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Development of Researchin Oonnection vith Projeot Artichoke

3.0n 19November oontacted-of OSI státing'that he would be in Nashington during the day and would like to talk to someone about,this matter. He further stated that he would: be contacting people in thesrr gand thehyrand would like to, cover Claalso.

5."Doning the meeting with ut develoyed that he ie-dping, advenced résearch and experinentation onrtaas secrea on certain types of drugs particularly Ergot an Lysergio Acir troups. He outlined his program and stated tbat he thought it was of great importancs to national security, but so far he bad been unabla to determire sm epecific interest in the Covermment on it.other than in thee

advised  that ve vould be interes in any matter of importance to naticnal security and would like,to be advised of.ary Bignifioant discoveries he mey have made, We feel that the beat yey pf accomplishing this is by coordinuting our aotione vith thas ard wlll get in touch with them in order that we may explore the matter further. q requested to keep in confidence his conversations withF id and yaituntil he heard from us, probably throughhe

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Mand the nas an excellent reputation in Medical circles.: While some of the activities noted above may be considered as indisoreet on his part they are believed to be more inspired by. a deep concern about the subject and a wish to get something started Obviously he bas had no aecurity instructions from theuarss and appeared to be most receptive to any suggestions I gave hin. It will not be necessary to brief him on Project Artichoke orto indicate that tbere is any activity of this nature going on under CIA sponsorship.He can boused to'carry on research along the same lines bo is now following and to dovelop compatent assistants who may be, prepared for ultimate use in CIA.