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[Letterheaded]The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dpeartment of Correction
State Office Building
Government Centre
100 Cambridge Street, Boston 02202

John A. Gavin. Commissioner

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,

John A. Gavin
Commissioner

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