In addition to the foregoing we have a considerable number of individuals attached to the same network, identified only through cover names, that we are attempting to identity by investigation. The most important of these is described hereinafter.
Albert
As noted above, the most important phase of our ⟨renewed⟩ interest in the Silvermaster network on the basis of our information is to identify the Soviet ⟨espionage⟩ agent who was, according to the source, is 1944–1945, running this network. This individual was designated by the cover name of "Albert." Only a few particulars are available from the ⟨source⟩ regarding his identity. We know he did maintain a liaison with Nathan Gregory Silvermaster and with Harry Dexter White. ⟨Mention⟩ is made on one occasion that it had been recommended to "Albert" by a subagent that he, "Albert," go to a dry climate for his health. It is, therefore, to be presumed that he had some sort of respiratory illness.
We do know from Bentley's information of two of her Soviet superiors, either of whom might be "Albert." Both of them, however, are still unidentified. The first of these was ⟨a⟩ dentist known to Bentley as "Charlie." Bentley never saw him. He did receive and issue instructions to the Silvermaster network. The second possibility is a Soviet espionage superior of Bentley known to her as "Bill." We have never identified him, although Bentley did deal with him directly and she has furnished a detailed description of "Bill." We are closely following this matter and have opened investigations to identify "Albert," "Bill," and "Charlie."
Judith Coplon
As you know, the information enabled our identification of Coplon as a Soviet espionage agent. Two other individuals were involved with Coplon in her espionage activity in 1944. One was Marian Davis, now Marian. D. Berdecio, who is married and living in Mexico City. She was formerly employed by ONI and by the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. we have been generally following her activities through our ⟨Legal⟩
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