</s>SL 44-775 develop any prints identifiable with RAY. It is requested that the original card be returned to St. Louis in order that it may be returnedto Manufacturer's Bank and Trust Company from which it was obtained. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains FBI laboratory reports and correspondence related to the investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., code-named "MURKIN." Key elements include fingerprint and handwriting analysis comparing items linked to James Earl Ray, a suspect in the case, with known samples. A letter and envelope addressed to Rev. Hal Lloyd, a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia, are examined for potential connections to threats against MLK. The envelope bears a return address in Pueblo, N. Korea (likely an error or misprint) and a postmark from Manhattan, Ohio. The FBI requests comparison of the signature "ERIC S. GALT" with Ray’s handwriting. Another report details analysis of a .380 Auto Remington pistol bullet recovered from Robert Joseph Dunaway, who was involved in the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike. A religious greeting card postmarked Hoboken, NJ, is also examined for potential ties to threats against MLK. The FBI Laboratory conducted forensic analysis on specimens such as brown manila envelopes, postcards, and handwritten messages linked to Robert P. Anderson and Russell Johnston. Some materials were deemed non-significant and returned to San Antonio without further action. Mentions of mental health records (schizophrenia, paranoia) and a 1966 incident involving Anderson shooting a woman in Chicago are noted.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused of assassinating MLK; his handwriting and fingerprints are compared with questioned documents.  
- Rev. Hal Lloyd: Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia; recipient of a letter linked to the investigation.  
- Robert Joseph Dunaway: Involved in the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike; bullet recovered from him is analyzed.  
- Eric S. GALT: Signature on a letter and envelope under scrutiny for potential connections to threats against MLK.  
- Robert P. Anderson: Linked to postcards and envelopes; previously investigated for a 1966 murder in Illinois.  
- Russell Johnston: Alias of Anderson, referenced in mental health records.  
- Maxine Ingram: Recipient of postcards and addressed envelopes; domestic worker associated with Anderson.  
- Mrs. Dempsey: Addressed recipient of an envelope; unclear connection to the case.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Central to the assassination investigation and related events.  
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Home to Rev. Hal Lloyd and the FBI office involved in the case.  
- Hoboken, New Jersey: Postmark location on an anonymous greeting card linked to the investigation.  
- Pueblo, N. Korea (likely misprint): Return address on a letter addressed to Rev. Lloyd.  
- Chonasville, Georgia: Woodland Motor Court where a white male was registered on April 5, 1968.  
- San Antonio, Texas: FBI field office involved in handling specimens and correspondence.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Linked to Robert P. Anderson’s 1966 incident and police records.  
- San Diego, California: Postmark on a postcard addressed to Maxine Ingram.  

Key Events  
- Fingerprint and handwriting analysis of documents tied to James Earl Ray and potential threats against MLK.  
- Examination of a .380 Auto Remington bullet recovered from Robert Joseph Dunaway.  
- Investigation into an anonymous religious greeting card postmarked Hoboken, NJ, with a blue and silver medal attached.  
- Coordination between FBI offices in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Memphis, and San Diego for forensic analysis.  
- Request for fingerprint and handwriting analysis of a registration card linked to James Earl Ray.  
- Examination of specimens including brown manila envelopes, postcards, and handwritten messages tied to Robert P. Anderson.  
- Reference to Anderson’s 1966 shooting incident in Chicago and mental health records (schizophrenia, paranoia).  
- Decision to return materials without further examination due to lack of significant findings.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted fingerprint, handwriting, and ballistic analyses as part of the investigation.  
- United States Department of Justice: Oversight body for the FBI's investigative activities.  
- Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority: Mentioned in context of a letter related to Rev. Lloyd’s work.  
- Chicago Police Department: Maintained records on Robert P. Anderson’s 1966 incident.  
- FBI Laboratory: Conducted forensic analysis on specimens.  
- San Antonio FBI Field Office: Handled specimen submissions and correspondence.

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