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Assassination Records Collection Act of

1992 (44 USC: 2107 Note). Case#:NW

68262 Date: 09.22-2022

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO

YALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEWART B. MCKINNEY, CONN.

(VONNE DRATHWAITE BURXE, CALIF

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W, EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

5/3/75-0

Select Committee on Assassinations

-E.S. House of Kepresentatibes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 3, 1978

TREAT AS

ORIGINAL

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin/ll

Luther King, Jr., the assistance of the Fedral Bureau of

Investigation is requested in preparing for delivery the

following BUFILE serials:

44 - 30861-1, 109, 139, 141, 153, 158, 162, 177, 191, 218,219,224,~

327, 329, 359,408,417 (first 2pp. only), 433,440,

441, 450, 525,532, 538, 564, 625, 638, 652, 665, 667, 705,

745,753, 754, 805, 816,820,850, 859,982, 1035,1046,

1044, 1050,1061,1174, 1186,1113,1119,1179,1180,

1186, 1199,1203, 1271,1293,1306,1316,1321,1330,

1348, 1358,1367, 1382,1395,1396,1424, 1431,

1445,1460,1479,1480, 1500,1501,1530,1539,1555,

1561, 1564, 1565, 1570, 1577, 1585,1658,1685,1690,

1699,1704,1705,1706,1726,1727,1730,1739,1800,

1801,1812, 1816,1818, 1835,1898, 1924,1927,1938,

1946,1950,1957,1974, 2003, 2013, 2034, 2052,2101,

2109,2148, 2172, 2182, 2185,1290,2193, 2200,2201,

2202, 2207,2210,2234, 2241, 2255,2265, 2288,2301,

2394, 2395,2433, 2450, 2582, 2584, 2598, 2604,2607,

2608, 2609,2622, 2633, 2649,2659, 2668, 2672, 2697,

2756,2826,2851,2898, 2946, 2994,2954, 2972, 3006,

3029,3030,3031,3034,3041,3087,3126,3145,3150,

3182,3184, 3186,3193, 3196,3197, 3198,3199,3358,

3362,3369,3374, 3392,3419,3421,3435,3454,3494,

3495,3505,3509,3512,3514, 3515,3520,3521, 3552,

3683, 3646, 3688, 3690, 3718,3729,3760,3792,3833 ,

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ба

MR. DREW J. CLARK

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY DIVISION

J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI BUILDING

10TH & PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U. Si. A.

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20520

OFFICIAL BUSINESS

PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300

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in in isnt

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Page Two

3859,3872, 3877, 3889,3896,3919, 3997,4003,4046,

4049,4073, 4079, 4087, 4090,4144, 4152,4157,4161,

4167, 4197, 4232, 4247,4251, 4264,4315, 4319,4324,

4333, 4334, 4346, 4349, 4354, 4355, 4371, 4379,4380,

4381, 4387, 4390, 4400, 4406, 4407, 4411, 4444, 4445,

4447, 4458, 4468, 4497,4531, 4537, 4552, 4570,4578,

4583, 4616, 4660, 4653, 4671, 4695, 4761, 4774,4827,

4880, 4887,4903, 4923, 4926, 4933, 4936, 4965,5000,

5003,5004, 5008,5023, 5034,5040,5046, 5048, 5054,

5057,5059,5069,5073, 5074, 5075, 5076, 5086,5089,

5093,5097,5107, 5114, 5115, 5158,5169, 5235,

5240,5251,5299,5300,5309,5327, 5333,5341,5349,

5358,5387,5397,5421, 5454, 5462,5471,5510,5513,

5514,5521, 5522, 5535, 5560,5608,5601, 5602,5612,

5630,5631, 5636, 5639, 5641, 5643, 5644,5645,5650,

5654, 5658, 5659, 5661, 5662, 5668, 5671, 5678,5682,

5686, 5698,5744, 5805,5822, 5823, 5828, 5829,5832,

5939,5947, 5951, 5962, 5963, 5964

We anticipate putting these serials to almost immediate

use,

and ask that they be prepared no later than Thursday,

May

• Ilth, 1978. Your attention to this matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

2. Robut Bleben

G.

Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

J. Aldhizer

Danny Coulson

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

"e RICHARDSON PREYEE N.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVIN

WALTER E. #UNTHOY, D.C

STEWART B. MCKS

.. CONN.

VONNE BEATANTNITE BURKE, CALIF

CHARLES THONE. NEBK.

CHRISTOPHER: J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLO E. FORD, TENN,

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.5. House of Representaties

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 2, 1978

ded prom

Juster

FEDERAI, AOVERIENS

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

Nouse

-The Select Committee on Assassinations, which is inves-

tigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JI., has obtained authorization to be furnished

• any and all information under the Federal Bureau of Trivestication's

control concerning John B. Smith (DOB 1/13/43, SS# JFK Act 5 (g) (2) (D))

Enclosed is a copy of the release executed by Mr. Smith.

It is requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation make

any and all files concerning Mr. Smith available for access on

a prority basis.

(%.

Jammy Caulam FB1

GRB : wwh

Encl: as

Very truly yours,

& Robot Blah

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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TREAT AS

ORIGINAL

MAY 9 1978

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LOUIS STOXER, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

SAMUEL L. DIVINF,

SIFWANTA. MENINN

WALTER LO FAUNTMOY, D.C

"V'ONNE MATHIAITT! DUMKE, CALIT

CHRISTOPHERS. DOUD. CONN.

HAROLO E. POHD, TENY.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ПОБАТ Н. КООЛМ, КА.

HAMOLD 5. SAHYEH, MICH.

_ CONN.

(202) 225-4624

Societ Committee on Assassinations

Il.D. House of licuresentatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX. 2

WASHINGTON, D:C. 20515

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Federal Bureau of Investigation

(FBI) to release any and all information which it has or maintained concerning

me, and/or which it has received or obtained from me, to the Select Committee

on Assassinations of the United States House of Representatives (Committee)

and

its staff.. By this authorization, I knowingly and

voluntarily waive

whatever rights I may have to withhold disclosure of information in the

possession of the FBI to' the Committee and its staff.

-

paco: 4/19/78

DOB

113/45

5S#

JEK Act 5 (9) (2) (D)

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Assistant Attorney General

Crininal Division

Attention: Ir. Robert L. Keuch

Director, FBI

April 21, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn:

Mr.

Coulson

1 - Mr.

Bailey

1 - Mr.

Foster

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE OIl ASSASSINAFIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESEITATIVES (ASCA)

naporenco Trade to the lotter to sal

the ittorney Generat

fron G. Robert Blaley, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated

March 23, 1978, and the response to that/lotter fron Director,

FBi, to Assistani Attorney General, Crininal Division, Attention:

if. Robert I. euch, dated April 13, 1978, which dealt with

the FSCA's investiration into the assassination of Dr. llartin

Luther Y1n5, IF.

Enclosed are the original and one copy of a memorandum

with one attachment which completes the response to the above

request, and it is requested that you furnish a copy of the

memorandum with attachment to the HSCA.

Enclosures (3)

sprinaca

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the HSCA previously.

were furnished to the Bureau.

Copies of these prints are being

furnished the HSCA as the attachment.

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim: Inv.

•iti

Ident..

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

ENCLOSURE

Training

Public Affs. Off.

Telephone Rm.

Director's Secy IV

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

Apx1l 21, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U, S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney General

from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated

Dinisation

the HSCA's Investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr.

Specifically, the HSCA requested certain

fingerprint-related material fron FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ) and

the Atlanta and Memphis Fleld Office files. Above-referenced

response furnished all information available with the exception

of the Atlanta material.

This is to advise that included as an attachment to

this memorandum is an envelope containing photographs of latent

fingerprints furnished by the Atlanta Fleld Office from the

files of the Rome,

Georcia, Police Department. All other

references to latent fingerprints in the Atlanta file had been

either retained at

FBIHQ or returned to the submitting local

police departments.

This memorandun completes the response to the request

letter of March 23, 1978, referenced above.

Eric.

ANG

Assoc. Dir..

Dep. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim: Inv..

Ident..

Intell. _

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

Training

Public Affs. Off.

Telephone Rm..

Director's Sec'y -

MAIL ROOM L

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ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAI,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division, Attention:

Mr. Robert I. Keuch, dated

April 21, 1978, captioned as above.

116/86

ENCLOSURE

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Iife Insurance Comapny of Georgia,

October 4th 1967

at Approximately 8:09 A.M.

Glass & Paper Brought to Feadquarters by

Barnett & Hankins

44-

385-11798

Притер:

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LIFE CAN OF GEOR

ATLANTA

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Cupcurity Since 1891

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LIFE COMPANY

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Triangle Cafe Burglary: 12-9-67

Prints taken from the Nakpin Holder on

West end of the Building:

Barnett & Cleveland

45-2386-1794

3 deft,

'cranite

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Tast.

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Transparent Finger Print Lifter

Manufactured by

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA.

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Triangle Burglary:

12-9-67

Prints Taken from the Money Holder

which was broken open on the Counter

which plays the Juke Box.

-Barnett & Cleveland

44-8386-14198

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Prints that were taken from the Culp Home by Detective Joe

August 1967

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LATENT FINGERPPINTS

ATLANTA 41-2386

HSCA REQUEST 3-23-78

ATTACHMENT 1

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L.

VALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C

STEWART B.

VONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF

CHARLES THO

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD 5. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EOGAR, PA.

CONN.

Rec. ClU

5-75-28

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.5. House of Representatines

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 16, 1978

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

Attention:

Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee into

the circumstances surrounding the death of DI. Martin Luther King,

JI., the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is

requested in preparing for delivery the following BUFILE serials:

2350, 2406, 2443, 2447, 2499, 2513,

2558, 2578, 2579,

2591,

2638, 2652, 2725,

2747,

2772,

2804, 2989,

2990,

3026,

3125,

3127₽

3152,

3195, 3397,

3400,

3416,

3463,

3146,

3556,

3510,

3151,

3530,

3649,

3659, 3667,

3806,

3683,

3709,

3822, 3832,

3973,

4016, 4067,

3850,

3922, 3932, 3935, 3925,

3956,

4086,

4096, 4097, 4230, 4238,

4255,

4267,

4290, 4301,

4306,

4307, 4328, 4348, 4353,

4358,

4366,

4456,

4478,

4408, 4416,

4419,

4426, 4452,

4503,

4505,

4513,

4515, 4516,

4527, 4528,

C

4538,

4545,

4578,

4539,

4544,

4582,

4644,

4584,

4549,

4559, 4562, 4564, 4577,

4585,

4632,

4586,

4587, 4599, 4607,

4621;

4673, 4682, 4704,

4711, 4715, 4723, 4740,

4779, 4788, 4805, 4832, 4852, 4853,

4863, 4881, 4892, 4897;

4917, 4919,

4921, 4940, 4970,

5065, 5079, 5094. (first 3p.

only),

(and related

General Investigative Division memo), 5131, 5142

related General Investigative Division memo, 5160, 5162,

5174, 5180, 5184, 5193,

5242,

5197, 5220, 5223, 5225,

5294, 5295, 5310, 5368,

5382,

5388,

5467,

5546,

5604, 5615, 5622, 56X-5015695 5800, 5817,

5818,

REC 46 6

2-1172%1

3. 58370€

These serials will-be put

to immediate use upon receipt; we

therefore ask that they be prepared as expeditiously as possible,

and in any event no later than May 26, 1978-62-11790

TREAT AS

Sincerely,

MAY 17.1978

ORIGINAL

2. NoberBlahe

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and

• Director

594646 1976

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIC

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

VALTEM E. FAUNTROY, D.C

VONDE BRATHIYAITE BURKE, CALIF

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT 1Y, EDGAR, PA.

RMAN

EL L. DEVI,

SoNiART B. MCK

4, CONN.

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

(202) 225-4624

Ree, CrU

9:30Am

5-17.90

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.5. House of Representatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 4, 1978

1

FADEDAY PATERNANY

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

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 circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr., the assistance of the F:B.I. is requested in regard to

the following matters:

1) Make available

for interview, the following

Special Agents:

a) . Clarence Hood

b)

Robert ferry

C)

Joseph Sullivan

d)

e)

John McBrean

The SAC for Birmingham during the peak

period of the MURKIN investigation.

sS.

2)

Prepare for delivery Identification Division records

on :

a)

b)

3)

TREAT

7

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Donald Lee Mitchell, FBI 432 652 D

Date of Birth:

Ralph Walter Lew

Date of Birth:

*6/11/45 REC-26

712

Address: 1865 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, Ala.

David Arthur Stanley, FBI 618 482 E

Date of Birth: 9/11/44

18 MAY 22 1978

prepare for delivery the following serials:

a) Atlanta UKA serials:

157-370-2-462

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157-370-2-485

157-370-2-485

157-3.70-2-473

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Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 4, 1978

Page Two

b) Additional Klan serials:

157-370-4-5137

157-370-66-482

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4)

Prepare for access BUFILE material for the perioa

June 1968 - January 1969, on the following individuals:

a)

Vernon Doyle Ellington - Date of

birth:

1/9/38.

Former Grand Dragon

U.K.A., Realm

of Tennessee.

Dean Williams - Grand Dragon, State of

South Carolina.

5).

Prepare for access the MURKIN files for the Jackson

Field Office.

Finally, by letter dated 4/14/78 we requested that the

F.B.I. prepare for access all files under its control on Calvin

Taylor 'and Ronald Ivy, in accordance with signed releases from these

two individuals. In furtherance of our request, and again, in

accordance with the releases, we ask that the Memphis Field Office

also prepare files on these individuals.

As times is of the utmost importance, your compliance

with the items as they become available would be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,

2. Robus Slobses

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

Mr. Danny O. Coulson

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHI

RICI ARDSO., PREYER, N.C

VALTER'È, FAUNTFAY, D.C

YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.

"CHRISTINER S. DODD, CONN.

HAROLO E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. FOGAR, PA.

SAMI

DEVIA.

STEVANNi B, MCKI

CHARLES THONE, MEDR.

HAROLD S, SAWYER, MICH.

, CONH.

(202) 225-4624

alicia

Select Committee on Assassinations-

C.5. House of Kepresentatibes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 3, 1978

Recita

GIBUAM

5-17.78

ПРОТИ.

Letter #2

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

The Subcommittee which is investigating the circum

stances surrounding

the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

has obtained authorization to be furnished any and all infor-

mation under the FBI's control concerning Buford Wallace Posey

(Date of birth 8/28/25).

Submitted herewith is a copy of Mr. Posey's release,

in accordance with same, it is requested that the FBI make

access available to any and all BUFILE material and the Field

Office files of Jackson, Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis

pertaining to Mr. Posey.

