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428 THRU 431
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REFERENCE BUREAU TELETYPE TO ST. LOUIS DATED
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ON FEBRUARY 8, 1978, G. ROBERT BLAKEY, CHIEF COUN-
SEL AND DIRECTOR, HSCA, ADVISED HIS STAFF HAD CONTACTED
FORMER SL 1495-E, WHO HAS AGREED TO COOPERATE WITH THE
HSCA. ON FEBRUARY 9, 1978, STAFF ATTORNEY MICHAEL
EBERHARDT, HSCA, ADVISED THAT SL 1495-E HAS EXECUTED A
SIGNED WAIVER AUTHORIZING HSCA ACCESS TO ALL FBI INFORMA –
TION CONCERNING HIM, INCLUDING THAT PERTAINING TO HIS
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ST. LOUIS PROMPTLY FURNISH FBIHQ ONE XEROX COPY
OF EACH SERIAL IN INFORMANT'S MAIN FILE AND SUB A FILE
(170-1767) AND ONE COPY OF ANY VOUCHER OR DOCUMENT WHICH
CONCERNS ANY ASPECT OF SOURCE'S OPERATION AND ANY PAY-
MENT WHICH WAS MADE TO HIM. ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDE FBIHQ
WITH ONE COPY OF ANY MAIN FILE OR REFERENCE IN YOUR
OFFICE WHICH MAY BE IDENTIFIABLE WITH INFORMANT.
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THIS MATÈRIAL SHOULD BE FORWARDED BY COVER AIR-
TEL TO FBI HEADQUARTERS, ATTENTION CONGRESSIONAL
INQUIRY UNIT, RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION. UPON RECEIPT AT
FBIHQ, THE MATERIAL WILL BE PROCESSED FOR ACCESS OF STAFF
MEMBERS OF HSCA, PROVIDED THE WAIVER DESCRIBED AS ABOVE
IS RECEIVED.
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COCKFIRENTIAL
NOTE: SL 1495-E (former) (Bureau file 134-19686) was operated
from January, 1970, to approximately September, 1971,
primarily targeted against White Hate Groups. In 1971, he traveled
to Savannah, Georgia, at which time he reported on activities of the
National States Rights Party office and that Jerry Ray, brother of
James Earl Ray, stated he knew there was another party involved in
the killing of King and that his brother was the one who pulled the
trigger. This is the apparent HSCA interest in informant.
Referenced communications concern previous informal
requests by the HSCA that we contact SL 1495-E to determine if he
would be willing to be interviewed by the Committee. St. Louis con-
tacted informant on 1/27/78 and he agreed, but two days later submitted
a letter to St. Louis declining to be interviewed by the HSCA. Subse-
quently, the HSCA determined informant's identity through its investi-
gation and contacted him, at which time, according to the HSCA, he
agreed to interview. By letter to the Attorney General dated 1/26/78,
the HSCA has asked for all information at FBI Headquarters and in
the field concerning informant.
This matter has been coordinated with SA D. O. Coulson,
Legal Liaison and Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division,
and SA M. V. Hale, Top Echelon and Criminal Informant Unit, Criminal
Investigative Division.
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SUBJECT: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON ASSASSINATIONS
ReButelcall to Chicago 2/1/78.
Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies each of ten
letters from JERRY RAY to MARJORIE LOUISE FETTERS.
All of the above letters were originally received.
from the Newark Division in a Xeroxed condition thus the
quality of the above enclosures is not entirely satisfactory.
However, per referenced Bureau telephone call, Chicago will
maintain the original Xerox copy in its file 44-1114.
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SA STEPHEN M. CALLENDER OF THE NEW ORLEANS, DIVISION WAS
THE NEW ORLEANS FIELD OFFICE CASE AGENT ASSIGNED TO THE "MURKIN"
INVESTIGATION. AT THE TIME SA CALLENDER WAS ASSIGNED THE "MURKIN
CASE, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE NUMBER SIX SQUAD IN THE NEW ORLEANS
OFFICE. THIS SQUAD HANDLED CR, RACIAL AND RELATED MATTERS.
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PRIOR TO HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE "MURKIN" INVESTIGATION WAS IN THE
FIELDS OF CR, RACIAL AND RELATED MATTERS.
II) THE FILES OF THE NEW ORLEANS OFFICE FAIL TO REVEAL THAT
THIS OFFICE EITHER CONSIDERED OR ENGAGED IN ANY COUNTERINTELLI-
GENCE (COIN TEL PRO) EFFORTS DIRECTED AGAINST KING OR THE SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN LEADER SHIP CONFERENCE (SCLC).
NEW ORLEANS FILES WHICH INVOLVE THE SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
OF KING (NO 100-16800) AND THE SCLC (NO 100-16849) HAVE BEEN
THOROUGHLY REVIEWED. NEW ORLEANS WAS MERELY AN AUXILIARY OFFICE
IN THESE INVESTIGATIONS, WITH ATLANTA BEING THE 00. THE EXTENT
OF INVEST IGAT ION CONDUCTED BY NEW ORLEANS WAS THE COVERING OF
LEADS IN LA., SET FORTH BY ATLANTA OR OTHER OFFICES. THESE TWO
FILES WERE REVIEWED SERIAL BY SERIAL AND NOWHERE IS THERE ANY
INDICAT ION WHERE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES WERE EITHER
CONSIDERED OR CARRIED OUT AGAINST KING OR THE SCLC BY THE NEW
ORLEANS OFFICE.
DURING THE PERIOD OF 1965
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1968, THE KING FILE IN THE NEW
ORLEANS OFFICE WAS REOPENED AND ASSIGNED AND THEN RUC'D AT LEAST
SEVEN TIMES AND THE SCLC FILE WAS REOPENED AND ASSIGNED AT LEAST
FIVE TIMES DURING THIS SAME PERIOD.
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ATTENTION CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, RECORDS.
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)
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HSCA'S EXISTENCE AND ITS DESIRE TO INTERVIEW HIM CONCERNING CONTENTS
OF LHM DATED MAY 28, 1971, CAPTIONED "NATIONAL STATES RIGHTS PARTY,
RM - NSRP".
SOURCE (FORMER) WAS ADVISED THAT HSCA HAS INTERVIEWED OTHER.
INDIVIDUALS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MATTER AND WILL BE ISSUING SUB
POENAS. INITIAL REACTION OF SOURCE WAS THAT HE HAD NO STRONG
OBJECTION TO BEING INTERVIEWED BY HSCA.
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IT IS NOTED THAT SOURCE (FORMER) UNDERWENT MAJOR HEART AND
ABDOMINAL SURGERY DURING OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, 1977, IS CURRENTLY
RECOVERING AND UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE. HE RESIDES 12350 OLD HALLS
FERRY ROAD, FLORISSANT, MO., (314) 355-1500 AND IS UNEMPLOYED.
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THE REQUEST OF THE USE SELECT COMMITTEE ON AS ASSIN-
ATIONS FOR ACCESS TO BRITISH POLICE RECORDS AND
KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONS CONCERNED WITH THE ARREST OF
JAMES EARL RAY WITHOUT THE COMMITTEE RESPONDING FIR ST
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TO THE QUESTIONS RAISED PREVIOUSLY BY BRITISH OFFICIALS.
2. THE HOME OFFICE INFORMED THE EMBASSY ON JANUARY 26
THAT IT IS CONSULTING THE LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE
ABOUT THE COMMITTEE'S REQUEST AND WILL LET US KNOW THE
OUT COME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN
SAMUEL DEVINE, OHIO-
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RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE DRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
STEV
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CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD. TENIX.
HAR
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
17. MCKINNEY, CONN.
HONE, NEUR.
SAWYER, MICH.
House
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
January 30, 1978'
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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
337
In connection with the investigation by this Committee
into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a request was
made by letter dated November 30, 1977, for FBI files relating
to Dr. King. These files included the following:
1.
2.
3.
5.
The main security file on Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., for the period January 1, 1967 through
·May 1, 1968.
The main file on the Southern Christian Leader-
ship Conference for the period January 1,
through May 1, 1968.
1967
The file on the Memphis Sanitation Strike for the
period January 1, 1968 through May 1, 1968.
The file on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./Poor
People's March for the period December 1, 1967
through May 1, EX REC-662-117290-426
All materials pertaining to Martin Luther King,
Jr., and the SCLC in the COINTELPRO file.
21 FEB 6 1970
We have been advised that all of the above files are
now available for review by the Committee.
Extreme co
It is now requested, however, that the foregoing files,
except for the Memphis Sanitation Strike, be prepared for Com--
mittee review for the following extended dates:
TREAT AS
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462-117290
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
January 30, 1978
Page 2
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The main security file on Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., for the periods:
a.
b.
2.
3.
October 1, 1962- December 31, 1966
May 1, 1968
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April 1, 1969
The main file on the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference for the periods:
a.
October 1, 1962 December 31, 1966
b. May 1, 1968 - April 1, 1969
The COMINFIL and COINTELPRO files as such relate
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for the periods:
a.
b.
4.
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December 31, 1966
April 1, 1969
October 1, 1962
May 1, 1968
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:
The files on the Poor Peoples' March from May 1,
1968 to the closing date of this file.
Your prompt attention to these matters will be greatly
appreciated.
Respectfully,
доповня Blabuy
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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CC:
Danny O. Coulson
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRM:
RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
SAMUEL
STEWART
KINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THE, NEOR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
INE, OHIO
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
QOVERSYKD
House
Select Committee on Assassinations.
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
FEB 3 1978
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
Received
ем
2/3/78
In connection with the investigation by this
Committee into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
it is requested that the FBI provide the Committee with
photographs of all Atlanta agents assigned to the
security investigation of Dr. King during the period
1967-68. To the extent possible, these photographs should
depict the agents involved as they appeared in 1967-1968
or as close thereto as possible.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be
greatly appreciated.
sincerely,
M. Robu Beaky.
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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CC: Mr. Danny O. Coulson FBI
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REFERENCE ST. LOUIS AIRTEL AND LHM TO BUREAU DATED
MAY 28, 197], CAPTIONED, "NATIONAL STATÈS RIGHTS PARTY, RM-
NSRP."
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THE HSCA IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION INTO THE
ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. IN THAT CONNECTION,
VARIOUS DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING REFERENCED COMMUNICATION, HAVE
BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR HSCA REVIEW.
ON JANUARY 23, 1978, G. ROBERT BLAKEY, CHIEF COUNSEL AND
DIRECTOR, HSCA, ADVISED THAT THE HSCA DESIRES TO INTERVIEW THE
FBI INFORMANT WHO PROVIDED INFORMATION IN REFERENCED LHM.
EX
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HSCA.
INFORMANT IS SL ]495-E (FORMER), WHO WAS OPERATED FROM
JANUARY, 1970, TO APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER 197]. INFORMANT
WAS PRIMARILY TARGETED AGAINST WHITE-HATE GROUPS AND WAS
SUBJECT OF BUREAU FILE 134-19686 AND ST. LOUIS FILE 170-1767.
ON JANUARY 24, 1978, SUPERVISOR JAMES HAGGERTY DETERMINED
THAT INFORMANT IS LISTED IN THE CURRENT ST. LOUIS TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CONTACT WITH INFORMANT
SINCE HE WAS CLOSED IN 197].
CONTACT
ST. LOUIS PROMPTLY CONTACT FORMER SL J495-E. ADVISE HIM
OF THE HSCA'S EXISTENCE, AND ITS DESIRE TO INTERVIEW HIM
APPARENTLY CONCERNING THE CONTENTS OF REFERENCED LHM.
ADVISE HIM THE HSCA HAS INTERVIEWED OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN
CONNECTION WITH REFERENCED LHM AND WILL BE ISSUING SUBPOENAS
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MATTER. DETERMINE AT THIS POINT ONLY
HIS INITIAL REACTION TO BEING INTERVIEWED BY REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE HSCA. IF HE HAS NO OBJECTIONS TO AN INTERVIEW, HE
SHOULD BE TOLD THAT CONFERENCES WITH THE HSCA AND DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO WORK OUT ADDITIONAL DETAILS
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REGARDING THE EXTENT OF PROTECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
THE HSCA IS WILLING TO EXTEND AS WELL AS DETÂILS REGARDING
THE LOCATION AND SCOPE OF INTERVIEW.
SUTEL RESULTS TO FBIHQ, ATTENTION CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY
UNIT, RECORDS. MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
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NOTE The HSCA plans to submit a formal request regarding
this matter, but requested informant be contacted for his
initial reaction to interview. The Congressional Inquiry Unit,
Legal Liaison and Congressional Affairs Unit and Mr. Robert L.
Keuch, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division,
agree this approach is best prior to continuing discussions
to resolve legal and other issues.
The apparent interest of the HSCA involves informant's
travel to Savannah, Georgia, in 1971 at which time he reported
on activities at the NSRP Office in Savannah, as set forth in
referenced communication. Informant reported that Jerry Ray,
brother of James Earl Ray, and J. B. Stoner, National Chairman,
NSRP, were in the office when Jerry said that the FBI and he
knew there was another party involved in the killing of King
and that his brother was the one who pulled the trigger. The
HSCA has requested FBI information on the NSRP, Stoner,
Jerry Ray and other individuals identified as being in attendance
in the NSRP Office in Savannah during that time. One of the
individuals present, Richard Geppert, was later developed
as an informant of the Springfield Office. Geppert has been
interviewed by the HSCA and has furnished a signed statement
in which he gives authority for HSCA review of all FBI
information concerning him, including that pertaining to his
confidential relationship with the FBI.
