[Letterhead of the Kingston Penitentiary]

[stamp of the KINGSTON PENITENTIARY-CENSOR No. 1 — OCT. 22, 1926]

[stamp of the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE-REMISSION BRANCH-OCT. 25, 1926]

DATE: October 20, 1926

The Honourable Minister of Justice

Dear Sir

With great regret for my offence, I come once again to ask you to be pardonned not only for myself but also for the bennefit of my children.

I have presently served six years and after having done my duty during such long years I must deserve my freedom I can do all sorts of work and I am willing to do it in addition I can support myself as well as my children, I also have my brother who is ready to receeve me

Honourable Sir

Be well assured that you will not regret my freedom I will show you that I know how to appreciate it and to thank you

From your obedient servant
Marie Anne Houde