[Editor’s note: Rita Tupper joined Peoples Temple with her five children in the early 1970’s, and quickly became a devoted follower to the Temple and the political causes espoused by Jim Jones. This was most pronounced in Jonestown, where she dropped her last name and took the name of Lenin. As former Temple member Kathy Barbour wrote about her, “Rita was a stolid, sensible, sometimes taciturn woman who held a trusted position in Jonestown. It was she (and those she selected to assist her) who typed long memoranda for Jim Jones containing statements he had assigned all the residents of Jonestown to write, adding ‘call-outs’ to highlight responses (either positive or negative) that stood out, for his attention. She was also one of a few persons who could deliver messages directly to Jim from residents who wanted to write to him.”
[In part because of her assumed name, her (mostly undated) letters recovered from Jonestown derive from several sources, principally FBI Section 128 • EE-1 • Letters to Dad (K-M) and FBI Section 129 • EE-1 • Letters to Dad (N-Z).
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EE-1-L-69
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
Dad,
I think we should help the children and the seniors to graduate. Then I think we should go on the offensive. I agree with Steven [Stephan Jones]. It doesn’t make sense to just sit here and be picked off. If we did that they could just sit here and wait on them for days and keep us up all night for days and make us lose all our production and then when we’re so tired just come in and get us without a good as fight as we could give them. I would like the privilidge of having a bomb tied to me or be burned alive. The point you made about cowards is true, so to make sure that they’d not be left to talk we may be forced to stay here and fight a defensive battle. I don’t think we should go any place. I’m tired. I don’t want to run anymore we’d only just have the same trouble any where we go. I’m just sorry our people in the States aren’t here with us. I’m glad to know that our enemys will be taken care of when we make our stand. Thank you for the honor of living and now dieing for something worthwhile.
Thank you Dad Ruth Lenin
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EE-1-L-70
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
TO: Jim Jones
FR: Rita Lenin
Jim,
John Harris told the first night he came here that a lot of people were sure mad when I used the name of [Jim] McElvane.
He first said to me, what is your name now, I said oh you mean Lenin, he looked and I said that is the name you had given to us. He said no I mean the other name I said, oh you mean McElvane he said yeh, a lot of people were sure mad when you used that name. I said I don’t understand why, guess they misunderstood the reason behind it. He started to say something else about it, but had to go because the security guard was there.
I would sure like you to tell me what in the hell went on over that as it has caused me a lot of concern since I heard this. All I know is that Alice gossipped about it in some letters she had written to Renee. (Which I promptly turned into CL [likely Carolyn Layton, could be Carolyn Looman].) I never once said a thing about the name just signed it on my letters thinking nothing of it. Never once indicated to a soul – anything was going on between us, as it never has, just a friendship based on socialism.
I feel bad about this, and am very upset that this would go on when no one knew why I was using the name, never cared enough to ask just talked about it. People that should have had more principle. Well, I hate to think that Mac [Jim McElvane] was told any wrong thing about it. I could understand his not liking it if he did not know why I was using it, but I thought he was asked before I used it. I never once thought he liked me only as a socialist friend, and that was fine. It matters not to me what he does in his personal life, only that it would deter him from his path of communism. I would care if he lost his way, but nothing possessive etc. You understand what I am saying. Please let me know what went on, seems to me if I was talked about so much, I should at least know what was said, I hope no on had the impression that I would pull a Constance Harris on him please clear this up with me so I won’t be upset, cause I never intended to hurt anyone, my intentions were good ones, or at least I thought they were.
Rita Lenin
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EE-1-L-71
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
TO JIM
FR: Rita Lenin
Letter Information
Wanda Souder –- Letter from her Dad, Archie Souder, says he has not heard from her in a month. (She has written the last two times the mail has gone out, but will have her write again.)
Her Daddy says, “He is concerned about them he says,” I talked to Hue [Fortson] and he said he got the bedroom set, I think he got it for you.”
Please find the letter written to Rhonda [Fortson] from Hue. Thought you might want to see this before dealing with Hue tonight.
