</s>E-D-26 (e.w. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 8/26/66 Transmit the following in (Type in plantex or code) Via AIRTEL (Priority) TO DIRECTOR, FBI : : SAC, MEMPHIS (44-1987) (P) FROM : SUBJECT: MURKIN ae Chicago teletype to the Bureau, 8/23/68, indicating subject JAMES EARL RAY was employed under the name JOHN L. RAYNS, Social Security No. for the period May 3, 1967 through June 24, 1967. It is requested that Bureau permission be given to have Baltimore check Baltimore Source 4 for any additional employmentments under that Social Security number. 4- Bureau (1 - Baltimore) (1- Memphis) 2 - Memphis (1) - MB 66-1950 re Baltimore Source (4) JCH-ME (6) 5/15: EX-100 2 A/2:9 EX-1000 Approved: 51 CLT 1-5/66 Agent in Pharoge Sent M Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains fragmented and partially illegible records from the FBI's investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It references William Bradford Hulfe, who claimed to have contacted James Earl Ray while Ray was incarcerated in London, England, under a contract related to MLK’s assassination. Hulfe stated he invested $20,000 in this venture and sought access to Tennessee’s authorized photographs of Ray for legal proceedings. The text also mentions FBI interactions with attorneys involved in Ray’s case, including H.Hanes and C.G. Phil Canale, discussing court motions and legal strategies. A separate section references Donald James Nissen, a man described as a white male in his early 30s, allegedly connected to MLK’s assassination plot, though details are unclear due to corrupted text. The documents include FBI case numbers (e.g., 44-1740), dates (September 1968), and locations such as Birmingham, Memphis, and Leavenworth, Kansas. Some sections contain illegible or garbled text, including references to maps, prison escapes, and unspecified threats.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused of assassinating MLK; incarcerated in London, England.  
- William Bradford Hulfe: Claimed contact with Ray regarding a contract tied to MLK’s assassination.  
- H.Hanes: Attorney for Ray; involved in legal proceedings and court motions.  
- C.G. Phil Canale: Attorney representing Ray; discussed defense strategies and court actions.  
- Donald James Nissen: Mentioned as a potential suspect, though details are unclear due to corrupted text.  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama: FBI SAC (Special Agent in Charge) location.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Central to the investigation; referenced in legal proceedings and FBI communications.  
- Leavenworth, Kansas: U.S. Penitentiary where Leroy M. Manaman was incarcerated.  
- London, England: Ray’s incarceration site; referenced in Hulfe’s claims.  

Key Events  
- Contact between William Bradford Hulfe and James Earl Ray regarding a contract related to MLK’s assassination.  
- Legal proceedings involving H.Hanes and C.G. Phil Canale, including court motions and defense strategies for Ray.  
- FBI investigation into potential connections between Donald James Nissen and MLK’s assassination, though details are incomplete.  
- References to prison escapes, maps, and unspecified threats in corrupted text sections.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central to the investigation; referenced through SAC offices in Birmingham, Memphis, and Kansas City.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Mentioned as the custodian of the documents.  
- Shelby County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office: Provided information about Donald James Nissen.

MLK Declassified Files

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