This matter has been coordinated with Legal Liaison and
Congressional Affairs Unit and the Organized Crime Section,
Criminal Investigative DIVISION
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DID NOT HAVE A SQUAD BREAKDOWN AT THE TIME THE CASE WAS
ASSIGNED TO SA HESTER. SA HESTER WAS ASSIGNED GENERAL..
CRIMINAL WORK IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE
MURK IN INVESTIGATION. SA JOHNSON WAS ASSIGNER DOMESTIC
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WAS FIRST OPENED ON AUG. 28, 1967, AND ASSIGNED TO SA
JOSEPH H. KEARNEY, JR., NOW RETIRED, UNTIL IT WAS REASSIGNED
TO SA HOWELL S. LOWE ON MARCH 7, 1968. IT REMAINED SO
ASSIGNED UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED ON MAY 1, 1971. MEMPHIS OFFICE
HAD NO SQUAD BREAKDOWN DURING THE PERIOD 1965-68. IMMEDIATELY
PRIOR TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THIS CASE, SA KEARNEY WAS INVOLVED
IN CIVIL RIGHTS AND SECURITY MATTER INVESTIGATIONS, AND SA
LOWE WAS INVOLVED IN RACIAL AND SECURITY MATTER
INVESTIGATIONS.
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MEMPHIS FILE 100-4704 ENTITL ED NEW LEFT,
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM", WAS OPENED ON MAY 15, 1968,
AND ASSIGNED TO LAWRENCE J. OLSON. IT WAS REASSIGNED TO
SA BURL F. JOHNSON ON FEB. 29, 1971, AND REMAINED SO ASSIGNED
UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED ON APRIL 12, 1971. SA'S OLSON AND
JOHNSON WERE INVOLVED IN SECURITY MATTER INVESTIGATIONS
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ASSIGNMENT OF THIS CASE.
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COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM" WAS ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM H.
LAWRENCE, NOW RETIRED, ON THE FOLLOWING OCCASIONS:
OPENED JULY 23, 1964, PLACED IN RUC STATUS APRIL 29,
1966; REOPENED AUG. 24, 1966, PLACED IN RUC STATUS AUG. 30,
1966; REOPENED MARCH 31, 1967, PLACED IN RUC STATUS JUNE 13,
1967; REOPENED OCT. 18, 1967, PLACED IN RUC STATUS DEC. 20,
1967. IT REMAINED IN RUC STATUS UNTIL DEC. 26, 1974.
SA LAWRENCE WAS INVOLVED IN SECURITY AND RACIAL MATTER
INVESTIGATIONS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ASSIGNMENT OF THIS CASE
ON EACH OCCASION.
MEMPHIS FILE 157-576 ENTITLED "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
PROGRAM, DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS" WAS FIRST OPENED ON
SEPT. 4, 1964, AND ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE, AND
SWAS PLACED IN RUC STATUS ON JUNE 15, 1965. THIS CASE WAS
REOPENED JUNE 18, 1965, AND PLACED IN RUC STATUS ON SEPT. 9,
IT WAS REOPENED JAN. 2, 1966, AND ASSIGNED TO SA
1965.
LAWRENCE.
IT WAS REASSIG NED TO SA MERRILL F. MC CLOUG HAN ON
JUNE 3, 1966. SA MC CLOUGHAN IS NOW RETIRED.
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REASSIGNED TO SA ROBERT F. FITZPATRICK ON MAY 10, 1968, AND
REMAINED SO ASSIGNED UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED ON MAY 1, 1971.
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ASSIGNMENT OF THIS CASE, SA LAWRENCE
WAS INVOLVED IN SECURITY AND RACIAL MATTEC INVESTIGATIONS,
SA HILLIN WAS INVOLVED IN SECURITY AND RACIAL MATTER
INVESTIGATIONS, SA MC CLOUGHAN WAS INVOLVED IN RACIAL MATTER
INVESTIGATION, AND SA FITZPATRICK WAS INVOLVED IN CIVIL
RIGHTS AND GENERAL CRIMINAL INVEST IG AT IONS.
MEMPHIS FILE 100-4105 ENTITLED MMARTIN LUTHER KING,
JR., SECURITY MATTER
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ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE, AND WAS SO ASSIGNED UNTIL
IT WAS CLOSED ON APRIL 11, 1968. SA LAWRENCE WAS ASSIG NED
SECURITY AND RACIAL MATTER INVEST IG AT IONS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR
TO ASSIGNMENT OF THIS CASE.
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MEMPHIS FILE 157-166 ENTITLED COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF
THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE" (COMINFIL SCLS)
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DURING THIS PERIOD AS FOLLOWS:
IT WAS REOPENED AND ASSIGNED TO SA JOSEPH H. KEARNEY,
JR., ON FOLLOWING OCCASIONS.
REOPENED JULY 12, 1965, PLACED IN RUC STATUS NOV. 17,
1965; REOPENED NOV. 17, 1965, PLACED IN RUC STATUS JAN. 31,
1966, REOPENED APRIL 29, 1966, PLACED IN RUC STATUS MAY 20,
1966.
IT WAS REOPENED AND ASSIGNED TO SA HOWELL S. LOWE ON
THE FOLLOWING OCCASIONS:
1972.
REOPENED DEC. 19, 1967, PLACED IN RUC STATUS JULY 17,
SA KEARNEY WAS INVOLVED IN RACIAL AND SECURITY MATTER
AND CIVIL RIGHTS INVEST IGAT IONS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE
ASSIGNMENTS OF THIS CASE. SA LOWE WAS INVOLVED IN RACIAL
AND SECURITY MATTER INVESTIGATIONS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE
ASSIGNMENTS OF THIS CASE.
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A REVIEW OF MEMPHIS COINTELPRO FILES AND FILES ON THE
SECURITY MATTER INVESTIGATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING,
JR., AND INTERNAL SECURITY INVEST IG AT ION OF SCLC REVEALED
NO INSTANCES WHERE COUNTER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES WERE
EITHER CONSIDERED OR CARRIED OUT AGAINST KING AND THE SCLC.
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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA). BUDED JANUARY
13, 1978.
REBUTEL, DECEMBER 27, 1977.
351
(1) A) MURKIN INVESTIGATION FIELD OFFICE FILE NUMBER,
CHICAGO 44-1114.
B) CHICAGO CASE AGENT RENE J. DU MAINE ASSIGNED TO
ASAC SQUAD AS RELIEF SUPERVISOR - BANK ROBBERY COORDINATOR.
(2) A) (1) FIELD OFFICE FILE NUMBER CHICAGO 100-35356.
(2)
TITLE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
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EX-114 REC 62-117290-418
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1965, REOPENED MARCH 25, 1965 TO WILLIAM J. WHITE, RUC JULY
16, 1965, REOPENED JULY 19, 1965 TO CLAY M. BRADY, RUC AUGUST
2, 1965, REOPENED AUGUST 11, 1965 TO JOSEPH C. STANLEY, CLOSED
AUGUST 27, 1965, REOPENED SEPTEMBER 13, 1965 TO R. L. STROMBERG ,
RUC SEPTEMBER 24, 1965, REOPENED OCTOBER 7, 1965 TO CLAY M.
BRADY, REASSIGNED NOVEMBER 22, 1965 TO JOSEPH C. STANLEY WHO
CONTINUED AS CASE AGENT UNTIL AFTER THE ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR. IN 1968. THIS CASE WAS MAINTAINED ON SECURITY
SQUAD NUMBER 5. THE NATURE OF THE ABOVE CASE AGENTS' ASSIGNMENT
PRIOR TO THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR, SM
INVESTIGATION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN CHICAGO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
SA JOSEPH C. STANLEY, WHO WAS CARRIED AS A RELIEF SUPERVISOR FOR
SECURITY SQUAD NUMBER 5. THE NATURE OF SA STANLEY'S WORK IS
NOT AVAILABLE IN CHICAGO.
(2) (B) (1) FIELD OFFICE FILE NUMBER CHICAGO 105-16238.
(2) TITLE:
COMINFILE, SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
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TO SA JOHN P. O'BRIEN, UNTIL OCTOBER 12, 1965, WHEN IT WAS
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UNT IL FEBRUARY, 1968 WHEN HE WAS DELETED. THE EXACT NATURE
OF SA STANLEY'S WORK IS NOT AVAILABLE IN CHICAGO.
(2) (C) (1) FIELD OFFICE FILE NUMBER CHICAGO 100-32864.
COMMUNIST PARTY, USA, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
'(2)
TITLE:
PROGRAM, IS
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(3) A REVIEWW OF THIS FILE REFLECTS THE FOLLOWING AGENTS
WERE CASE AGENTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION:
HERBERT K. STALLINGS UNTIL APRIL 22, 1965, REASSIGNED TO
GENE E. AR NOLD UNTIL APRIL 27, 1967, REASSIGNED TO ROBERT O.
MURPHY THROUGH 1968. ALL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS WERE
MAINTAINED ON SECURITY SQUAD NUMBER 2. THE SECTION, SQUAD OF
ASSIGNMENT, AND THE NATURE OF THE ABOVE AGENTS''ASSIGNMENT
IMMED I AT ELY PRIOR TO THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THIS INVESTIGATION
IS NOT AVAILABLE IN CHICAGO.
(2) (0) A REVIEW OF ALL OTHER COINTELPRO INVESTIGATIONS
CONDUCTED BY CHICAGO FAILS TO INDICATE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
OR THE SCLC WERE EVER MENTIONED IN THESE FILES OR TARGETS UNDER
THESE PROGRAMS.
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SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OH110
STEWART F.KINNEY, CONN.
LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAINMAN
RICHARDSON PREKOć, M.C.
WALTER 2. FAUNINOY, D.C.
SVONNE NATION IT" DUNKE, CALIF,
HAROLD 4.
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CHARLES IDR.
CHRISTOTELER 2, 2009, CONN.
HANOLD E. FORD, TENNI.
110.HTARY IND,
POBERT W. EDGAR, PA,
(202) 225-4524
Received C14
1/34/78
Select Committee on Assassinations.
"U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSĽ OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
January 26, 1978
FEDERAL GOVER-AMENI
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention:
Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with this Committee's investigation of
the circumstances surrounding the assassination of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., we would appreciate your assistance in
obtaining access to any files or records in the possession
of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, relating to the individuals and organizations
noted below:
A. With respect to the Drug Enforcement Administration:
B.
TREAT АЗ
ORIGINAL
1) Charles Joseph Stein
.2)
Date of Birth: 5/11/29
FBI Number: 881-534-B
Anthony Charles DeCarvelho
Born: 1921
Residence: New Orleans
With respect to the Federal Bureau of Investigation:
1) Jack Brown
°2)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
62-117290
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Lester Lee Exiles REG- 13 62-117290-415
Date of Birth: 2/23/45
S.S.N.: 410-78-8096
2165 or 2155 Clarksdale
Memphis, Tennessee
Hunter Pitts O'Dell
3)
New Orleans, Louisiana
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4)
Earnest Donnell
5)
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Robert DePugh, Norborne, Missouri
Head of the Minutemen organization
6) Sidney Barnes
7)
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1378 East Riviera Drive
Mobile, Alabama (1968)
"Maxey Ted"
New Orleans, Louisiana
8.)
Eddie Sopcjack
Date of Birth:
8/14/29
FBI Number: 186-485A
9) Thomas Tarrants
10)
Samuel Caccamechi
Memphis, Tennessee
11)
12)
13)
14)
Robert Hood Strader
Lexington, Illinois
Raymond Starns
King David Apartments, Apt. 1
2816 David Drive
Metairie, Louisiana (1968)
Jerome
Conforto
New Orleans, Louisiana
Joseph Conforto
New Orleans, Louisiana (now deceased)
Leonard Scott DelMonte
15)
1229 North Bronson Street
Los Angeles, California
16).
Allan O. Thompson
Date of Birth: 12/25/13
17)
Dr. Russell C. Hadley
Date of Birth:
8/18/09
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96 Moscow Road
Monte Rio, California
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
January 26, 1978
Page 3
18)
19)
20)
21)
James E. Morrison
Los Angeles, California
Dr. Mark O. Freeman
Beverly Hills, California
Charles Calvin Bookman
Date of Birth: 9/6/13
FBI Number: 892-355
Rodney Arvidson
Date of Birth: 1/19/23
Post Office Box 2820
Long Beach, California
22) Tomas Reyes Lau
Date of Birth: 10/5/23
2047 Lemoyne
Los Angeles, California
23)
Roy Emory Hargraves
El Monte, California
24)
Raymond M. Murphy, aka "Fido"
Los Angeles, California
:
25)
Lee Wilkinson
Los Angeles, California
26)
Roman Kohnke
Los Angeles, California
27)
Paul Lyon
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
28) Jeri Salkin
29) Ronald G. Hewitson
30)
Garden Grove, California
Pat Olson
Date of Birth: 7/21/42
Quantico, Virginia
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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
January 26, 1978
Page 4
31)
32)
Robert Taylor, aka Bob Taylor
Los Angeles, California
Ronald Dennino
aka Ronald Gerald Dennino
Inmate at California State Prison
at San Quentin (1967
-
1968)
33)
Richard Gonzales
Los Angeles, California
34)
Roderic Burns Duff
Monrovia, California
1968 President of Los Angeles Chapter
of Citizens Council of America
R. J. Weiler :
Los Angeles, California
35)
36)
Elizabeth Ann De Rouen
Date of Birth: 2/17/43
SSN: 453-62-1064
Los Angeles, California
37)
Debbie Gold
Los Angeles, California
38)
David Gregory
Buena Park, California
39)
Rev. Xavier Von Koss
Hermora Beach, California
40)
Robert Harold Gray
Los Angeles, California
41)
Robert Keeley
Los Angeles, California
42)
43)
William K. Shearer
aka Bill Shearer
3166 Palm
Lemmon Grove, California
Robert Walters
Los Angeles, California
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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
January 26, 1978
Page 5
44)
George Manum
Los Angeles, California
45)
Robert J. Roe
Beverly Hills, California
46)
47)
48)
Pamela Dillon
Los Angeles, California
Frank Marullo
New Orleans, Louisiana
Subfiles and/or investigative reports on
Ku Klux Klan for the cities of Jacksonville
‚and Miami, Florida for the period 1966
through 1968.
