</s>Money Order L.A. III-168 Purchased at Bank of America, Hollywood, Calif. Money Order #: 0799 19703 Date: 2/26/68 Amount: $9.98 Payable to: Tiffany Enterprises Purchaser: Eric S. Galt Endorsement: Tiffany enterprises 360-22028 Date of Bank Payment: 3/1/68 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail financial transactions and investigative records involving Eric S. Galt, a person associated with multiple purchases and interactions in Los Angeles during 1967-1968. Money orders were used for various purposes, including payments to entities like "E.Z. Formula," "Futura Books," and the "Free Press" newspaper. Galt's activities included ordering items such as cameras, film equipment, and mail forwarding services. Several entries reference individuals who provided information about Galt or his associates, including descriptions of physical appearances, locations, and interactions at establishments like the Stanley Hotel, Rabbit's Foot Bar, and St. Francis Hotel. One entry mentions Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., noting newspaper articles about his appearance in Los Angeles between March 16-17, 1968. The documents also include records of correspondence, refunds, and equipment exchanges related to bulk film purchases.  

Key People:  
- Eric S. Galt (central figure in financial transactions and interactions)  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (mentioned in newspaper articles from March 16-17, 1968)  
- C.M. Hedgeth (involved in mail forwarding services)  
- Gene Turner (linked to Free Press ad records)  
- James O’Dowd (provided swinger list information)  
- Frank Freyer (postal inspector handling Galt-related documents)  

Key Locations:  
- Los Angeles, California (central location for most transactions and interactions)  
- Hollywood, California (Bank of America branch where money orders were purchased)  
- St. Francis Hotel, Stanley Hotel (locations associated with Galt’s activities)  
- Inglewood, California (address linked to Futura Books)  

Key Events:  
- Purchase and use of money orders for payments to various entities (e.g., "E.Z. Formula," "Futura Books")  
- Galt’s interactions with mail forwarding services and local establishments (e.g., Rabbit's Foot Bar)  
- Investigation into Galt’s associations, including descriptions of his appearance and potential connections to political or activist groups  
- Documentation of film equipment purchases and refunds related to Superior Bulk Film Co.  
- Newspaper articles about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s appearances in Los Angeles during March 1968  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI (various field offices, including SA LeMaster, SA Young, SA Becker)  
- Free Press (newspaper where Galt placed advertisements)  
- Superior Bulk Film Co. (involved in equipment sales and refunds related to Galt)  
- Postal services (handling money orders and correspondence)

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