</s>4747 B Bow Street Magistrates' Court. Metropolitan Police District. To all and each of the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police Force. to wii. WHEREAS the Right Honourable James Gallaghan One of Her Majesty's Principal Principal Minister of State, by order under his hand and Seal, hath signed to the Chief Secretary of Metropolitan Magistrates, sitting at Bow Street Magnatist Court, that regisipatiates has been duly made to him for the surrender of James Earl RAY (hereinafter called the Defendant) of the convicted of the Commission of the crime of robbery with violence, to wit on February 19th, 1960 was sent sentenced to the crime or the crime. Of Robbery First Degree by means of a dangerous and deadly weapon within the jurisdiction of the United States of America THIS IS THEREFORE TO COMBAND YOU IN His Majesty's name, forthwithill. to approved the said Defendant pursuant to the Extruderion Act, 1870. wherever he may be found in the United Kingdom of Man, and bring him before He, or some of his Magistrates office in the Court, to his court, and cause why he should not be surrendered in pursuit of the aid Extrusion Act, for which this shall be your warrant. GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, at How Street, at show, one of the Magistrates* Court of the Metropolis, this 13th day of June in the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and sixty-eight. L. 2 WARRANTY of Appreciation F-n-Nill- WARRANT of Appointment The Estitution Act, (1970) M.P.L. 2010 RELEASE UNDEREO 1470

Summary  
The documents detail legal proceedings related to James Earl Ray's extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States in 1964 under the Extradition Acts of 1870 and 1873. Ray was charged with murder for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1966, in Shelby County, Tennessee, and previously convicted of robbery with violence in February 1960. The extradition process involved warrants, court orders, and witness examinations, including statements from Philip Burch, Thomas Butler, and others. Exhibits included fingerprints, passports, and firearms linked to Ray. The documents also reference civil rights activities, such as the March on Washington (1963), the Civil Rights Act, and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Charged with murder of MLK Jr. and prior robbery conviction.  
- Philip Burch: Witness examined in court proceedings.  
- Thomas Butler: Detective associated with Special Branch.  
- Ramon George Sneyd: Accused individual involved in extradition process.  
- Henry Jacob Bonchakke, George Jacob Bonnakke, etc.: Individuals providing testimony or statements about civil rights events and MLK’s work.  

Key Locations  
- Bow Street Magistrates' Court (London): Central to extradition proceedings.  
- Shelby County, Tennessee: Site of MLK Jr.’s assassination.  
- Wombwell, Tennessee: Mentioned in extradition context.  
- Metropolitan Police District (UK): Involved in Ray’s custody and transfer.  

Key Events  
- Extradition of James Earl Ray from the UK to the US under 1870/1873 Acts (July 2, 1964).  
- Murder charge against Ray for MLK Jr.’s assassination on April 4, 1966.  
- Robbery conviction for Ray in February 1960.  
- Court examinations of witnesses (e.g., Philip Burch) and fingerprint comparisons.  
- Civil rights activities referenced: March on Washington (1963), Civil Rights Act, SCLC.  

Key Organizations  
- Metropolitan Police Force (UK): Involved in extradition and custody.  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC): Mentioned as an organization associated with MLK Jr.  
- Special Branch (UK police): Linked to Ray’s investigation.

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