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Summary  
The documents detail interactions between the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and James Earl Ray regarding his arrest in London and subsequent involvement in the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination investigation. Ray requested a duplicate receipt for property seized during his arrest, which was handed over to U.S. authorities. The FBI noted no record of the item described by Ray and advised contacting Tennessee or British authorities. A property list from Ray’s arrest includes items such as a revolver, passport, clothing, and correspondence. Ray’s statement to his brother about the assassination was broadcast on television, but the FBI declined to act on it without further instructions. The FBI also rejected an offer from William Bradford Hue to review his manuscript on the case, fearing potential claims of approval. Administrative notes mention document handling, declassification, and file management procedures.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central figure in the MLK assassination investigation; arrested in London, requested property receipts, and made statements about the case.  
- **William Bradford Hue**: Author of articles on the MLK murder case; offered his manuscript for FBI review but was declined.  
- **U.S. Marshals**: Handled property seized from Ray during his arrest.  
- **FBI Agents/Officials**: Including those in Birmingham and Memphis, involved in managing the investigation and document reviews.  

Key Locations  
- **London**: Site of Ray’s arrest and initial seizure of property.  
- **Tennessee (Nashville)**: Where Ray was incarcerated; location of his statement to his brother.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: FBI office involved in case management and interactions with Hue.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for FBI administrative and declassification decisions.  

Key Events  
- **Ray’s Arrest in London (1968)**: Property seized during arrest included a revolver, passport, and personal items; receipt issues arose.  
- **Broadcast of Ray’s Statement (August 14, 1969)**: Ray’s comments on the MLK assassination were aired on KNOX-TV but not acted upon by the FBI.  
- **Hue’s Manuscript Offer (September 1969)**: FBI declined to review Hue’s book due to concerns about potential claims of approval.  
- **Document Management and Declassification**: Notes on handling sensitive files, including restrictions on removal or modification.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Led the investigation into MLK’s assassination, managed Ray’s case, and handled document reviews.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in legal and administrative aspects of the case.  
- **National Archives**: Mentioned in declassification procedures for historical records.

MLK Declassified Files

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