</s>St. Francis Hotel 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail records related to Eric Galt's residency at the St. Francis Hotel in Los Angeles from January 21, 1968, to March 17, 1968, in room 403. Galt paid monthly rent of $85 and provided a change-of-address card indicating he moved to General Delivery, Main Post Office, Atlanta, Georgia, by April 25, 1968. Hotel staff, including Allan O. Thompson (manager), Leona Blair, Thomas H. Carr (night clerk), and David P. Bailey (former employee), provided descriptions of Galt as a white male, approximately 35–40 years old, 5'10" tall, 150 lbs, with dark hair, brown eyes, and conservative attire. Galt was described as quiet, without an accent, and occasionally received mail and phone calls. A check dated February 23, 1968, payable to Galt was deposited by Arkay Realty Co., linked to the hotel's management. Other residents and staff noted no direct association with "Ray," though some referenced a man resembling Galt or described interactions with individuals connected to New Orleans, including Marie Martin, who traded a TV with Galt in February 1968.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Galt**: Resided at St. Francis Hotel (room 403) from January 21 to March 17, 1968; described as white male, 5'10", 150 lbs, dark hair, brown eyes, conservative dresser.  
- **Allan O. Thompson**: Manager of St. Francis Hotel; confirmed Galt's residency and provided details on his stay, including mail and phone call records.  
- **Marie Martin**: Interacted with Galt in Los Angeles and New Orleans; traded her TV for his in February 1968; noted Galt carried a gun and mentioned plans to travel.  
- **James Earl Ray** (implied): Referenced by multiple individuals as "Ray," though no direct connection to Galt or MLK assassination is explicitly stated in the documents.  

Key Locations:  
- **St. Francis Hotel, Los Angeles**: Central location for Galt's residency and interactions; described as a resident hotel with specific room assignments (e.g., 403, 501, 405).  
- **General Delivery, Main Post Office, Atlanta, Georgia**: Galt’s temporary address after leaving the hotel.  
- **New Orleans**: Mentioned in context of Marie Martin’s interactions with Charles Stein and potential connections to the MLK assassination investigation.  

Key Events:  
- **Galt's Residency at St. Francis Hotel**: Detailed records of his stay, including rent payments, mail handling, and interactions with staff.  
- **TV Trade**: Galt traded a TV with Marie Martin in February 1968; described as an AIR brand model GHJ 4846A.  
- **Change-of-Address Card**: Galt’s move to Atlanta, Georgia, noted by hotel management.  
- **Connections to New Orleans**: References to individuals like Charles Stein and Marie Martin linking Galt to activities in New Orleans, though no direct ties to MLK assassination are confirmed.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Arkay Realty Co.**: Managed St. Francis Hotel; processed Galt’s bank checks.  
- **Union Bank**: Account linked to Galt’s check payment (account # for $28.65).  
- **Cascade Laundry**: Provided laundering services for the hotel’s linens.

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