Riat [Rita] Lenin
Might not Jair Bakers [Baker’s] situation on the following letter report also.
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EE-1-L-72
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
TO: JIM
FR: RITA LENIN
Papers in Micalene Bradeys [Michaeleen Brady] Effects
She has a lot of letters that were written to Pat Patterson, that were never mailed
The letters seem OK, said nothing in them, but strange she had so many of them, and never mailed them.
Note to Dad: “I get hostile when we have to stay up so late at night with ass-holes, who get in trouble and don’t really give a dam about this cause just their own selfish ass. Sometimes I get hostile when you talk a lot of the P.A. not at night so much, but maybe in the day or early evening. When you might want to visit with a comrade and have to be quiet. When we have legs catharcists on Sunday afternoon. When spend a lot of time with same people.
Dated: Dec. 31, 77
note to dad: I told Bob Kice I was going to work I haven’t been able to sleep since you left.
Note to Dad Crossed Out: Dad I understand my daughter Georgiann Brady. Then she has written in two places ::::::: Michi Jones Michi Jones.
On back of this paper it says :::: Dad I feel that Bob Kice spends too much time. (That is all there was.)
Dad I think I know how to put potato salad
A note written to Joyce [Touchette] says, I Dorothy Buckley would like to be a house parent with Chris Talley. I would like to take care of children.
Note Hello I Dorothy Buckley would like to move in a home with Cris Talley having some children as our responsibility as soon if anytime. (Signed Dorothy Buckley)
Letter to Pat Patterson:::::
Dear Pat how are you doing, Iam writing because Id don’t know when I will see you again.
About out talk. I didn’t or don’t really want you to have another girl friend I don’t know how I can make it. If that happens I really really really did you and I don’t want to loose you to another or at all. I want your for me and I still need you lets not talk about breaking up any more ok?? Did you.
Michi
Miss you too write back if we don’t see each other next weekend.
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EE-1-L-73 – L-77
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
TO JIM
FR: RITA LENIN
RE: WHITE NIGHT DISCUSSION
What Was Said in the White Night Discussion by JJ.
I am continually amazed at the absolute infaliable character I see in our leader
It defies all human understanding and comprehension as far as I am concerned. No where just no where else does this exsist, and doubt if it will ever again/
How so very painful it must be to have to believe all the pain you have gone through as you reveal to us again and again what great and unlimited sacrifices you have given to help this cause, and all of us.
My God, to have done so is absoulte proof of your high caliber of character. You spoke of how you had to give your body to both men and women to help save this cause from destruction, and also to save people from destroying themselves and or the cause by going out and talking about things (from information they may have had etc.) to save babies from starving, and becoming prostitutes– Oh so much you have given, and given.
As you spoke I thought how much pain it must be to have to tell it again and again not knowing if anyone ever listened or tried to understand what you were really saying about being communistic enough to give one’s all for their principals.
All this you have given and yet I can’t help but remember when at another time you spoke of the black girl that you loved so much and your best friend hurt you so by taking advantage of her, and here you would not go to bed with her cause you did not want to hurt her or cause a baby to come. (If young people would only listen with their heart, what a lesson in love, and character they could atain from it.) Then to think you had to relate to people so they would not betray and where at times it was repulsive to do so (that alone makes me want to be married to nothing butt principle, with a loyality that can only be broken by death itself.)
Even in death I would that my body be used to make something grow, to feed a hungry animal or whatever, or to blow up something (tie bombs around me and make still yet another use out of the remains, I don’t care what.)
For whatever it is worth Iam married to socialism till death do us part. Use me where ever you send me I will go foar my life belongs to the revoulation now!!
If I were young and interesting I would not be ashamed to give my body for this cause, Iam only sorry that I don’t have that attractiveness cause if I did I would use it to get information etc. Through your example I know it is right to do so
Anything is right when it is done for the furthering of the cause. It makes me upset when I see younger people who could be using their bodies to further the cause use it aimlessly and foar self fullfillment (but at the same time I understand young people have to learn and grow as we try to do.)
