</s>1 - Mr. Rosen Laboratory Transmittal Form - Mr. Conrad - Mr . Griffith 7-42 1 - M. Lab File LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 To: FBI, Memphis (44-1987) Date: September 4, 1968 Re: MURKIN CR. John Edgar Hoover, Director 00: Memphis FBI File No. 44-38861 Lab. D-680866086 JK Examination requested by: Chicago D-6082601 JK Reference: Airtels, 8/23/68 and 8/24/68 Examination required: Document - Fingerprint Remarks: A separate report is being furnished regarding the results of the latent fingerprint examination and return of Q398 through Q408. This report confirms and supplements Bureau teletype to Memphis dated 8/27/68. Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Chicago (44 -1114) Enclosures(2) [2 Lab Report) Tolson Deloach Makayo Deloah FND:AW (11) J00045 Colla Colla Sullivin Tolton, Room Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains FBI laboratory reports and investigative records related to James Earl Ray (JER) and his activities in England during 1968. It includes handwriting analysis of letters purportedly written by JER, comparisons of signatures from hotel guest books, and inquiries into financial transactions linked to Ray. The FBI sought to determine if Ray was involved in a jewelry store robbery in London and whether he had connections to other crimes. References include the Heathfield House Hotel, New Earl Court Hotel, and interactions with British authorities. The documents also mention the FBI's examination of documents related to a bank robbery note file and latent fingerprints on a paper bag.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (JER)  
- John Edgar Hoover (FBI Director)  
- Legat, London (FBI liaison)  
- Ramon George Sneyd (individual mentioned in hotel guest book entries)  
- Sir KLMN Jones (British Attorney General involved in extradition proceedings)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (FBI headquarters and file reference)  
- London, England (Heathfield House Hotel, New Earl Court Hotel, Heathcliff House Hotel)  
- Fulham Bank (London, referenced in financial inquiries)  

Key Events:  
- Handwriting analysis of letters attributed to JER, including a letter signed "Lord R. G. Boyd" and another with the signature "Ramon George Sneyd."  
- Investigation into JER's movements in England between May 1968 and June 1968, including hotel stays and potential connections to a jewelry store robbery.  
- Examination of a paper bag with handwritten instructions ("PUT ALL... IN THIS BAG") linked to a bank robbery note file.  
- Coordination with British authorities regarding extradition papers and JER's alleged criminal activities.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United States Department of Justice  
- British Metropolitan Police (referenced in London investigations)

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