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Summary  
The document contains fragmented records of evidence recovered during the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., including items from a 1966 Ford Mustang linked to the crime scene, soil samples, clothing, and other physical evidence collected by the FBI in cities such as Atlanta, Memphis, New Orleans, and Birmingham. It also includes forms (e.g., FD-340) related to evidence submission, references to fingerprint analysis, latent prints, and correspondence between law enforcement agencies. The text mentions individuals associated with the investigation, including agents like John L. Carlisle and Robert Fitzpatrick, as well as names linked to suspects or witnesses such as James Earl Ray, Eric S. Galt, and others.  

Key People  
- **John L. Carlisle**: Attorney General’s Office contributor involved in evidence submission.  
- **Robert Fitzpatrick**: Special Agent who submitted evidence from Memphis.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect linked to the assassination (implied through documents referencing his handwriting or fingerprints).  
- **Eric S. Galt**: Name associated with multiple handwritten items, letters, and financial records.  
- **John R. Claverie**: Mentioned in context of evidence submission.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of the assassination; referenced in baggage tags and hotel registrations.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Location of evidence recovery from a residence (14th St., NE) and FBI offices.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Mentioned in connection with bank records and evidence submissions.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Site of recovered items and fingerprint analysis.  
- **Montreal, Canada**: Linked to correspondence and handwriting samples.  

Key Events  
- Recovery of physical evidence (e.g., soil, clothing, tools) from a 1966 Ford Mustang associated with the assassination.  
- Submission of latent fingerprints, palm prints, and elimination prints from hotels and residences.  
- Collection of handwritten letters, financial records, and typewritten documents tied to suspects or witnesses.  
- Coordination between FBI offices in Atlanta, Memphis, New Orleans, and other locations for evidence analysis.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Central agency involved in evidence collection, fingerprint analysis, and investigation coordination.  
- **Alabama Department of Safety**: Mentioned as a source of handwriting samples.  
- **Various local law enforcement agencies**: Including Memphis PEL (Police Enforcement Laboratory) and others involved in evidence handling.

MLK Declassified Files

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