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Fei Date: 4/22/68 a en ee ire Sm itn alte A ly ki sty cms ome . 1 a a +t , = tate (Type in plaintext or code} DIRECTOR, FBI (100-392452) - We , SAC, NEW YORK (100-1212160) _ 6 GTP oo. STANLEY pavif-LEvIsoN se AN SM-C (00:NY) ReBuairtel to Atlanta and ny 4/17/68. ah | STANLEY LEVISON has played an important ‘role in ‘the | Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) as an advisor. to MARTIN LYTHERKING, JR. on matters pertaining to the financing of and policy of the SCLC as well as matters affecting KING personally. It is known that LEVISON has prepared material which KING used in his speeches and other public appearances. — information received concerning the relationship of LEVISON to MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. and the SCLC shows that LEVISON was a close advisor to KING and thet this relationship was one of trust and respect. KING's confidence in LEVISON's advice .__ was deep and abiding. In fact, LEVISON's advice was constantly sought by KING on all matters of importance affecting himself and the SCLC. i oo bat bop /if | As the Bureau is cvere, AD ss the source of aié New York's information about LEVISON, MARTIN LUTHER KING and the SCLC. From information supplied by this source, there — is no reason to believe that LEVISON'’s relations with ABERNATHY were anything but amicable. However, LEVISON's contacts seemed - to be more with the Reverend ANDREW YOUNG, Executive Vice- President of the SCLC, whenever KING was not immediately oo, available. In fact, LEVISON, if he had the choice would have se. 2... Ss PATHS «a — AT: 2 Parr KING's ae 66: Bi shop %~O ABDENNALHI 485 Baas '* @-pureau (100-3925 Ue a _ 1-Atian 100- i-Hew vie ath . + wees en lie ae Oe oe