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MEMO FOR THE DIRECTOR ~2- Lé=1L9@39 Haskin stated he would pay for the ‘phone call to Vashington, He further said that unless he received an answer within twelve or twenty-four hours he would call Commander Gregory at Chicago and then he, Haskin, would leave for Washington tonight. Haskin stated that Steven~ son apparently got a complete list of all the persons in- volved in this matter including the individuals who attended the meetings, etc. Haskin said that he, Ness and Guinane were the only ones who knew about the meetings and the identity of the individuals who attended the meetings. Raskin stated that the only possible source where Stevenson could have obtained the information was from the FBI. I told Mr. Listerman Stevenson didn't get the information from us because we didn't have ite Haskin stated, just before leaving, that if this matter was released by the Bureau that we are apparently cutting the throat of the Naval Intelligence by releasing confidential information and, Haskin stated, what assurance does he have that any information subsequently turned over to the Bureau will not be similarly released. Haskin went on to say that he understands the military intelligence was sabotaged by the FBI. Mrs. Listerman states he asked Haskin what he was talking about and inquired where he got such tnformation. Haskin replied toa the effect that he would rather not discuss the matter but that that was the reason the military intelligence withdrew from that area and the reason he, a member of the Naval Intelligence, was sent into the area. I told Mr. Listerman that Haskin is nothing but a liar and it ts my hope that he comes to Washington as I would like to talk to him. JI told Ur. Listerman not to waste any time with Haskin. I told Mr. Listerman to call me following his con= ference with Ness tomorrows EB. Ao TAMMY