</s>montreal 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail the activities of Eric Galt (also known as James Earl Ray) between 1967 and 1968, focusing on his movements, financial transactions, and interactions in Montreal, Birmingham, and Atlanta. Galt used aliases such as "Galt" and "Eric S." and engaged in various activities including purchasing money orders, a 1966 Mustang car, renting a safe deposit box, enrolling in locksmithing courses, and attending dance classes. His financial records include transactions with banks in Montreal, California, and Birmingham, as well as correspondence related to his education and housing. The FBI maintained files on Galt's activities, including handwriting analysis, course materials from a locksmith school, and records of his interactions with individuals such as David Paisley (car seller) and Cherpes (rooming house operator). Galt’s movements in Birmingham included staying at Economy Rooms, obtaining a driver’s license, and renting a safe deposit box. His presence in Atlanta is noted through a green stamp found at a service station. The documents also reference Ray James Earl, who may be linked to Galt or another individual, with mentions of a 38 revolver purchased in London and FBI composite sketches based on witness descriptions.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Galt** (also known as James Earl Ray): Central figure in the records, involved in financial transactions, car purchases, education, and housing.  
- **David Paisley**: Sold Galt a 1966 Mustang and provided warranty plates.  
- **Cherpes**: Rooming house operator in Birmingham who interacted with Galt.  
- **Ray James Earl**: Mentioned in connection to Galt or another individual; linked to a revolver purchase in London.  

Key Locations:  
- **Montreal, Quebec**: Galt’s residence from July 1967; involved in money orders and locksmithing courses.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Galt stayed at Economy Rooms, rented a safe deposit box, obtained a driver’s license, and engaged in financial transactions.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Galt’s presence noted through a green stamp found at a service station.  
- **California**: Involvement with Futura Books and E.Z. Formula for money orders.  

Key Events:  
- **Purchase of 1966 Mustang**: Acquired from David Paisley in Birmingham on August 30, 1967; registered with Alabama license plates.  
- **Safe Deposit Box Rentals**: Galt rented box #5517 at Birmingham Trust National Bank from August 28 to December 13, 1967.  
- **Locksmithing Courses**: Enrolled in a locksmith school in Montreal, with records of payments and course materials submitted to the FBI.  
- **Financial Transactions**: Multiple money orders sent to California businesses (Futura Books, E.Z. Formula) and New Jersey bank accounts.  
- **Driver’s License Obtainment**: Galt obtained a driver’s license in Birmingham in September 1967.  
- **Dance Classes**: Enrolled in dance classes in Birmingham from September 12–October 3, 1967; described as a poor dancer.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI**: Maintained files on Galt’s activities, including handwriting analysis, course records, and witness statements.  
- **Birmingham Trust National Bank**: Managed Galt’s safe deposit box rentals.  
- **Exchange Security Bank (Birmingham)**: Issued a bank draft for a bulk film purchase in September 1967.  
- **Locksmithing School**: Provided Galt with course materials and payment records.  
- **Futura Books & E.Z. Formula**: Recipients of money orders sent from Montreal to California.

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