Your continued cooperation is, as always, greatly

appreciated.

ENCLOSURE

GRB: gna

VCC: Danny Coulson

Sincerely,

EX-101 REC-26 holes Beale

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

62-117290

+42-117290-713

Enclosure

TREAT

A's

17 MAY 22 1978

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'Buford Wallace Posey" hereby authorize

the Federal Bureau of Investigation (EBI

to provide to the Select Committee on

Assassinctions, US House of Repicesentatives.

any and all materials resulting from

information

.: T

proxided directly on

indirectly. to

the FBI.

Tase

POSEY

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENUI

Assistant Attorney General

Crininal Division

Attention: Iir, Robert L Keuch

Director, FBI

April 13, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

I - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. G. J. Foster

HOUSE SELECT COMIITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney

General from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director,

investigate the assation one lot ta the HSCAs

investigation into the

King, Jr., requested copies of certain naterial in the files

of FRI Headquarters and certain field offices.

Enclosed are the original and one copy of a memorandum

with three attachments in partial response to the above request,

and it is requested that you rive a copy of the enclosed memo

randum with attachments

to the ESCA..

Enclosures

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NOTE: Bulky exhibits of Bufile 44-38861, Martin Luther King, Jr.

assassination (MURKIN), were reviewed for photographs of

latent fingerprints and laboratory worksheets relating to the

Fifty-four (54) envelopes

containing latent fingerprint photographs and two volumes con-

taining laboratory worksheets were located during this review.

APA 13

In April S, 1910, George bonedrake, LaentiliCatior

Livision, advised that he did the majority of the latent

ringerprint work in the MURKIN case.

material that

was located, he stated that to the best of his

Assoc. Dir.

recollection, this was all the lab worksheets and latent

Dep. AD Adm. _

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HOUSE SELECT COLMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. I. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

On April 5, 1978, Susan Grines, ISCA, advised that

they do not want originals of lifts as set out in request

letter.

they do; however, want photorrapho of all lifts in

the Atlanta and Memphis MURKIN files.

ISAC Dicl: Blay, Henphis, advised NURKIll file sen

io Freedon of Infornation Branch.

1 review of lemphis file failed to reveal any

latent fingerprints contained in the bulky ezhibits.

Atlanta

was requested by teletype to reviet their lURKIN file for

latents and submit photorranho, if fezaible, or oririnals

FBI Foadquarters.

Coples of the latent fingerprint photographo in

envelopes corresponding to the

oririnals, a copy of the two

volumes of lab worsheets, and sets of fingerprints for the

nineteen (19) individuals nared in referenced letter

being provided in the attachments.

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. G. J. Foster

April 13, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney

HSGA, dated March 23, 1978

the HSCA's Investigation Into the assassination of

Dr. Martin Luther Kinr, Jo., (HURKIN) copies of certain material

In the files of FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ) and certain field

offices.

Specifically, the HSCA requested photographs of all

latent fingerprints in the possession of FBIHQ and the Atlanta

and Memphis Fleld Offices; coples of all laboratory worksheets

relating to the latent fingerprints; and a complote set of

fingerprints for nineteen (19) named Individuals.

This memorandum is to advise that included as

Attachment one to this memorandum are fifty-four envelopes

containing all latent fingerprint photographs in the Head-

quarters MURKIN file. These envelopes correspond to the

envelopes found in the bully exhibits of the MURKIN file.

Attachment two consists of two volumes of laboratory worksheets

also found in the bulky exhibits of the Headquarters MURKIN

f1le. Attachment three consists of a complete set of

fingerprints for each of the nineteen (19) Individuals named

In the above-referenced request letter.

A review of the

Memphis Fleld Office MURKIN file failed to reflect any

latent fingerprints, photographs or original lilts, contained

therein.

The Atlanta Fleld Office is currently reviewing

their MURKIN file and you will be notified at a later date as

to the results of this review.

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ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General.

Criminal Division,

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated

April 13, 1978,

captioned as above.

62-117290-7111

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LOUS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

ANCHAHDSON PREYER. N.C.

SAMUEL LO

WALTER E. FALMTROY, D. EL

STEMANTI

YVONNE DHATHWRITE DURKE, CALIT.

CHHISTOPHER 5, DODD, CONN.

HANCLO S.SA

MAHOLD'E. FORD, TENN.

JOYDI, FITHIAN, IND.

ПоткАт Ш. сОБА, РА.

UNEY, CONH.

kBR.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.5. House of Eepresentatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

March 23, 1978

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C. 20530

Attention:

Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear MI. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JI., it is requested that the Federal Bureau of

Investigation provide this Committee with the following docu-

ments relating to latent fingerprint examination:

1.

Copies of all photographs and/or negatives of latent

fingerprints examined during the course of the

MURKIN investigation:

2.

All original transparent latent lifts, of value and

of no value,

in the possession of FBI

Headquarters

or Field Offices, which were collected during the

course of the MURKIN investigation:

3.

Copies of all laboratory work sheets relating to

the above latent fingerprints.

4.

A complete set of fingerprints and palm prints; if

available, for the following individuals:

James Wilbourne Ashmore

DOB 3/28/28, Temple, Texas

FBI

• #4869 529

2) Anthony Charles DeCarvelho

3)

Richard Doda

DOB 3/1/46

FBI #89 942E

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The Honorable Gr

March

23, 1978

Page 2

ifin B. Bell

4) Raul Esquivel

DOB 11/17/26, Belize, British Honduras

5)

John P. Joyce

w/m deceased

Last known address:

730 North Parkway

Los Angeles, California

• 6)

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

Joel M. Levy

w/m

Year of Birth: 1936

Frank J. Liberto

w/M

Memphis, Tennessee

Howard Limrick

DOB 10/10/24

Marie Martin

DOB 10/7/32, Louisiana

FBI #110 913C

Gus Joseph Prosch, Jr.

DOB 11/17/30

James Earl Ray

DOB 3/10/28

Jerry William Ray

DOB 6/16/35

John Larry Ray

DOB 2/14/31

Randolph Erwin Rosenson

DOB 3/20/34, Louisiana

William A. Somersett

Year of Birth:. 1903

Charles Joseph Stein

DOB 5/11/29, Louisiana

FBI

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

March 23, 1978

Page 3

17)

Rita Stein

DOB 3/4/38, Louisiana

FBI #881 534 B

18)

Jesse Benjamin Stoner

DOB 4/18/24

19)

Jerome Wallis Vernon

DOB 12/13/45 Texas

Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,

d. Dobeit Bealey

G.

Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: sgd

CC:

Danny Coulson

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TILLERAL COVDFEMENS

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: Ir. Robert L. Keuch

Director, FBI

April 24, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn:

Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

HOUSE SELECT CONMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

1 - Mr.

Foster

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Bernare me one teton to the eter feel

from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and/Director, HSCA, dated

narch 17, 1978, and a

response letter fron Director, Bl, to

Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Attention:

Fir. Robert I. Keuch, dated

March 30, 1978, which related to the

HSCA's Investigation Into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther

KinG, Jr.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum

which completes the response to the above request.

It is

requested that you furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum

to the FSCA.

Enclosures (2) ENCLOSURE/C

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NOTE: As set forth in above referenced response letter dated

March 30, 1978, all material requested by HSCA was furnishe

with the

exception of the Atlanta Field Office informant file

of James Harrison.

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By Atlanta airtel to Bureau, April 6, 1978, Atlanta

furnished a xerox copy of Harrison's informant

file (170-290A)

consisting of nineteen (19) volumes.

This material has been

processed and a copy of the 19 volumes was picked up by HSCA

Staff Member Floyd Reeves on April 21, 1978.

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

April 24, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney General

Into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the

response letter, all material, with the exception of certain

Atlanta Field Office file materlal relating to James Harrison,

was furnished to the HSCA.

Ihis memorandum is to advise that nineteen (19)

volumes of material relating to James farrison was picked up

at EBI Headquartors by HSCA Staff Member Floyd Reeves, on

April 21, 1978. The delivery of this material completes our

response

to the HSCA letter dated March 17, 1978. Where material

Is not being furnished, it is because it is either not retriev

able or is subject to the memorandum oi Understanding:

62-117290

ORIGINAL, AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH.

NOTE:

See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated

April 24, 1978, captioned as

above.

Assoc. Dir..

Dep. AD Adm..

Dep. AD Inv. _

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Adm. Servs..

Crim: Inv..

Ident.

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RISHIARDSON FREYER, N.C..

, SAMUELL.

VIALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

YVONNE DRATHWASTE TURKE, CALIF.

• CHRISTONHER S, DODO, CONN.

CHARLES T!

MAHOLD S.

MANOLO L. FORD, TENN.

FLOYO S. FATHIAN, INO.

MODENT W. EOGAR, PA.

E. OHIO

PINEY, CONN..

ER, MICH.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

4.E. House of Ziepresentatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

MAR 1 7 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 the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JI., it is requested that the Federal Bureau of

Investigation assist the Select Committee on Assassinations

with respect to the matters outlined below:

1) Make available for interviews, the following

FBI agents:

a) Aurthur Murtaugh

b)

Edward Crim

c) Alden F. Miller

All of the above were formerly assigned to the Atlanta

Field Office.

2)

Provide Identification Division records (i.e. Criminal

Arrest records) on the: following individuals:

a)

b)

đ)

e)

f)

James D. York, FBI #283-6207

William K. Livingston FBI 787-311C

Henry Alexander FBI #429-902C

Wilson Bragg FBI #752-173B

...

Raymond C. Britt, Jr. FBI# 404-533C

Gilbert Leroy Cameron - Date of birth: 2/5/33.

aka Leroy Bledsoe

aka ']

Eugene Straub (e)

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*The Honorable

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fIn

B. Bell

Eugene Hall - w/m/approx. 50.

h)

Chester Sheffield - w/m/approx. 50.

The above individuals, designated (g) and (h), are

alleged to have had involvement in bombing activities in

Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960's.

3) Prepare for access any material on:

a) Marcelle Mathier - 3280 Belair Street

Apartment 210

Montreal, Canada

(1968 age 27)

b) Lise Robillard - 155 St. Alexis Street

Charlemagne District

Montreal, Canada

4)

(1968 age 19)

Prepare for delivery all file material on:

James Harrison

The above individual was affiliated with the SCLC of

Atlanta, Georgia in 1968.

• 5)

Prepare for delivery LA MURKIN 44-1574 D-512,

interview with Charles Joseph Stein conducted

February 17, 1969.

Your prompt attention to these matters is greatly

appreciated.

very truly yours,

in2. Nober Blesen

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: ghj

Cc:

Mr. Danny 0. Coulson

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LOUIS STONES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

NIGITARINAN ITIYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L, DEVINE.

WALTEN E, FAUNTHOY, D.C.

STEWART I. HEXINW

IVONNE RESTHWAITE DUAKE, CALF.

CHARLES THONE, NED.

FRISTOFHER1. DODD.. CONN

HAROLO S. JAHTEN, MICH.

HAROLD I. FOMD, TENN.

FLOYD 3, FITHIAN, IND.

ROBINT W. EUGAK. PA.

(203) 225-1526

Ric. CA4

4/14/785

FEDERAL GOVERNMEND

Select Committer on Assassinations

8.5. House of Eepresentaliues

9331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

April 13, 1978

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. Can gai

Attention:

Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General.

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear MI. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JI.,

the assistance of the FBI is requested in

regard to the following matters:

1) Access to all BUFILE and Subfiles on an individual

named DEVILISH NIK aka DEVOURS NIX.

The above individual is referenced in BUFILE 157-4416.

2)

Access to all BUFILE and Subfiles on the White Knights

of the Ku Klux Klan of Mississippi for the period

1967 through 1968.

3)

Access to all BUFILE and Subfiles on the following

a. Robert She 456-10, 1565 4, aan, - 1210

Alabama,

Wizard, United--Klans of America (periode

4795743

1969) •

20 MAY 16 1978

D.

Melvin A. Sexton, Tuscaloosa, Alabama,

'Imperial

Klaliff,

United Klans of America (period 3796775

1969).

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

April 13, 1978

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James Venable, Stone Mountain, Georgia, Imperial

Wizard, National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

• (period: 1961 - 1968) •

4) Delivery of the following BUFILE serials:

44-38861 - 5120

44-38861 - 5121

44-38861 - 5137

44-38861 - 2588

. ".

**As time is of the essence, we would appreciate your prompt

attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

1. Robat Blaksey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRE: gha

Acc:

J. Aldhizer

Danny Coulson

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Assistant Attorney General

Grininal Division

HANLAAT GOVERNHENT

Attention: Ir. Robert L. Keuch

Director, FBI

April 21, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

HOUSE SELECI COITIITIEE OUT ASSASSINATIONS

1 - Mr. Foster

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

nade to letter to the Attorney General

from G. Robert plakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated

April 12, 1978,

which, in connection with the HSCA's investi

cation into the assassination of lartin Luther King, Jr.,

requested the fBl provide the last known address of Marjorie

Fetters.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of the memorandum

In response to the above letter.

It is requested that you

furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandun to the ISCA.

Enclosures (2) EClOSURs DO

61-117290

NOTE: Fetters corresponded with Jerry Ray, brother of James Earl

Ray, In 1968.

She was briefly a potential criminal informant of

the

Newark Office, but her identity is known to the HSCA since

her name appears on numerous occasions in the MURKIN file.

Information concerning Fetters' last known address was made

available telephonically by SA Hoyt Peavy of the Newark Office

on April 20, 1978.

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Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

Apri] 21, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General

IronG. Robert Blakey, thiet counsel and Director,

April 12, 1978, which, in connection with the HSCA's invest1-

cation into the assassination of Martin Luther King,

Fetters.

In response to the above request, files of the

Hewark Office of the FBI disclosed the last known address of

Potters in New Jersey was 2420 Arnold street, Camden. Files

aisclosed Fetters departed Newarl: in August,

1968, with

Robert Hardway, who was known to reside at 2444 Van Buren Street,

Ilollywood, Florida. Hardway's employment was listed as

B1linan Construction Company, Hollywood, Florida. Files

contalned no Information regarding Fetters subsequent to 1968.

62-117290

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ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBl, letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated

April 21, 1978, captioned as

above.

Assoc. Dir..

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim. Inv.

Ident.

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LOUTS STORIS, OHIO, CHAINHAN

• ПНАЛОВОЙ РАСТЕН, М.Е.

SAMUEL L. DIVINE, ON

MALTER & PALATROY, DE

БІСШАНІ=, МСКІНМ

JOHAI SRATHWAITE DURKE, CALlY.

CHAMLES HOMI, NIII

CHRISTOPHIE 1. DODD, COnH

MANOLO S, SAWTER.!

