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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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[Letterheaded]The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dpeartment of Correction State Office Building Government Centre 100 Cambridge Street, Boston 02202
March 31, 1967
Dr. Miriam Van Waters 14 Clark Street Framingham, Massachussetts
Dear Doctor:
Received your letter regarding Raoul Larocque and noted its contents. Raoul is very well known to me, having had him at Walpole for several years and suffered through some of his episodes and given him repeated advice on improving himself. He poses a real problem in trying to get him a parole or discharge, as it invariably brings up his record of disciplinary actions, some of which were most serious.
There is little information I can give you at this time other than to say I intend to see him when I am next at Walpole, and hope that my interivew with him will indicate some path which can be followed to insure his return soon to the community. His family has been of little help, and he will need strict supervision at all times when he is given the opportunity for release.
No more than yourself my heart says one thing for Raoul but my commonsense dictates otherwise. However, I will be glad to talk to this young man and hope some solution is offered.
Sincerely yours,
JAG/dh