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* U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation in Reply, Please Refer to 215 U.S. Post Office Building File No. P.O. Box 1111 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 September 7, 1984 THE COVENANT, THE SWORD, THE ARM OF THE LORD (CSA); DOMESTIC SECURITY IS SD The CSA is a paramilitary, survivalist, religious organization headquartered on approximately 200 acres of rugged, mountainous land in Marion County, Arkansas, and subscribes to the "Identity" religion which professes belief that the white race is God's chosen people and that Jews, blacks and orientals are inferior. Its leader is JAMES W. ELLISON, who refers to himself and is referred to by his followers as "The King of the Ozarks." ELLISON claims this title was bestowed upon him during a prophetic revelation. ELLISON's mailing addresses are Route 1, Box 128, Pontiac, Missouri, and Route 1, Box 15, Oakland, Arkansas. The CSA is known to stockpile large quantities of weapons, explo- sives, incendiary devices, and ammunition. CSA members have been involved in violent confrontations with law enforcement authorities. The most widely publicized incident occurred on June 30, 1984, when CSA member RICHARD WAYNE SNELL arlegeey shot and killed black Ark S S Arkansas This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions Re Serle of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside Rnothee your agency. ene |