting Officer
MR/DOB/59/16.60
24 July 1959
FROHI Contract Approving Officer, Michael Rae
SUBJECT: Éngagement of Ernest G. MAYCRINK (P) as Independent Contractor.
Term and Project Charro. The subject individual has been
engaged under oral contract, for use under Project AUSENTINEL. The
effective date of the oral contract is 20 April 1959, and shall continus
thereafter for a period of one year subject to termination by the
Goverment upon thirty (30) days actual notice.
2. Security Approval. The appropriate security approval for
Subject's uso has been obtained. Typs Operational Approval, No. C-73532,
dated 11 March 1959.
3. Citizenship. The Subject is a foreign national,
4. Compensation. Subject will be paid salary in the amount of
$500.00 per month, payable in United States currency. of this amount,
he will setually receive $50.00 per month during training and the duration
of the mission. All unpaid monies will accrue to his credit in an escrow
account, the payment of which will be dependent upon the proper performance
of his duties and be payable upon completion of mission for which engaged.
Provisions also made for payment of bonus not to exceed $10,000.00.
5. Quarters and Subsistence. The Subject will be furnished quarters.
and subsistence. Those costs to be borne by BR/DOB Station funds,
6. Operational Expensen,
authorised.
Operational travel and expenses to be paid as officially
a. Domestic travel costs will be borne by SR/DOS Station funds.
Travel costs to and from the United States, and foreign travel will be
charged against Project RESENTINEL.
b. Operational expenses to be borne by Project AESENTINKL.
Training expenses to be carried by Station Allotment.
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7. Other Conditments.
Subjecti
The following additional commitments have been made to the
&. Medical Benefits. Subject will receive such dentál and
medical benefits as may be necessary to permit him to properly perform
his Assigned mission. Costs to be borne by SR/DOB Station Funds.
b. Insurance. Insurance coverage for death or disability-
insurred in line of duty, not to meed $5,000.00. Costs chargeable
aminst Project ABSENTINEL.
Resettlement. Provisions made for resettlement of Subject
in a country other than that in which he was recruited. Crete af
resettlement will not axosed $1,000.00, and will be chargeable against
Project AESENTINEL.
d. Entertainment. All normal entertainment expenses will be
borne by SR/Dad Station funds.
8. Contingent Obligations. The following has not be promised the
individual, but may have to be not by the Governments
a. Resettlement in the United States, either as an additional
bonus for the Subject or as a form of control should this become necessary
from a security vimpoint.
9. No commitments other than those stated above have been mado to
the Subject.
APPROVED
KEITH READ
MICHAEL RAR
Chief, S/DCB
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