49) Subfiles and/or investigative reports on
the following organizations for the period
1966 through 1968 for the cities of New
Orleans, Louisiana; Birmingham, Alabama;
Memphis, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois;
Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California;
and the State of Mississippi:
50)
a) Black Panthers
b) Black Muslims
c)
American Nazi Party ·
d) Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Subfiles and/or investigative reports for
the period 1966
organizations:
a)
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1968 for the following
Liberty Lobby
b) The Sword
c) The Fiery Cross
a) The White Camelia
e)
The Silver Dollar Group
GRB:msd
Your prompt cooperation will be most appreciated.
CC: Danny Coulson
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Very truly yours,
2. Robert Blaby
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
AIRTEL
1/18/78
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FROM
: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)
ACTING LEGAT, LONDON (62-604) (P)
HOUSE SELECT COTTE ON ASSASSINATIONS
SUBJECT:
JAMES EARL RAY, aka;
ET AL
CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE UNLAWFUL
FLIGHT TO AVOID CONFINEMENT ESCAPE
ReLONlet 11/16/77.
Enclosed for information is a copy of an incoming
telegram the American Embassy, London, received from
Department of State on 1/14/78, and copy of Legat, London
letter to the British Home Office dated 1/18/78.
Further pertinent information will be furnished
when available.
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Your Ref.:
UNITED STATES DEPARTME O JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Office of Legal Attache
American Embassy
Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 1AE
January 18, 1978
3
Mr. G. L. Angel
British Home Office
G-4 Division
Queen Anne's Gate
London, S.W. 1
Re:
Dear Mr. Angel:
Request from House Select Committee on
Assassinations to Meet with British
Police Authorities
By way of background, the House Select Committee
on Assassinations, as authorized by the U. S. House of
Representatives, is investigating the circumstances surround-
ing the murders of President J. F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
The Chief Counsel and Staff Director requested con-
tact be made with appropriate officials in the British Govern-
ment to obtain authority to interview appropriate police
officials who were involved in the arrest of James Earl Ray-
in London on June 8, 1968.
·Assistant Legal Attache Dennis Dickson had contact
with you on December 6, 1977. regarding this matter. At that
time you requested the following:
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A) ¨¨ Purpose or scope of inquiry;
B) Names of individuals to be interviewed and
reasons therefor;
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public hearings, etc., it being noted that
any records maintained by the British police
would be as the result of an official inquiry
and this would normally be available for police
use only, unless otherwise exempted by the
British Government.
The Select Committee responded that due to the
brevity of the 95th Congress, it was most important that
representatives of the Select Committee be allowed to meet
with appropriate members of New Scotland Yard who are
knowledgeable about the KING-RAY investigation. The Com-
mittee advised they would be happy to meet personally with
British Government officials in London to provide answers
'to the issues forwarded to them for clarification and
elucidation.
I would be most appreciative if you would advise
if this situation is agreeable to you.
Sincerely,
Dennis R. Dickson
Acting Legal Attache
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RE: LONDON 20003.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BENNET HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING LET-
TER FROM G. ROBERT BLAKEY, CHIEF COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR, SE-
LECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS: QUOTE: "DEAR MR. SECRE-
TARY:
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR LETTER OF DECEMBER 9, 1977 ENCLOSING A
TELEGRAM FROM AMBASSADOR BREWSTER.
AS YOU KNOW, THE LIFE OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE IS LIMITED TO
THE LIFE OF THE 95TH CONGRESS. IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE
THAT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE BE ALLOWED TO
MEET,AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE MOMENT, WITH RESPONSIBLE MEM-
BERS OF NEW SCOTLAND YARD WHO ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ITS
PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF DR.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., THE RESULTING CAPTURE OF JAMES
EARL RAY IN LONDON ON JUNE 8, 1968 AND ANY FURTHER INVESTI
GATION FOLLOWING HIS CAPTURE. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO MEET WITH
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THOSE REPRESENTATIVES IN GREAT BRITAIN TO PROVIDE ANSWERS
TO THE QUESTIONS RAISED BY AMBASSADOR BREWSTER-S TELEGRAM.
AGAIN, WE EMPHASIZE THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AND WOULD
APPRECIATE YOUR ARRANGING FOR SUCH A MEETING AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. VERY TRULY YOURS, G, ROBERT BLAKEY," END QUOTE.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated
December 13, 1977, which requested, in connection with the
HSCA's investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther
King, Jr., certain information concerning identities of FBI
agents assigned to the FBI's assassination investigation and
to counterintelligence efforts against King.
Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum
in response to the above request. It is requested that you
furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.
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Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
NOTE: By teletype dated 12/27/77, field offices designated
by the HSCA were advised of the contents of the HSCA letter
of 12/13/77. Responses have been received. Rather than
incorporate the voluminous results into a letter to the
Committee, it is more practical to make available for HSCA
access at FBIHQ, incoming field office teletypes.
It should be noted that, under current operating
procedures existing between the Department of Justice and the
HSCA, disclosure of these agents identities to the HSCA can-
not be prevented. However, G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel
and Director, HSCA, has advised SA D. O. Coulson of Legàl·
Liaison and Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division,
that, in absence of an overriding need to do otherwise, the HSCA
will not publish the names of any agent personnel below the
position of section chief. This policy would follow precedent
of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence which issued its
report in 1976.
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U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)
Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated
December 13, 1977, which requested, in connection with the
HSCA's investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther
King, Jr., certain information concerning identities of FBI
agents assigned to the FBI's assassination investigation and
to counterintelligence efforts against King.
In response to the above request, the following
information is submitted:
On December 19, 1977, Mr. Robert L. Keuch, Deputy
Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, advised that
the Department of Justice would respond to Part A, Items 1
and 2 and Part B, Items 1 and 2, of the above request.
Regarding Part A, Item 3 and Part B, Item 3, the
FBI field offices designated by the HSCA were requested to
provide the information desired by the HSCA. Responses from
these field offices have been received and copies of these
documents are available for HSCA access at FBI Headquarters.
With respect to Part A, Item 4, a review of FBI
Headquarters indices disclosed no memoranda, records, documents
and news releases generated by the FBI in connection with the
MURKIN investigation, other than that contained in the MURKIN
file, which has already been made available to the HSCA.
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In response to Part B, Item 4, it should be noted
that IISCA request of November 30, 1977, asked for all PBI
material pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLO) in the FBI's Counter-
intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) file. Dy letter dated
January 11, 1978, you were advised that representatives of the
HSCA agreed to limit its request to COINTELPRO files involving
the Communist Party USA and Black Nationalist-Tate Groups and to
limit the period of ISCA interest from January 1, 1967, to lay 1,
1968. On January 23, 1978, Staff Attorney Michael Eberhardt
reiterated that the ESCA's interest is that period rather than
the years 1965-1968 as set forth in the request of December 13,
1977. The above-mentioned COINTELPRO files and files of the
King and SCLC security investigations from January 1, 1967, to
May 1, 1968, have been prepared for HECA access. Therefore,
based on knowledge of personnel of the Congressional Inquiry
Unit processing ISCA requests regarding King, all material at FBI
Headquarters, which may contain COINTELPRO-type activities
against King and CCLC during the period January 1, 1967, to
May 1, 1963, has been made available to the HSCA.
NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,
Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated 1/25/78,
captioned, "House Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S. House
of Representatives (HSCA)."
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN
RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
_ WALTER KAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
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CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W, EDGAR, PA.
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U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515´
DEC 13 1977
Attorney General of the United States,
Department of Justice
Washington, D.. C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation by this Committee
into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is requested
that the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation provide the following:
A.
MURKIN Investigation
1. A list of all Department of Justice attorneys who
participated in any way in the direction or management of
the MURKIŃ investigation and the Division and Section within
the Department of Justice where these attorneys were then
assigned;
2. Copies of all memoranda, records, documents, and
news releases generated by the Department of Justice in
connection with MURKIN investigation exclusive of what is
contained in the MURKIN file already provided to the Committee;
3. A list of the field office case agents assigned to
the MURKIN investigation for the following cities, with a
designation as to the nature of each agent's assignment
immediately prior to his involvement in the MURKIN investi-
gation:
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis.
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Miami
This information should include the type of division, section
and squad to which each case agent was assigned.
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4. Cops of all memoranda, reco Is, documents and
news releases generated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
in connection with the MURKIN investigation exclusive of
what is contained in the MURKIN. file already provided to
the Committee.
B. COINTELPRO
1.
A list of all Department of Justice attorneys who
were in receipt of any information concerning the COINTELPRO
activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as such
were directed at Dr. King or the SCLC during the period 1965
through 1968.
2. Copies of all memoranda, records and documents
generated by the Department of Justice in connection with the
COINTELPRO activities of the FBI as such were directed at
Dr. King or the SCLC during the period 1965 through 1968.
:
3. A list of the field office case agents assigned to
the COINTELPRO efforts directed at Dr. King or the SCLC during
1965 to 1968 from the following cities, with a designation
as to the nature of each agent's actual assignment during
that period:
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Miami
Louisville
This information should include the type of division, section
and squad to which each case agent was assigned. .
4. Copies of all memoranda, records and documents
generated by the FBI in connection with the COINTELPRO efforts
directed at Dr. King or the SCLC during the period 1965 to
1968 which are not contained in the files requested by
Committee letter dated November 30, 1977.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
B. Robux Blakey
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
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CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
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HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
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Select Committee on Assassinations
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BIDERAZ GOVERMENT
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. .20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation of the House
Select Committee on Assassinations into the death of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., it would be appreciated if you could
· make available to the Committee staff access to the following:
1.
2.
All files, materials and information including,
but not limited to, intelligence and security
materials relating to the following organiza-
tions active in California for 1967-1969:
a)
John Birch Society
b)
American Independent Party
c) George Wallace Campaign
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All files, materials and information, including,
but not limited to, intelligence, surveillance
and security materials for 1967-1968 pertaining
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his activi-
ties in California.
Your prompt attention to the request will be greatly
appreciated.
TREAT AS
ORIGINAL
Danny O. Coulson
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to Robert L. Keuch, Deputy Assistant Attorney General,
Criminal Division, from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and
Director, HSCA. This letter requests all information in
possession of the FBI to include the current FBI Identification
Division record relative to William Herman Jackson.
Based on information furnished by the Committee,
retrievable information identifiable with Jackson has been
prepared for Committee access subject to the usual excisions
and deletions. This material is available to the Committee in
Room 8988 of the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Enclosed are original and two copies of a memorandum
which responds to this HSCA request. You are requested to
furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.
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Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
NOTE: This responds to a request by HSCA for information
contained in the Bureau's files relative to William Herman
Jackson. This matter has been coordinated with the Legal.
Liaison and Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division,
and retrievable documents in FBI Headquarters files, which are
identifiable with Jackson, have been organized into folders for
the Committee's access and are maintained in the Congressional
Inquiry Unit's space, Room 8988.
Documents retrieved from FBI Headquarters files include
Jackson's current ident record, the results of an FBI investigation
wherein Jackson was one of four subjects - captioned
"Leslie Atkisons, aka, Et Al; Miscellaneous
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Mr. Monahan
Mr. Peelman
Mr. Foster
Mr. McGirl
Mr. Mintz (Attn:
Mr. Coulson)
RE:
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS
U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)
OCTOBER 20, 1977, REQUEST OF HSCA FOR
INFORMATION IN POSSESSION OF THE FBI TO
INCLUDE A CURRENT FBI IDENTIFICATION
DIVISION RECORD RELATIVE TÓ
WILLIAM HERMAN JACKSON.
This constitutes a complete response to the
October 20, 1977, letter of G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel
and Director, HSCA.
Chief Counsel Blakey requested all FBI information
as well as à current FBI Identification Division record
relative to William Herman Jackson.
Utilizing identifying data for Jackson furnished by
the HSCA, retrievable information in FBI Headquarters files
identifiable with Jackson has been prepared for the Committee's
access subject to the usual excisions and deletions.
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NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,
Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated 10/31/77,
captioned, "House Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S.
House of Representatives (HSCA).
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MSHOLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
KOST W, ELGAR, PA.
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Robert L. Keuch, Esq.
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mr. Keuch:
The Select Committee on Assassinations would appreciate
any and all information as well as a current FBI Identifi-
cation Division record check relative to William Herman
Jackson, FBI #801-218-G, "D.O.B. 11/24/26.