MAROLD I: JORD...OMN.

ПопкАт ч. КосАя, та.

(202) 223-6626

Re. C.A.

ope: +7 944-1978

Select Committee on Assassinations

E.2. House of Representatives

8391 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C, 20515

April 12, 1978

Ru. ei4

4/17/78

deshiger

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear MI. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

Into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, JI., it is requested

that the FBI provide the Committee with the last known address

of Marjorie Fetters, who is referenced in the Memphis Field

Office file (44-1987) of the MURKIN investigation in Sub-

File B at serials 1112, 1191, 1357, 1371 and 1430.

It appears that SA John Otto from the Newark Office of

the FBI served as the contact agent for Marjorie Fetters.

Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly

appreciated.

Sincerely,

Z. Not Blaly

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: med

Danny Coulson

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: Assistant Director

Criminal Investigative Division

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

DATE: 4/27/78

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD' Inv. _

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Adm. Servs.

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS:

JAMES EARI RAY - INFORMATION CONCERNING

ILI

PURPOSE:

Дрітасрк

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise of

the receipt of information from captioned Committee

regarding an alleged conspiracy to facilitate the

escape of James Earl Ray from the Brushy Mountain

State Prison, Petros, Tennessee.

DETAILS:

At 4:30 p.m. on 4/25/78, G. Robert Blakey,

Chief Counsel of captioned Committee, telephonically

requested SA Danny 0. Coulson, Legal Liaison and

Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division, to

attempt by James Earl Ray

stearns met with Mr. Blakey at BEC-10P.M. 2912=15-725

REC-70

Mr. Blakey advised that the

developed an informant who is closely associated with

Jerry Ray, brother of James Earl Ray. This individual

was formerly an informant of the FBI..

This informant

has recently provided Committee investigators with

a Xerox copy of a map and instructions regarding an escape

attempt.

This map depicts the Brushy Mountain State

Prison and contains written instructions allegedly in the

handwriting of James Earl Ray. Mr. Blakey advised that

the informant obtained a Xerox copy of the map. from Jerfy.)

Ray without his authorization or knowledge.

He further

2O MAY I7 1978

1 - Mr. Moore

- Mr. Ingram

1

1

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- Mr. Foster

STATIAO D

- Mr. Mintzelns.

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Memorandum to the Assistant Director

Criminal Investigative Division

Re: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

JAMES EARL RAY - INFORMATION CONCERNING

advised that the Committee did not instruct or direct

the informant to obtain this information.

Mr. Blakey

allowed SAs Coulson and Stearns to look at the map and

to compare it with an aerial photograph of the prison.

The may corresponds fairly accurately to the aerial

photograph; however, it should be noted that the may

depicts an additional guard tower on the north wall of

the prison that was not in place at the time of James

Earl Ray's previous escape attempt.

There are nota-

tions on the map with instructions

to toss or throw an

unidentified item into an area within the prison wall at

an area

near the east bluff that borders the prison

property.

There is another notation indicating that

another

unidentified item or items should be buried near

a large tree adjacent to the northeast corner of the

wall.

There are further notations indicating that it is

possible to walk along the bluff that adjoins the east

wall of the prison.

Mr. Blakey advised that the informant had gone

to considerable trouble to have his name placed on

James Earl Ray's visiting list. It had been contemplated

that the informant and Jerry Ray would be visiting with

James Earl Ray prior to doing some "legwork" for Mark

Lane, attorney for Ray, and for captioned Committee. The

informant has been

advised by Jerry Ray that this

"legwork" will possibly not be necessary. This causes

the Committee to opine that it may not be necessary

because James Earl Ray plans to escape and additional

work will not be necessary. On one visit to the prison,

James Earl Ray and the informant walked along the bluff

that overlooks the area where the item is to be thrown

into the prison compound. Mr. Blakey turther advised

that the informant has not been apprised of any escape

attempt, but bases his belief in the validity of the

escape attempt on the fact that the may and accompanying

instructions appear to be legitimate, Jerry Ray's

examination of the area overlooking the compound and

the fact that the informant has been told that they

may not be doing "legwork" for Ray's attorney.

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Memorandum to the Assistant Director

Re:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

JAMES EARL RAY - INFORMATION CONCERNING

Mr. Blakey further stated that their investi-

gation has determined that prior to escape attempts by

James Earl Ray, he has been visited by a member of his

family shortly

• before the escape attempt took place.

verry Ray is scheduled to visit James Earl Ray on 5/15/78.

He is scheduled to testify before captioned Committee on

5/10/78.

The Committee staff feels that the escape attempt,

if it takes place, will occur sometime after 5/15/78.

Mr. Blakey advised that the Committee is very

reluctant to bring this matter to the attention of prison

officials inasmuch as they fear the officials will

place James Earl Ray in solitary confinement and change

existing procedures to prevent escape, thus compromising

their informant.

The Committee is obviously concerned

not only with preventing Ray's escape, but with the

possibility of apprehending Jerry Ray for his part in

the conspiracy to assist in the escape attempt.

Mx. Blakey stated that he did not know what, if any,

involvement prison personnel may have in the escape

attempt

and was therefore reluctant to take the matter up

with prison officials.

Mr. Blakey stated that he does not know anyone

in the Tennessee State Police to refer this matter to and

does not know their capabilities for handling this type of

He feels that based on the FBI's involve-

ment in the prior escape of James Earl Ray, there is

a potential violation of the Unlawful Flight Statute and

a conspiracy to violate the Unlawful Flight Statute.

Mr. Blakey feels that this is a very sensitive

If the Committee were known to furnish this

information to prison authorities, and James Earl Ray is

placed in solitary confinement, it could be looked upon

as an attempt by the Committee to harrass Ray in order to

have him cooperate with the Committee.

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Memorandum to the Assistant Director

Criminal Investigative Division

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS:

JAMES EARL RAY - INFORMATION CONCERNING

It should be noted that James Earl Ray and

five other individuals escaped from this prison on

6/10/77 and were apprehended within a few days. The

Attorney General authorized the issuance of an

• Unlawful

Flight Statute warrant based on a violation of Title 18,

United States Code, Section 371, Conspiracy to Commit

Offenses Against the United States, and Title 18,

United States 'Code, Section 1073, Unlawful Flight to

Avoid Confinement.

On 5/26/78 Mr. Blakey advised that the informant

could be contacted

by the FBI, working through the

Committee staff.

RECOMMENDATION:

In view of the sensitive nature of this informa-

tion and the notoriety attached to this case, it is

recommended that it be discussed with the Director and

the Attorney General.

Director

Assos. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Adm. Serv.

Crim.Inv.B7

Ident.

Intell.

Laboratory

we can par

Plan. & Insp.

Rec Ment.

Tech. Servs.

Training

Public Affs."Off.

NOTE: Mr. Blakey advised that the information cited above was received by the

Committee on 4-25-78. He further stated that the informant file of the source

mentioned above had been obtained pursuant to waiver given by the informant

authorizing the FBI to release his informant file to the Committee. This file

reflects that the FBI considered the informant to be reliable. Mr. Blakey considers

his reliability factor to be extremely high currently. The name of this informant has

not been furnished to the FBI by the Committee. This information was furnished to

Mr. Paul Mack on the evening of 4-25-78 at 6:30 p.m. Legal Counsel requested

this information be made known to Associate Director Adams.

APPROVED:

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Adm. Serv.

Crim. Inv._

Ident.

Dep. AD Adm.

Intell.

Dep. AD Inv.

Laboratory

Legal Cour

Plan. & Insp

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Tech. Servs.

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ADDENDUM: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION (CID) FXO:wSS 4/27/78

While James Earl Ray has achieved notoriety as

convicted killer of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he remains

incarcerated at a Tennessee prison based on his conviction in

state court. In 1977 when Ray and others escaped from Brushy

Mountain State Prison, we did get involved in the effort to

apprehend him based on his alleged conspiracy to violate

Title 18, U. S. Code, Section 1973 (Unlawful Flight).

In the present circumstances, no escape has occurred

and no real jurisdictional basis appears to exist to support

any investigative activity by the FBI.

Inasmuch as Mr. Blakely

has seen fit to bring this matter to our attention, we believe

that we have a distinct obligation to see that prison and state

officials are made aware of the alleged plan. If a criminal

act is underway, it is entirely a matter for prison and state

officials to address at this point.

CID recommends that a representative of Legal Counsel

Division advise Mr. Blakely that the FBI will not initiate

investigion and that he should disclose information in his

possession to appropriate Tennessee authorities. If he is

reluctant to make such disclosure, he should be

• advised that

the FBI will do so on his behalf

and will make every effort

to act in such a manner as not to jeopardize the source of the

information.

FAte

APPROVED:

Director

"eror. Dir.

Pep. AD A

Dep. AD In.

Ada Serv.

Crive, inv.

Ident.

1924.

Laborator;

Legal Coun.

Flo1. 6.1290.

Tos. M-nt.

Tech. Carvs.

Traiming

Fublic AifS. Off.

Professor Blakey advised 5/2/78 Michael Eberhart of his

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Re: CIU

5/1/28

> LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSO.:: PREYER, M.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVINIA MIO

MALTEt E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEWART B. MC KINNEY, CONN.

{VONNE DRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF

ChanLEs ThON, Льо.

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT V. EDGAR, PA.

OH unles

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

W.5. House of Representatibes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

April 28, 1978

REDERAT 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

Luther King, Jr., it is requested that the Federal Bureau of

Investigation make the following individuals available for

staff interviews:

1) R. E. Long

(20)

2)

E. J. McDonough

3) W. L. Martindale

4) C. I. McGowan

5) James R. Malley

6) C. D. DeLoach

EX 127

7) Courtney Evans

8)

Robert E. Wick

REC-46

9) Fred J. Baumgardner

10) Joseph A. Sizoo

11) Charles D. Brennan

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12)

James-Bland

7C MAY 26,978 chard w3111am corian

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•. The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

April 28, 1978

Page 2

14) Paul L. Cox

The Committee expects to commence these interviews on or

about May 15, 1978. Therefore, it would be greatly appre-

ciated if the Bureau would begin its clearance procedures or

a priority basis.

Your continued cooperation is as always appreciated.

Very truly yours,.

M2. Robet Blakey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L. DE

WALTER E, FAUNTROY, D.C.

YVONNE L HATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.

STEWART B. MORM

EL, CONN.

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

HAROLD S. SALVYER, MICH.

JAROLD L. FORD, TENN

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

6

2.1.

Select Committze on Assassinations

E.S. House of Representatines

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May

8, 1978

Ree, CiU

5/9/85.

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

The Subcommittee investigating the circumstances sur-

rounding the death of DI. Martin Luther King, JI., has obtained

authorization to be furnished any and all information under the

Federal Bureau of Investigation's control concerning Jules Ron

(Ricco, Rocco) Kimbel.

nake immediate access available to any additional BUELLI

naterial, Subfiles and Field Office files, not covered by

our letter of 3/15/78, pertaining to Jules Ron (Ricco, Rocco)

Kimbel.

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly

appreciated.

ENCLOSINg

GRB: ghđ

occ: Danny Coulson

TREAT AS

Sincerely,

S. Robes Blakey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

62-117898

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and of my son fre volter airthorie the

Fedesal Burns of Investigation telease -

tothe select committee on A sassinations any

and all reparto memoranda and files prepara

and based upon information provided fool:

directly and to indireetly to agents and.

representatives of chat ageny.

Jules Ron Kimbul

WITNESS.

Dachand irase

494450090-797

ENCLOSURE

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LOUIS STONES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

• RICHARDSOL PREYER, N.C.

S: MUEL L. DEVIN

Halesarpenter bee

STEWART B. MCH

YV FNUE URATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.

CHARLES THONE,

'CHRISTOP": ENJ. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT. W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4524

CONN.

Rec.cru.

9:80AM

5-17-78

Select Committee on Assassinations

X.S. House of Representatiues

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 2, 1978

FEDORAL GOVERNEN

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

U.S. Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

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 circumstances surrounding the death

Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the assistance of the

FBI is requested in regard to the following matters:

1) For elimination purposes, provide finger-

prints for the following Special Agents:

a)

Franklin I. Johnson

b)

John W. Bauer

C)

Neil P. Shanahan

d)

William J. Nolan

e)

The Chicago Agent (believed to be

SA Downey) whose fingerprint was

identified on the item of evidence

marked Q-130.

2)

Make available for interview, the following

agents:

a)

C)

đ)

e)

C. F. Busch

stephen wellington

josep Frang C 2764-1122252329

Joseph P. Finnegan

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•* The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 2, 1978

Page Iwo

Finally, it has been learned that the Memphis Field

Office may have destroyed certain radio logs for several

years, in accordance with the Bureau's file destruction

policy. This Committee, however, would appreciate it if

the Memphis Field Office would search its files, and provide

the following:

a) Any transcripts or copies of the radio logs

for the period January through May, 1968.

Any notations or references to the radio logs

for the period January through May, 1968.

c)

All references, memoranda and miscellaneous

items pertaining to the destruction of the

radio

logs for 1968.

đ)

Copies of the 1968 and current Manual of

Destruction cites, referencing the Headquarter's

and the Field Office's policy and procedure

pertaining to the destruction of radio logs.

As time is of the utmost importance, your prompt

attention is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: ghj

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Mr.

Danny 0. Coulson

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSOH: FREYER, M.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVIN

WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEWART B. MCK

YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

CHRISTOPHER J. B300. CONN

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD,

TENN

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

"COnN.

(202) 225-4624

Ree. cri

9:30 Any

5-12-78

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.5. House of Representatibes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 3, 1978

FEDERAL GOVERIKENT

Letter #1

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. 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, JI., it is requested

that the Federal Bureau of Investigation make available for

all documents pertaining to Dr. King

and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the

personal and confidential files of the following current or

former FBI employees during the period January 1, 1962 to

January 1, 1969:

1. J. Edgar Hoover

2. Alex Rosen

3.

Fred J. Baumgardner

4. George C. Moore

5. R. E. LOng

6. Clyde Tolson

7. Alan Belmont

8. Courtney Evans

9. • Cartha D. DeLoach

10. R. E. Wick

11. James R. Malley

12. C. L. McGowan

13. E. J. McDonough

14. James Bland

15. Paul Cox

16. Joseph A. Sizoo.

17. W. L. Martindale

18. Dick Corman

19.

Charles Brennan

20.

William Forsythe

21.

22.

