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Miriam Van Waters Papers. Male Prisoner Correspondence, 1927-1971. Correspondence: G, 1965-1970. A-71, folder 597. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
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in the past year I have learned to controle my temper so that I no longer get excited to any degree. I am very disapointed that this whole situation came about & resulted in the loss of my cell with the window. I was locked in for Christmas which in itself hurt a great deal as one thinks much more when he is shut in a room all alone & even more when its Christmas & he thinks of his family & loved ones.
This is why I asked my parents if they would call on you, but not solely. If you think I was being greedy I apologise
God Bless You Love Always Dick
Miriam Van Waters Papers. Male Prisoner Correspondence, 1927-1971. Correspondence: L, 1965-1967. A-71, folder 601. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
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for the rest of my time, and I may just have a good time for myself and go back to my old ways till 1968. I realy dont know but once I get that feeling then I realy dont care what happens, then Im sorry for it afterwards, but then its to late to be sorry, but thats the way I am, sorry for things afterwards So I dont know whats going to happen. Ill keep in touch and I hope everything turns out good I may want a seat in the plant or my cell in the population I dont know now, Im all mixed up, hope to hear from you soon.
God Bless You Your Friend With Love
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So to tell you the truth Im really nothing I have never did anything real bad. I only have a bad institution record, and most of that is foolishness, like yelling, swearing at officers and making noise, but I Have one assault on an officer in 1960 which I received a 2 to 2 1/2 years for it. I paid and the escape at Concord Farm which I am now paying for it, the rest of my record here is for foolishness baby things, but my record here the past 2 years is very good. I did time on the boards just once in the past 2 years, one for a screwdriver I beated that, one for going in another mans cell with permission from the man, one for yelling, one for a fight, and the last one for passing a look, so before them 2 years I have been punched about 2 or 3 times a month I was always in trouble, so you can see the change in me from them.
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in the past and I am really greatful for your help and friendship. I know I have still a friend in you and that makes my stay here a little easier. I guess thats all someone needs is a friend and I believe I have one of the best I ever had and on Ill ever have so thanks for every thing as I always say (the hands on the clock never stop Running) them hands are always running so Ill do my sentence and I went this far so I can get go the whole way. I just hope I can call on you when things get rough.
I blew my top tonight with the Dept Supt Mr Butterworth I say many things to him I took my hurt and madness out on the Deputy when I was wrong I treated treaten him to come into my cell and fight when I know it was wrong. I lost my head for a few seconds I just was upset for I counted on this day a great deal but I guess I lost all sense. I didn't think
Would you please write my mother and explain it to her for I will not be in any mood to write for a while. I am forceing myself in writing now and
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telling you what happen at my hearing. So please write her Ill be greatful for it. Thats about it so God Bless You and keep you well always
Your Friend As always with love
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June. 2. 67
Dearest Friend
Just a few lines to tell you Im feeling good and I am getting along good out in the population. I was on holliday so we had a nice meal and a movie Tues night.
I mostly lay around the block all day for I am not working. I believe theres many men here not working. So I lay in my cell till 3:30 listening to the radio and at night I lay around drinking coffee and talking, but tonight I may go out in the yard for a while. I need some seen Im white as a ghost. I havent eaten much since that Tues for I didnt feel like eating but I am eating good now. I lost about 7 pounds since Tues the 23rd! well as you say I am still young I can start new yet, and Ill put in for a reconsideration I about 4 or 5 months before xams and hope to get results then all I can do is hope for the best now.
I hope you in good health and send my