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star the two others which aggrigated are 8 1/2 - 13 years. The earliest parole date is something over 3 years from now. I hope I have been able to answer your questions & hope that you are still willing to help me, if possible.

I will tell my parent about you & ask them if they might also write to you. They have stood by my side even after all the heartaches I have caused them & I dont belive finer parents can be found anywhere. At any rate I belive you will like them & feel free to ask what ever information you desire. In my next letter I will try to explain more of what you may ask.

Once again I wish to thankyou for everything that youve done. I hope there is some way I can repay you, in any way at all.

I am inclosing a copy of our prison paper & will send one to you each month. I remain Respectfuly yours Richard Gingras

Richard Gingras

If not delivered in 10 days Return to Box 100, South Walpole, Mass 02071

CIT Keep on file

Dr. Miriam Van Waters 14 Clark Street Framingham Mass

JAN 17 1966

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now feels are just.

Perhaps my letter seems a bit greedy. I am not sure. But if so, I had not intended it to be. I merely dont know where to start or where to turn & was given a little hope that you may be able to show me where I might have something to hope for.

I havent explained very much here on, as this letter wouldh ave been too lengthy. Also I am not sure that you may not already be to busy with something far more important to be able to hep me. If in any way you are able to help me in any way at all, I would deeply appreciate it & would feel indebted to you for new hope on life.

Thank you very much for any & everything & the time & consideration you've taken in reading this.

I Remain Respectfully

Richard Gingras

made me start seeking a better understanding of myself as well as the church.

I havent heard from my family since I wrote to you last, so I couldnt help wondering if you have heard from her. I expect, weather permitting, I may have a visit from them this weekend or next weekend.

I could say a thousand words of thanks but, I dont think I could really say what I feel inside. In some way I will show you that I am sincere & very greatful for everything you have done.

God Bless You

Love Always Richard Gingras

Richard Gingras Box 100 S. Walpole, Mass 02071

Dr Miriam Van Waters 14 Clark Street Framingham, Mass

C T Govr

Note his changed attitude toward religion