Very truly yours,
.
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building .
10th and Constitution Avenue; N.W.
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Washington, D. C. 20530
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December 29, 1977
In accordance with Attorney General Order
116-56, this memorandum advises that Special Agent
William F. Kusch was interviewed on November 16, 1977.
A memorandum setting forth Mr. Kusch's account of this
interview is enclosed for your information.
Enclosure
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Criminal Division
Attn: Robert Keuch
Personnel file
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In accordance with Attorney Generel Order 116-56,
this memorandum advises that Special Agent
William F. Kusch was interviewed on 11/16/77. A
memorandum setting forth Mr. Kusch's account of
this interview is enclosed for your information.
COPY OF ABSTRACT FOR THIS SERIAL IS PLACED IN FILE
IN LIEU OF THE MAIL WHICH HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED.
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SAC, PORTLAND (62-3144)
12/19/77
DATE:
BY HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)
SUBJECT:
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Enclosed herewith are five copies of an LHM relative ·
to the interview of SA WILLIAM F. KUSCH, Portland Division, by
staff members of the HSCA in Washington, D.C., on 11/16/77.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL Bureau of INVESTIGATION
Portland, Oregon
December 19, 1977
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS
On November 16, 1977, SA William F. Kusch of the
Portland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
was interviewed at House Annex #2 in Washington, D.C., by Mr. Mark
Speiser and Mr. Peter Beeson, members of the House Select Committee
on Assassinations, investigating the assassination of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
The interview with SA Kusch dealt with a period of
time SA Kusch was assigned to the New Orleans Division of the
FBI, specifically April, 1968. During April of 1968, SA Kusch,
along with numerous other Special Agents assigned to the New Orleans
Division, conducted many interviews with persons who had, or who
might have had, knowledge of the activities or contacts of James
Earl Ray during the period of time Ray, using the name Eric Galt,
was in New Orleans.
Specifically, SA Kusch was questioned regarding his
squad assignments in New Orleans, the identities of other squad
members, the identity of his supervisor, his Agent in charge and
his assistant Agent in charge at the time.
Further, SA Kusch was questioned relative to the
content of several interview report forms (FD 302s) concerning
interviews that he conducted and prepared appropriate FD 302s
in connection therewith, or FD 302s covering interviews that he
was a party to. House Select Committee on Assassinations members
exhibited said FD 302s to SA Kusch to refresh his memory.
House Select Committee members in essence apparently
desired SA Kusch to amplify or further expand on these interviews.
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agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside
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SA Kusch pointed out that as a result of the passage of nine and
one-half years, for the most part he could not specifically recall
the persons interviewed. To specific questions regarding the
interviews, SA Kusch could only point out that if additional
questions had been asked of these persons interviewed at the time,
resulting in the receipt of any positive or pertinent information
regarding Galt, that information would have been duly recorded
on said FD. 302s.
Both Mr. Speiser and Mr. Beeson were cordial and SA
Kusch responded to their questions in a candid manner.
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January 26, 1978
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from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated
December 15, 1977, which, in connection with HSCA's investi-
gation into the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
requested information pertaining to FBI electronic suveillance
of King and any other individual directly or indirectly
associated with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum
in response to the above request. It is requested that you
furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.
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NOTE: Dates and places of electronic surveillance of King
were compiled through file reviews conducted in connection with
previous law suits filed against the FBI by the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a former SCLC officer and
aide to King, Bernard S. Lee. Although names of specific SCLC
affiliates were not provided by the HSCA in its request,
names are readily available to the Committee, which has
received access to our files concerning King and SCLĊ.
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January 26, 1978
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS
U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)
Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated
December 15, 1977, which requested information in connection
with the HSCA's investigation into the assassination of
Martin Luther King, Jr. This letter requested that the FBI
determine the dates and places of any and all electronic
surveillance of King and any other individual directly or
indirectly associated with the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference (SCLC). The Committee indicated it only desired
written confirmation as to the existence of such electronic
surveillance and the dates and places involved, with no
reference to the results of such surveillance.
In response to the above request, appropriate records
at FBI Headquarters were reviewed with the following results:
Microphone Surveillances of King
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January 5-7, 1964
January 27, 1964
February 18-20, 1964
February 20-21, 1964
February 22-24, 1964
March 19-20, 1964
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Location
Willard Hotel,
Washington, D. C.
Shroeder Hotel,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hilton Hawaiian Village,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ambassador Hotel,
Los Angeles, California
Hyatt House Motel,
Los Angeles, California
Statler Hotel,
Detroit, Michigan
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Crim. Inv. __DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH, & ONE SENT TO OFFICE
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Dates of Surveillance
April 23-24, 1964
July 7-9, 1964
September 28, 1964
October 2, 1964
January 8-11, 1965
January 28-31, 1965
March 29-31, 1965
May 12-13, 1965
October 14-15, 1965
October 28-30, 1965
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January 22, 1966
Telephone Surveillances of King
Dates of Surveillance
August 22-27, 1964
November 8, 1963 -
April 30, 1965
April 24-26, 1964
July 7-9, 1964
August 14, 1964
September 6, 1964
Location
Senator Hotel,
Sacramento, California
Hyatt House Hotel,
Los Angeles, California
Manager Hotel,
Savannah, Georgia
Park Sheraton Hotel,
New York City
Americana Hotel,
New York City
Park Sheraton Hotel,
New York City
Sheraton Atlantic Hotel,
New York City
Astor Hotel,
New York City
New York Hilton Hotel,
New York City
Americana Hotel,
New York City
Americana Hotel,
New York City
Location
Claridge Hotel,
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Martin Luther King's
residence
Hyatt House Hotel,
Los Angeles, California
Hyatt House Notel,
Los Angeles, California
Apartment 2B,
125 H. 72nd Street,
New York City
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Telephone Surveillances of SCĹC
Dates of Surveillance
October 23, 1963 –
January 24, 1964
July 13-31, 1964
November 8, 1963
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June 21, 1906
Location
SCLC Office,
New York City
Room 1202,
14 E. 40th Street,
New York City
SCLC Office,
Atlanta, Georgia
In an effort to respond to that portion of the HSCA's
request concerning existence or nonexistence of electronic
surveillance of individuals directly or indirectly associated
with the SCLC, personnel of the Congressional Inquiry Unit, FBI
Headquarters, familiar with certain aspects of the King, SCLO
and related files, compiled a list of individuals with the SCLC
for the approximate period January, 1962, through 1968. Although
this list is not all inclusive due to the large number of persons
affiliated with the SCLC, an offort was made to include those
individuals in key positions and who were most active in the
organization. Most of the individuals listed were identifiod
with the SCLC Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Based on review
of appropriate records at FBI Headquarters, none of the below-
listed individuals has been subject of electronic surveillance
by the FBI:
Ralph Abernathy
Jessie Jackson
Bernard S. Loe
Hosea Williams
James Orange
Jares Devel
Andrew Young
Walter Fauntroy
Coretta Scott King
John Rutherford
William Rutherford
Bernard Lafayette
Dorothy Cotton
J. T. Johnson
Joseph E. Lowery
Fred L. Shuttlesworth
Cordy T. Vivian
Adele Kanter
Thomas C. Kilgore
Dora McDonald
James Harrison
Wyatt Walker
Logan Kearse
Stoney Cooks
Fred C. Bennett
Booker T. Bonner
Henry Brownlee
Golden Frinks¨
Joseph Lester Hankerson
Samuel B. Wells
Benjamin Johnson
Herbert V. Coulton
Thomas Offenburger
New Soong-Li
James Lawson
Lillian Hunter
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Gloria Fraction
David Wallace
Jess Gill
Carole Hoover
Albert Turner
Frank Ditto
C. E. Steel
Samuel Williams
Curtis Harris
Cirillo A. McSween
Major Jones
Lawrence D. Reddick
I. M. Augustine
Septima Clark
7. Y. Rogers, Jr.
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Records at FBI Headquarters disclosed that the
following individuals, formerly associated with the SCLC, were
subjects of electronic surveillance by the FBI (Secret).
Stanley David Levison
Clarence B. Jones
Hunter Pitts O'Dell
Bayard Rustin
NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,
Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated 1/26/78,
captioned, "House Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S. House
of Representatives (HSCA)."
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LOUIS STOKE, OHIO, CHAIRMAN
THCHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WILTER D. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE OURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DOOD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROSENT W. EDGAR, PA.
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HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
(202) 225-4624
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Congressional Affair
Dec. 15 3:54FM 1977
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING. ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
DEC 15 1977
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation by this Committee
into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is
requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation review
its files on electronic surveillance and determine the
dates and places of any and all electronic surveillance of
Dr. King and any other individual directly or indirectly
associated with the SCLC.
At this time the Committee only desires a written
confirmation as to the existence of such electronic surveil-
lance and the dates and places involved with no reference
to the results of such surveillance.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly.
appreciated.
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DECEMBER 27, 1977.
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RESPONSE TO QUESTION NO. ONE: MURKIN INVESTIGATION ASSIGNED
PRIOR TO MURKIN INVESTIGATION
TO HENRY S. SNOW (DECEASED).
SA SNOW WAS ASSIGNED TO GENERAL CRIMINAL SQUAD AND CONDUCTED
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IN ANSWER TO QUESTION NO. TWO: THERE WERE NO COUNTER-
INTELLIGENCE EFFORTS BY BIRMINGHAM AGENTS AGAINST MARTIN LUTHER
KING OR THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DURING THE
PERIOD OF 1965 THROUGH 1968.
THE FOLLOWING WERE CASE AGENTS ASSIGNED TO SUBSTANTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING: LAWRENCE GETTINGS,
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO SECURITY AND CRIMINAL SQUAD AND CONDUCTED
THAT TYPE OF INVESTIGATION; MARVIN M. EUBANKS, PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED
TO SECURITY SQUAD AND SECURITY INVESTIGATION.
THE FOLLOWING AGENTS WERE ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATION OF
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE:
WILL IAM PERRY (DECEASED) PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO CRIMINAL
,
SQUAD AND WORK%; COLEMAN D.. GEARY, III, PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO
BOMBING MATTERS; LAWRENCE GETTINGS (SUPRA); MARVIN M. EUBANKS (SUPRA).
AND C. B. STANBERRY, PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO SECURITY SQUAD AND
SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS.
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BIRMINGHAM INDICES AND SUBSEQUENT FILE REVIEW.
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RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE DRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
SAMUEL
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ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4524
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HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
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Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
JAN 20 1978
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FEDERAL GOVERNUENT
HAND DELIVER
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
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By letter dated January 4, 1977, this Committee
requested access to materials, files, memoranda and
miscellaneous items pertaining to Gerold Frank in
connection with the investigation into the death of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. These materials (94-63917) have
been reviewed by the staff, and it would be appreciated,
if the materials could be prepared for delivery, along
with copies of the following additional items:
1) Section 78
44-38861
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Additionally, it is requested that the Bureau begin
to prepare for delivery all files, memoranda and miscellaneous
items on William Bradford Huie for the years 1968 to the
present.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ловия Blabey
G. Robert Blakey
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Danny O. Coulson
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(Attn: Mr. Coulson).
Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated
December 9, 1977, which, in connection with the HSCA's investi-
gation into the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
requested that former agent Robert Nichols be made available
for interview by the HSCA.
Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum
in response to the above request. It is requested that you
furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.
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NOTE: Former SA Nichols works and resides in Atlanta. The
Atlanta Office has been in touch with him regarding the interview
and he is awaiting further contact for final interview arrangements.
These arrangements are handled informally by representativės
of the Legal Liaison and Congressional Affairs Unit and the
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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS
U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)
Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated
December 9, 1977, which, in connection with the HSCA's investi-
gation into the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
requested that former agent Robert Nichols be made available
for interview by the HSCA.
This memorandum is to confirm that former agent
Nichols has been cleared from his employment agreement and is
available for interview as needed by the HSCA. Arrangements
for interview can be made through contact with representatives
of the Legal Liaison and Congressional Affairs Unit and the
Congressional Inquiry Unit of FBI Headquarters.
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OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS.
NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,
Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated 1/26/78.
captioned, "House Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S. House
of Representatives (HSCA)."
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN
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YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HARGED E. FORD, TENN.
SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO
STEWART B. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE, NEDR.
HAROLD 5. SAWYER, MICH.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
DEC 9 1977
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation by this
Committee, into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., it is requested that ex-FBI agent Robert Nichols,
formerly of the Atlanta field office, be made avail-
able to the Committee for interview on a priority
basis.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be
greatly appreciated..
Very truly yours,
M.
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY LETTER DATED
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DECEMBER 30, 1977, TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE HSCA REQUESTED
THE FBI PROVIDE ALL FILES, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS
CONCERNING RICHARD GEPPERT, BORN JULY 3], 194], RESIDING AT
]340 NIEDRINGHAUS AVENUE, GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS.
NR 8/25178
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BY LETTER DATED JANUARY 16, 1978, THE HSCA EXTENDED ITS
REQUEST TO INCLUDE FIELD OFFICE FILES. THE HSCA ALSÓ FURNISHED
A SIGNED STATEMENT OF GEPPERT, DATED DECEMBER 28, 1977,
AUTHORIZING HSCA REVIEW OF ALL MATERIAL CONCERNING HIM IN
POSSESSION OF THE FBI. IN THIS STATEMENT GEPPERT ALSO
DISCLOSED THAT HE VOLUNTEERED TO HSCA STAFF MEMBERS THE EXTENT
AND NATURE OF HIS INFORMANT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FBI.
