</s>"Assassins" (SHEA, Vm J. Sr.) legislative re: pol. May 5, 1969 Mr. William J. Shea, Sr. 1904 La Salle Street Belleville, Illinois 62221 Dear Mr. Shea. May I thank you most sincerely for your letter of May 2 with the attached clipping with your letter to the Editor. It was thoughful of you to write me and let me have the benefit of your remarks and observations as stated as in your "Letter" I assure you that your comments about political assassins and dia- ruptors of the peace were given close attention by me. Again, my thanks for your time and courtesy in writing to me. Kindest regards. Sincerely, Gerald R. Ford, M. C. GRP/pe 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

John F. Kennedy, assassination, investigations, related individuals and events:

* Sirhan Sirhan: convicted of murdering Robert F. Kennedy's assassin, Sirhan was tried and convicted under California law.
* Assassination of RFK: the case is being investigated by federal authorities for potential conspiracy involvement.
* Gerald R. Ford: wrote letters to constituents regarding the King Case and the assassination of RFK, expressing concern that the cases should not be "whitewashed" if there was any conspiracy involved.

People:

* Charles B. Curtis: wrote a letter to Gerald R. Ford expressing concerns about the Sirhan Sirhan case.
* Conan D. Donahue: wrote notes to Gerald R. Ford regarding the King Case and expressed concern that federal authorities would not "whitewash" the case.

Locations:

* Grand Rapids, Michigan
* California (Sirhan Sirhan trial)
* Tennessee (King Case)

Events:

* Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
* Trial of Sirhan Sirhan
* Investigation into potential conspiracy involvement in the King Case

Connections to JFK and related investigations:

* The assassination of John F. Kennedy is not directly mentioned, but the letters discuss related assassinations and investigations.
* Gerald R. Ford's concern about "whitewashing" cases suggests a broader interest in ensuring that justice is served in high-profile crimes.

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned:

* Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murdering Robert F. Kennedy's assassin.
* The King Case is being investigated by federal authorities for potential conspiracy involvement.
* Gerald R. Ford expressed concern that the cases should not be "whitewashed" if there was any conspiracy involved.

Note: The letters and documents provided do not contain explicit references to John F. Kennedy or his assassination, but rather discuss related events and investigations.

RFK Declassified Files

501097823_grf_gerald_r_ford_congressional_papers_b133_f28.pdf

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