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Summary  
The document compiles fragmented records from federal and international agencies, including the FBI, RCMP, U.S. Department of Justice, and British law enforcement, detailing investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Key elements include RCMP efforts to identify individuals linked to the murder, such as James J. H. Hay (a visitor to a dance studio on May 25, 1968) and Arthur T. Galt (subject of a Western Union cable inquiry in Lisbon, Portugal). Clothing orders from English & Scotch Woolen Co., Ltd. are referenced, with customer details like Eric S. Salt (order #11526) linked to addresses in Montreal and Birmingham, Alabama. A misattribution notes James Earl Ray as "Martin Luther King Jr." in the text, likely an error. FBI records highlight Scotland Yard’s analysis of Ray’s personal items, including a Wittmanner watch, airline tickets, and luggage for forensic evidence. Cross-border collaboration between U.S. and British authorities is noted, involving La Salle National Bank in Chicago and administrative exchanges. A withdrawn article from "WIPH" Magazine containing details about MLK’s activities is referenced, raising concerns over potential leaks. RCMP records also reference Raymond George Sneyd, linked to Toronto addresses and travel records, with comparisons to W.R. Ral (wanted for MLK’s murder) based on physical similarities. Investigations include passport applications, interviews, and verification of identities through photographs and documents, coordinated with Toronto police departments and Vital Statistics offices.  

Key People  
- James J. H. Hay (identified as a visitor to a dance studio on May 25, 1968)  
- Arthur T. Galt (subject of a Western Union cable inquiry in Lisbon, Portugal)  
- Eric S. Salt (customer with order #11526 from English & Scotch Woolen Co., Ltd.)  
- James Earl Ray (alleged suspect in MLK’s assassination; note: misattribution in text)  
- Raymond George Sneyd (linked to Toronto addresses and travel records)  
- W.R. Ral (wanted for MLK’s murder, connected to Sneyd via physical similarities)  
- Lillian (interviewed during RCMP investigation)  
- Richard G. Brown (La Salle National Bank official)  
- FBI agents (e.g., SAC Chicago, Memphis Division)  
- Scotland Yard officers (e.g., Chief Inspector Kenneth Thompson)  
- RCMP personnel (Toronto, Ottawa)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (context of MLK’s assassination; FBI field office)  
- Montreal, Canada (RCMP involvement and clothing orders)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (address linked to Eric S. Salt)  
- Lisbon, Portugal (Western Union cable reference)  
- Chicago, Illinois (La Salle National Bank records)  
- London, England (Scotland Yard, Royal Lancaster Hotel)  
- Brussels, Belgium (Ray’s travel plans)  
- Toronto, Canada (RCMP reports, 958 Hundan Street; Metro Toronto Police Department; 73 Leonard Street [Vital Statistics])  
- Ottawa, Canada (RCMP coordination)  

Key Events  
- RCMP investigation into individuals connected to MLK’s assassination, including passport applications and interviews  
- Western Union cable inquiry about Arthur T. Galt in Lisbon, Portugal  
- Clothing order records from English & Scotch Woolen Co., Ltd. with customer details  
- Examination of James Earl Ray’s luggage and personal effects for forensic evidence  
- FBI-RCMP collaboration on passport photo and fingerprint identification  
- Investigation into Ray’s travel plans to Brussels and financial transactions  
- Withholding of "WIPH" Magazine article due to potential legal risks  
- Connection between Raymond George Sneyd and W.R. Ral (wanted for MLK’s murder) based on physical similarities  
- Verification of identities through photographs and documents, coordinated with Toronto police departments and Vital Statistics offices  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)  
- Scotland Yard (British Metropolitan Police)  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- La Salle National Bank (Chicago, Illinois)  
- English & Scotch Woolen Co., Ltd. (clothing company)  
- Metro Toronto Police Department  
- Vital Statistics Office (Toronto)

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