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The document contains various letters and communications related to the Sirhan Sirhan case, including a request for information from Senator Henry Bellmon, a complaint filed by Edward T. Compte with the Department of Justice, and a series of letters exchanged between Mr. Compte and Jerris Leonard, Assistant Attorney General.

In one letter, W.W. Hulsey expresses concern about the Sirhan Sirhan case and asks Senator Bellmon to provide information on the expenses incurred in the trial and any federal funds being used to subsidize Sirhan's family.

Edward T. Compte files a complaint with the Department of Justice, alleging that he was denied justice in his own case and is seeking action from the department. He also expresses frustration with the lack of response from the department and threatens to take drastic measures if his complaints are not addressed.

Jerris Leonard responds to Mr. Compte's letters, apologizing for the delay in responding and stating that the circumstances described do not warrant action by the Department of Justice. He also advises Mr. Compte on how to proceed with his complaint.

Other letters and communications in the document include a letter from Peter Garand expressing outrage at the fact that Sirhan Sirhan was not executed, a letter from Marla Cleary asking about the status of Sirhan Sirhan's case, and a series of letters exchanged between Mr. Compte and various officials at the Department of Justice.

The document also contains a communication from the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding an investigation into allegations that De Wayne A. Wolfer, a criminalist with the Los Angeles Police Department, erred in his investigation of the Sirhan case.

Key names mentioned include:

* Senator Henry Bellmon
* Edward T. Compte
* Jerris Leonard (Assistant Attorney General)
* Peter Garand
* Marla Cleary
* De Wayne A. Wolfer (criminalist with the Los Angeles Police Department)

Key dates mentioned include:

* November 4, 1970 (date of W.W. Hulsey's letter to Senator Bellmon)
* January 17, 21, 22, and 23, 1971 (dates of Edward T. Compte's letters to Jerris Leonard)
* March 3, 1971 (date of Jerris Leonard's response to Mr. Compte's letters)

Key locations mentioned include:

* Washington D.C.
* Los Angeles
* Pico Rivera, California

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