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Cryptonym: AMCOVE-12

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Definition:
Unknown identity. A cable on November 30, 1963, described AMCOVE-12 as "an agricultural specialist who travels in Habana and Pinar del Rio Provinces."
Status:
Unknown
Discussion:
The cable also mentioned that AMCOVE-12 was a sub source of AMCOG-3 (Ramon Grau San Martin, former Cuban President - 1944-48). John Newman mentioned this on page 319 of Where Angels Tread Lightly: The Assassination of President Kennedy Volume 1.

According to a cable on November 30, 1963, Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza) "learned that AMCOVE-12 still visits AMCOG-3 (Ramon Grau San Martin, former Cuban President - 1944-48). When here, authorized you pay AMCOVE-12 sufficiently so that he would not have to traffic in black market and asked that neither you nor he visit AMCOG-3."
Sources:

104-10075-10297 JMWAVE CABLE RE TYPE OF PLANES WHICH ATTACKED SHIP REX

11/29/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: REF: WAVE 8272 (IN 69698): "1. Following translation ref: Six zero. THe planes which attacked ship Rex were of the type (book) page 12 (MIG 19): They departed from San Julian base. Soldiers, militiamen, planes, were awaiting arrival of the ship Rex to attack if, as if they had been advised by some stool pigeon (informant). AMCOVE-8 informed. Nov 18 in Cabo San Antonio, 19 book page 4 (SU 100 assault guns). A farmer who lives near said place informed AMCOVE-8. Nov 12 in Habana bay in front of old naval general staff (building), observed 3 book page 16 (kolars). AMCOVE-12 informed. Nov 18, observed enter San Julian base 4 book page 14 (132 MM-16 round-rocket launchers). Inside base there ask more. AMCOVE-5 informed. 2. Station comments in parentheses."

104-10075-10320: JMWAVE CABLE RE ARRIVAL OF CHINESE TROOPS IN MARLIE AND DISPOSITION OF TROOPS IN PINAR DEL RIO PROVINCE.

11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: INTEL TYPIC: "SUPDATA: AMCOG-3 (Ramon Grau San Martin, former Cuban President - 1944-48) in MSG 23 dated 13 Nov received translated from 28 Nov 63 via NIEXIT (probably a description for a communications pouch traveling between Cuba and Mexico) pouch. Subsource is AMCOVE-12 who also reported that a seriously beaten Soviet was found abandoned and in critical condition by police car occupants on 9 November at a spot along the road to Ceisa del Agua. Similar info on SUBJs UFG-4157 received from AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) no DISSEMED, pending clarification of subsourcing...SOURCE: A highly educated Cuban who is a well known anti-regime figure and who was active in politics in the pre-Batista era. Source has supplied an appreciable number of useful reports based on information from a wide variety of informants. This information is from an agricultural specialist who travels in Habana and Pinar del Rio Provinces."

104-10075-10325: JMWAVE CABLE RE NET COMMUNICATIONS ON NORTH COAST

11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: REF: WAVE 8279 (IN 70263): "1. Following translation of ref: Fifty eight. They have for some time mobile net communications on north coast from la Coloma to Cortes. AMCOVE-8 reports. Nov 18, Cayajabos with direction towards Artenisa observed 12 book page 7 (T-34 tanks) on trailers. Late same day saw at edge of Guanajay 1 book page 4 (SU 100 assault gun) with number 220 painted (garble) on one side. AMCOVE-12 informed, changed to code name Gustavo. Nov 17, in the afternoon, passed by crossroad la Choricera after Guanajay, towards Havana, 9 book page 7 (T-34 tanks). AMCOVE-12 observed. 2. WAVE comments in parentheses."

104-10075-10326: JMWAVE CABLE RE TANKS DEPOSITED NEAR MANAGUA

11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: REF WAVE 8280 (IN 70282): "1. Following translation ref: Nov 20, tanks deposited near Managua, place reported previously, they maintain 15 book page 4 (SU 100 assault guns) and approximately 30 book page 7 (T-34 tanks). This place is 3 kilometers town of Managua going toward Santiago Las Vegas on the right of the Managua camp. AMCOVE-12 observed. Nov 17, at San Julian, Pinar del Rio, they have approximately 100 tank trucks camouflaged. They (tanks) appear to be of (for) fuel. Also observed by man of my confidence, 20 jeeps with microwave antennas at rear and the jeep covered where it has microwave. AMCOVE-8 informed. 2. WAVE comments in parentheses."

104-10075-10327: JMWAVE CABLE RE AGENT MESSAGE

11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE CACOX: ..."2. For DIR only. 'Two nine. Received MSGS 55 through 60, SW 48, 50 through 52. Have learned that AMCOVE-12 still visits AMCOG-3 (Ramon Grau San Martin, former Cuban President - 1944-48). When here, authorized you pay AMCOVE-12 sufficiently so that he would not have to traffic in black market and asked that neither you nor he visit AMCOG-3. We have heard that uniformed Chinese soldiers have arrived. Question when and aboard what ship they arrived, how many, how they dress, where do they have their base and all details possible. You should send bio data and where employed for man of confidence of AMCOVE-8 in San Julian base. Could not drop in Cuba all things promised. Will advise next week where you may pick up money. Will send more money and other things soon. Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza)."

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Gavin McDonald • Bill Simpich • John Newman • Larry Hancock

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