</s>ME 44-1987 The FBI Laboratory reported that the hand- writing appearing on this coupon and letter writing appears with the handwriting of JAMES EARL RAY with the handwriting of FBI Identification Division advised that one latent fingerprint of value was developed one latent fingerprint of the number of fingerprints print is identified with the left handprint of JAMES EARLY, FBA 9405 G.G. 9/28/67 ERIC S. GALT purchased Bank Draft from the Exchange Security Bank, 5 points from the exchange Office, Birmingham, Alabama, dotted September 8, 1967, Birmingham. Bulk Film Company, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $337.24. 10/2/67 ERIC 5. Galt, 2008 Highland Avenue, Birmingham ,, Alabama, was issued Highland Avenue. Albany, was also issued Alabama VIN license 1-33893 was issued 1966 Ford Mustang VIN License The FBI Laboratories concluded that the sig- the FBI Laboratory concluded that applying the sig- for the Alabama license was prepared by the same individual who prepared the application stem under the name attributed to ERIC 10/3/67 The Superior Bulk Film Company. 422-450 North Wells, Chicago. Illinois, received an order from ERIC S, GALT, 2008 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama. Alabama, for one Kodak Super 8 Model M952, one HPI Combination Splicer, and one 20 foot remote control cable for a and one of the most popular cable for A received with the order and on October 3, 1967, a package was mailed to him via the parcel Post Model Invoice was $17950. Since the Crestline Model Invoices was not included. Crestlino Super 8 camera was issued. 13 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document compiles fragmented law enforcement records analyzing Eric S. GALT’s activities in 1968, with forensic focus on handwriting and laundry tape evidence. GALT is linked to James Earl Ray through handwriting analysis of money orders and letters, though no direct connection to the MLK Jr. murder is established. Key details include GALT’s purchases of Bank of America money orders payable to entities like *Locksmithing Institute* and *Tiffany Enterprises*, a 1966 white Mustang serviced in Birmingham, Alabama, and a rifle purchase under the name "Harves Lowever." Forensic analysis of laundry tapes from Memphis (linked to MLK Jr.’s assassination) matched samples from Los Angeles and Syracuse, New York. GALT’s mail forwarding service in Los Angeles under false names raised suspicion about his identity and potential criminal ties. The document also references a correspondence club called "The Local Swinger" where GALT may have interacted with individuals like Patricia Anderson, though no confirmed connections to crimes were found. Discrepancies include inconsistent dates and name variations (e.g., "Harves Lowever" vs. "LOWEBER"). While the laundry tapes were tied to MLK Jr.’s murder investigation, no direct evidence links GALT to the crime itself.  

Key People:  
- **Eric S. GALT**: Central figure under investigation; linked to James Earl Ray via handwriting analysis. Purchased money orders and a rifle in 1968. Used mail forwarding services in Los Angeles under false names.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Implied connection to GALT through handwriting analysis. Convicted of MLK Jr.’s assassination but denied involvement. Described as quiet, racist, and addicted to amphetamines during incarceration.  
- **Patricia Anderson**: Mentioned as a contact of GALT in "The Local Swinger" correspondence club.  
- **Dale Leboy Dykema**: Possibly an associate or family member of GALT.  
- **Charles Sten** and **Marie Martin**: Potential associates or family members of GALT.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Site of GALT’s 1968 address and rifle purchase.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Linked to GALT’s mail forwarding service and hotel stays.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Crime scene tied to MLK Jr.’s assassination; laundry tape evidence found here.  
- **Syracuse, New York**: Source of laundromat tapes matching Memphis crime scene samples.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: GALT rented a room in 1968.  

Key Events:  
- **Rifle Purchase (March 29–30, 1968)**: A man named "Harves Lowever" bought a Remington Model 700 rifle in Birmingham, Alabama, later exchanging it for another rifle with serial number 461476.  
- **Laundry Tape Analysis**: Laundromat tapes from Memphis (linked to MLK Jr.’s murder) matched samples from Los Angeles and Syracuse, New York.  
- **Handwriting Comparison**: FBI Laboratory linked GALT’s signatures to James Earl Ray’s handwriting on certain documents.  
- **Mail Forwarding Service**: GALT used a mail forwarding service in Los Angeles under false names (Eric S. GALT, ESG), raising suspicion about his identity and criminal ties.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Bank of America**: Issued money orders linked to GALT’s activities.  
- **FBI Laboratory**: Conducted handwriting analysis on documents tied to GALT and James Earl Ray.  
- **Correspondence Club "The Local Swinger"**: Mentioned as a potential network where GALT interacted with individuals like Patricia Anderson.

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