[GRADE A2 — EFTA01463149/150]
April 9, 2013. Epstein to Morris: "ada clapp or eileen andresson will call you re loans to leon black"
Morris: "I spoke with Eileen, going in early next week, will touch base with you prior"
Financial Structure: Epstein directing DB lending to Leon Black (Apollo founder) through Morris as relationship manager. Ada Clapp and Eileen Andresson served as intermediaries routing Black's credit requirements through Epstein's attorney network. This is the first month of the DB relationship — April 2013 — establishing the Epstein-Black connection from Day 1.
[GRADE A2 — EFTA01447770/771/772 + EFTA01468614]
July 7, 2015. Morris to Epstein: "We should get an ISDA process started yes? Since we are putting in place should consolidate with art loan as same credit team so just do once."
Earlier (April 30, 2014), Morris to unnamed recipient re LB ISDA: "I spoke with him, he knows we need some financial info on lb before we can get him a draft ISDA"
Darren Indyke (intermediary): "Good morning, Paul. Not sure what you are asking for. Please clarify."
Financial Structure: Morris building a multi-product relationship for Leon Black ("LB") through Epstein's lawyer (Indyke): ISDA derivatives framework + art loan facility + credit line — all consolidated under the same credit team. Indyke acting as gatekeeper, claiming not to understand what financial information was needed for Black's ISDA. This confirms Epstein controlled Leon Black's banking at DB through his attorney.
[GRADE A2 — EFTA01447761]
June 12, 2015. Morris to Epstein: "would u or LB be interested in buying nyc rental apt buildings? The three below have not gone to market yet. Not a db deal fyi"
"50-58 E. 3rd is comprised of three contiguous buildings in the East village. The buildings have 71 apartments. Total building square footage is 52,481 sf."
Financial Structure: Morris pitching private real estate deals outside his DB role — "not a db deal" — to both Epstein and Leon Black ("LB") as a package. East Village rental apartment buildings with 71 units. Morris operating as Epstein's deal scout for off-book investment opportunities.
[GRADE A2 — EFTA01447787]
September 21, 2015. Morris to Epstein: "any needs on aircraft finance we discussed? thx"
Financial Structure: Morris following up on aircraft financing discussions with Epstein. Epstein's aircraft (727 "Lolita Express," Gulfstream) were central to the trafficking operation. Morris was facilitating financing for these aircraft without apparent knowledge of their purpose.