Schlesinger Library

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to know if you could help me. My card said eligible for good conduct May 28. And I hope and pray to God that I can go home then. I will be free and do my best to prove to you that I'm greatful for what you have done. Ringht now my Uncle isn't working and I could help him a lot as he is the only one who stuck by me. And was very good to me while in here this time. And I feel that I owe him something and would like to help him. Dr. when I was out I worked everyday and I never got arrested And just before I came back I was in Charlestown and the Policeman asked me what I was doing near the Navy Yard. and I told them I was waiting for my friend. And I also told them that I owed time to Framingham. So

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they called Mrs Keefe and Miss Foster to take me back. So my Dear Dr I think in away I should get my good time. I know I was wrong in breaking Parole but I was young and afraid and I didn't know what to do. But now I'm older and understand. And Dr My first time here it was a false arrest, I worked every day and they said I was making my money wrong but that's not true. Cause all that time they thought I was too young to take care of a big house, cuase my mother got arrested for neglecting the children and they was put in the Good Shepard home as you see Dr. I really had a tough life since the age of 7. And now is the time for me to make something of myself and I know I can do it

if you could only help me. I know I can prove to you that I can go out of here and be a lady. And my Uncle would be very glad to have my help. Dr. I hope I didn't bother you to much with my troubles but I had to get it off my chest. I hope and pray to God that you can call me in the near future. I thank you kindly.

Respectfully Yours

Theresa Rodrigues East Wing