Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 to E.K. May

GLC00118.01.01

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GLC#
GLC00118.01.01
Type
Letters
Date
November 14, 1892
Author/Creator
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Title
to E.K. May
Place Written
Fremont, Ohio
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 13.9 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
The Gilded Age

The letter discusses reform for hardened criminals. Hayes wants as much reform as possible, but those not able to reform should stay in prison indefinitely - "no cure no release."

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