Seymour Phillips

Thomas Bishop

be prepared on a prior tubasi spEe 2 6 2-117470-730

The files of the first nine individuals listed above should

It is also requested that the FBI make available the

files

referred to in the Task Force Report of the Department of

Justice on DI. King at page: Il, vhere reference is made to

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The Honorable

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Grittin B. Bell

1. 55:

"Some sensitive files in the office of the Section Chief in the

FBI Security Division"

Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly.

appreciated.

Sincerely,

S. Noons Bleasy

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHAODSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL Y

* WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEWART

: KI.

-4, CONN.

IVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF

CHARLES

&, NEaR.

HRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD 3. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

•*.

(202) 225-4524

Select Committee on Assassinations

f.5. House of nepresenfatines

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 9, 1978

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

On December 13, 1977, as part of its continuing investi-

gation into the assassination of Martin Luther King, the House

Select Committee on Assassinations submitted a request to the

Department.of Justice for the following information:

a) A list of all Department of Justice attorneys who

participated in any way in the direction or manage-

ment of the MURKIN investigation and the Division and

section with the Department

of Justice where these

attorneys were then assignatt-4561=334=1733

b) Copies of all memoránda, records, documents, and

news releases generated by the Department of Justice

in connection with the MURKIN investigation, exclu-

sive of what is contained in the MURKIN file already

provided to the Committee.

On March 21, 1978, a "partial" response to our request

was sent to the

staff of the Select Committee.

This included "

the names of seven attorneys assigned to the Civil Rights

Division of the Department of Justice who participated in the

MURKIN investigation.

On April 19, 1978, a final response to our request was

transmitted to the Select Committee.

The documents contained

TREAT

in this response did not include either communications between

AS

the FBI and the Department of Justice or material from the

ORIGINAL

DEPT. OF JUSTICE tO

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 9, 1978

Page 2

Department's extradition file on Ray (95-100-473). The DOJ/FBI

communications were omitted due to a prior agreement not to

process documents contained in the Bureau's MURKIN file; the

extradition file was not processed because it was felt to lie

outside the scope of our 12/13/77 request.

In light of the limited amount of material produced in

response to the initial HSCA request, it is hereby requested

that the Department of Justice provide, on an expedited basis,

the following additional material:

1) Copies of all memoranda, records and documents genera-

ted by the Department of Justice in connection with

the MURKIN investigation, including all correspondence

or communications from the Department of Justice to

the FBI, and all correspondence or communications

from the FBI to the Department of Justice.

It is

assumed that the vast majority of documents produced

in response to this request will be located in DOJ

file #144-72-662.

2)

3)

4)

Copies of all memoranda, records and documents,

located in DOJ file #95-100-473 or elsewhere, genera-

ted during the course of proceedings relating to Ray's

extradition from England

in the summer of 1968.

Copies of all documents contained in the folder

entitled "Martin Luther King Daily Reports", referred

to in a February, 1976 memorandum from Stephen Horn,

Attorney, Criminal Section, Civil Rights Division, to

Walter W. Barnett,

Deputy Chief,

Civil Rights Division. Mr. Horn's memorandum, which

was included in those documents recently provided. to

the HSCA, indicates that the reports contained in

this folder cover a period between 2/4/65 and 3/14/68.

Copies of all memos from Hoover to the AAG concerning

the progress of the

investigation. These memos,

included as item "7" of Mr. Horn's above-referenced

were apparently located in a filing

cabinet in the Civil Rights Division at the time of

Mr. Horn's memorandum.

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• • * The Honorable

May 9, 1978

Page 3

iffin B. Bell

5)

Copies of all documents contained in the two loose

folders of correspondence and memoranda concerning

the assassination referred to as item "13" of Mr:

Horn's February, 1976 memorandum.

6)

A list of the United States Attorneys in the Federal

districts which encompassed Memphis, TN; Atlanta, GA;

New Orleans, LA; Los Angeles, CA; Birmingham, ALi

and St. Louis, MO; at the time of Dr. King's

assas-

sination in April

of 1968.

7). Copies of all chronological files currently available

for former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, former

Deputy Attorney General Christopher, former Assistant

Attorney General Pollak and former

• Assistant Attorney

General Vinson.

The above listed requests have been discussed previously

in recent telephone conversations between Mr. Robert Keuch,

Special Counsel to the Attorney General, and Mi. Peter Beeson,

staff attorney for the Select Committee.

In addition, it is hereby requested that copies of the

two additional files listed below, (and referenced in Mr. Horn's

February, 1976 memorandum), be provided to the Select Committee.

8) A folder concerning memoranda and FBI reports on the

Memphis marches (sanitation strike) of March-April,

1968, (item 4 in Mr. Horn's memorandum) .

9)

Memoranda concerning Memphis v. King, the attempt to

enjoin the march of the Sanitation Workers to be led

by King, (item 12 in Mr. Horn's memorandum) •

Because of the amount of time which passed pending com-

pliance with the December 13, 1977 HSCA request, we ask that

these additional files be prepared as expeditiously as possible,

and 'in any case no later than May 31, 1978.

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in this request.

Respectfully,

2. Robert Bleaksey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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LOUTS ITOXIS, -DH10, CHAININAN

SAMUEL L.DIVINI. Ou

AOY. D.C.

STIWANT B.M=

YVONNE BRATMMAITI DUNKI, CALIT.

CHAISTOPMIA J. DOD0. CONNE.

MATOLO I TERE, TEÉIN.

120Y01.95T024,140.

RONINT W. RO13AA, PR.

(202) 223-6626

Rec.cins

5-19-78

#elect Committee on Assassinations

TI.S. House of epresentatibes

JUI HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON. D.C, 20515

May 17, 1978

FEDERAL COVERNMENT

Letter #2

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

Attention:

Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

The Subcommittee investigating the death of DI. Martin

Iuther King, JI., has obtained authorization to be furnished

any and all information under the Federal Bureau of Investiga-

tion's control pertaining to Arthur Hanes, SI., Of Birmingham,

Alabama and Samuel B. Kyles of Memphis, Tennessee.

Submitted herewith are copies of Messrs. Hanes' and Kyles'

releases, and in accordance with same, it is requested that the

Federal

Bureau of Investigation make available on a priority

basis all Headquarters and Field Office files and subfiles of

any nature pertaining to these individuals.

As time is extremely crucial in these matters, your

prompt attention is greatly appreciated.

ip

221613

Sincerely,

S.Robux Blakey

G.

Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

62-117290

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and of my own free volition, do hety autore

and consent, and they diet the Federa Bles

of Investigation, ('26 FBI to provede the

U.S. House of Representities 'select committe

On Assassinations sit? copies pany and all

reports and memo and tons prepared by DeTAI

bared upen information transmitted by me Is the

FBI or anyof its representatives wu pertain

direetly on indretly to the assassratin

Dr- Martin Luther King, f

DATE:

5/4/78-

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(702) 225-4524

Select Committce on Assassinations

El. 50. House of Representatioes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING. ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON. D.C. 20515

•

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Federal Bureau

of Investigation (FBI) to release any and all information

which it has or maintained concerning me, and/or which it has

• received or obtained from me, to the Select Committee on

Assassinations of the United States House of Representatives

(Committee) and its staff. By this authorization, I knowingly

and voluntarily waive whatever rights I may have to withhold

disclosure of information in the possession of the FBI to the

Committee and its staff.

I Dates 8/11/28

62-193050-411

ENCLOSURE

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HAPOLO E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J, FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMA

SAMUEL L

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STEWARTL

WINNEY, CONN.

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

(202) 225-4624

Stomac

(Select Committee on Assassinations

U.5. House ot Representatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 18, 1978

FEDERAL SOVERNNEHT

Rec.GLU

5-19-28

Letter #2

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

As part of its continuing investigation into the death

of DI. Martin Luther King, Jr., the House Select Committee on

Assassinations hereby requests the Bureau to contact the two

informants referenced in the

if an interview with this Committee can be arranged:

hi comtee dared arranged:

• serial listed below to determine

44-38861-1927

The informants are referenced on pages 2, 3 and 4 of

above-referenced

serial.

investigation, we ask that these informants be contacted as

rapidly as possible, so that an interview can be arranged, with

the informants' consent, prior to June 2, 1978.

We appreciate your assistance. in this matter.

Sincerely,

2. NoteBlahns

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

62-1172290

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LOUIS SINKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSON PITYER, N.C.

SAMUEL Y

SALTER I:. FAUNTROY, D.C.

YVONNE PRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.

STEWAR!

KINNEY, CONN.

CHARLES I

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

TARCLE

FLOYD S. PITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EOGAR, PA.

Rec. Clu

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(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.D. House of Representatibes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 18, 1978

ARAL GOVERNHENT

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Washington: D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Reuch

asociating

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., the assistance

of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is requested in regard

to the following matters:

1) Prepare for delivery Identification Division

Records on:

a. Robert Gourley - Last known address: 613

East Alton Street, Independence, MO (1967) •

b. Joan (Nee) Gourley - (Robert Gourley's

daughter)

Gave a statement to FBI in 1972

re: Robert De Pugh's hideout in Truth or

Consequences, New Mexico.

c.

Jerry Milton Brooks - Presently living in

Kansas City, MO area and associate of Robert

De Pugh.

E105 REC 27 62-117290-744

d.

Robert "Bagwell - (Wisconsin) Arrested October

30, 1966, by NYPD; at that time living in

Roosevelt, L.I., N.Y. Charged with conspiracy

and violation of weapons law.

62-11729

TREATAS

ORIGINAL

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 18, 1978

Page 2

e. Roy Frank Louser - Presently living at 133

South Forest Street, Reading, PA.

£. Mary Tollerton - Los Angeles area 1968.

g. Walter Patrick Peyson - Date of Birth: 4/26/42.

FBI #478-437F.

h. Edward Lee Bumgardner - Date of Birth: 2/6/39.

Last known address: 713 8th Street, Farming-

ton, MN.

i. Robert Bolivar De Pugh - Presently living in

Norborne, MO. Date of Birth: 4/15/23.

j. Melvin A. Sexton - Imperial Klaliff, UKA in

1968, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

k. Sam. Bowers - Imperial Wizard of White Knights

of the KKK of Mississippi in 1968.

1. L. E. Matthews - Referenced in BUFILE #157-5804.

Associate of Sam Bowers.

m.

Truman Webber Rogers - Former member of White

Knights of KKK Of Mississippi. Jones County,

Mississippi, 1968.

n.

Devilish Nik - aka Denours Nix. Referenced in

BUFILE 44-38861-1927.

0. Dean Williams - Grand Dragon of South Carolina,

KKK, 1969.

2)

Prepare for delivery the following serials from the

Atlanta Field Office Files:

Section 11, Serial 1690

Section 11, Serial 1674

As time is extremely crucial in regard to these matters,

your immediate attention is urged.

Sincerely,

. Nobert Blokey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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TO :

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ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FROM:

SAC, NEW ORLEANS (66-2878) -P-

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS. (HSCA)

Re Bureau teletype 4/28/78.612

Attempts to locate BH 418-R. (Former NO 1289-R)

have as yet been unsuccessful. Investigation conducted

indicates that source may be presently employed by an

unknown oil company as a pilot. Investigation continuing

to locate and upon locating the results of contact with

source will be furnished to the Bureau.

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FROM: SAC,

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SUBJECT:

'HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

"ASSASSINATIONS

(HSCA)

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Re Bureau teletype to Memphis 4/18/78.

On 4/19/78, SA HOWELL S. LOWE, Memphis Division,

was interviewed by representatives of the HSCA at Room 3387,

Old Identification Building, Second and D Streets, S.W.,

Washington, D. C. From 2:05 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., SA LOWE was

interviewed by PETER G. BEESON, Stait Counsel, and LISA

Interview included requests for complete background

information of SA LOWE, information concerning activities

and membership of UKA,

American Nazi Party, and other white

hate groups in existence at Memphis, Tenn.,

in 1967 and 1968.

Information concerning case Agents assigned to this organi-

zation, the extent of our investigative coverage, any

directions from the Bureau as to the use of informants, our

investigation of Klan activities, both before and after the

assassination of Dr, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

A second interview began at 3:00 p.m,, lasting

until 6:30 p.m, and was conducted by KENN MC HOUGH, BILL

WEBB, and G.

AKERS, all staff counsels of HSCA. This portion

of the interview was taped at the request of BILL WEBB

REG5 60-117÷10.

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conclusion of this interview, which

ended as a result Of SA LOWE's travel commitments

was

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group desired to continue this interview at Memphis in

the near future and at this contemplated interview they

desire to bring certain files for S4 LOVE to review in

order to refresh his memory.

It was pointed out that SA LOWE was agreeable

to be intervieved at Memphis, Tenn., but such an interview

would have to receive the approval of FBIHQ and the Memphis

Office advised by the Bureau that such a second interview

would be permitted.

It was pointed out that sd Lows would

not participate in

any "unorficinl" intervion.

The second intervier conmenced with questions

concernier inforuante of the i sphie oîrion and at the

onsci si lout declined to discus informants, number of

informants,

identities of intormants, or the

administrative

handling of informants.

At this time sA LOWE vas alod if

he was aware of the possible contempt of Congress penalties

for failure to answer questions before this Congressional

Committee.

A number of times during this interview it was

necessary to remind the intrviewers that questions leading

towards

the possible identification of informants would not

be answered by SA LOWE.

This interview covered the activities and investi

gation of the Memphis Office concerning the Sanitation

Workers Strike, the organization known as The Invaders,

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Com-

mittee on the Move for Equality (COME), Black Organization

Project (BOP), Ku Klux Klans, United Klans of America, anc

other white and black extremist or hate groups. Informatior

was requested concerning membership in these organizations

at Memphis and informant coverage in these organizations

during the period 1967 and 1968.

This interview concrned itself with Cointelpro

activities of the Memphis Office directed against former

Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., SCLC, The Invaders, and other

organizations at Memphis, Tenn.

Information was requested concerning supervisory

makeup of the Memphis Office, squads, squad assignments, case

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assignments, identity and location of Agents working

security and racial matters at Memphis, Tenn,, in 1967

and 1968.

Questions concerning bomb threats, method of

andling, Bureau instructions re bomb threats, receipt

of bomb threats directed against Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR., and dissemination of information concerning bomb

threats by the Memphis Office.

Questions were asked concerning the dissemination

of information, what agencies received copies of reports,

and the extent of dissemination of reports, bomb threats

and other general information,

Questions were asked concerning Dr. MARTIN LUTHER

KING's relationship with the BOP, The Invaders, and other

organizations at Memphis, monies

asked for or paid to the

Invadr organization by KING or SCLC, number of, direction

of, and whether or not there wre any surveillances of Dr.

KING at Memphis, any technical surveillances or technical

covrage of KING

or schc activities at Memphis, press releases

of the Memphis Office and/or the Bureau, particularly press

releases after the first KING led march

in 1968 which ended

in a riot.

