Letter from Arnold to Sweet October 5, 1923

Letter from Arnold to Sweet October 5, 1923

Frederick Arnold sent Governor William Sweet a holiday card in 1923 and told Sweet that he was pleased with the christmas celebration at the Colorado State Penitentiary. Warden Thomas Tynan donated money for a dinner celebration and a few Methodist teachings were read. Arnold claimed they tried their best to bring happiness to the inmates. 

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810 Rudd Ave 

Canon City, Colo. 

Dec. 27-1923

Dear Governor and Mrs. Sweet: 

Here is a little personal note to tell you how we appreciate the Christmas card you sent. It brought heaps of good cheer. 

I must tell you how the prisoners enjoyed their Christmas. Warden Tynan provided nearly two hundred dollars worth of candy and a big dinner. We had for them last Sunday a reader who gave Christmas readings. Next Sunday the Methodist choir will give them a sacred cantata. We have done our best to bring the prisoners happiness. 

We wish for you every good thing for 1924. 

Cordially yours, 

Fred J. Arnold and family 

Frederick Arnold to William Sweet, 5 October 1923, box 1, FF 3, NO. 7, William Elery Sweet Collection, MSS.613, History Colorado, Denver, Colorado.