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SPRINGFIELD FILE 44-1320 FOLLOWING ALLEGED HARASSMENT BY
OFFICERS OF THE GRANITE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 1975. HE
WAS ALSO SUBJECT OF SPRINGFIELD FILE 170-445.
SPRINGFIELD PROMPTLY FURNISH FBIHQ ONE XEROX COPY. OF
EACH SERIAL IN THE ABOVE THREE INVESTIGATIONS AND ONE COPY
OF ANY OTHER MAIN FILE OR FILE REFERENCE WHICH MAY BE
IDENTIFIABLE WITH GEPPERT. THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE FORWARDED
BY COVER AIRTEL TO FBIHQ, ATTENTION CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,
RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION. UPON RECEIPT AT FBIHQ THE
MATERIAL WILL BE PROCESSED FOR ACCESS BY STAFF MEMBERS OF THE
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DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117296)
Attn: Congressional Inquiry Unit,
Special Investigative Division
SAC, ATLANTA (66-2242) (RUC)
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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)
BUREAU DEADLINE
-
1/13/78
•12/30/55 Spinacpres
Re FBIHQ teletype to numerous offices, including
Atlanta, 12/27/77.
Referenced Bureau teletype indicated that the
HSCA was currently conducting investigation into the assassination
of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (MURKIN); and in connection with
this investigation, the HSCA had requested the FBI provide
the following:
(1) The identification of field office case agent(s)
assigned to the MURKIN investigation in recipient offices
and this was to include the division, section or squad assign-
ment, and the nature of the agent's assignment immediately
prior to his involvement in the MURKIN investigation.
(2) Identification of the field office case agent(s)
assigned to counterintelligence program (Cointelpro), efforts
directed against KING and the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference (SCLC) during the period 1965 - 1968 in recipient
offices, and this was to include the division, section or
squad assignment, and the nature of the agent's assignment
immediately prior to his involvement in the Cointelpro,
KING, and SCLC investigations. REC-36 62-127290
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EX-130
-
394
JAN 1978
In addition, recipients were to identify the case
agent(s) involved in the security investigation of KING
and SCLC, as well as the Cointelpro.
23Bureau
2-Atlanta
(1-66-2242)
(1-44-2386) (MURKIN)
EAS/1jg
(4)
JAN 3/19/842
Approved:
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(See Bufile #62–117290)
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
Per
1
GPO 1977 O-225-539
AT 66-2242
Atlanta has reviewed pertinent files as requested
by FBIHQ, and the information sought by the HSCA is set
forth below in chart form:
Case
Agent
ALAN G.
SENTINELLA
4/8/68 -
4/29/68
ROBERT R.
4/29/68
PERRY
7/30/68
O. RICHARD
HAMILTON
7/30/68 -
7/31/69
Atlanta
1.
(Atlanta
Period
assigned
-
MURKIN
file 44-2386)
· Division,
Section, or
Squad of
Assignment
-
Atlanta #3,
Security/extremist
Squad
Atlanta #4
Fugitives
-
#3
Nature of
Agent's Assign-
ment prior to
involvement in
MURKIN investigation
Security/extremist
investigations
Fugitive investi-
gations
Extremist
investigations
O. RICHARD
HAMILTON
5/30/70 -
7/13/70
Atlanta
-
#3
11
O. RICHARD
HAMILTON
2/8/71 -
3/16/71
Atlanta
-
#3
11
O. RICHARD
3/31/71
Atlanta
-
#3
11
HAMILTON
4/7/71
O. RICHARD
7/13/73
Atlanta
-
#3
11
HAMILTON
8/31/73
O. RICHARD
6/19/74 -
-
Atlanta
-
#3
11
HAMILTON
6/27/74
O. RICHARD
8/13/74
HAMILTON
9/24/74
Atlanta
Civil rights, thefts
from interstate
shipment (TFIS)
Etc.
-
#8
Civil rights
matters
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AT 66-2242
Case
Agent
Period
assigned
Division,
Section, or
Squad of
Assignment
Nature of
Agent's Assign-
ment prior to
involvement in
MURKIN investigation
Civil Rights,
TFIS
WILSON
THOMAS J.
WILSON
8/26/75
9/8/75
-
Atlanta
-
#8
THOMAS J.
1/7/78
3/23/76
-
Atlanta
-
#8
11
JOHN J.
HAYMAN
10/12/77
11/8/77
-
Atlanta #8
Civil Rights
matters
2.
Atlanta Agents assigned
to/or who handled the Atlanta
Counterintelligence Program
(Cointelpro) during the period
1965-1968 in which efforts were
directed against KING and the SCLC
Division,
Section, or
Squad of
Assignment
Nature of
Agent's Assign-
ment prior to
involvement in
Cointelpro
Case
Agent
Period
assigned
CPUSA
Cointelpro
ALDEN F.
4/14/64
-
Atlanta #3
MILLER
8/13/65
Cointelpro
Black Nationalist-
Hate Groups
Security
Investigations
EDWARD U.
8/29/67
-
Atlanta
-
#3
CRIM
7/30/69
Security/extremist
Investigations
CPUSA Negro
Question; Communist
Influence in Racial
Matters (CIRM) –
Cointelpro
No case agent assigned
matters handled by:
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3.
AT 66-2242
Case
Agent
Period
assigned
Division,
Section, or
Squad of
Assignment
-
#3
ROBERT R.
NICHOLS
1/1/64
8/20/64
-
Atlanta
ALDEN F.
MILLER
ALAN G.
SENTINELLA
2/4/64
8/21/64
-
Atlanta
-
#3
7/22/65
4/15/69
3.
Atlanta #3
Nature of
Agent's Assign-
ment prior to
involvement in
Cointelpro
Security/extremist
investigations
Security
investigations
Security/extremist
investigations
Identity of case agent(s) involved
in the security investigation of
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., and the
SCLC
Case
Agent
MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR.
Period
assigned
Division,
Section, or
Squad of
Assignment
Nature of
Agent's Assign-
ment prior to
involvement in
KING and SCLC
investigations
SM-C
ROBERT R.
NICHOLS
3/7/61
5/12/61
-
Atlanta
-
#3
Security/extremist
investigations
ROBERT R.
NICHOLS
2/28/62
10/16/62
Atlanta
#3
"
ROBERT R.
1/9/63 -
Atlanta
-
#3
ין
NICHOLS
7/31/63
ROBERT R.
11/6/63
Atlanta - #3
"
NICHOLS
5/21/65
ALAN G.
5/21/65
Atlanta
#3
"
SENTINELLA
6/5/68
4
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Case
Agent
Period
assigned
Communist infiltration
Division,
Section, or
Squad of
Assignment
Nature of
Agent's Assign-
ment prior to
involvement in
KING and SCLC
investigations
of the SCLC
ROBERT R.
NICHOLS
4/17/62 -
12/1/64
Atlanta
1
#3
ALDEN F.
12/1/64
-
Atlanta
-
#3
MILLER
4/26/66
ALAN G.
4/26/66
-
Atlanta
-
#3
SENTINELLA
3/12/71
O. RICHARD
3/12/71
Atlanta
-
#3
HAMILTON
5/23/73
O. RICHARD
7/10/73
Atlanta
#3
HAMILTON
10/20/73
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investigations
Security
investigations
Security/extremist
investigations
Extremist
investigations

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA), BUDED JANUARY
13, 1978.
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO ATLANTA, DATED DECEMBER 27, 1977.
PURSUANT TO REFERENCED COMMUNICATION, APPROPRIATE REVIEW
OF FILES MAINTAINED BY LOUISVILLE DIVISION REVEALED FOLLOWING
DATA REQUESTED BY HSCA.
(1) NOT APPLICABLE TO LOUISVILLE DIVISION.
(2) NO COUNTER INTELLIGENCE (COINTELPRO) EFFORTS DIRECTED
AGAINST EITHER MARTIN LUTHER KEX:130, OR SOUTHERN CONFERENCE
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OF KING AND SCLC. NO COINTELPRO ACTIVITIES WERE EITHER
CONSIDERED OR CARRIED OUT AGAINST KING AND SCLC BY LOUISVILLE
DIVISION.
SECURITY INVESTIGATION OF MART IN LUTHER KING, JR.,
ASSIGNED SA GEORGE W. HUTCHINSON, JR. (RETIRED) MAY 14, 1965-
AUGUST 13, 1966, AND SA RICHARD B. VIVIAN JULY 30, 1976 -
OCTOBER 20, 1976. LATTER ASSIGNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE IN CONNEC-
TION WITH DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW.
SECURITY INVESTIGATION OF SCLC ASSIGNED SA WARREN L.
WALSH (RETIRED) SEPTEMBER 29, 1961
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OCTOBER 30, 1961; OCTOBER
17, 1963 - NOVEMBER 18, 1963; DECEMBER 14, 1963- JANUARY 22,
1964; JUNE 5, 1964
OCTOBER
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JULY 8, 1964; SEPTEMBER 21, 1964
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JULY 20, 1965; NOVEMBER 17, 1965
12, 1964; JUNE 2, 1965
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JANUARY 20, 1966; JULY 13, 1966 - AUGUST 12, 1966; FEBRUARY
-
MARCH 24, 1967; SA GEORGE W.
10, 1967
AUGUST 12,
JUNE 5, 1969
HUTCHISON, JR. (RETIRED)
1968 JUNE 5, 1969; SA WARREN L. WALSH (RETIRED)
-
JULY 29, 1969. SCLC (BUFILE 100-438794)
(LS 157-90) INVESTIGATED BY LOUISVILLE AS "RACIAL MATTER"
AND "INTERNAL SECURITY
-
COMMUNIST".
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L. WALSH (RETIRED) AND RICHARD B. VIVIAN ALL ASSIGNED LOUISVILLE
SECURITY
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DIVISION
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE
HOUSE
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA); BUDED JANUARY 13,
1978.
REFERENCE BUREAU TELETYPE DATED JULY 27, 1977.
(1) FORMER SPECIAL AGENT HAROLD R. DOBSON WAS CASE AGENT AS-
SIGNED TO MURKIN INVESTIGATION, ST. LOUIS FILE 44-775, BUREAU FILE
44-38861, IN ST. LOUIS DIVISION. FORMER SPECIAL AGENT DOBSON WAS
ASSIGNED TO SECURITY SQUAD AND HANDLED SECURITY TYPE CASES PRIOR TO
HIS INVOLVEMENT IN MURKIN INVESTIGATION.
(2) ST. LOUIS FILE 157-5818 ENTITLED "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
PROGRAMS, BLACK NATIONALISTS, HATE GROUPS, RACIAL INTELLIGENCE" WAS
OPENED AS A PENDING INACTIVE STATUS CONTROL FILE ON AUGUST 29,
EX-130 REC-36
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ON FEBRUARY 27, 1968, THROUGH JANUARY 8, 1969, WAS ASSIGNED TO
SPECIAL AGENT JACK A. FRENCH OF SECURITY SQUAD AT ST. LOUIS DIVISION.
HIS ASSIGNMENT IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THIS CASE ASSIGNMENT WAS TO
HANDLE SECURITY TYPE CASES.
ST. LOUIS FILE 100-17801, BUREAU FILE 100-106670, ENTITLED
C" WAS ASSIGNED TO
"MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.; SECURITY MATTER
,
-
FOLLOWING AGENTS: FORMER SPECIAL AGENT RICHARD B. SMITH, JANUARY 15,
1965, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 1965, FEBRUARY 3, 1965, THROUGH APRIL 10,
1965; SPECIAL AGENT ROBERT S. STEWART, APRIL 28, 1965, THROUGH
APRIL 28, 1965; FORMER SPECIAL AGENT WALTER A. HILGENDORF,
NOVEMBER 11, 1965, THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 1965, AND JUNE 14, 1966,
THROUGH JUNE 17, 1966; FORMER AGENT RICHARD B. SMITH, OPENING DATE
UNKNOWN THROUGH JULY 6, 1966, AND MARCH 25, 1967, THROUGH MARCH 27,
1967.
"
ST. LOUIS FILE 105-4027, BUREAU FILE 100-438794, ENTITLED
COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE;
RM; IS.. C" WAS ASSIGNED TO FOLLOWING AGENTS: FORMER AGENT WALTER A.
HILGENDORF, SEPTEMBER 23, 1964, THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 1964,
-
AND
MARCH 21, 1965, THROUGH APRIL 19, 1965; SPECIAL AGENT JACK A. FRENCH,
JUNE 3, 1965, THROUGH JUNE 16, 1965; FORMER AGENT WALTER A.
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HIL NDORF, FEBRUARY 24, 1966, THROUGH DATE UNKNOWN; SPECIAL AGENT
JACK A. FRENCH, JUNE 6, 1969, THROUGH JULY 23, 1969. THE ABOVE
AGENTS AND FORMER AGENTS WERE ASSIGNED TO ST. LOUIS DIVISION SECURITY
SQUAD DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
A REVIEW OF ABOVE FILES DISCLOSED NO INSTANCES WHERE COUNTER-
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES WERE CONSIDERED OR CARRIED OUT AGAINST KING
OR THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.
