September 4,2012

(This is a period that was very difficult for me with hunger strikes and being at a very low point during my imprisonment.Life was no longer valued or cherished by me and I did not care if I lived or not.I was truly on a mission of self destruction welcoming death if it could be found).

Dear Nelly,
                  Truly I hope all is well with you once this letter is received.I am finally at my destination and even though I didn't make out so well(I'm 20 minutes from Auburn and one hour and 15 minutes from Syracuse)on the distance from Long Island.I am in a better prison.It was built within the last 15 years,but I guess prison is prison.
                  I wanted to make this short just so you have my new address.This is my permanent facility just so you know.Please write when you get the chance and don't worry,if you wrote me while I was in Clinton or Coxsackie-the letters will follow.
                   I'll close for now and until next time,take good care.
                                                                        James


P.S.-I use to dread this time of the year as a kid for it meant going back to school!!!