</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 5-17-68 Transmit the following in (Type in planxtest or code) Airtel Via VIA AIR COURIER (Priority) To: Director (44-38861) Subject: OMRKIN Legat, Ottawa (44-(4-4) (P) Subject: COO-ME) (00- ME) Rebutel 5-11-68, and my tel this date. Enclosed are three copies of RCP reports dated 5-2-68 - 5-3-68 ,- 5-6-8, and the enclosures, confirming information in re Ottawa tel. The enclosures may be disseminated as received, 1-6. Mr. Hong, 5-21-68 1-1.T. THE MARIS COPIES MADE, DATE-S/S/27/8BY 5-31-68-RE/LES 26/8/35/55 RE M/M/N/A/C/R/B/Y 4-1/2/13/15 FOR REVIEW AT FUJIA AND/UR DELIVERY 5 - Bureau (Enc. BONNERSURBRA FOR REVEW AT FURIA AND AN/CILVERY TU ISCA RE RE. RE. LAI/LATU) 5 - CC - Liaison Direct 1 - CCC - Memphis (44(1987) 1 - 077 MLI-J-3/16 (6) REC-12 Lipsom REC- 12 44-38861-3192 TK MAY 20 1968 TK MAY 20 1968 APPSO MAFE 1009 in Charge Sent M Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail RCMP and FBI investigations into potential threats against Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including Montreal-area business records, vehicle rentals, and witness interviews. RCMP efforts focused on car thefts, rental agencies, and employee databases to identify connections to the assassination. A 1967 Dodge coach rented in New York was linked to the case. The FBI received a letter from Herbert H. Eaton reporting overheard conversations in Granville County, North Carolina, where two white men discussed plans to assassinate MLK, referring to him as "the only one there to do the day after tomorrow." The RCMP also investigated Collin J. Blackman, identified as possibly GALT (a suspect linked to MLK's murder), and checked vehicle registrations and flight records for potential connections. A separate document references public attention surrounding James Earl Ray in Chula Vista newspapers, leading to unsuccessful inquiries about look-alikes. The Secret Service was advised locally regarding the situation, while William Debrevir of "Citizens for Kennedy" informed authorities that John F. Kennedy departed San Diego, California, en route to Los Angeles. Local authorities were not notified of Kennedy’s departure, and Los Angeles was instructed to notify appropriate agencies. The handling of the "murder angle" in San Diego was noted as separate from other matters, with an air mail copy sent to Memphis. The Bureau requested notification of Senator Kennedy’s Washington, D.C., office and a regional FBI office (WFO) to inform Washington, D.C.  

Key People  
- Herbert H. Eaton (reported overheard conversations about MLK assassination)  
- Collin J. Blackman (suspected connection to GALT)  
- James Earl Ray (implied as the suspect in MLK's assassination, referenced in Eaton's letter)  
- William Debrevir ("Citizens for Kennedy")  
- John F. Kennedy (implied as the subject of the communication)  
- Senator Kennedy (likely Robert F. Kennedy, though not explicitly stated)  
- WFO (possibly a regional FBI field office, location unspecified)  

Key Locations  
- Montreal, Canada (business records, car rentals, RCMP investigation)  
- Granville County, North Carolina (overheard conversation about MLK assassination)  
- New York (linked to 1967 Dodge coach rental)  
- Chula Vista, California (publicity surrounding James Earl Ray)  
- San Diego, California (John F. Kennedy’s departure)  
- Los Angeles, California (notification of Kennedy’s movements)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (air mail transmission)  
- Washington, D.C. (Senator Kennedy’s office and FBI regional office)  

Key Events  
- RCMP investigation into vehicle thefts, business records, and employee databases in Montreal  
- FBI receipt of Eaton's letter detailing overheard plot against MLK  
- Examination of Collin J. Blackman’s employment history and identification as GALT  
- Check of flight records and air traffic logs for potential connections to the assassination  
- Publicity surrounding James Earl Ray in local newspapers, leading to unsuccessful look-alike inquiries  
- Notification of John F. Kennedy’s departure from San Diego to Los Angeles  
- Separate handling of the "murder angle" in San Diego  
- Request for FBI and Senate office notifications regarding Kennedy’s movements  
- Transmission of documents via air mail to Memphis  

Key Organizations  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Montreal City Police  
- RCMP G.I.S. (General Intelligence Section)  
- Secret Service  
- Citizens for Kennedy (organization associated with John F. Kennedy’s campaign)  
- WFO (possibly a regional FBI field office, location unspecified)  
- Office of Senator Kennedy (Washington, D.C.)

MLK Declassified Files

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