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DIRECTOR (62-117290)
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PRIORMUNICATIONS SECTION
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm
Dep. AD Inv_
Asst. Dir.:.
Adm. Serv.
Crim. Inv.
Fin. & Pers.
Ident
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ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE
DI VISION.
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (H SCA), BUREAU
DEADLINE JANUARY 13, 1978.
RE BUTEL DECEMBER 27, 1977, TO ATLANTA AND OTHER
OFFICES.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION AND RETEL THE
TERM CASE AGENT (S) WAS DEFINED AS THE SINGLE AGENT TO WHOM
THE CASE WAS ASSIGNED AND WHO WAS ONSIBLE FOR THE
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INVESTIGAT 62-117290
62-117290-391
IT IS NOTED THAT UNDER CAPTION "BERNARD S. LEE V.
CLARENCE M. KELLEY, ET AL (U.S.D.C., D.C.) (CIVIL ACTION
NUMBER 76-1185) BUFILE 62-117194, LA FILE 100-57229” AND
"SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (SCLC) V. CLARENCE
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M. KELLEY, ET AL (U.S.D.C., D.C.) (CIVIL ACTION NUMBER
76-1186) BUFILE 62-117193, LA FILE 100-57229,” LOS
ANGELES HAS PERMANENTLY CHARGED OUT TO THE BUREAU SEVERAL
SERIALS WHICH THEREFORE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
SERIALS WERE FROM FILES CAPTIONED "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR;
SECURITY MATTER-COMMUNIST; BUFILE 100-106670; LA FILE
100-57229"; "COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF SCLS;
IS
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C; BUFILE 100-438794 AND 100-442349; LA FILE
100-65 141"; "CP-USA NEGRO QUESTION, COMMUNIST INFILTRATION
IN RACIAL MATTERS; IS-C; BUFILE 100-3-116, LA FILE 157-859."
A REVIEW OF PERTINENT FILES WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES
DIVISION BETWEEN THE YEARS 1965
FOLLOWING:
-
1968 DETERMINED THE
THE ABOVE FILE REGARDING COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE
SCLC WAS HANDLED ON THE SUB STANT AT IVE DESK SUPERVISED BY
SA JOHN S. TEMPLE WHICH WAS DESIGNATED AS SQUAD NUMBER TWO.
THIS SQUAD HANDLED INVESTIGATIONS OF RACIAL AND BLACK
EXTREMIST MATTERS. THIS INVEST IG AT ION WAS ASSIGNED TO SA
LOUIS K. DE GEUS IN FEBRUARY 1965; SA R. ANDREWS PETERS IN
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SEPTEMBER 1965; SA W. JAMES WOOD IN APRIL 1967; SA
WALTER M. BRADY IN JANUARY 1968; AND SA E. RHEAD RICHARDS,
JR. IN MAY 1968
THE MAIN FILE ON KING WAS ASSIGNED TO SQUAD TWO AS
ABOVE AND WAS ASSIGNED TO SA DE GEUS IN JANUARY 1965;
SA PETERS IN MARCH 1965; SA WOOD IN JANUARY 1967; SA BRADY
IN JUNE 1967: AND SA GEORGE E. AIKEN, JR. IN FEBRUARY
1968.
THE FILE REGARDING THE CP-USA INFILTRATION OF RACIAL
MATTERS IS ONLY PERIPHERALLY CONCERNED WITH KING OR THE
SCLC AND CONTAINS NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION
WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN OTHER SUBSTANTAT IVE FILES. WHILE
NOT CLEAR, THE CASE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CONTROLLED BY
SA TEMPLE.
THE ENTIRE SUBSTANTATIVE FILE CAPT IO NED "MURKIN;
BUFILE 44-38861; LA FILE 44-1574" WAS COPIED AND SUBMITTED
TO THE BUREAU UNDER INSTANT CAPTION. THIS MATTER WAS
HANDLED ON SQUAD NUMBER ONE WHICH WAS SUPERVISED BY SA
WILLIAM JOHN NOLAN BUT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN SUPERVISED BY
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SA TEMPLE.
INVESTIGATION INVOLVING THE CP-USA, SWP, ET CETERA. THE
CASE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN AS ASSIG NED JOINTLY TO SA'S
LEROY W. SHEETS AND THEODORE J. A'HEARN ALTHOUGH SHEETS
WAS APPARENTLY INVOLVED AS CASE AGENT ONLY DURING THE
INITIAL STAGES IN APRIL 1968.
SQUAD NUMBER ONE HANDLED SECURITY TYPE
ALL OF THE ABOVE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
SA ' S BRADY, RICHARDS AND AIKEN ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYEES
OF THE FB I.
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JANUARY 13, 1978.
RE BUTEL DECEMBER 27, 1977.
ام
FOLLOWING IS NUMBERED PARAGRAPH REPLY TO REQUEST OF MIAMI
SET OUT IN RE BUTEL:
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"MUR KIN". SA DAVID N. JELLISON, ASSIGNED APRIL 8, 1968:
NUMBER 5 SQUAD; IMMEDIATE PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS INVOLVED BLACK AND WHITE
EXTREMIST MATTERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS. SA LEON E.
FISH; ASSIGNED AUGUST 10, 1972 (RUC AUGUST 28, 1972); NUMBER 2
SQUAD; IMMEDIATELY PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS MAINLY CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGA-
TIONS; SA JOSEPH T. O'LEARY; ASSIGNED JULY 30, 1976 CRUC AUGUST 3,
REC-36 62-117290-
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1976), FBIHQ ADMINISTRATIVE BUST; IMMEDIATELY PRIOR ASSIGNED
APPLICANT INVESTIGATIONS.
SRA JOHN S. ATWATER; ASSIGNED JUNE 3,
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IMMEDIATELY PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS GENERAL CRIMINAL AND SECURITY.
2. A. "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.; SM-C. "SA RAYMOND L.
O'KELLY, ASSIGNED 1965 THROUGH 1968; NUMBER 3 SQUAD; IMMEDIATELY
PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE NATURE, INCLUDING LOCAL
CPUSA GROUP.
-
B. "COMINFIL OF SCLC; IS C." SA RAYMOND L. O'KELLY,
ASSIGNED 1965 TO MAY 2, 1968; NUMBER 3 SQUAD; PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS,
SEE PRECEEDING PARAGRAPH.
SA JOHN C. MENTON, ASSIGNED MAY 2, 1968 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1968; NUMBER 5 SQUAD; IMMEDIATELY PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS INVOLVED BLACK
AND WHITE EXTREMIST MATTERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS.
C. "COINTELPRO; BLACK EXTREMISTS; RACIAL MATTERS." FILE
OPENED MARCH 7, 1968, ASSIGNED SA JOHN C. MENTON, STILL PENDING TO
MENTON DECEMBER 31, 1968; NUMBER 5 SQUAD; IMMEDIATELY PRIOR ASSIGN-
MENT SET OUT IN PRECEEDING PARAGRAPH.
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMA
RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO
STEWART B. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE, NEBR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
(202) 225-4624.
House
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
JAN 16 1978
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SZILVL, AWERWHERE
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530.
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
372
By letter dated December 30, 1977, this Committee
requested material pertaining to Richard Geppert in
connection with the investigation into the death of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In view of the fact that
the Committee has since delivered to the FBI the written
consent of Mr. Geppert to view all materials relating to
his informant relationship with the FBI, it is intended
that our December 30th request for materials and
documents concerning Mr. Geppert include those found in
any field office files.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly'
appreciated.
FREC-50 62-117290-
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EX-130 sincerely,
CC: * Mr. Danny O. Coulson
12. Robux Blakey
G. Robert Blakey
7 JAN 23 1978
Chief Counsel and Director
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Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA,
dated November 3, 1977, which, in connection with the HSCA's
investigation into the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
requested certain information from FBI Headquarters files
regarding the National States Rights Party (Item #2) and
Jesse B. Stoner (Item #3). By letter from Ir. Blakey to the
Attorney General dated November 8, 1977, modification of
these items was made, details of which are outlined in the
enclosed memorandum.
Enclosed are two copies of a memorandum in response
to the above mentioned requests. It is requested that you
furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.
Enclosures
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NOTE: Since there were no Național States Rights Party (NSRP)
Subfiles for offices requested by the HSCA, the entire NSRP
file for 1967 through 1968 was processed for accèss.
All
information retrievable in FBI Headquarters files regarding
Stoner was processed.
Names of knowledgeable case agents provided in attached
memorandum were obtained through review of FBIHQ files and
confirmed by Supervisor Jack Byrd of the Savannah Office.
"The HSCA can advise which agent(s) it desires to interview
regarding the NSRP and Stoner.
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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS
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Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA,
dated November 3, 1977, which requested certain information
from FBI Headquarters files in connection with the HSCA's
investigation into the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Under Item #2 of this letter information concerning the
National States Rights Party (NSRP), Marietta, Georgia, for
the period 1967 through 1968, limited to areas covered by
offices in Savannah, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Memphis,
Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, St. Louis, Missouri, and
Springfield, Illinois, was requested. Under Item #3
information was requested concerning Jesse B. Stoner.
By letter from Mr. Blakey to the Attorney General
dated November 8, 1977, the above requests were modified.
Under Item (c) this letter requested the FBI's complete file
on Stoner and that the agent(s) in the Office of Origin
assigned to the Stoner investigation for the period 1966
through 1968 be made available for interview by the HSCA.
Concerning the NSRP, under Item (a) this letter asked the FBI
to provide information in its files to cover the period 1967
through 1968. In addition, the case agent(s) in the Office
of Origin for the same period would be made available for
interview.
Where
In response to the above requests, information in
FBI Headquarters files concerning the NSRP (period 1967 through
1968) and Jesse B. Stoner have been processed and are
available for review at FBI Headquarters by the HSCA.
information is not provided, it is either not retrievable from
Assoc. Dir. FBI Headquarters files or is not being produced pursuant to
Dep. AD Admthe Memorandum of Understanding,
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.: TA:)
Adm. Serv.
Crim. Inv.
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Fin. & Pers. DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT E. KEUCH, AND ONE SENT TO
-OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS.
Ident.
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Laboratory-NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,
Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated 12/1/77,
Rec. Mant. captioned, "House Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S. House
Spec. Inv. of Representatives (HSCA)."
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The Savannah Office of the FBI was Office of Origin
in both the USRP and Stoner investigation during the period of
ISCA interest. The following agents of that office were
case agents in the Stoner investigation: Carlton Dillard,
January, 1966 - April 1967; William P. Friday, April, 1967
October, 1967: John H. Hurphy, October 1967 September, 1969.
With variation of only a few days, these same Agents were
case agents in the investigation of the NSRP. Dillard is now
retired. Friday and Kurphy are currently assigned to the
Savannah Office and are scheduled to retire December 31, 1977.
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WATAAL PAUNTY, D.C.
YVONNE HATHWAITE DUNKỶ, CALIF.
CHAISTO-HEM J. DOOD, CONN.
•HANOLUK EGDEN.
FLOYD J. FIND..
GODENT W. COGAR, PA,
. STEWART &. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE. NEO
HANOLDS, SAWYER, MICH.
(202) 225-4024
Select Committee on
sassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFF! BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MOV 3 1977
RECEIVED
FICE OF
CONGRESSIONAL
AFFAIRS
Nov 4.5-11 1977
. to
The Honorable Griffin R. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Attention:
1
Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney
Criminal Division.
Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
•
Pursuant to our investigation into the assassination
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we hereby request that all
reports, materials and files in the possession of the F.B.I..
pertaining to the following individuals and organizations
be made available to the Committee and its staff:
1. Lawrence J. Callanan (deceased) Steamfitters
Union (AFL) Local 562, St. Louis, Mo. for the
Period 1967 through 1971.
2 National States Rights Party, 591 Cherokee,
Marietta, Georgia, for the period 1967 through
1968, but limited to reports and information ‘in
areas covered by offices in Savannah, Ga.; Atlanta,
Ga.; Memphis, Tn.; Birmingham, Al.; St. Louis, Mo.;
_and_Springfield, Ill.
3. Jesse B. Stoner, 591 Cherokee, N.W., Marietta, Ga.
let 70AA6/CHA.
12/1/77 (Enc-2)
JTA: 200
5.
6.
Conservative Society of America for the period
1967 through 
1968.
(Headquarters in New Orleans, "Ea.
Kent Courtney, 1413 Texas Avenue, Alexandria, Laz, 828
for the period 1967 through 
1958.6
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KKK (limited to reports. or information in areas
covered by offices in Birmingham, Alabama, Los Angeles,
California, Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky
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21.
2.
Morris Davis, RFD, Hoover, Shelby County, Ala.
White Citizens Council (racist organization) for the
period 1967 through 1968, limited to reports or
information in areas covered by offices in New Orleans,
La.;. Birmingham, Ala.; and Memphis, Tenn.
Forever White, (racist organization) for the period
1967 through 1968, limited to reports or information
in areas-covered by offices in New Orleans, La;
Baton Rouge, La.; Birmingham, Ala.; and Memphis, Tenn.
Charles Joseph Stein, dob 5/11/29.
Percy Belcher, ex-deputy Sheriff, Birmingham, Alabama,
for the period 1967 through 1968.
Robert Powers, Powers Junction, Intersection. Highways
11 and 90, Orleans Parrish, Louisiana, for the period
1967 through 1968.
Sam DiPiazza, Pamela Place, Chalmette, Louisiana,
for the period 1967 through 1968.