Questions were asked concerning various persons

interviewed at Memphis, Tenn., both before and after Dr.

MARTIN LUTHER KING'S

assassination, by SA's LOWE and former

SA WILLIAM LAWRENCE.

Information was requested concerning Poor Peoples

Campaign, Bureau instructions as to how to handle the investi-

gation when these cases along with numerous other cases were

opened for investigation in the Memphis Office, any Bureau

instructions concerning investigation or surveillance of KING

and Bureau instructions concerning various other investigation

at Memphis, Tenn,

Questions were asked concerning the relationship

between the Memphis Office and both the Memphis Police Depart-

ment and Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

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A series of questions was asked concerning current

SA LOWE declined to furnish any information concerning

current organized crime at Memphis and denied any knowledge

of any current organized crime.

Questions were asked concerning Intelligence Unit,

Memphis Police Department, Memphis Police Department under-

cover officers and informants.

The above represents highlights of this intrview

which included questions concerning SA LOWE'S remembrance of

racial conditions at Memphis, Tenn., during

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Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: Iir. Robert I. Keuch

Director,

FBI

BEDRAT A0Fi] 19, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESEUTATIVES (ESCA)

1978

APR 19

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General

In connection with the HSCA's investi

cation Into the assassination of Martin Iuther King, Jr.,

requested certain information fron files of the FBI.

Inclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandun

In partial response to referenced letter. It is requested

that you furnish a copy of the enclosed menorandun to the FSCA.

Enclosures (2)

62-117290

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NOTE: Springfield's Alton, Illinois bank robbery file was

destroyed per Bureau letter to all offices dated October, 28,

1977, concerning destruction of files and records..

s as follows:

Volume of material requested in response to Item 3

King security file in Atlanta, 80 sections,

available since only a portion

REC-4be 612e 15 requested:

146X

Information delivered in response to Item 4 involves

primarily serials in the Miami Field Office MURKIN piteanda

FBI Headquarters file concerning United Klans of America (UKA)

activity in Birmingham and New Orleans.

20 JUN 32 1279

Borite dated Apat Suri, What see that

As py Information on the UKA was being furnished by separate coveri

This material, consisting of approximately 4,000 serials, will

be processed for HSCA access upon arrival.

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E.d. House of Zepetsentatit

PES! MOUSE OFFICE BUILDING. M!

WASHINGTOiX, D.C, 20355

MAR 1 5 1973

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell.

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C. 20530

Attention:

MI. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

.

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Comnittee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of DI. Martin

Iuther King, Jx., it is requested that the Federal Bureau of

Investigation assist this Committee with respect to the

following matter:

1) Prepare for delivery, Identification Division

records on WERNER MARION KRUSH (DOB 6/13/42) •

2) Provide a copy of the photograph taken of KRUSH

on August 17, 1967.

The above individual is referenced on page 25 in FBI

Ieport, BUFILE 91-274 94; Alton, Illinois file SI 91-3699,

captioned Bank of Alton Robbery. .

3) Make access available to the Atlanta, Los Angeles,

Memphis, and New York Field Office files re: a)

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference; b)

Martin Luther King, JI. Security File, as follows:

100 - 149194

SCIC - New York

200

136585

King - New York

100

5718

SCIC - Atlanta

100

5586

100

King - Atlanta

- 57229

•King - Los Angeles

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PRLLISABERLOW

31210

Prepare for access UkA files and other Klan group

files for the period 1967-1968 for the following

field offices:

Atlanta, Georgia

New Orleans, Louisiana

Memphis, Tennessee

• Los Angeles, California

Prepare for access any information on JULES ROCCO

KIMBLE (KIMBEL); alleged Minuteman, last known

address 3420 St. Germain Street, Apartment 14,

Montreal, Canada.

Due to the volume of material requested and the anticipated

length of time complete compliance would necessiate, it is

reguested that the materials be provided as they become available.

Very truly yours,

1. Robes Blobry

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr.

Bailey

1 - Mr.

Foster

Adir.

April 19, 1978

HOUSE SELECE COMATITEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General

fron G. Robert Blaley, Chief Counsol, and Director, HSCA, dated

march 15, 1978, which, in connection with the HSCA's investi

cation into the assassination of Martin Luther Kings Jr.,

requested certain information from files of the FBI.

In response to Items 1 and 2 of referenced letter,

record and photograph in files of the Identification Division,

FBI Hcadquarters, concerning Werner Marion Krush, were delivered

to HSCA Staff Member Ralph Salerno on March 30, 1978. By

letter dated April 12, 1978, the Springfield Office of the

IBI advised that, in accordance with routine file destruction

procedures, the file concerning the Alton, Illinols, bank robbery

Investigation (91-3699) was destroyed on December 19, 1977.

Therefore, no photograph of krush is available in files of the

Regarding Item 3 of referenced letter, HSCA StalI

Member Michael Fberhardt made the following modification on

March 29, 1978. In view of the volume of material in the king

and Southern Christian Leadership Conference

(SCLC) security

Investigations, the HSCA only desires access to the Atlanta

Field Office file concerning King; the Memphis Fleld Office file

concerning king and the soLe; and

• the Los Angeles files con-

Information from the New York Field Office concerning Fing or

не ной Тог

but only for the period January 1,

SCLO is necded at this time.

The above material 1s being

processed and the HSCA will be advisod upon its completion.

Ilatorial in response to Item 4 of referenced letter

was delivored to HSCA Staff Member Peter Beeson on April 13,

- 1978.

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ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH.

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. §. HOUSE OF REPRESCITATIVES (HSCA)

On Narch 27, 1978, Mir. Beeson modifled Item 5

of referenced letter.

He stated

that it was not necessary to

provide any material fron the files of the Atlanta, Now Orleans

and Los Angeles offices of the rBI concerning the United Flans

of America (UFA): However, material rerarding the UKA fron

the Herphis Field office was needed, but only for the period

Septenber, 1967, through June, 1908. This material is being

processod and the HSCA will be advised upon its completion.

Matcrial in response to Item 6 of referenced letter

has been processed and is available for HISCA access at FBI

Hcadquarters.

On Parch 27, 1978, ISCA Staff Member Richard Wrase

was advised that matcrial in response to this Itom was avallablo

for accoss. Where Information is not provided, it is cither not

retrievable or 1s not boing furniohed pursuant

to the Hemorandun

of understanding.

62-117290

NOTe: See Director, IBl, louter to Assistant Attorney teneral,

criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert I. Leuch, dated

April 19, 1978, captioned as above.

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

(Attn: Mr. Coulson)

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

Hay 4, 1978

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: Ir. Robert I. Heuch

Director, FBI

BEDERAI GOVERNANE

HOUSE SELECI COLTIITTEE OII ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General

from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HuCA.

dated April 17, 1978, which, in connection with the ESCA's

investigation into the assassination of lartin Luther King, Jr.,

requested delivery of a lilant teletype to the Bureau dated

Tarch 28, 1978, which concerned Willlan A. Sormersett and

that Special Agent James P. Icrahon, formerly of the Buffalo

Field office, be made available for interview by the fiscA.

Inclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum

in response to the above letter. It is requested that you

furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandun to the ESCA.

Enclosures (2)

The teletype desired by the Committee concerned a

previous HSCA request for the Miami Field Office file concerning

Sommersett.

publicly identified as an informant and whose file at FBI

sommersett was a former informant who has been

Headquarters has been made available to the Committee.

teletype advised that Sommersett's file in Miami was destroyed

under our routine destruction of records program. However,

the last section of this file was inadvertently not destroyed

and was therefore being sent to FBI Headquarters to be made

avallable to the EscA.

This file covered the period 1962-1969.

By Legal Counsel memorandum to the Associate Director

dated 4/27/78, former Special Agent McMahon, who resides in

Rochester,

In anticipation of interview by the HSCA.

was cleared from his employment agreement

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

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1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

May 4, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COITIITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General

fron G. Robert Blaley, Chief counsel and Director, HoCA,

Jr., requested delivery of a Miami teletype to the Bureau

dated March 28, 1978, which concerned Willlam A. Sommersett

and that Special Agent James P.Hclahon, formerly of the

Buffalo Fleld Office, be made avallable for interview by

the HSCA.

This lettor is to confirm that a copy of the Miami

teletype to the Bureau dated March 28, 1978, war delivered

to HSCA representative John Hornbeck on April 21, 1978, at

Headquarters.

Former Special Agent James P. McMahon

bean 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.

This letter completes response to HSCA request

of April 17, 1978.

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv..

Asst. Dir.:

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Crim: Inv.

Ident.

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MAIL ROOM

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ORIGINAL AND TWO SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL

DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH.

See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney

General, Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch,

dated 5/4/78, captioned "House Select Committee on Assassinations,

U. S. House of Representatives (HSCA)."

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LOUTS STONES, ORMO, CHARMIN

CHAROSON PALYIA, ME.

SAMUELL DEY

WALTER K. TAUNTAOY, DE

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OHHE ARATHWAITE QUAXE, CALP. CHARLES.

HRISTOPHIN I. DODG, COM.

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H.S. House of Representatites

3331 HOUSI OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

4/2/71

April 17, 1978

MR. ALDHIZUL

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

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 circumstances surrounding the death of DI. Martin

Luther King, Jr., it has been learned that the Miami Field

- Office sent recent communication by teletype pertaining to

William A. Somersett.

The Conmittee, therefore, would like

the assistance of the Bureau in locating this recent teletype,

and further, to be provided with all relevant copies.

Specifically, the Miami teletype is dated March 28, 1978

and refers to special Bureau instructions to the Albany Field

Office dated August 15,

1977 and October 28, 1977, re William

A. Somersett.

The Committee would greatly appreciate expedi-

tious retrieval of this document and any other references re-

lated to this matter.

Finally, the Committee would like the FBI to make S. A.

James P. McMahon, formerly of the Buffalo Field Office, avail-

able for Staff interview.

Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

17. RoberBlokay

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

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FBI

PRECEDENCE:

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• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

I TOP SECRET

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• CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

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Date

5/2/78

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT -

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

FROM 2/

SAC, LOS ANGELES (62-7841) (1) (PUC)

RE:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE.

ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

672-

Re Bureau teletype to Los Angeles, dated 4/28/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau is. one copy of LA serial

170-45A-33A which is the only serial contained in Los Angeles

files which mentions Friends of Rhodesia during the time

period 1967 - 1963. Also enclosed for the Bureau is one

partial copy of LA serial 105-5724-884.

For the information of the Bureau, this is the

only reference in Los Angeles files which pertains to

RONALD G. HEWITSON.

For the additional information of the

Bureau, the mailing list attached to the enclosed serial

consisted of 40 pages, but HEWITSON was only mentioned on

page 31 anc. consequently only page 31 is being submitted

along with the cover communication.

Bureau (Enc.

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TELEPHONE CALL TO MEMPHIS MAY. 19, 1978.

ON MAY 19, 1978, FORMER ME 313-E CONTACTED ON MEMPHIS

TELEPHONE NUMBER 525-1232. NAMES OF HSCA STAFF MEMBERS, MARK

SPRISER AND PETER BEESON, TELEPHONE NUMBER 292-225-8353,

FURNISHED TO HIM. FORMER ME 313-E INFORMED HIS IDENTITY

HAS NOT BEEN FURNISHED TO HSCA. SOURCE REMAINS AGREEABLE

TO INTERVIEW AND WILL PROMPILY CONTACT ONE OF THE STAFF MEMBERS

TO NEGOTIATE THE DETAILS OF MEETING.

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIF

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL

EVINE, OHIO

WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEWART'D. MCKINNEY, CONN.

YVONE BRATRNYAITE BURKE, CALIF.

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

CHRISTOPHER J. DODO, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

POBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Rec. C.A.

518/28

stonce

Select Committee on Assassinations

ET.S. Lause of epresentatiaes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 17, 1978

5/19/27

148 p

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

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 circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JI., the assistance of the Federal Bureau of In-

vestigation is requested in regard to the following matters:

1) Access to BUFILE and all Subfiles pertaining to

the United Klans of America operating in Chicago

for the period 1967 - 1968.

2)

3)

Written response to the question of whether the

Field Offices of St. Louis and/or Chicago made

any attempts at surreptitious entry, or in fact

succeeded at surreptitiously entering the resi-

dences or the premises owned or leased by Carol

Pepper, John Ray, and/or Jerry Ray?

Access to all BUFILE and Subfiles on the following:

a. JOHN ACORD

1968 President of the American-

Southern A can Council at 800

4th Street,

s. I., washingto s 67-112220-75

22 MAY 23 1978

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 17, 1978

Page 2

b.

JAMES R. SNEED, aka J. R. Sneed, aka Robert

Sneed, 1968 Chairman, Orange County Chaptet ...

of the Friends of Rhodesia, P. O. Box 613, •

Garden Grove, California.

1968 home address:

near Haworth

and Fountain, Hollywood, California.

1967 address: Friends of Rhodesia, Room 603,

Hayworth Tower, 1314 North Hayworth, Los Angeles,

California.

C.

ROBERT WYCKOFF, founded the Orange County (Calif-

ornia) Chapter

of the Friends of Rhodesia.

a.

MARK BOUTWELL,, 1968:

Central California Com-

mittee of Friends of Rhodesia.

e.

MRS. (FNU) RENEAU, 1968 Chairman of the El Monte

Chapter of the Friends of Rhodesia, 11913 Roseglen

Street, El Monte, California.

As time is of the utmost importance, your prompt atten-

tion to these matters is appreciated.

Sincerely,

f-Robert Blabsig

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: gha

éc: Danny Coulson

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS EHSCAZ

HSCA, BY LETTER DATED MAY 3, 1978, REQUESTED ALL INFOR-

MATION IN THE FILES OF THE JACKSON, KNOXVILLE AND MEMPHIS FIELD

OFFICES CONCERNING BUFORD WALLACE POSEY, DATE OF BIRTH AUGUST 281

1925• HSCA OBTAINED WAIVER FROM POSEY ALLOWING FOR RELEASE

ALL INFORMATION HELD BY THE FBI TO THE COMMITTEE.

EACH RECEIVING OFFICE SHOULD SEARCH INDICES FOR ABOVE=

NAMED INDIVIDUAL AND DUPLICATE ANY FILES AND REFERENCES FOUND

_IDENTICAL WITH POSEY. THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO

FBI HEADQUARTERS, ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, BY

i CLOSE OF BUSINESS MAY. 261 .1978.1

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EX-101

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2 MAY ID 1978

MAY 1,8 1978

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CITY AIRTEL TO BUREAU AUGUST 31, 1976•

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HSCA, BY LETTER DATED MAY LI, 1978, REQUESTED THAT ALL

MATERIAL REVIEWED BY OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

COPRI, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FROM FOUR LEGATS, INCLUDING MEXICO.

