</s>5-31-69 AIRTEL AIRMAIL TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (44-38961) FROM: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (44)-1790(P) MURKIN RE: PROPOSED CIRCULARIZATION OF ALL PHYSICIANS Explanatory copy of a letter regarding the above matter from. Mr. JOSEPH W. LUCCA, Chief of the Legal Department, Bristol. Hyres Company, New York, Mr. LUCA is a personal friend of AC Company, Chief, of the Medical Department, and his personal friend of physicians might be accomplished were requested during his recent visit to Birmingham. This matter originated due to some previous. information to the effect that Ray has visited physicians in the past may be considered bordering on being a hypochondriac. The above is submitted for consideration of the Bureau. 3 Bureau (enc-1) Memphis (cnc-1)- (44 -1987) Birmingham HAS:fc (77) 4+1740-1897 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigative activities from 1968 related to inquiries into individuals associated with Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Key elements include:  
- Investigations into "RAY" (possibly James Earl Ray), including proposed medical record checks for hypochondriac behavior and surveillance of James Earl Pay and Delly Roving, with requests for polygraph examinations.  
- An anonymous tip linking Buddy Sanders Clay, an Alabama resident, to the Memphis hotel room associated with MLK’s killer.  
- Examination of Robert Patton’s criminal history (theft, assault charges 1950–1960) and political affiliations, including ties to George Wallace campaign records.  
- Interception of a letter addressed to Eric S. Calt in Alhambra, California, referencing business partnerships with "Trans Dash Computer Associates."  
- Credit record checks for Raymond Andrew Young and E.S. Galt, noting employment and political connections.  
- Driver’s license application review for Oliver Howell Unangst, including eye exam results and prior licensing history.  

Key People  
- **Ray** (possibly James Earl Ray, suspected assassin of MLK)  
- **Buddy Sanders Clay** (Alabama resident linked to Memphis hotel room)  
- **Robert Patton** (realtor in Bessessoner, Alabama; arrest record for theft and assault 1950–1960)  
- **Eric S. Calt** (recipient of intercepted letter in Alhambra, California)  
- **James Earl Pay** (subject of surveillance and photo analysis)  
- **Delly Roving** (associated with James Earl Pay)  
- **Oliver Howell Unangst** (driver’s license applicant with prior licensing history)  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** (hotel room linked to MLK killer)  
- **Birmingham, Alabama** (FBI SAC office; investigations into Patton and others)  
- **Alhambra, California** (intercepted letter addressed to Eric S. Calt)  
- **Bessessoner, Alabama** (Patton’s residence and business location)  

Key Events  
- FBI inquiries into "RAY"’s medical history and potential ties to MLK’s assassination.  
- Anonymous tip about Buddy Sanders Clay and his connection to the killer in Memphis.  
- Investigation of Robert Patton’s criminal record and political affiliations.  
- Interception and analysis of a letter referencing business partnerships and Trans Dash Computer Associates.  
- Surveillance of James Earl Pay and Delly Roving, including photo comparisons and polygraph requests.  
- Examination of Oliver Howell Unangst’s driver’s license application and prior licensing history.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)** (Birmingham SAC office; Memphis SAC office)  
- **Merchants Credit Association** (provided records for investigation)  
- **Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office** (supplied records on Robert Patton)  
- **George Wallace for President Headquarters** (linked to James Earl Pay’s political activities)

MLK Declassified Files

44-bh-1740_729219_08-03-part_7_of_8.pdf

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