Pseudonym: Jersawit, Stanley
AMSTRUT-1 was Virginia Vasco Leitao da Cunha, wife of the Brazilian Ambassador to Cuba. AMSTRUT-2 was Juana de la Caridad Castro Ruz, sister of Fidel and Raul.
A damage report for AMSTALK-1 in March of 1968 mentioned that Stanley B. Jersawit was exposed to the former by his true name during a Counter Intelligence (CI) trip to Spain in June 1967.
104-10226-10049: DISPATCH: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMINATION OF CERTAIN DEPENDENCY PAYMENTS
12/08/66: Dispatch from Chief, Western Hemisphere to COS, JMWAVE: Page 4: ..."Case # 94: Terminate payment to 2nd dependent, father of Jose Fernandez Rovirosa, who apparently receiving no support from mother of deceased. Stanley Jersawit can supply some background on dependents in this case who are both from wealthy families..." This dispatch was signed by Ellen F. Margany (probably Nancye Gratz) and Ernest A. Lusby (probably a pseudonym used by William V. Broe. Broe was probably an alias for Jack Kaufman). - - - Page 1: Originating Officer: Nancye Gratz, WH/COG. Coordinating Officers: Thomas J. Flores, C/WH/COG. Robert Ortman, WH/COG/MO. Releasing Officer: William V. Broe, C/WHD.
104-10521-10093: JERSAWIT HAND HOLDING SUBJECT UNTIL DEPARTURE 12 DECEMBER
12/10/66: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Largely unintelligible cable with AMMUG (Vladimir Lahera Rodriguez) 201 handwritten near the top of the cable.
01/13/67: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Western Hemisphere Division: Subject: TYPIC/AMBUD/Operational Termination of Dependency Payment: ..."3. In accordance with the recommendation contained in paragraph one of Reference, Stanley Jersawit has provided the following background information on the dependents in this case which results from personal direct knowledge of the family...Jersawit has heard nothing concerning the father's ill health. To the contrary, a sister of Mrs. Rovirosa describes the husband as being very active in Cuba and believes he may possibly have obtained a divorce from Mrs. Rovirosa...Philip G. Elmard (probably John Dimmer)."
104-10226-10024: UNIDAD REVOLUTIONARIA (AMSCROLL)
05/11/67: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE (appears to be handwritten initials A. N. T.) to Chief, WH: Subject: TYPIC/Operational Receipt of Information from Unidentified Source within Cuba: Page 2: (Signature) Stanley B. Jersawit. - - - Another dispatch from COS, JMWAVE signed by Jersawit on 05/11/67: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=160741#relPageId=188 - - - According to this document, Jersawit requested that AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) be interviewed and tested at a covert site in the Miami area on May 17, 1967: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=160741#relPageId=173&search=
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/01/67: Cable to Madrid (Info: Director) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline NO NIACT KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "1. As op based premise that DGI aware AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) trip sponsored by WOFACT (CIA) feel no security factor arises in making joint reservations. Operationally important that Jersawit and AMSTALK-1 be registered same hotel so that Jersawit readily available. 2. Time element precludes getting confirmed reservations through local travel agency. Request Madrid make reservations and advise. Will contact (REDACTION) on arrival." - - - 2022 release, page 168: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2022/104-10225-10009.pdf
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/06/67: Cable to Director and Madrid (Steadman Acting): Slugline KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "1. Upon arrival Madrid Jersawit will brief COS in detail on AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) op and background as well as possibly related operation (AMSTRUT/3)..." - - - 2022 release, page 158: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2022/104-10225-10009.pdf
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/08/67: Cable to JMWAVE (Info: Director) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "Our understanding Cuban who has valid Cuban passport does not need visa travel France. Accordingly simplest solution appears to be purchase ticket Miami-Madrid (in transit) connecting with Air France or other to Paris. AMSTALK could then disembark in Madrid (in-transit section) where would be met by QUOTA (probably Spanish Direccion General de Seguridad - DGS - Directorate General of Security) and Nan R. Flaxmayer known to AMSTALK as Sara. Suggest Jersawit assume responsibility for AMSTALK baggage. Various ramifications in having QUOTAs advise Aeronaves Mexico per (unintelligible) made in reference." - - - 2022 release, page 148: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2022/104-10225-10009.pdf
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/09/67: Cable to Madrid (Info: Director) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline NO NIACT KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "Aeronaves Mexico advised flight (REDACTION) requisitioned by Mexican Government and flight will overfly Madrid. Jersawit and AMSTALK/1 and all other Madrid passengers will be off-loaded (REDACTION) proceeding Madrid 11 June, transports Portuguese Flight 706, arriving 1930 hours. Jersawit will phone (REDACTION) from (REDACTION) in event of further change. AMSTALK/1 has no (REDACTION) visa and per ref will appear to be in transit to Paris." - - - 2022 release, page 147: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2022/104-10225-10009.pdf
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/23/67: Cable to Director (Info: JMWAVE) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "1. Eduardo Araoz (see 2022 release below) and (REDACTION) registered at same hotel as AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) and Jersawit night 22 June. Ref B shows arrival on Cubana flight of 3 June of (REDACTION) and Eduardo Araoz Agero (REDACTION) who believed to be IDEN with above. 2. QUTIMID shows internal travel in (REDACTION) of (REDACTION) and Araoz. 3. Second call made to AMSTALK night 22 June setting up meet at 1400 hours 23 June. 4. No station traces. Request immediate traces (REDACTION) and Araoz." Handwritten note at top: "CT 23 June: Traces send by (REDACTION) RI agent for processing by (REDACTION)." - - - 2022 release, page 141: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2022/104-10225-10009.pdf
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/27/67: Cable to Director, JMWAVE (Action: WH/COG 9): Slugline TYPIC AMSTALK: "1. Jersawit leaves 28 June Flight 201 TWA to New York then national flight 387 to Washington arriving about 2127 hours. Will report headquarters morning 29th June. 2. Per Ref B suggest JMWAVE meet AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) as passport does not indicate he has either entered or left (REDACTION) and documentation that he carrying indicates can return to United States only from (REDACTION) or (REDACTION)."
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
06/27/67: Cable to Director (Info: Frankfurt) (Action: TSD 6): Slug AQUATIC: "An SRT-3R transmitter was installed in (REDACTION) hotel room occupied by AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) on 15 June. Meeting between AMSTALK-1 and two unknown PBRUMEN (Cuba) IS officers recorded in nearby LP room occupied by Stanley B. Jersawit on 23 June. Transmitter removed 26 June. Details by dispatch."
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
03/08/68: AMSTALK-1 Damage Report: Page 2: "WOFIRM Personnel Exposed:...Instructors at ISOLATION (CIA's Camp Peary, also known as "The Farm") by first name or nick names. Stanley B. Jersawit - True - CI trip to Spain, June 1967..."