CITY, FOR ITS REPORT CONCERNING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.,

INVESTIGATION, BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.

REFERENCED BUREAU TELETYPE, CAPTIONED "MARTIN LUTHER KING, "

DEALT WITH FBIHQ'S REQUEST OF ALL LEGATS TO SEARCH THEIR INDICES

FOR FILES REGARDING KING AND FURNISH A COPY OF THOSE FILES TO

FBIH&• MEXICO CITY ADVISED THAT MURKIN FILE E173-13 LOCATED,

EX. 201

62-117290-255

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DECARTMENT OF JUSTIE

FEEDALDURELU COEMESTIOATION

COMMENTO DOG MOSSREBRODY

CONTINUA LOS

242E1

FAGE TWO DE HO N0095 UC*NCLASE FIO

WAS BEING XEROXED, AND WOULD BE FORWARDED. THIS MATERIAL WAS

RECEIVED AT FBIHQ; HOWEVER, AFTER REVIEW BY OPRA IT WAS SUBSE-

QUENTLY DESTROYED AS CURRENT NEED NOT FORESEEN•

IT IS REQUESTED THAT MEXICO CITY FURNISH FBIHQ A COPY OF

THE FILE PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED {173-1J. REFERENCED AIRTEL ADVISED

THAT THIS FILE CONSISTED OF SERIALS 1 - 357 AND LAS 1 - 1A29.

IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO XEROX ONLY THE FIRST PAGE OF ANY DOCU-

MENT CONTAINED IN THAT FILE THAT HAS BEEN PREVIQUSLY SUBMITTED

TO FBIHQ DURING THE COURSE OF MURKIN INVESTIGATION. ALL OTHER

DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE COPIED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THIS MATERIAL

SHOULD BE SENT TO FBIHQ: ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY

UNIT, BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 2. 1978•

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Teletype to Legat, Mexico City

Re:

House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)

62-117290

NOTE:

Bureau teletype to all Legal Attaches, 8/30//6, requestec

that Legats determine if they maintained any Illes relat-

ing to Martin Luther King, Jr., including MURKIN (44-38861) ;

Martin Luther King, Jr. (100-106670); COMINFIL of SCLC (100-

438794); Communist

Influence in Racial Matters (100-442529) ;

CPUSA - Negro Question (100-3-116); and Stanley David Levison

review by oPr.

1 - 357 and lAs 1 - 29.

This material was forwarded to FBIHO

on 8/31/76; however, after review by OPR, this file was destroyed.

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KiinhosoN PRE.ER. M.C.

WALTER E. FA INTROY, D.F..

YVONNE BRATT WASTE BURKE, CALIF.

CHRISTAPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD E FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

= COKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

SAMUEL L. 252

STEWART

CHARLES

HAROLD S.

X. CONN.

HALOR.

fER, MICH.

(202) 225-4524

O Select Committee on Assassinations

E.S. House of Representatites

- 3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

MAY 1 1 1978

Re.CIU

6:25pm

-5-16-76

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washigton, D.C.

Attention:

FEDERAL, GOVERNMENT

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 circumstances surrounding the death of DI. Martin

Luther King, Jr., the assistance of the Federal Bureau of

Investigation is requested to the following matters:

1) Prepare for access the BUFILE and all pertinent

Field Office files, pertaining to the caption:

"James Earl Ray - Fugutive

U.F.A.C. - Robbery First"

S.I. file 83-5631

BUFILE 88-51730.

2)

Prepare for access, BUFILE, referencing Santo

Domingo airtels dated 4/8/68: 97-3689-47

97-3689-48

b)

65-37422-112

re:

Madrid letter 4/8/60

c)

65-37422-115

re: N.Y.

letter 6/3/60

3)

Prepare for access all BUFILE materials, and

Memphis Field Office materials on:

i chana cheat of as 6 - 11221 =756

MAY 22 1978

4)

Prepare for access all files of the following

• TREAT AS

ORIGINAL

Legat offices pertaining

tigation.

offices pertaining to the weiM anyes-

1978

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Tire Honorable

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fin B. Bell

a)

b)

c)

đ)

Mexico City

Ottawa

Paris

London

With respect to the above, 4(a-d), we understand that

the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility

may have reviewed certain files of the aforementioned Legat

offices for their report of January, 1977. We therefore

request, that any files reviewed by OPR, or any files presently

under the Department of Justice's control pertaining to item

4(a-d) also be encompassed in this request.

5)

Prepare for access Minutemen files for the

following field offices for the enumerated

periods:

a)

b)

C)

Kansas City 1967-1968

San Diego

1967-1968

Denver

7/1967-8/1967

With respect to item 5c, it is believed that the Denver

Field Office has coverage for

requested for the appropriate Field Office having Golden within

its jurisdiction.

As time is of the utmost importance, we ask that the

items be provided as they become available.

Your continued

I cooperation is as always, appreciated.

Very truly yours,

2. Dobut Blobey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: ghj

Jec: Mr. Danny O. Coulson

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DIVISION.

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RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO MEMPHIS AND OTHER OFFICES DATED

APRIL 28, 1978.68%0

ON MAY 1, 1978, FORMER ME 313-E WAS CONTACIED AND

FURNISHED INFORMATION SET FORTH IN RETEL. THIS SOURCE HAS NO

OBJECTION TO AN INTERVIEW BY REPRESENTATIVES OF HSCA.

FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNS MEMPHIS INFORMANIS

REFERRED TO IN RETEL:

FORMER ME 338-R, ME FILE 170-70, BUFILE 137-4885, WAS

OPENED ON JANUARY 6, 1958, AS POTENTIAL CRIMINAL INFORMANT

AND WAS ASSIGNED TO SA JOHNS. STANTON. THE CASE WAS REASSIGNED

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TO SA BRUCE C. HODGE ON MARCH 1D, 1959, AND WAS SO ASSIGNED

WHEN CLOSED ON JULY 3D, 196D. ON DECEMBER 28, 1960, THE CASE

WAS REOPENED AND ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM HO LAWRENCE. ME 338-R

WAS THEN DESIGNATED A CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE - RACIAL. THE CASE

WAS HANDLED BY SA WILLIAM HO LAWRENCE UNTIL REASSIGNED TO SA

HOWELL S. LOWE ON JANUARY 13, 197D. SA LOWE HANDLED THE CASE

UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1976•

FORMER ME 352-R, ME FILE 170-104D, BUFILE 170-253D, WAS

OPENED ON DECEMBER 27, 1967, AND ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM HO

LAWRENCE. IT WAS REASSIGNED TO SA BURL F. JOHNSON ON JANUARY 14,

1970, AND WAS REASSIGNED TO SA CLAUDE A. CURIIS, JR., ON

AUGUSI 22, 1970. IT REMAINED SO ASSIGNED UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED

ON FEBRUARY 8, 1972.

FORMER ME 353-R, MEMPHIS FILE 170-1022, BUFILE 17D-1841, WAS

OPENED ON NOVEMBER 3D, 1967, AND ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM HO

LAWRENCE. IT WAS REASSIGNED TO SA BURL F. JOHNSON ON JANUARY 27,

1970, AND REMAINED SO ASSIGNED UNTIL CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 7, 1972.

FORMER ME 339-R, MEMPHIS FILE 17D-117, BUFILE 170-1922,

WAS OPENED ON MAY 5, 1965, AND ASSIGNED TO SA EUGENE G. DOUGLASS.

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II WAS REASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM HO LAWRENCE IN AUGUSI, 1965,

AND REMAINED SO ASSIGNED UNIIL II WAS CLOSED ON JUNE 2, 1969.

THE CASE WAS REOPENED ON NOVEMBER 4, 1969, AND ASSIGNED IO

SA RALPH J. LIEWER AND REMAINED SO ASSIGNED UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED

ON MAY 28, 1970.

FORMER ME 282-R, MEMPHIS FILE 170-1019, BUFILE 134-11867,

WAS OPENED ON JANUARY 3D, 1962, AND ASSIGNED TO SA WILLIAM HO

LAWRENCE. IT REMAINED SO ASSIGNED UNTIL IT WAS CLOSED ON

MARCH 10, 1969.

SA WILLIAM HO LAWRENCE IS RETIRED AND RESIDES AT 314

SWISS PINE LAKE DRIVE, SPRUCE, NORTH CAROLINA; SA JOHN S.

SIANTON, RETIRED, RESIDES AT COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE; SA BRUCE C.

HODGE, RETIRED, RESIDES AT COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA; SA CLAUDE

A. CURIIS, JR., RETIRED, RESIDES AT 164D DOLAN DRIVE, MEMPHIS,

TENNESSEE; SA RALPH J. LIEWER, RETIRED, RESIDES AI ROUTE 3,

BOX 291-Y, DEQUIM, WASHINGION; SA EUGENE G. DOUGLASS, RETIRED,

4054 ST. ANNE CIRCLE, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE; SA'S BURL F. JOHNSON

AND HOWELL S. LOWE ARE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED

TO THE MEMPHIS

DIVISION.

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Director's Sec'y

UNCLAS EFTO

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RE BUREAU TELETYPE DATED APRIL 28, 1978.422

CO 44-R, BUREAU FILE 17D-553 AND COLUMBIA FILE 17D-11

WHO WAS OPERATED AS A SOURCE

OF THE COLUMBIA DIVISION FROM 1965 TO 1972 WAS CONTACTED

BY SA GEORGE G. ROSS ON MAY 3, 1978, AT HIS HOME IN FAIRFAX,

So C. HE CAN BE CONTACTED THROUGH TELEPHONE NUMBER

(803) 632-3634. THE COLUMBIA LETTERHEAD MEMORANDUM TO

THE BUREAU DATED AUGUST 4, 1969, CAPTIONED "IMPERIAL BOARD

MEETING, UKA INCO, KKKK TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, JULY 27,

1969" WAS REVIEWED WITH THE SOURCE TO REFRESH HIS MEMORY

AS TO THE INFORMATION HE FURNISHED REGARDING THE HANES -

SHELTON CONTACT. THE SOURCE SAID THAT HE HAS NO OBJECTIONS

ST-125

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UNCLAS EIF TO

PAGE TWO, CO 175-73, UNGLAS E FI O

TO BEING INTERVIEWED BY A STAFF MEMBER FROM THE ASCA,

BUT HE WANIS THE INTERVIEW AT HIS HOME IN FAIRFAX, S.C.,

IN VIEW OF HIS BUSINESS COMMITMENTS AND ILLNESS OF HIS

MOTHER. THE SOURCE OWNS AND OPERATES THE ARROWHEAD NURSERY

IN FAIRFAX, SO C., WITH A CONSIDERABLE INVESIMENT IN THIS

NURSEY, AS WELL AS IN LAND, ESTIMATED TO BE IN EXCESS OF

1! MILLION DOLLARS. HE REQUESTED THAT HIS NAME BE HELD

IN CONFIDENCE BY THE HSCA AND DOES NOT WANT IT DIVULGED

OUISIDE THIS COMMITTEE'S ORGANIZATION. HE SAID THAI HE

DOES NOI FEEL THAT HE CAN FURNISH ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

OTHER THAN WHAT WAS FURNISHED IN THE PREVIOUS COLUMBIA

MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 4, 1969.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

FROM : D. Ryan R

* Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adg.,-

Dep. AD in.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Asst. Dir.:

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Adm. Servs..

Crim. Inv. -

1 - Criminal Investigative

Ident. -

Division (Attn:

Intell. -

Mr. M. V. Hale) Laboratory

Legal Coun.

DATE: 4/27/78

lan. & in:

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Pec. Mgnt. A

Attn: Mr. D. 0.

Soulson

Tech. Servs.

Training

1 - Mr. Bassett

Public Affs. Off.

1 - Mr. Foster

Telephone Rm.

Director's Sec'y _

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

, sT

PURPOSE: To advise that the HSCA has requested access to

five (5) informant files and to recommend that access to these

files by the HSCA be restricted only to Mr. G. Robert Blakey,

Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA.

DETAILS: In connection with its investigation into the

assassination of Martin Luther King, Jf., the HSCA, by letter

to the Attorney General dated April

12, 1978, requested access

to FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ) files of 5 informants, who reported

on activities of the Invaders, a Memphis youth group involved in

vIolence during the sanitation workers strike in memphis during-

March-April, 1968.

Through review of the Invaders' file at FBIHQ, the

HSCA learned that the Memphis Office had 5 informants who

were providing coverage of the Invaders.

Mr. G. Robert Blakey,

Chief Counsel and Director, ASCA, has advised Legal Counsel

Division that the HSCA is trying

to resolve the issue as to

whether or not the Invaders fomented racial violence to get

King to return from Atlanta to Memphis where he was killed.

The HSCA desires to review these informant files to determine

if any of them acted as "agent provacators" in starting this

violence.

EX-I01 REC-65 62-117290-1751

To date the only informant files made available to

the HSCA have been in instances where the informant has been

publicly identified or where an informant, during interview by

the AsCA, has admitted his relationship with the Bureau and

signed a

waiver authorizing release to the HSCA all fBI

information concerning him.

The latter has occurred on three

occasions.

12 MAY 23 1978

Discussions concerning release of these informant

files have been conducted by representatives of the Legal Liaison

and Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division,

TOP

Echelon and Criminal Informant

Unit, Criminal Investigative

(JEA:pIM

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Division and Congressional Inquiry Unit, Records Management

Division. Conclusions are as follows:

(1) Protection of our

informants and sources throughout the course of the HSCA

investigation is of paramount importance. (2) If release of

chese 5 files, with all informant identifving data excised,

could satisfy the HSCA that these informants were not responsible

for violence which occurred in Memphis at the time King was

killed, then the best interests of the FBI are served; (3) To

avoid precedent of the HSCA's staff reviewing informant files,

only Mr. Blakey should be given access to these 5 informant files.

at fBIHQ.

On April 26, 1978, Mr. Blakey advised that it would

len ormant pla tuat onis he be siven access to the Invader

informant files.

If approved, files will be processed by the Congressional

Inquiry Unit and prior to being made available to Mr. Blakey,

excisions will be reviewed by the Top Echelon and Criminal

Informant Unit.

RECOMMENDATION: That approval be granted to process these

5 individual informant files for access of Mr. Blakey in

order to comply with HSCA request of April 12, 1978.

APPROVED:

Director

Adm. Serv.

Crim. Inv.

ridint.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

THat

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o..d.

