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Greetings friends,

July 28, 1998

As you probably know, my phone privileges have been suspended and communication has been difficult. Because of the recent post on the internet and letter to me by Vernon Foster of Arizona AIM on his web site, it has become necessary for me to respond.

It is important now more than ever that any information being put out regarding my campaign for freedom is checked for validity. It is important that all continue to work with the LPDC office as this is who I communicate with directly and on a regular basis. The LPDC office in Lawrence Kansas is my only official office.

Please be informed that I have not authorized any other office or campaign to be organized in my name because this causes confusion and division. That is with the exception of the Leonard Peltier Charitable Foundation, which is not involved in my political campaign. Although they are not part of the LPDC they work closely with the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee and meet with me on a regular basis.

Please be informed that I do not accept Vernon Foster's offer in helping me with my campaign. How can I work with Arizona Aim when they attack my close friends and committee. I have been the one who who has been in prison these past 22 years. It is me who knows who is really trying to help me or not. Vernon Foster and Dennis Banks will not be the ones who decide my fate. I direct my own campaign, I am Leonard Peltier and have that right to do so.

Since you posted this article on your web site and made it public, I have responded the same. I tell you to cease all attacks against my committee and members. If you really care about my freedom, you will not interfere in my campaign. If you do attack us, I will respond with a direct letter to all Indian People's, solidarity groups and supporters to cease any support to Arizona Aim.

Again the LPDC is my direct means of communication and I can not afford any confusion regarding its validity. Also, I have not given permission to anyone to open a new office in Washington D.C. My authorized lobbyist in DC is Breeze Luetke-Stahlman who is reporting her activities to me on a weekly basis.

Thank you for your continued support.

In The Spirit Of Crazy Horse,

Leonard Peltier

Please contact the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee if you have any questions. Our phone number is 785-842-5774 * Email: lpdc@idir.net