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On May 25, 1999 Leonard Peltier submitted a request for the necessary x-rays asked for by Dr. Keller of the Mayo Clinic. Once Dr. Keller receives these x-rays, he will then be able to determine whether Leonard’s condition warrants further examination and treatment. Leonard’s jaw continues to be frozen open 13 millimeters causing him great discomfort and difficulty eating.

Dr. Keller is a maxillafacial specialist and is willing to examine Leonard on “purely humanitarian grounds” provided that after reviewing current x-rays he feels he is still the right doctor to do so. Please write to Warden Booker, basing your letters on the following sample. This will help to ensure that the x-rays are taken in an expeditious manner.

One more little step forward!

LPDC staff collective

USPL
Warden Booker
P.O. Box 1000
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Date

Dear Warden Booker,

I am a concerned citizen and supporter of inmate, Leonard Peltier, #89637-132. I am aware that Mr. Peltier is suffering from a jaw condition which causes him great discomfort and difficulty in eating. I have been made aware that Mr. Peltier has made a request for current radiographs and C-T scans which will allow Dr. Keller of the Mayo Clinic to determine whether his condition warrants treatment which Dr. Keller would be willing to give Mr. Peltier upon determining he is the right doctor to do so. I understand that these x-rays can be obtained in close vicinity to USPL which will cost the prison and tax payers such as myself, very little.

I hope that these x-rays will be taken in an expeditious manner so that Mr. Peltier’s suffering can be alleviated. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
P.O. Box 583
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: 785-842-5774