FEDERAL GOVERNUEKS

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: Hir. Robert L. Keuch

Director, FBI

HOUSE SOUSE OF REESE A ASS SINARTONS

April 28, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

King, Jr., access to certain material located in a Bulky Exhibit

folder of

the FBI Headquarters file of aforementioned case.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum

in partial response to above request. It is requested that you

furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Susan Grimes, HSCA, advised that she had reviewed material

In Bulky Exhibit folder number 5586, Bufile 44-38861, but desired

to select specific material from that folder. She stated that she

would review that material at FBI Headquarters whenever she had

the time.

This memorandum is to formally acknowledge that the

requested material is available for review.

EX-115

REC. 94

62-11222-259X

23 JUN 26 1978

Assoc. Dir..

MAILED 7

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

APR 8 8 1978

Adm. Servs.

Crim. Inv..

Ident. _

BBI

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt..

Tech. Servs. -

Training

HBIEN

Public, Atfs. 00 H

Telephone Rm

Director's Sec'y

MAIL ROOM

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn:

Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

Apr1l 28, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

with the HSCA's investigation into the assassination of

Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr, copies of blueprints and sketches

which are located in Bulky Exhibit folder number 5586 of the

FBI Headquarters MURKIN fIle.

As requested in above lotter, HSCA Staff Member

Susan Grimes has previously been orally advised of the

availability of this material for review and selection.

This momorandum is a confirmation of that conversation

acknowledging the avallability of that material.

62-117290

ORIGINAI, AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMITAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. FOBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Direetor, IBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch, dated

April 28, 1978, captioned as above.

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm..

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim: Inv..

Ident. -

Intell.

Laboratory -

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt. -

Tech. Servs. -

Training -

fari

Public Affs. Off. -

Telephone Rm..

Director's Sec'y -

MAIL ROOM

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

NICRAROSON PRETER, N.C.

SANDY

I,E, O110

WALTEN E. FAUNTROY.

D.C.

STEWA

YVONNE DHATISWAITE DUNKI, CALIT.

CHARLE

KINHEY, COMN.

CHHISTONHER S. DODÓ, CONN.

MAROLD.S, SorrYEn, MiCh.

HAROLO E. FORO, YENH.

• в;

FLOYO J. FITHLAN, IND.

ROSERS W. LSDAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

M.S. Mouse of licprescitatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.G. 20515

MAR 1 9 19781

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 circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JX., it is requested that the Federal Bureau

'of Investigation make available for reproduction all blueprints

and rough sketches used in the construction of the mock-up

of the crime scene.

These documents are housed in Bulky

Folder 5586 of the Headquarter's MURKIN file and have been

reviewed by the Committee.

The Committee forsees using only.

a few of the documents, therefore, we request that, rather

than reproducing these materials in their entirety, you allow

a Committee representative to identify these documents as

• needed.

Sincerely,

S. Notes Black

G.

Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: sgi

CC:

Mr. Danny 0. Coulson

I55X

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

ETICHARDSO I PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL Y

WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.G.

STEWART

-KINNEY, CONN.

YVONNE BATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF.

CHARLES SNiE, NEBR.

CHRISTÖPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLO S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TEMN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4524

Pee cut

5/21251

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.S. House of Representatihes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 1, 1978

FEDERAL GO ENVENT

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the

United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Attorney General:

Dear ME @HOLSE SELECT COMMlITOR

ON ASASINATIONE

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, JI., the assistance of the FBI is requested in

regard to the following matters:

55/24-7p

dada

ENRECORDED COPY TIAMI

We 35541

1) Access to BUFILE, Subfiles for the period

January 1, 1967 through January 1, 1971 on:

a. Jerry Lee Miller - Date of birth: 4/11/39.

aka James R. Payne.

b. James Russell Rogers - Date of birth: 1/18/21.

FBI #195-765B.

2)

c. Ernest Turley - Date of birth: 3/24/27. FBI

#4 066 905.

62-117290-1594

a.

James Allen Benny - Referenced in the

St. Peter

Bank Robbery files pertaining to John Larry Ray.

Prepare for delivery Identification Division rec-

ords to include

Mailotos on:

REG26 4438561-

a. Clarence

S.S.#:

Edgar Haynes - Date of birth: 6/13/15.

498-05-3274.

b. Jerry Lee Miller (photo only)

c. James Allen Benny

22 MAY 5 1978

MOURN RENTURE BUREA

TREAT AS

ORIGINAL

MS Lờrn P49a52 439280 Page 121

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 1, 1978

Page 2

d. James Russell Rogers (photo only)

e. Ernest Turley (photo only)

f. Ronald Seibelt Goldenstein (photo only)

By letter dated 4/5/78, we requested delivery of Identi-

fication Division records for the above, designated 2 (b, d, d,

& e). At this time, we request that photos be delivered

the remaining individuals referenced in the 4/5/78 letter,

designated items 2 (b, a, e, 9 and h).

We would like to have all the photos prepared and de-

livered on a priority-expedite basis by May 5, 1978, if

possible.

Your continued cooperation is, as always, greatly

appreciated.

Sincerely,

S. Robax Blalsey

G.

Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB : ghđ

Vec: Danny Coulson

J. Aldhizer

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1 - 1

Counsel Division

Aton:

Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

FEDERAL GOVERNENT 1 - Mr. Foster

May 1, 1978

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: In. Robert L. Keuch

Director, FBI

HOUSE SELECT COMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESEITATIVES (ASCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney General

from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated

March 27, 1978, which requested, In connection with the HSCA's

investisation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther

King, JI., delivery of specified FBI documents; material relating

to three named individuals; and that twenty-five (25) current

or former Special Agents be made available for interview.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum

with three attachments in partial response to the above request.

It is requested that you furnish a copy of the encigséd memorandum

to the HSCA.

Enclosures (5)

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TWB: pfm/jmn jan

111.80

(6)

NOTE: On March 29, 1970, Robin Linaley, HSCA, picked up Items

1(a)-(e) in above request. Item 1(c) was modified to furnish

serials 5540 and 5565 of Buffle 44-38861 which are identical

Los Angeles failed to initially

This was later?

provided to Lindley on April 3,

62.110357

1978

MAY

FBI

Assoc. Dir.

- DeR AD-Adm.

Dep. AD Inv. _

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs. _

Crim: Inv. _

Ident. -

Ronald G. Hewitson (Items 1(f) and (g)).

ISCA requested FBI Headquarters (FBIHA) and Stortouts

documents relating to financial records of Jerry Raynes.

St Louis

advised by airtel April 5, 1978, that all information was in

FBIHQ file.

Gerald Hamilton, HSCA, advised St. Louis need not

provide this identical information:

Intell. -

Laboratory -

Legal Coun. -

Request that twenty-five (25) Special Agents be made

Plan, & Insp. available for interview (Item 3) was forwarded to Legal Liaison

Rec. Mgnt. _

Tech. Servs. _

and Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division,

for

Training -

deliverance from their employment agreements and to contact them

Public Alis. Of regarding interview by HSCA.

Telephone Rm. _

NOTE CONTINUED PAGE 2

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Letter to Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

NOTE CONTINUED: Arrangements for these interviews are handled

informally by

representatives of the Legal Liaison and

Congressional Affairs Unit and the Congressional Inquiry

Unit of FBI Headquarters.

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1-

-egal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

:

May I, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney

6

MAILED 12

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivery of a number of specified

serials; Information on three individuals and one organi-

zation; and that twenty-five (25) current or former Special

Agents

of the FBI be made available for interview.

On March 29, 1978, HSCA Staff lember Robin Lindley

picked up specifled serials

(Items I(a)-(e)) as requested

by Gerald Hamilton, HSCA.

Enclosed

as attachment one is the requested FBI

Headquarters material on Friends of Rhodesia and J. C. Hardin

(Items 1(f) and (1)).

Based on the information provided by

the HSCA, no information relating to Ronald G. Hewlison or

Alan O. Thompson was located.

The Los Angeles Office is

currently searching for material on Hewitson and Friends of

Rhodesia, and you will be advised at a later date as to the

results of that search.

Enclosed as attachment two 1s a copy of selected

serials (Items 2(a) -(j)) as requested.

Enclosed as attachment three is a copy of the

retrievable financial records of Jerry haynes, father o1

James Earl Ray.

As was stated to Gerald Hamilton, ICA,

the st. Louls office advised toat se

requested material had been forwarded to Found +0r 24e2510

in the MURKIN file. To avoid duplloity, the Stal?

was not transmitting the identical information to !':THr.

This memorandum 1s also to confirm that the Arents

and

former Agents

of the FBI.

as listed in the above mentioned

HISCA letter, have

been cleared from their employment agreements

62-117290

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm..

Dep. AD Inv. =

Asst. Dir::

Adm. Servs.-

Crim. Inv. _

Ident. -

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp..

Rec. Mgnt. _

Tech. Servs. -

Training

Public Affs. Off. _

Telephone Rm. -

CLOSURR

Director's Sec'y -

MAIL ROOM E

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SEE NOTE PAGE 2

ORIGINAL AND ONE TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY

GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION

ENCLOSURE: 62-117270-751

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IIOUGH SELECT COTIITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HECA)

and are avallable for interview as needed by the HOCA.

Arrangeronts for interview can be rede through contact wich

representatives of the Loral liaison and Congrescional Affairs

Unit and the Congressional Inquiry Unit of Felll.

Where information 1s not provideû, it in beczusc it

is not retrievable or 1c not beinr, furnished pursuant to the

Tenorandun of Underotanding.

Inclocuros (3)

NOTE: See Director, FBI,

letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division,

Attention:

Vir. Robert I. Keuch,

dated

May 1, 1978.

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LOUIS STOKES, ONIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHAT SSON PACYCR, N.C.

SAKUrE La DES

WALTEN L. TAUNTHOY, U.C.

IRI B. M

YVONNE: MRATHYAIT FOUURE, CALIF.

•ES THOM

CHRISTOPIER I. DODD, CONN.

LO 5, SAW

HAHOLO E. FORD, TERIN.

FLOYD S. FITHIAY, IND.

• DOUET 1Y. EDGAN, PA.

OHIO

WEY, CONN.

4ICH.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

CI.D. Mouse of ficuresentatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

March 27, 1978

Letter #3

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mx. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jx., it is requested that the Federal Bureau of

Investigation assist the Select Committee on Assassinations

with respect to the following matters:

1) Prepare for delivery: (PRIORITY)

a)

LOS Angeles MURKIN 44-1574-592 (Report

of George Stoner, Chief Investigator,

Office of the District Attorney, Los

Angeles.

County 4-22-1968)

LoS Angeles MURKIN 44-1574D-159 (FD 302,

Interview with Raymond M. "Fido" Murphy,

4-24-1968)

c)

d)

e)

Los Angeles MURKIN 44-1574-1850, 1857 (Memo-

randa written in February 1969, re:

LOS

Angeles Times reporters, Dave Larsen and

Jerry Cohen)

Los Angeles MURKIN 44-1574-1898 (Re:

Marie

Martin and Joel M. Levy)

Headguarters' MURKIN 44-3886-5437 including

enclosures.

(Re:. Marie Martin and Ronald

Gerald Deninno)

11729:

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ENGLOSURE

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

March 27, 1978

Page 2

f) All file material (BUFILE and Field Office)

re: the Friends of Rhodesia (LoS Angeles

1967 - 1968)

9) All file material (BUFILE. and Field Office) ,

re: Ronald G. Hewitson

The above, designated g), was the 1968 President of the

Orange County Chapter, Friends of Rhodesia, P. 0. Box

613, Garden Grove, California, and at that time resided

at 9692 Imperial Street, Garden Grove, California.

h)

All file material, including Identification

Division records, on Alan O. Thompson, .

dob 12/25/1913.

i)

All file material including Identification

Division records on J. C. Hardin, FBI 190-190C

2)

Prepare for delivery the following serials:

a)

66-16458-297; 319; 328; Not Recorded. (Director

to SAC, B'ham, MM, Mobile 1/23/64, re: Willie

Somersett)

66-16458 Not Recorded (2/20/64 Airtel SAC,

MM to Director)

c)

66-16458 Not Recorded (3/12/64 Airtel Miami -

Director, re: BAPBOMB and Sidney C. Barnes

d) 66-16458-333; 336

el 15-1657-3; 1; 8; 5; 24; 28; 34; 35

f)

157-1263 Not Recorded (2/6/64 Teletype SAC,

MM to Director requesting permission to tape

conversation of Somersett and Barnes)

9) 157-1025-809; 509

h) 157-4-63-26

1)

105-65374-227

62-112591-621

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The Honorable

Mạrch 27, 1978

Page 3

Gri

B. Bell

3)

Make available for interviews the following Agents:

Charles Harding

Jerry D. Roseberry

Robert W. Thompson

Theodore A. King

Wilber G. Stevens

Marvin M. Eubanks

Charles Harding

Henry Rouse

John Benton

Donald Burgus

Richard Millen

Joseph Ponder

William Perry

William Lawrence

Richard H. Davis

Richard Hamilton

John W. Matter

Dave Ryan

Lawrence Gettings

C. B. Stanbury

Howell S. Lowe

Joseph H. Kearney, Jr.

Merrell F. McCloughan

In addition to the above Agents, it is requested that

the Agents listed below

be made available on a

priority basis:

Matthew D. Crawford

Richard W. Kaiser

John Page, JI.

By letter dated 2/6/78, it was requested that the FBI

provide this Committee copies of all bank records secured in

the investigation of certain members of the Ray family.

In

FBI memorandum dated March 1, 1978, reference was made to the

Bureau having included John Raynes

(father) in the bank records

search. It has come to our attention, subsequently, that spe-

cific records of John Raynes were secured by the St. Louis

Field Office in connection with their investigation; oddly

those bank records do not appear in the materials furnished

3/1/78. In view of these facts, it is hereby requested that

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The Honorable

March 27, 1978

Page 4

Gri

-fin B. Bell

the FBI check again the appropriate BUFILES and Field Office

files for John Raynes, in continuance of the Committee's

2/6/78 request.

Due to the voluminous and time consuming nature of this

request, we ask that as individual items become available, they

be provided immediately.

Thank you for your continued assistance.

Sincerely,

h. Nobus Blake

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: gha

Danny Coulson

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. Moore Dun) TEM

FROM : E. J. Sharp

ESSITEM

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Assoc. Dir. -

Dep. AD adm

Dep. AD In

Asst. Dir.:

- Adm. Serv:

'Crim Iny

DATE: 5/16/78

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF RE PRESENTATIVES

- 8

PURPOSE:

To state the position of the Organized Crime Section, Criminal

Investigative Division (CID), regarding the confidentiality of informant files

in cooperating with captioned Committee. See D. Ryan to Mr. Bassett

memorandum dated April 27, 1978. -131

DETAILS:

CID is aware of the issue which the House Select Committee on

Assassinations (HSCA) is attempting to resolve by review of the five informant

Illes in question. Moreover, CI agrees that limiting the review of excised

versions of the live files solely to G. Robert Blakey is a reasonable response

to the Committee's request. However, the Organized Crime Section, CID,

wishes to go on record with the following concerns in this matter:

1. Any request which exceeds the agreed manner of review, such as

a request to review the complete informant file should be strenuously challenged

and refused.

