</s>104-10406-10225 LOOKS STORIES, GHIO, CHIO, CALIF. MICHIGAN PARKER, INC. MICHICAGO, CAUF. CALIF. MARKET, W.C. CALF. H.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION, C.A.P. H. S. BAYER, MICH. HSCA MICHICO, PA. H.B. HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX & H. B. H. BANNER, M. C. P. H. HSCA. Select Committee on Assassinations HSCa (602) 822-4484 H.J. House of Representatives. H3311 HOUSE OFFICES BUILDINGS, ANNXEX & WASHINGTON, D.C ., 2013 77-7065 NOV 11 1977 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL 1998 NOV 1 1977 Mr. Douglas T. Cummins Office of Legislative Counsel Office of the Legislative Council Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D C. 20505 Dear Mr. CummINS: In connection with the investigation of the Select Committee on Assessinations into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is requested that the city of Cia make avail- and the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, including- the Secretary of Assessations notes, notices, telegrams, memorandum, films, reports, letters, and transcripts to the City of CIA. films in the control of the CIA. Performing to: within the control to the CIA (Transcripts and working papers, 1. Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. for the period 1963 through 1968). 2. James Earl Ray for the Period 1967 through 1968. Your prompt attention to this period will be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, J.Bt.Bolts Blabos J.F. ACT G. Robert Blakey RELEASE Chief Counsel and Director GRB: mek

Summary  
The text is a formal request from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director of the Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other federal departments for documents related to the investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The request specifies that the CIA and relevant agencies provide notes, telegrams, memoranda, films, reports, letters, transcripts, and working papers concerning Dr. King during 1963–1968 and James Earl Ray during 1967–1968. The documents are to be made available to the HSCA for its ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding MLK’s death.  

Key People  
- G. Robert Blakey: Chief Counsel and Director of the Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)  
- Douglas T. Cummins: Office of Legislative Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- James Earl Ray: Suspect in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters for the CIA and House of Representatives offices  
- California, Michigan, Ohio: Mentioned as locations associated with individuals or entities referenced in the request  

Key Events  
- Investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by the Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)  
- Request for historical records from the CIA and other federal agencies to support the investigation  

Key Organizations  
- Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA): Federal committee investigating MLK’s assassination  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Requested to provide documents related to the case  
- House of Representatives: Mentioned in administrative context regarding document requests  
- Department of Agriculture, Department of Treasury: Agencies requested to contribute records  

Note: The text contains repeated and fragmented references to legislative offices, agencies, and locations, likely due to formatting or transcription errors. No social security numbers are present in the text.

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