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Summary  
The document contains a series of FBI records related to an investigation into threats against Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and his brother Edward M. Kennedy. A letter dated June 8, 1968, was sent to the editor of the Palm Beach Post by an anonymous individual claiming responsibility for RFK's assassination, stating that "we have bumped off RFK" and expressing intent to eliminate Edward Kennedy next. The letter references a prior communication with the newspaper and warns that further actions will follow if Edward Kennedy does not abandon politics. It also mentions that Senator Edward Kennedy is being "paid back" for past actions involving organized crime. The FBI Miami field office (WFO) requested handwriting analysis of the letter to compare it with a previously received anonymous message, and advised Newark to check indices for prior knowledge of the sender.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK): Target of the assassination threat.  
- Edward M. Kennedy: Brother of RFK, referenced as the next target.  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Mentioned in the letter as a potential suspect (though not confirmed).  
- E. R. Curry: U.S. Secret Service informant.  
- Thomas B. Okiker: 111th M.I.S. (likely Military Intelligence Section) operative.  
- Neal Sonnett: FBI agent in Miami handling the case.  

Key Locations  
- Miami, Florida: FBI field office involved in the investigation.  
- Newark, New Jersey: FBI headquarters and coordination center.  
- Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Florida: Newspaper recipient of the anonymous letter.  
- Perth Amboy, New Jersey: Postmark location for the threatening letter.  

Key Events  
- June 8, 1968: Anonymous letter sent to Palm Beach Post editor, detailing plans to eliminate RFK and threats against Edward Kennedy.  
- June 1, 1968: FBI Newark records indicate the letter was searched and processed as part of an ongoing investigation.  
- Request for handwriting comparison: FBI Miami sought analysis of the threatening letter against a prior anonymous message.  
- Informant involvement: Secret Service and M.I.S. agents were briefed on the letter’s contents.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted the investigation, with offices in Newark and Miami.  
- U.S. Secret Service: Provided information through informant E. R. Curry.  
- Military Intelligence Section (M.I.S.): Involved in monitoring threats against political figures.

RFK Declassified Files

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