Cryptonym: LPBLUE

https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2025/0318/104-10107-10059.pdf

10/7/76: Memo from Joel E. Keys, Chief Corporate Cover Branch, Central Cover Staff to Rod Brooks the Chief of the Contract Personnel Division. Subject: Request for Letter of Agreement. “Please prepare a Letter of Agreement between the Agency and LPBLUE, which through the President of the firm, Mr. Emmett M. Steele, has agreed to place a retained on a Contract Agent of Europe Division, TOPHONE/1.” “LPBLUE will place on retainer TOPHONE/1 at an annual retainer of 9,000, which will be paid to him in monthly increments of $750 by LPBLUE.” “In consideration of the support rendered, the Agency will pay LPBLUE 10,000 annually. Provision is made in this amount to offset any nominal expenses the firm incurs in its over associations or support of TOPHONE/1.”

https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2025/0318/104-10106-10042.pdf

10/20/76: Letter of Agreement from CIA to Mr. Emmett M. Steele. "This document is intended to confirm discussions held between yourself representing International Art Associates, Ltd., hereinafter referred to as the ‘Company’ and Mr. John J. Murray, Jr. representing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).” "You have agreed on behalf of the Company to assist CIA by placing on retainer Mr. Richard T. Gibson at an annual fee of 9,000 per annum. This fee will be paid to Mr. Gibson by the Company in monthly increments of $750 each." "In consideration of the support rendered, CIA will pay the Company a fee of 10,000 per annum. Provision is made in this amount to offset any nominal expenses the firm incurs in its overt associations or support of Mr. Gibson."