</s>OPTIONAL FORME No. 19 MAY 18/08 (CPM) 14/16 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO SAC, MIAMI ATTENTION: SA DAVID N. JELLISON DATE: 4/10/68 FROM : SA ROGER B. COLTON SUBJECT: MURKIN The following investigation was conducted by SA ROGR B.COLTON at 4/10 /68: Inquiries on Warren Laundry, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, per BILL HAMILTON ascertainated that the laundry utilizes a Thermo Seal machine, however, they do not utilizes the Thermo seal machine, therefore, they don't RICHARD BRISTOW is the representative of Textile Marking Machine Company who handles Thermo Seal machines, BRISTOWN resides at Libby Heights, Gainesville, Florida, telephone number FR. Lubbock, Ga. Inquires at Westgate Cleaners and Laundrys and White Brothers Dry Cleaning, Ft Lauderdale, Florida. ascertained these two companies do not utilize the Therma Seal machine. J. F. Fox, Thirty Cleanersand Laundries, N. W. 1st Avenue, Ft Lauderidge, Florida advised that this cleaners has five out of which utilize the Themo Seal Machine however, the laundry mark 02(D2)-B6, is not utilized by his company. He suggested that if the garments were obtained cleaning invisible markings appear to ascertain any cleaning materials, he should not obtain out any prior to installing the Therno Seal machine. His company utilized invisible markings. 1-44-1854 (1) all sercel 23 44-184-27 APR 10 1968 FBI - MIAMI Jellalene 10/16 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 18-08-14 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains multiple FBI telegrams and memos from April 1968 detailing investigative efforts related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key elements include:  
- A shipping slip found by Kathrine Hossen (spelled as "Hodson" in some instances) containing a handwritten note stating, “Dr. Rev. MARTHI L. KING will be dead by 4/68.” This slip was attached to a package of paper pads and included with other items like cellulophane tape and wrapping paper.  
- Investigations into thermoseal marking machines used in laundry facilities, including models with serial numbers and codes linked to potential evidence from the assassination. The FBI requested analysis of handwriting and fingerprints on the shipping slip.  
- Searches for Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect in MLK’s assassination, across Florida, Alabama, Arizona, and other states. No records of him were found in vehicle registrations or financial institutions.  
- Coordination between FBI divisions (Miami, Birmingham, Memphis) to trace thermoseal machines and shipping records, including inquiries into the Carber Company and Garber shipping slips.  

Key People  
- **Kathrine Hossen** (spelled as "Hodson" in some instances): Miami resident who discovered the shipping slip with the threatening note.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspect in MLK’s assassination; FBI searched for him across multiple states without success.  
- **SA Weidon L. Kennedy**: FBI special agent involved in thermoseal machine investigations.  
- **Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Florida)**: Checked vehicle records for Eric Starvo Galt.  

Key Locations  
- **Miami, Florida**: Central to the investigation, including Miami Division offices and connections to laundry facilities using thermoseal machines.  
- **Alabama**: Mentioned in searches for thermoseal machines and laundry facilities.  
- **Arizona, Colorado, Arkansas, Connecticut**: States where thermoseal machine locations were documented as part of broader FBI inquiries.  

Key Events  
- Discovery of the shipping slip with a threatening message about MLK’s death by April 1968.  
- FBI efforts to trace thermoseal machines used in laundry contexts, including models from Textile Marking Machine Co., Inc.  
- Coordination between FBI divisions to investigate Eric Starvo Galt and other suspects linked to the assassination.  
- Requests for forensic analysis of handwriting and fingerprints on the shipping slip by the FBI Laboratory.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Miami, Birmingham, Memphis Divisions)**: Conducted searches, coordinated investigations, and requested forensic analysis.  
- **Textile Marking Machine Co., Inc.**: Manufacturer of thermoseal machines linked to potential evidence from the assassination.  
- **Carber Company/Garber Shipping**: Entities involved in shipping records tied to the investigation.

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