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4 February 1960

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Meeting with Henry P. Lopes at Carleton Hotel. PP/PA WH representatives were (Robert Reynolds) (Reteher) and (Philip Toomey (Thompson). The meeting took place 15 January 1960 1200 hours to 1540 hours.

He read the PP staff report on opposition groups (sanitized) and the report (sanitized) on the (Indian political action) operation.

(Lopes was briefed by Mr. Reynolds on the current situation in Cuba. He was given a check for $1300 and instructions to call Benjamin Avana at the Embassy and use the name Fred Horse.

Mr. Lopes stated that he foresaw no problems in getting around in Cuba. He mentioned that one of his friends in the (Harvard Graduate School), Regino Boti Leon, was now in the (Castro Cabinet) and that he and (Boti) had dated the same girl who was now in New York. He intended to phone the girl on his stop-over in New York to renew acquaintance.

(Lopez) was told about security precautions and that Mr. Evens would brief him further contacts to be made. Mr. Davis asked when he would be back here and (Lopes) said about the second of February. Davis said that we would tape his remarks at that time (Lopes) was asked to keep accurate account of his arrivals and departures for accounting purposes.

(P. TOCHEY) WH/L/PP

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