DI.
Lucas DiLeo
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(office) 8603 St. Bernard Highway,
Chalmette, Louisiana, for the period 1967 through 1968.
Salvadore L. Licciardi (Liccardi), New Orleans, Louisiana
for the period 1967 through 1968.
Gus Joseph Prosch, dob 11/17/30, 3122 Callecita,
Sacremento, California. (Arrested in Birmingham,
Alabama in December, 1971 and convicted of violating
Gun Control Act in 1972.)
Quentin B. Davis, owner of Gun Rack, Birmingham,
Alabama for the period 1967 through 1968.
Clifford Andrews (aka, R. L. Warren), Box 75, Toronto
.14, Ontario, Canada.
Walter Jack Youngblood, Monticello Street, Dallas, Texas.
Johnny Benelli, #303, 175 North Orange Drive, Los"
Angeles, California, for the period 1967 through 1968.
Claude Cockrell, dob 5/10/36, FBI %3389804E, for the
period 1967 through 1968.
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25.
Gene Pearson Crawford, dob 10/2/27 for the
period 1967 through 1968.
Fleet Edwards, dob 2/4/21 for the period 1967
through 1968.
Raoul Esquivel - (Raul Victor Esquibel), dob
11/17/26, 4524 Parsimmon, Metairie, La. (This
request includes, but is not limited to, Bureau..
File 44-26940.)
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
a. General file, for the period 1962
_ through 1968. .
.b. Cointelpro file, for the period 1962
through 1968.
26. James Bevel, for the period 1965 through 1968.
27. Rev. Jessie Jackson, Chicago, Ill., for the period
. 1965 through 1968.
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30.
Vincent DePaul Stelly, 4434 5th Ave., Los
:
. Angeles, California for the period 1967 through 1968.
Jerome Wallis Vernon, Home Service Laundry and
Dry Cleaning, 5280 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles,
California for the period 1967 through 1968.
Rev. James Orange, South Carolina for the period
1965 through 1968.
31. Rev. Bernard Lee, Atlanta, Ga., for the period.
1965 through 1968.
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Allan Lee Stoddard, "Vegas Club", -5510-Hollywood.-
Blvd., Los Angeles, California, for the period. 1967
through 1968.
33. Robert. Byron Watson, SS%23 253-85-2220, Atlanta, Ga..
#fs.
Martin Luther King, Jr. for the period 1962 through
1968. (This request pertains to material exclusive
of the Murkin File and the SCLC files and should
include all information regarding threats to Dr.
King.
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Herman A. Thompson, 10454 Goodwood Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, La., (former deputy sheriff in
Baton Rouge).
Your prompt attention to these matters will be greatly.
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Blak
Ġ. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director .
GRB:MCE:ek
CC: Mr. Danny O. Coulson
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NOV 8 1977
The Honorable Griffin B. Dell.
Attorney General of the United States.
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention; Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113.
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
:
In connection with the investigation of the Select
Committee on Assassinations into the death of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., a conference was held on November 7, 1977
between employees of the FBI and members of the Committee
staff to discuss the Committee's November 3, 1977 letter
of request for FBI materials on thirty-five individuals ór
organizations. As a result of this meeting, the following..
was resolved:
(a) The FBI would process the following numbered
requests as they were originally stated in the November 3rd.
letter: 1, 4, 5, 7, 9-11, 13-24, 20, 28-33 and 35..
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(b) The Committee would provide dates of births on the.
individuals in requests nos. 12 and 27 before the FBI would
process these names. Who dob on Robert J. Fowers (request
no. 12) is 6/5/24. The dob on Reverend Jesse Jackson (request..
no. 27) is 10/8/41.
(d)
Besides prodiding the, complete file on request no.
(Jesse B. Stoner), the FBI would also make available the nost
appropriate case agent(s) in the office of origin assigned to
Stoner for the period 1966 through 1963.
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as well as make available the appropriate case agent(s) in tho
office of oxigin for the baño poniod.
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(e) Rib, respect to
the Counittes would
hold in abeyance such a requent until the FBI provides a
list of the most apropriate cue agent(s) in the officus
of origin for the several klan organirations in existence.
in 1967 and 1968. (While such was not part of the under-.
standing reached at the tine of the meeting with PBX.officials,
the Committee would/request however that all materials related.
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to the United Klan of Americusion the period 1965 and 1966
be made ready for inspection by November 20, 1977.).
(£) With respect to request no. 8, the FBI would first.
advise the Committee as to the identity of other cities re-
porting on the White Citizens Council before a determination.
be made as to the final content of this request.
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(g) With respect to request no. 25, the Committee will
hold in abeyance such a request until the FBI makes available
the most appropriate case agent(s) for the period in question.\
(h) . With respect to request no. 34, the Committee
requests that only the thirteen "death threat" files on Dr..
King be processed at this time, while a request for all other.
materials is held in abeyance until the FBI makes available
the most appropriate case agent(s).
In Addition, the Committee would also request that the
following agents be notified and made available by the FBI:
:
¨ (1) Special Agent William F. Kusch - New Orleans.
Special Agont Thomas E. Duhadway - New Orleans
(2) Special Agent Jack B. Simpson - Memphis Artw
Special Agent Richard H. Davis - Memphis ANLATA
Special Agent Jack T. Beverstein - Memphis Ar
Arcavra)
As a priority item, it is also requested that the FDI.
provide the Committee with the work or personnel records of the
following three Louisville FBI agents for the month of September
1965:
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(1)
Robert. Peters
(2)
William Duncan
(3) Bernard Drown.
We are priorily interested in those yogords reflecting the
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records maid be provided by nov 15, 1977. The Co
would also ask that all three of the above-mentioned Louisvilla
agents he made available for interview by the sama date.
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Your prompt attchtion to these matters will be
greatly appreciated.
GRB:mea
CC
Mr. Danny O. Coulson.
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Very truly yours,
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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MEET,AT THE EARLIEST. POSSIBLE MOMENT, WITH RESPONSIBLE MEM-
BERS OF NEW SCOTLAND YARD WHO ARE KNOWL ED GEABLE ABOUT ITS
PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF DR.
MART IN LUTHER KING, JR., THE RESULTING CAPTURE OF JAMES
EARL RAY IN LONDON ON JUNE 8,
GATION FOLLOWING HIS CAPTURE.
1968 AND ANY FURTHER INVESTI-
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO MEET WITH
THOSE REPRESENTATIVES IN GREAT BRITAIN TO PROVIDE ANSWERS
TO THE QUESTIONS RAISED BY AMBASSADOR BREWSTER'S TELEGRAM.
AGAIN, WE EMPHASIZE THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AND WOULD
APPRECIATE YOUR ARRANGING FOR SUCH A MEETING AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. VERY TRULY YOURS, G. ROBERT BLAKEY." END QUOTE.
CAN EMBASSY ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE BRITISH AUTHORITIES WILL
PERMIT AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE
SELECT COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS WHO PARTICIPATED
IN THE INVESTIGATION MENTIONED IN BLAKEY'S LETTER AND
ADVISE US.
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TER FROM G. ROBERT BLAKEY, CHIEF COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR, SE-
LECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS: QUOTE: "DEAR MR. SECRE-
ȚARY:
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR LETTER OF DECEMBER 9, 1977 ENCLOSING A
TELEGRAM FROM AMBASSADOR BREWSTER.
AS YOU KNOW, THE LIFE OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE IS LIMITED TO
THE LIFE OF THE 95TH CONGRESS. IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE
THAT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE BE ALLOWED TO
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHA
RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE DRATHWAITE DURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
E, OHIO
KINNEY, CONN.
ES THONE, NEBR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
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(202) 225-4624
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
January 9, 1978
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation of the House Select
Committee on Assassinations into the death of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., it would be appreciated if you could make available
to the Committee staff, access to the following:
1. All files, materials, and information relating
to William Hugh Morris, the alleged leader of
the Federated KKK in Alabama.
a)
Address (late 1950's)
2128 East Fifth Street
Oak Park
Montgomery, Alabama
b) Jefferson County Alabama
Sheriff's Office Number 52811
Your prompt attention to this request will be greatly
appreciated.
EX-130
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Respectfully
14 JAN 18 1978
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, AIRM
RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE DURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
EL & INE, OHIO
ART D. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE. NEBR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
House
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
January 5, 1978
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113.
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation by this Committee
into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is re-
quested that the F.B.I. make available for interview, on a
priority basis, the following agents:
1.
2.
3.
Theodore A'Hearn Los Angeles
Leroy W. Sheets Los Angeles
Thomas J. Wilson - Atlanta
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) 10/7 LET cleared
4. Gerald Galbreath
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El Paso
The Committee is ready to interview these agents on an
immediate basis.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly
appreciated.
Danny O. Coulson
GRB: wwd
TREAT AS
Original
1978
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Sincerely,
1. Dobit Blakey
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel and Director
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YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
CHARLES THONE, NEBR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
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House
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
HAND DELIVER
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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation by this Committee
into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is re-
quested that the F.B.I. make available to the Committee
access to all F.B.I. materials, files, memoranda, airtels, and
miscellaneous items, including but not limited to any con-
tained in the MURKIN File (44-38861), on or referring to the
following individual:
Gerold Frank - author
8/2/1907
d.o.b.
current address: 930 5th Avenue
New York, New York 10021
It is requested that access to these materials be pro-
vided on a priority basis so that our initial review can be
completed by January 16, 1978.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly
appreciated.
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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN
RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
CHRISTOPHER J. DOOD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO
STEWART D. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE, NEOR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
(202) 225-4624
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Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
RECEIVE
JAN 478
O.LA
In connection with the investigation by this Committee
into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it has been
determined from a review of the Chicago field office file
(No. 44-1114) of the MURKIN investigation that the FBI is
in possession of several letters of correspondence from
Jerry Ray to Marjorie Fetters. (See, for example, serials
271, 335, 496, 560, 574, 621, and 637 in the Chicago field
office file.) It is requested that the FBI furnish this
Committee with copies of all correspondence from Jerry Ray
to Marjorie Fetters.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly
appreciated.
TREAT AS
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Washington, D.C. 20530
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Assistant Attorney General
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Congressman Louis Stokes, Chairman, HSCA, to the Attorney
General, dated August 9, 1977, requesting availability of
all FBI reports relative to robbery of the Bank of Alton,
Alton, Illinois, July 13, 1967. Reference is also made to
the letter from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel, HSCA, to
Mr. Robert Keuch, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, dated
September 13, 1977, requesting a copy of all FBI reports
in this bank robbery investigation.
Enclosed are two copies of a memorandum which
responds to the above HSCA request. It is requested that
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NOTE: The Alton bank robbery occurred at the time James Earl
Ray was a fugitive, prior to King's assassination. Ray was
considered a suspect in this robbery subsequent to being
identified as King's killer. No evidence was produced to link
Ray with the robbery. The case was closed unsolved in 1972.
In its request of 8/9/77, the HSCA asked for access.
to our investigation into this bank robbery and the file was
prepared. Later, the HSCA submitted a second request which
requested "a copy of any and all materials or reports" in the
Alton bank robbery. Mr. Keuch advised on 9/19/77, that
delivery should be limited only to investigative reports in the
case. The requested material was picked up at FBIHQ on
9/19/77 by Oliver Champion, HSCA messenger. Purpose of
enclosed memorandum is to confirm delivery of this material.
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This will respond to letter dated August 9, 1977,
to the Attorney General from U. S. Congressman Louis Stokes,
Chairman, HSCA, and letter dated September 13, 1977, to
Mr. Robert Keuch, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, from
G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel, HSCA.
This letter is to confirm that, pursuant to the
above request dated September 13, 1977, a copy of each
investigative report of the FBI in the Alton bank robbery,
Alton, Illinois, July 13, 1967, was delivered to a
representative of the HSCA on September 19, 1977.
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WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DOOD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO
STEWART B. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE, NCOR.
HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
(202) 225-4624
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
August 9, 1977
RECEIVED
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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
AUG 19407
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20430
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
Pursuant to our investigation into the assassina-
tion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we request that
you make available to us all investigative reports
relative to the robbery of the Bank of Alton, Illinois,
on July 13, 1967.
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ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
September 13, 1977
Mr. Robert Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General -
Criminal Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Keuch:
20530
Pursuant to the investigation into the death of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by the House Select Committee
on Assassinations and our conversation with your office on
Monday, September 12, 1977, we are hereby requesting a copy
of any and all materials or reports the Federal Bureau of
Investigation has regarding the Alton Bank Robbery in Alton,
Illinois on July 13, 1967; as well as a copy of any other
materials the Department of Justice may have in its
possession relevant to this matter.
¨¨*I appreciate your cooperation and assistance in this
request, and I look forward hearing from you.
SJL/GRB/drj
Sincerely,
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Chief Counsel and Director
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dated October 18, 1977, requesting access to material in the
files of the FBI pertinent to seven listed individuals.
Enclosed are two copies of a memorandum which responds
to the above request and advises that material on six of these
individuals is available for HSCA access at FBI Headquarters.
