</s>1 - Mr. Rosen Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-42 1 -Mr. Long-2260) 1 - MR. Conrad 1 - M. Mr. Mortimer 1 - Lab File LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 203535 1 - FBI, Memphis (44-1987) April 24, 1968 To: Date: 00: Memphis John Edgar Hoover, Director 00: Memphis FBI File No. 44-38861 Examination requested by: Kansas City FBI File No .: D-561271 JK Lab. No. Airtel 4/20/68 References: Document Examination requested: Remarks: It should be noted that the questioned writings on some of the items received in this case are limited to the "Galt name alone. The identification of the "Galt" name alone, The identification is of the 'Galt' writings with K17, as set forth in the attached report, considered all with K177, as part of the attached reporting, considered the to identify a particular specimen with K17I because of the limited nature of the questioned writing involved and the lack to identify as particular specimen with "K17I writing those" items attributed to Eric S. GALT which were previously ident- lied together. For information, sindlariities were noted between for the "Lowyer" signatureature on: GALT were previouslyIDENT- REC 3/8/36861-1987 APR 24/08/85 Enclosures (9) (3 Lab report) Tolson 2 - Kansas City (44-(760) Enclosures. (3) Lab report/ 2 - Atlanta (44(336) Enclosure (4) Lab reports) 1 - Birmingham (44.(740) Enlosure (4), Lab reporty 19 APR 25 1968 Colle Colle Colle Colle Colle Sullivin 9-9 APR 30 1968- A.W.A.M.A-W.W (12) 2-2-60 Tolle Tolivin Gadly MAIL ROOM <loc_250><loc_914><loc_250><loc_922><loc_191><loc_922>TELEVETRY UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE <loc_280><loc_923>2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains FBI laboratory reports and internal communications from April 1968 related to an investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Key elements include handwriting analysis of specimens linked to James E. Ray (a suspect in the case), with comparisons to writings attributed to "Galt" and Eric S. Galt (possibly an alias). The FBI Laboratory notes similarities between questioned writings and known samples, though limited material prevents definitive identification. References to informants like Lawrence Eugene Wray (a former inmate of Ray at Missouri State Penitentiary) and Walter E. Nolan (another inmate associated with racial extremism) suggest ongoing efforts to track potential suspects. Administrative records include telegrams, file numbers (e.g., FBI File No. 44-38861), and internal memos about investigative leads, including checks on subscription lists and hardware age publications.  

Key People:  
- James E. Ray (suspect linked to MLK's assassination)  
- Eric S. Galt (possibly an alias or associate)  
- Lawrence Eugene Wray (former inmate of Ray, potential informant)  
- Walter E. Nolan (inmate associated with racial extremism)  
- John Edgar Hoover (FBI Director)  

Key Locations:  
- Missouri State Penitentiary  
- Memphis, Tennessee (central to the investigation)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (informant and prison records referenced)  
- Washington, D.C. (FBI Laboratory and headquarters)  

Key Events:  
- Handwriting analysis of specimens tied to Ray and Galt  
- Investigation into potential informants (Wray, Nolan)  
- FBI efforts to verify leads via subscription lists and inmate records  
- Internal communications about file management and case updates  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- FBI Laboratory Division  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (referenced in document reproduction)

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_05-03-part_7_of_7.pdf

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