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Memorandum to Mr. Gale Re: Abe Fortas results of the investigationgwere generally favorable. In connection with his legal practice Fortas represented Owen Lattimore; mation was received during our investigations to indicate Fortas has served as an attorney for Cyrus Eaton, It is noted that Fortas has been a practicing attorney for a number of years and, in this connection, has represented a number of large corporations throughout the United States, No inquiries were made to identify all of the many clients he has represented over the years. ACTION: Attached for approval is a letter t e White House by Liaison the information furnished by indicating Fortas has been on a retainer from Cyrus Eaton, Although has requested his identity be concealed with respect to the information he furnishe it is noted that on 8/13/65 the Newark Office was instructed to advis we reserve the right to disclose his identity as the source of the information he furnishes. Accordingly, his name is set out in the attached letter to the White House as the source of informa~ tion in this case, b6 bIC f b7D / bl