Information on the seventh individual, Randolph Erwin Rosenson,
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concerning Rosenson. By letter to the Attorney General and
its enclosures, both dated 10/13/77, information concerning
Rosenson was delivered. The HSCA request dated 10/18/77,
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Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA,
dated October 18, 1977, requesting access to material in the
files of the FBI pertaining to:
Harvey Gene Love
George G. Pittman
Stephanie Helene Sheehan
Jonathon Henry Shea
Keith Albert Wright
Frank Quenqui
Randolph Erwin Rosenson
Retrievable information in FBI Headquarters files
concerning the above individuals, with the exception of
Rosenson, has been prepared for the Committee's access
subject to the usual excisions or deletions. Where information
is not provided, it is either not retrievable from
Headquarters files or is not being produced pursuant to the
Memorandum of Understanding.
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EXCITET Committel DIT KIDDUDSTIations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDI HANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
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October 18, 1977
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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General..
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attn:
Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
Keiz
In connection with the Select Committee's investigation
into the circumstances surrounding the death of Martin Luther
King, it would be appreciated if you could make available to
the Committee staff materials in the files of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation relating to the following individuals
for the period of time from January 1, 1967 to December 31,
1968: 6/1/69
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Rosenson, Randolph, Erwin
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In addition, it would be appreciated if you could make
available to the staff the criminal records for these individ-
uals.
This written request confirms, an oral request made by
myself to Mr. Dan Coulson on October 18, 1977 in the offices
of the Committee.
Thank you.
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from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA,
dated November 7, 1977, requesting confirmation as to the
existence or nonexistence of electronic surveillance regarding
certain individuals and a business in connection with the FBI's
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NOTE: By memorandum dated 5/13/68, the Department was
asked for authority to place technical surveillance on the
telephones of James Earl Ray's brother-in-law and sister,
Albert and Carol Pepper and the Grapevine Tavern, all located
in St. Louis, Missouri. This memorandum also requested
microphone surveillance be installed at the résidence of Albert
and Carol Pepper, the residence of Ray's brother, John Larry
Ray, and at the Grapevine Tavern. FBIHQ files contain no
information to indicate the Department of Justice took any
action on this request. Following Ray's apprehension the
Department, in memorandum dated 6/11/68, was advised that the
FBI's request for electornic surveillance was withdrawn.
The above information is contained in the King Assassination June
file and has been processed for access of the HSCA.
The HSCA's request of 11/7/77, desired only written
confirmation as to the existence or nonexistence of electronic
surveillance on the above individuals and business during the
period 1/1/67 to 12/31/68.
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Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General
from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA,
dated November 7, 1977, requesting confirmation as to the
existence or nonexistence of electronic surveillance against
the following individuals and business in connection with
the FBI's investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther
King, Jr:
1.
Jerry Ray, brother of James Earl Ray.
2.
John Ray, brother of James Earl Ray.
3.
Carol Pepper, sister of James Earl Ray,
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the period January 1, 1967, to December 31, 1968, or at any
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ROBERT W. COGAR, PA.
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ACKINNEY, CONN.
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING. ANNEX 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
NOV 7 1977
*The Honorable Griffin R. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
In connection with the investigation by the Select
Committee on Assassinations into the death of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., it is requested that the Federal Bureau
of Investigation review its files on electronic surveillance
to determine whether any of the following individuals and
places were the subject of such surveillance during the
period of January 1, 1967 to December 31, 1968:
1. Jerry Ray, brother of James Earl Ray
2.
John Ray, brother of James Earl Ray
3.
Carol Pepper, sister of James Earl Ray,
and her husband Albert Pepper
4.
Grapevine Tavern (also known as Jack's Place),
1982 Arsenal, St. Louis, Missouri
At this time the Committee only desires a written
confirmation as to the existence or non-existence of such
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of such surveilance.
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December 29, 1977
In accordance with Attorney General Order
116-56, this memorandum advises that former Special Agent
Joe C. Hester was interviewed on November 21, 1977.
A memorandum setting forth Mr. Hester's account of this
interview is enclosed for your information.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Memphis, Tennessee
December 5, 1977
JAMES EARL RAY;
Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
CIVIL RIGHTS
CONSPIRACY
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VICTIM;
On November 21, 1977, retired Special Agent Joe C...
Hester appeared at Washington, D. C., at the request of the
House Committee on Assassinations.
Mr. Hester met with the Committee staff in their
offices at Washington, D. C., and was interviewed for a
total of four hours by two different groups of five persons
each. Both groups were affable and were not in any way
critical of the investigation conducted in this case.
The first group of five interviewers asked a
variety of questions but seemed to be particularly preoccupied
with the investigation conducted by Legats in Mexico.
Mr. Hester was able to answer many of the general questions
regarding the activities of Legats but referred them to
Assistant Director Richard Long when they began to ask more
specific questions regarding the investigations by Legats
and the manner of transmittal of this information to FBI
Headquarters.(c)
The second group of five interviewers asked more
general questions regarding the Bureau's investigation of
the King murder. They seemed to be greatly concerned with
the allegation of conspiracy. Mr. Hester advised them that
he believed the conspiracy theory was an invention by the
Department of Justice to be used to justify the FBI's
investigation of Dr. King's murder. Mr. Hester advised them
that he had never personally believed there was a conspiracy
and he did not believe that any of his FBI superiors had
ever believed in the conspiracy theory. Mr. Hester further
advised that it was his personal opinion that James Earl Ray,
acting alone, had murdered Dr. King and that his subsequent
travels were probably financed by armed robbery.
This document contains neither recommendations nor
conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is
loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be
distributed outside your agency.
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This group was concerned with how the subject Ray
had known how to obtain false documents following his arrival
in Canada. Mr. Hester pointed out that a "Top Ten" criminal
had been arrested in Canada and had been returned to the
Missouri State Penitentiary and had served time there with
James Earl Ray prior to Ray's escape. Mr. Hester indicated
it was his belief that this "Top Ten" fugitive had been
responsible for instructing Ray on how to proceed in obtaining
false documents in Canada.
This group touched on such diverse elements as the
information furnished by John McFerren regarding Frank Liberto,
and one of the interviewers agreed that they had not believed
McFerren to be a very reliable witness. They also discussed
Ray's purchase of the rifle in Birmingham; the fact that
Officer Redditt was moved from the firehouse near the Lorraine
Motel just prior to the murder; what motive did Ray have for
killing Dr. King; whether or not there was any evidence to
indicate a conspiracy; whether or not there were any wiretaps
and whether or not there had been any surreptitious entries
made against King and his followers at Memphis prior to the
assassination; and when, following his escape, did Ray appear
to have made up his mind to assassinate Dr. King.
In addition, they asked numerous questions about
the political climate in Memphis just prior to the assassi-
nation and inquired as to what investigation was being conducted
by the FBI in regard to the Sanitation Workers Strike and the
first march conducted by Dr. King. Mr. Hester was forced to
admit that he had had nothing to do with the investigation of
Dr. King prior to the murder and he suggested that they talk
to current Special Agent Howell S. Lowe who would be in a
position to furnish information in this regard.
They inquired about the interview of James Earl
-Ray conducted by former Special Agent in Charge Robert G.
Jensen, former Special Agent Robert F. Boyle, and Mr. Hester
at the state prison in Nashville, Tennessee, following Ray's'
plea of guilty. Mr. Hester recounted as best he could recall
the events that transpired in connection with this attempted
interview and advised the interviewers that former Special
Agent Robert F. Boyle has suffered a cerebral hemmorrhage
and possibly might not be competent to furnish information
regarding this investigation.
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· telephonically, and they were assured that he would be
available and agreeable to assisting them in any way
possible.
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join the Chairman of the Committee in such commendation
but I also feel that any such recognition should specifically
include Mr. Jay Aldhizer, who has also been outstanding in
his cooperation and willingness to perform the tasks assigned
in his dealings with me in exercising my responsibilities
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I have received a copy of the Select Committee's
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Mr. Danny Coulson and Mr. Drew Clark. I enthusiastically
join the Chairman of the Committee in such commendation
but I also feel that any such recognition should specifically
include Mr. Jay Aldhizer, who has also been outstanding in
his cooperation and willingness to perform the tasks assigned
in his dealings with me in exercising my responsibilities
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Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Director, FBI
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS
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Reference is made to a letter dated October 5, 1977,
addressed to Mr. Robert L. Keuch, Deputy Assistant Attorney
General, Criminal Division, from G. Robert Blakey, Chief
Counsel and Director, HSCA. This letter requests all
information in the possession of the FBI pertaining to
Clifton Baird, Brent Hardin and Arlie Blair.
Based on information furnished by the Committee
retrievable information identifiable with Baird, Hardin and
Blair has been prepared for Committee access subject to the
usual excisions and deletions. This material, as well as
limited material pertaining to Hardin, previously prepared for
the Committee's access, is available to the Committee in
Room 8988 of the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Where information is not provided, it is either
not retrievable from Headquarters files or is not being
produced pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding.
Enclosed are original and two copies of a memo-
randum which responds to this HSCA request. You are requested
to furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.
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NOTE: This responds to a request dated 10/5/77, from HSCA
for all information contained in Bureau files relative to
Clifton Baird, Brent Hardin and Arlie Blair. This request
has been coordinated with the Legal Counsel Division.
The
A review of Bureau files has revealed that a limited
number of documents relating to an attempted bombing of
Brent Hardin's automobile had been prepared for the Committee's
access pursuant to receipt of their request dated 4/27/77.
Committee was advised of the availability of these documents
on 5/18/77. The remaining retrievable documents in FBI
Headquarters files identifiable with Baird, Hardin and Blair
have been prepared for the Committee's access and are being
maintained in the Congressional Inquiry Unit's Room 8988 for
their review..
Documents retrieved from FBI Headquarters files pursuant
to the Committee's request dated 10/5/77, include Baird's
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OCTOBER 5, 1977, REQUEST OF HSCA FOR
INFORMATION IN POSSESSION OF THE FBI
RELATIVE TO ČLIFTON BAIRD, BRENT HARDIN
AND ARLIE BLAIR.
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This constitutes a complete response to the
October 5, 1977, letter of G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel
and Director, HSCA.
Chief Counsel Blakey requested all FBI information
relative to Clifton Baird, Brent Hardin and Arlie Blair.
Utilizing identifying data for Baird, Hardin and
Blair furnished by the HSCA, retrievable information in FBI´
Headquarters files identifiable with Baird, Hardin and Blair
has been prepared for the Committee's access subject to the
usual excisions and deletions.
Also available for the Committee's access are
documents relating to Brent Hardin which were previously pre-
pared on May 18, 1977, pursuant to the receipt of the
Committee's request dated April 27, 1977, for these documents.
Where information is not provided, it is either
not retrievable from Headquarters files or is not being
produced pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding.
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WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER & DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.
STEWART B. MCKINNEY, CONN.
CHARLES THONE. NEBR.
HAROLD 3. SAWYER, MICH.
FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
ROBERT W. LOGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
Select Committee on Associations
U.S. House of Represedes
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October 5, 1977
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Mr. Robert Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Keuch:
Pursuant to our investigation into the assassination
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we hereby request that all
reports, materials and files in the possession of the F.B.I.
pertaining to the following individuals be made available
to the Committee: and its staff:
1. Clifton Baird, 7813 Edsel Lane, Louisville,
Kentucky.
2.
3.
Brent Hardin, 9102 Bristle Ave., Louisville,·
Kentucky.
Arlie Blair, 4025 Franklin Ave., Louisville,
Kentucky, dob 9/3/32.
Your prompt attention to these matters will be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
2. Bobit Blaby
G. Robert Blakey
Chief Counsel, and Director
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RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.
WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.
YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
HAROLD E. FORD, TENN,
'FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.
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CHARLES
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HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.
ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.
(202) 225-4624
Select Committee on Assassinations
U.S. House of Representatives
3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2
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DEC 13 1977
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
Attorney General of the United States
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division, Room 2113
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
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DEC 15 1977.
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In connection with the investigation by the Select
Committee on Assassinations into the death of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., it would be appreciated if our staff could
have access to the following files:
a) Any and all materials or files pertaining to
the organization known as the MINUTEMEN for
the period 1966-1968 active in the states of
Mississippi and Louisiana.
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c) Any records and files, excluding D.E.A. records.
requested in our letter of November 8, 1977 on:
Reynard J. Rochon
2200 Oriole Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
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(1967 address AN 4 1978
7018 Dreux Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter is
greatly appreciated.
TREAT AS
ORIGINAL
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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend
that the Director release from their secrecy
agreements, SAS Harry L. Lee, Richard D. Rackleff, James R.
Riorden, Warren L. Walsh, John B. Simpson, Richard H. Davis,
Jack T. Beverstein, Robert Nichols and former Assistant
Director Alex Rosen.
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view SAs Harry L. Lee (former), SA Richard D.
Rackleff, James R. Riorden, and former Assistant Director."
Alex Rosen. By letter dated 11/8/7732 the Committee réquested
permission to interview SA John B. Simpson, Richard A. Davis
(former) and SA Jack T. Beverstein (former).
By
By letter dated 11/3/77 captioned Committee
requested the identity of the case Agent most familiar with
white hate activities in the period from 1965 to 1966.
letter dated 11/17/77/ the Committee was advised that this
Agent is SA Warren L. Walsh (former). By letter dated
12/9/77 the Committee requested permission to interview
SA Robert Nichols (former).
RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Director release from their employment
agreement for purpose of interview by the captioned Committee
the following individuals: Harry L. Lee, Richard D. Rackle
James R. Riorden, Warren L. Walsh, John B. Simpson,
Richard H. Davis, Jack T. Beverstein, Robert Nichols and-
former Assistant Director Alex Rosen.
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