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HJ:A~UARTERS ARI,PlG'fON HALL STATION 

AHLI?JGTOll, VIRGP..JIA. SPSIS-1 

DATE #- · 7 

Declassified and approved for release by NSA on 

6-04-2013 ursuant to E.O. 13526 
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WAR DEPARTMENT 

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.. Hi!:A~UARTERS ARLINGTON HALL STATION 

AHLIU:lTC'U, VIRGINIA SPSIS-1 

DATE April 3, 1943. 

INFORMAL l'EMO 1''0R: 

Colonel Clarke: 

The attached memorandum is self-explanatory • 

. It bas been written by Mr. Friedl!lan in an effort 

to clear up a misunderstanding which reflects 

unfavorably upon him. I would appreciate your 

comments. 

RESTRICTED 

2,_/}~c w. ~1~~o~derman Col.111t:1l, Signal Corps 

Oor.una.nding 

COlJFim.:r'.i.'IAL SECRET 
IN REPLY REFER TO 

HEADQUARTERS ARLINGTON HALL STATION SPSIS-7 

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER 

ARLINGTON, VA. 

April 2, 1943 

MEMORANDUM To: Branch Chiefs, B, C, D, E, in turn. 

Subject: Personal 

1. Last summer, after a severe reprimand, I was instructed 

to refrain from technical and social contacts with the British, 

as well as with the U. s. Navy cryptographic and cryptanalytic representatives. The instructions were obeyed to the letter 

and I refrained from such contacts until the restrictions were 

lifted some time in the autumn of 1942 by Colonel Bullock, who 

advised me orally that I could again engage in technical and 

social contacts with the above-mentioned representatives. I 

proceeded to engage in such contacts as seemed desirable and 

necessary in the execution of my official duties. Question has now been raised as to my authority for reengaging in these 

contacts, it being alleged that no restrictions on my activities had been lifted except that I was permitted once more to 

participate in formal meetings or technical groups where 

matters were discussed on an official basis. 

2. Not having in my possession written records having 

a bearing on the matter, I appealed to Colonel Bullock, by telephone on the evening of March 22, to indicate whether 

he had made a Wl'itten record or the new instructions he had 

received from G-2 and if so where tha.t record might be found 

in the files. I append hereto a copy of a letter dated March 

25, 1943, from Colonel Bullock, in response to my query. Un-

.fortunately the 11record memorandum" to which he refers has not 

yet been found in any of the files thus far examined, and 

I deem it desirable to have further substantiation of my own 

and Colonel Bullock's recollection of the matter. 

3. In addition to notifying me personally and orally 

of the lifting of the formerly-imposed restrictions, and 

authorizing me to reengage in social as well as technical 

contacts with the British, even to the extent that 11 ! could 

sleep with them if I wanted to", Colonel Bullock called 'a 

special meeting of branch heads, at which I was also present, 

to notify .us form.ally of the lifting of the restrictions imposed on our contacts with the British. I should greatly 
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appreciate it if you would indicate your recollection of 

the meeting I refer to and summarize yo"U.I- understanding of 

the nature or import of Colonel Bullock's new instructions 

from G-2, which he was to convey to us. 

4. If you have any other information having a bearing 

on this matter, which might be of assistance to me in defending myself against the unwarranted charge that I violated direct 

instructions in the premises, I would greatly appreciate having such information in writing. 

Attchd: 

Ltr. dtd. 3/25/43 

from Col. Bullock 

~-~· Director W~am~.~ of Communications · Reseazach 

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1st Memorandum Ind. 

1. I recall that sometime after Dr. ffoVittie returned to England, 

Colonel Bullock called a meeting of Section-Heads and Mr. Friedman and 

informed us that Dr. McVittie had submitted a report severely condemning 

the Signal Security Service for lack of cooperation and secretiveness while 

he was here. Colonel Bullock stated that as a result of this report and other 

similar reports ma.de by British officers concerning the secretiveness of our 

activities, G-2 had instructed us to cooperate with the British to the fullest 

extent. It is my recollection, although somewhat hazy as to details, that 

~r. Friedman asked Colonel Bullock what affect this new attitude had on his 

status in relation to social and other contacts with the British and that 

Colonel Bullock replied that he "could even sleep with them if he wanted to!' • 

2. In vie~ of somewhat parallel instances having occurred to me, I 

might point out the desireability of having instructions of this nature in 

writing. 
BIJ1'11RIR1~73 - )1i1 IULl1 I IOL 

2nd lfemorandum Ind. 

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April 2 11 1943 

I recall the meeting referred to in the 1st Memorandum Ind. and 

concur in the remarks made by Colonel Doud therein. I distinctly remember the phrase 11he could sleep with them if he wanted to" as being 

employed by Colonel F. w. Bullock in addressing Mr. Friedman. 

~c~~ Earle F. Cook 

Lt. Colonel, Signal Corps 

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3rd Memorandum Ind. April 311 1943 

I was not present at but have knowledge of the meeting referred 

to in Paragraph 3 of basic memorandum,.as a result of discussions 

with the several other branch heads very soon after the meeting. I 

concur in Colonel Doud 1 s remarks. 

Ov·y~μ 

A. G~ McGrQ.n 

Lt. Colonel, Signal Corps 

4th J.Emorandum Ind. 

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April 3, 1943 

1. I recall accompanying Ool. Bullock on an official visit to 

Col. Clarke's office some time after Dr. McVittie's return to England. 

A number of things were discussed including some unfavorable remarks 

that had been ma.de by Dr. McVittie in his report. Col. Clarke brought 

up the subject of our relations with the British and discussed this 

point With Col. Bullock for several minutes. From Col. Clarke's 

remarks I gathered the impression that restrictions former~ in effect 

regarding associations With the British were lifted. I distinct]¥ 

remember a statement as follows: "Tell Friedman he can have a cocktail 

with the dried prune.•• 
2. I recall a later meeting of Branch heads with Col. Bullock 

in which he announced the lifting of restrictions. I remember the 

statement 11he could sleep with them if he wanted to" ma.de by Col. 

Bullock in answer to a question that had been asked. 

4£~ Major, Signal Gorps 

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