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Conversation 186-009

TapeTape 186StartFriday, February 2, 1973 at 3:43 PMEndFriday, February 2, 1973 at 8:50 PMParticipantsSumrell, Charles C. ("Charlie");  Camp David Operator;  Morlan, Farrell D.Recording deviceCamp David Study Desk
AI Summary

Camp David operator Charles C. Sumrell contacted Sergeant Farrell D. Morlan to verify specific technical requirements for supply procurement. The conversation centered on confirming whether the requested equipment consisted of C-120 or C-20 audio tapes, with the parties clarifying that the former are two-hour recording tapes. This exchange resolved a discrepancy in communication regarding the necessary supplies for the White House operations at Camp David.

Camp DavidSupply ProcurementAudio EquipmentCommunication VerificationLogistics
AudioNARA Description

On February 2, 1973, Charles C. ("Charlie") Sumrell, Camp David operator, and Farrell D. Morlan talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:43 pm and 8:50 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 186-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 186-9 (cont’d)
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, sir.
Okay, sir.
Okay, fine.
Uh, give me a signal, please.
Oh, that's a ride.
What, a signal?
Yes, this is some railcam, David.
I'd like to speak to Sergeant Moreland, please.
He's, I think he has something to do with supply.
Yeah, he sure does.
And he's probably at home, I'm pretty sure he is.
He was a few minutes ago anyhow.
Right, okay.
That's the one.
If I can find the number again, that's easier said than done.
Yeah, I imagine.
Yes, may I speak to Sargent Moreland, please?
Hello?
Sergeant Moreland, this is Sumrail TV section, Camp David.
Yes.
Yes, did you tell Mr. Sisco C-120s or C-20s?
C-120s, but it's 20 minutes, huh?
Right, two hour tapes, correct?
Correct.
Right, okay.
He told me C-20s, and I didn't even know of any.
So, uh, it's C-120, correct?
Two hour tapes.
Okay, fine.
Okay, thank you much.
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