EX-101

# REC 8562-117290-

2. Requests for copies of any portions of the excised informant files

should also be declined as it is obvious that access to both the contents of the

substantive case files and even excised versions of the informant files would.

permit identification of the applicable informants.

MAY 23 - 1978

CID is sensitive to the continued and real need to take every effort to

P'T:

maintain the confidentiality of the identity of an informant and Bureau records.

maintained on his behalf. As in the past, any subsequent requests from the

Committee concerning informant records should be referred to CID.

1 - Mr. Bassett

i:tr

Attn: Mr. Foster)

1 - Legal Counsel

10

Adi.

_Mr.

Coulson

Director

2 Tr

1 - MI.

MOOrE

Assoc. Dir. VAt

1 - Mr. Sharp

1 - Mr. Hale

went.

Inteli -

Laboratory.

ALORIE

Dep. AD Adu,

N," Dep. AD Inv.

(6)

fU.f-Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

Plan. & insp.

Rec, Ment.

Tech. Servs._

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fire:

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5/23/78

UNCLAS E F.TO

IMMEDIATE

$F096000 DN SDUDE HQ MOOTH 143÷NUYETO 231918Z MAY 78

FM DIRECTOR FBI {62-117290}

TO FBI DENVER IMMEDIATE

FBI SAN DIEGO IMMEDIATE

BT

UNCLAS EFTO

POUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS ESCAS

HSCAT BY LETTER DATED MAY 1UO 1978 REQUESTED THAT IN

CONNECTION WITH THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO THE MARTIN LUTHER

KING. JR., ASSASSINATION, THE DENVER AND SAN DIEGO FIELD OFFICE

FILES ON THE MINUTEMEN ORGANIZATION FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY

1967, THROUGH DECEMBER, 19687 BE PROVIDED-

IT IS REQUESTED THAT DENVER AND SAN DIEGO LOCATE THE

MINUTEMEN FILEESE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICES FOR THE TIME

PERIOD IN QUESTION AND PROVIDE A COPY TO FBIHQ, ATTENTION:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 2, 1978.

" TI

BT

-

HB/3R/1D

1 - MR. G. J. FOSTER

5/23/78

: 8988/4

3685/4901

REC-65

62-117290

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FOELAD AREA OF INVESTIGATION

COMMUNICATIONS SECTION

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REFERENCE COLUMBIA AND,

15 MEMPHIS TELETYPES TO THE BUREAU

BOTH DATED MAY 4, 1978.1

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REFERENCED TELETYPES ADVISED, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CO 44-R

{FORMER AND ME 313-E EFORMERY HAD NO OBJECTIONS TO BEING INTER-

VIEWED BY STAFF MEMBERS OF THE HSCA• BASED ON DISCUSSIONS

BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES.OF FBI HEADQUARTERS EFBIHQ}, DEPARTMENT

OF JUSTICE AND HSCA, IT HAS BEEN AGREED TO PROCEED BY FURNISHING

TO THE INFORMANTS THE IDENTITIES AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF HSCA

PERSONNEL IN ORDER THAT INFORMANTS CAN TELEPHONICALLY CONTACT

THE HSCA AND MAKE THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR INTERVIEW. INFOR-

MANTS CAN PERSONALLY NEGOTIATE THE SCOPE OF INTERVIEW AND THE

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ATTN: MR. M. V. HALE

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• 1 - MR. G. J. FOSTER

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DEPARIMENT CE JUSTICE

COMMUN CANCH MOSSAGGRSRM

COMIEUCTONL SWEET

PAGE TWO DE HQ NOORS UNCLAS ELF T_0_.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION THEY MAY PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE.

INFORMANTS SHOULD BE GIVEN THE NAMES OF MARK SPEISER AND

PETER BEESON, BOTH HSCA STAFF ATTORNEYS, WHO CAN BE CONTACTED

COLLECT AT 202-225-8353. UPON CALLING INFORMANTS SHOULD FUR-

NISH THEIR IDENTITIES AND ADVISE THEY WERE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO

_PROVIDED THE FBI INFORMATION CONCERNING THE RELATIONSHIP

1: BETWEEN ROBERT SHELTON, IMPERIAL WIZARD OF THE UNITED KLANS OF

AMERICA EUKAT, AND ARTHUR HANES, FORMER COUNSEL OF JAMES EARL

_RAY. IDENTITIES OF INFORMANTS HAVE NOT BEEN FURNISHED TO THE

HSCA BY FBIHQ•

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

NOTE: HSCA request of 4/12/78 listed five serials reviewed

by the HSCA which contained information regarding the

Hanes-Shelton relationship.

The HSCA desired to interview

informants providing that information, if informants would be

agreeable.

This information is furnished by the above two

informants and former BH 418-R (NO 1289-R)•

By teletype

these offices

were instructed to contact

intormants and determine if they had any objection to being

interviewed by the HSCA.

BH 418-R (NO 1289-R) has not been

contacted to date.

SA George Ross, Columbia Office, and ASAC

Richard Blay, Memphis Office, were telephonically contacted

on 9/1///8 concerning this matter. They agreed that having

informants initiate contact with the HSCA was the best method

of handling this situation.

This matter was coordinated at

FBIHQ with SA D. 0. Coulson, Legal Counsel Division, and

J. J. Jamar, Criminal Investigative Division.

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS EHSCAI

HSCA, BY LETTER DATED MAY 17, 1978, REQUESTED THAT A

DETERMINATION BE MADE AS TO WHETHER THE ST. LOUIS OR CHICAGO

FIELD OFFICE "MADE ANY ATTEMPTS AT SURREPTITIOUS ENTRY, OR IN

, FACT SUCCEEDED AT SURREPTITIOUSLY ENTERING THE RESIDENCES OR

' THE PREMISES OWNED OR LEASED BY CAROL PEPPER, JOHN RAY, AND/OR

JERRY RAY".

ON MAY 24, 19781 MIKE EBERHARDT, STAFF MEMBER, HSCAT

• ADVISED THAT THE COMMITTEE IS INTERESTED IN RESOLVING AN

'ALLEGATION THAT ENTRY WAS MADE TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS OF

I JAMES EARL RAY'S FAMILY OR TO INSTALL ELSUR OR MISUR. PREMISES

MENTIONED REFERS TO GRAPEVINE TAVERNA ST. LOUIS.

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RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW RESPECTIVE

MURKIN OR APPROPRIATE FILES FOR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ENTRY

BY FBI OF RESIDENCES OF ABOVE THREE INDIVIDUALS OR THE GRAPEVINE

TAVERN. ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION SHOULD BE DUPLICATED AND ONE!

COPY SHOULD BE FURNISHED TO FBI HEADQUARTERS, ATTENTION:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION, BY

CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 9, 1978-

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ZORAL GOVERNITE

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Director, FBI

Nay 5, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMITTEE OIL ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESEITATIVES (HSCA)

1 - Legal Counsel

Division

(Attn: Mr. Coulson)

1 - Mr. W.C. Bailey

- Mr.

G.J. Foster

Reference Is made to the letter to the Attorney

General from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director,

the 1 coum to tha

ESCA, dated April 13, 1978, which requested, in connectior

the HSCA's Investigation into the assassination of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., certain naterial In FBI Head-

quarters and Los Angeles Ficia Office files.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of a

memorandum with two attachments in partial response to the

above request. It is requested that you furnish a copy of

the enclosed memorandun with attachments to the HSCA.

Enclosures (4)

319

NOTE: Per ASCA request, certain material re Jules Rocco

Kimble to/which the HSCA had been given access (HSCA request

3/15/78) was delivered to ASCA staff member Wendy Collins

on 4/25/70.

MAILED 7

Tếi

MAY:

"Free Right" by close of business 5/3/78. Upon receipt,

this material will be processed for access and HSCA notified.

HSCA requested Manual of Instructions on destruction

' files and records under "Administration The relevan"

(MOI, Part II, Section 3, Pages 13-15c).

information was located and is being provided to the HSCA.

Assoc. Dir..

In addition, Bureau letters to Albany, 8/15, 9/27,

and 10/28,

Dep. AD Adm. _

captioned

"Destruction of Field Files

and Records," are being

Dep. AD Inv. _

furnished to provide background for current Bureau policy

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.-

regarding this matter.

Crim. Inv. -

Ident. -

SA James i. Awe, Records ip

response was coordinated with

his section, records management

Intell.

Division.

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Director's Sec'y —

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

(Attn: Mr. Coulson)

1 - Mr. W.C. Bailey

1 - Mr. G.J. Foster

Nay 5, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney

Identification Division records; previously processed

material regarding "Jules Rocco Kimble"; certain pre-

processed serials; and the pertinent section of the Manual

of Instructions dealing with destruction of files and

records.

Additionally, the HSCA requested that the

Los Angeles Field Office files regarding COBRA or "Free

Right" be made available.

This memorandum is to confirm that, as requested,

the material on Jules Roaco Kimble was delivered to HSCA

staff member Wendy Collins on April 25, 1978.

Enclosed hereto as Attachment 1 are the

Identification Division records for Roderic Burns Duff,

FBI Number 266 084 B (note correct number) and Edgar

Eugene Bradley.

Based on the limited background data

furnished, no Identification Division records on the other

Individuals were located.

Included in this attachment are

copies of the six specified serials set forth in Item 4

of above-referenced letter.

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm. -

•Dep. AD Inv. -

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.-

Crim. Inv. -

Ident. -

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coụn.

Plan. & Insp. -

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs. -

Training

Public Affs. Off. _

- TWB :me 1

Telephone Rm. -

Director's Secy —

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Enclosed as Attachment 2 1s a copy of the

applicable section of the Manual of Instructions regarding

destruction of files and records.

For the HSCA's

edification, included are copies of Bureau letters

i to

Albany, dated August 15, 1977; September 27, 1977; and

October 28, 1977, relating to

current instructions on

the file destruction program.

The Los Angeles Office has been instrueted to

forward the pertinent material on COBRA or "Free Right."

You will be notified when this material has been processed

and is available for review.

Enclosures (2)

ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY

GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTN: MR. ROBERT I.

KEUCH.

SEE NOTE PAGE 2. . .

19.11111.

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Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

DRAT GOVERNENE

Hay 8, 1978

Attention: Ir. Robert L. Keuch

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Director,

FBI

Attn:

Mr. Coulson

I - Mr. Bailey

POUSE SELECT COTITITEL OT ASSASSINARIOUS.

1 - Mr. Foster

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is pade to the letter to the ittorney

General fron G. Robert/Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director,

HSCA, dated April 13, 1978, and Director, IBd, letter to

Assistant Attorney General, Crininal Division, Attention:

Ir. Robert L. heuch, dated

stay 5, 747%, in response thereto.

Enclosed aré an original and one copy of a

menorandum which completes the FBI's response to above-

referenced request. It is requested that you furnish a copy

of the enclosed memorandum to the ESCA.

Enclosures (2)

- TWB:bfm (6)

NOTE: By airtel May 1, 1978, Los Angeles furnished one copy

of all possible pertinent serials regarding COBRA and/or

"Free Right"

These serials have been processed and are

available for review at FBI Headquarters as stated in enclosed

memorandum, thereby completing this request.

EX-II5

REG-37 42-112211-764X3

MATE TA

1978

MAY - 8

+ JUP 00 1378

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD Inv. -

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim: Inv. -

Ident. -

Intell..

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp..

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs..

Training

Public Affs. Off. _

Telephone Rm. -

Director's Sec'y _

MAIL ROOM, 5

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn:

Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr.

Foster

May 8, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

Reference Is made to the letter to the Attorney

assassination of dr. Martin Luther hing, jr, specifiCally,

requesting certain material in the filês of FBI Headquarters

(FBIHQ) and the Los Angeles Fleld Office. Above-referenced

memorandum of May 5, 1978, stated, in part, that the HSCA

would be advised when

the

Los Angeles file

references for

COBRA and "Tree Right" were avallable for review at BIHQ.

This memorandum is to advise that those references

pertaining to COBRA and "Free Right" have been processed and

are available for review at FBIHQ.

This memorandum completes

the response to the HSCA request of April 13, 1978.

Where information is not provided, it is because

it is either not retrievable or is subject to the lemorandum

of Understanding.

** TWB:pfm (6)

ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAI,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI,

letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division, Attention:

Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated

May 8, 1978, captionea as above.

Assoc. Dir.

Dop. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir::

Adm. Servs.

Crim. Inv.

Ident. _

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

Training -

Public Affs. Off. -

Telephone Rm. -

Director's Sec'y -

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LOUIS STOKES, 11H1O, CI

YVONNE PONTENTE DUHKE, ISLIE.

HAROLD F. FDA, TENN.

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Farlect Committee on Assassinations

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3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.G.

20515

April 13, 1978

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washingion, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

•Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

•Inther King, Jr., the assistance of the Federal Bureau of In-

vestigation is requested with regard to the following matters:

I) Prepare for delivery Identification Division Recoras

ол :

a.

White, Walter, D.O.B. 1/24/18

b. Thorton, James Paul, D.O.B. 9/17/41

c. Parka, Glenn Curtis,

D.O.B. 10/27/30

d. Duff, Roderic Burns, D.O.B. 7/5/34

FBI #226-084-B

e. Bradley, Edgar Eugene

2)

Prepare for delivery on a priority basis the

following serials:

3)

a. Miscellaneous references on Jules Rocco Kimble

(request of 3/15/78)

b. Jules Rocco Kimble,

Main Identification File

15/-4403 (request of: 3/15/18)

Jules Rocco Kimble, Main Identification File

88-53174 (request of 3/15/78)

Prepare for access Los Angeles Subfiles on an

organization known as COBRA Or "FREE RIGHT"

100-74748-1

117790-4443

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The Honorable Griffin B.

Bell.

April 13, 1978

Page 2

4) Prepare for delivery the following serials:

157-7155-10

157-7155-19, page 12

157-5-2-122

157-5-42-5

157-5-26-32

157-168-777

Finally, the Committee is interested in obtaining a copy

of the FBI current Manual of Instruction, pertaining to

destruction of files and records.

We would appreciate it if a copy of this manual coula

be provided ar soon as it becomes

available.

As always, your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: ghd

CC: Danny Coulson

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