</s>AL 44-493 concerning the reward. He wanted TOMKINSON to act as an intermediary in this regard and make inquiries about arrangements for paying the reward, etc. gold Cadillac, and at the track they did not talk about this They gone to the track in SCHAUB's 1966 or 1967 mister because while at the tracks you did not know about this unidentified, joined them. TOMKINSON did not known this woman, but women went to a bar located on Route 9 near the Malta the women wanted to be a few drives there, and no conversation Substitution was New York State Police (NYSE), where the owner's name was SAM, After a few few drivers there, no one in the conversation completed, and JAMES BARL R. SCHAUB (SCHAUB TOMKINDSON home between and 1:30 AM. SAM, and SAM, were a few years ago. not before arranging 9 to meet at the restaurant at Uncle Sam's Restaurant Route 9, Saratoga Springs, later at home between they met between 9, 9:30 a. at the Restaurant, at TOMKINSSON. they met between 9 and 9:00 a. in the restaurant. of President Kennedy, felt it to the Martin Luther King assassination. of Kennedy, but indicated he did not feel as strongly about that of Kennedy knew that he did only feel as he wanted to assist him in the assassination making Kennedy knew he got getting hurt. to find out what he could about the reward money, how it was paid, who had to know who was getting the money, and other details concerning it. During the conversation, how he was tried to have him to the conversation. TomKINDSON was a very important New York area having TOMKIMSON make his inquiries elsewhere. TOMKINSOM said that SCHAub knew that TOMKInSON traveled a lot in the Delaware-Washington that TOMKENSON business, and could make the inquiries there. TOMKENSSON said the began pressing SCHAUP further and SCHAUK made a remark that "leven his skin would be changed." TOMKENDSON said he had no doubt that SCHAUB was talking about Ray, and he asked how sure SCHAUS was, if TOMKINKSON got himself involved, that SCHAUB could provide the information necessary for a reward. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document outlines an investigation into potential involvement in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on individuals linked to James Earl Ray. Richard Tomkinson, acting as an intermediary, discussed reward arrangements for information related to the assassination with Nelson Schaub, who claimed 90-95% certainty that Ray was involved. Schaub referenced Ray’s possible hiding location in a motel near Lake Placid, New York, and mentioned potential conspirators including a doctor opposed to civil rights efforts. Tomkinson reported Schaub’s claims to the FBI, noting Sch, Schaub’s connections with individuals in the Saranac-Lake-Placid area and his history of federal probation for smuggling. The FBI conducted tracking efforts for Ray, including border checks under the alias Ramon George Sneyd, and maintained administrative records of investigations. A separate entry details fragmented inquiries into individuals with names similar to Ray, including William Gurtis Leonaro denying being Ray, Leonard Earl Rave providing Florida identification documents (including a driver’s license number 691 issued 2/2/68 and vehicle registration for a 1960 Rammer Ambassador), and fingerprint comparisons confirming no match with Ray. Inconsistencies in dates and potential SSN-like formats were noted, though specific numbers were redacted.  

Key People  
- Richard Tomkinson (intermediary reporting Schaub’s claims to FBI)  
- Nelson Schaub (alleged contact with Ray, discussed reward details)  
- James Earl Ray (suspected assassin, mentioned in Schaub’s remarks)  
- Leonard Earl Rave (individual providing identification documents)  
- William Gurt. Leonaro (denied being Ray, claimed U.S. presidency)  
- Dr. [Name Redacted] (doctor allegedly involved in conspiracy)  
- Arthur Oggan (rooming house proprietor reviewing wanted filters)  
- Sheriff Pete Moore, Chief Donald Sheehan, Dr. J.D. Laughlin (involved in verification processes)  

Key Locations  
- Saratoga Springs, New York (meetings between Tomkinson and Schaub)  
- Lake Placid, New York (motel mentioned as possible hiding location for Ray)  
- Toronto, Canada (Ray’s alleged residence under alias Ramon George Sneyd)  
- 3 High St., Gasparilla Inn (Boca Grande, Florida)  
- Palm Beach, Florida (location referenced in Rave’s employment claims)  

Key Events  
- Discussions between Tomkinson and Schaub about reward payment for information on MLK assassination.  
- Schaub’s claims regarding Ray’s whereabouts and potential involvement of doctors in the conspiracy.  
- FBI efforts to track Ray’s movements and border checks under alias Ramon George Sneyd.  
- Interview of William Gurtis Leonaro, who denied being Ray and claimed U.S. presidency.  
- Verification of Leonard Earl Rave’s employment and identification documents, including fingerprint comparison with Ray.  
- Administrative records of investigations, including SSN redactions and contact details for Schaub.  
- Conclusion that no further action was required after fingerprint comparisons confirmed no match between Leonard Earl Rave and James Earl Ray.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (conducting surveillance and tracking efforts)  
- New York State Police (NYSP) (mentioned in Schaub’s contacts)  
- Windsor County Sheriff's Office (involved in verification processes)  
- IA (Investigative Agency) (part of administrative records)

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