Iam so sorry that Iam not of more value intellectually or other wise, oh how I wish I was. How sad it is to desire to be of more service, and then to have to know you just haven’t got it, makes me heart broken inside. Why is it that thoes who deisre to do more have not the talent, thoes who have it aren’t always there to give it. (This has plauged me all my life.)
What character was shown by you as you drank the bourben, and then felt guilty because someone (everyone) did not have some. You felt guilty when you ate a bit of food because some one else could be hungry, and have no food.
How unterlly sensistive of you not even to take your medicine because it is too expensive so you lay it aside and wait to see if you must take it because lyour blood pressure is up. To set there through continual pain all the time is just too much, just too much.
Makes me feel dam guilty because I have no ability to do more, Iam so sorry so very sorry, I have such limited capacities.
How you told that you can’t even go to sleep with out dreaming about someone in trouble, so you don’t sleep for fear you might miss something that could help some one along the way.
How you humanly could have maintained so many people at one time with all you have on you is a mystery to me. How you have to explain everything you eat or every move you make, is indeed a terrible prison to be in. How you spoke of when you would come home your penis would be so sore that medical attention would have to be given to it, and we do so little so little to help you.
Gave up all your money for the likes of us, who give you nothing but trouble, heartache, and we sure do not deserve a second of your precious time. I consider it an honour just to see you pass by, and know that I have had the priviledge of bring in your midst, to have walked with you in the only work that is worth while
How you have saved so many from illness etc, and each time energy is taken from your body, there is not a second that you are not giving for us all, no peace for you (for everyone else but yourself, dam shake)
I could go on and on. How priviledged we are to have you share your heartfelt feelings with us, and how close one feels to you as we hear you pour out you heart (or at least I feel this way) thank you for sharing your life with us, it has made me grow immeasurably, and to realize how little I have done
After seeing you and listening to your heart pulse I realize how little I have progressed, and how damm far I have yet to go. So very far
In my opinion I feel that some you have related have turned out to be damm good people and work their asses off (I admire everyone of the ones Iam tihnking of CL. M.K. SA.) [Carolyn Layton, Maria Katsaris, and Sharon Amos.] There are others too but these three stick out in my mind. Have much respect for them and feel close to them as I see them work around the clock. If I ever hear anyone say anything about anyone you have named publically as having sex with them, then they will have to deal with me, cause I would protect them with my mouth and body. Mother fuckers who hear only what they want to hear. God dam them. I want to tell-Never once have any of the above made me feel less of a person because they have been close to you, and I think that is character on their part. (Of course lets face it I have never been a threat to them either, but I have seen them deal with difficulties [two illegible words lines]
If you have any suggestions how I can improve and become a better socialists please tell me so that I can grow, probably to shut up would be the best.
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One more thing I want you to know I really like it here now, and Iam greatful when I look at the beauty I see all around me, I love my little loft and Iam so greatful for a place to do my work in, thank you so very much.
I am amazzed for the progress that has been made in such a short time, nothing but your genius has done this.
I feel at home here now, and this took me a long while to acheive, for I think the secret lies in the fact that now I am willing to live, if need be, and I no longer resent doing so. If this is what is needed for the causes sake, before Id did resent it terribly, and this caused conflict with in myself.
I will do all in my power to see I go on living until the time comes to lay down my life, and now am at peace doing so (living, Im mean) The longer I live the moreschance the children have of living a socialist life in all of its splendor.
I am also ready to die whatever it is deemed essential for the revoultion. Life has meaning to me as long as I serve the revoulution, otherwise it is null and void, full of nothingness.
Life or death it matters no now whatever is needee to be done. So I will live as long as I must and do all I can to see that I do so, or I will lay down my life for the cause
I can take or leave life now (where as before I just wanted to leave life) no longer so, I would say this is grownth I have made in thelast few weeks, thanks to your example of sacrifice every day. (So you see sometimes you do reach some of us ass holes.) Iam at peacae now about this, no more inner conflict. Don’t give a damn either way. Live or die whatever comes, is fine.
Thank you for helping me to come to this, cause now Iam more content with in my self. I consider living a path that we must travel down to make socialism a reality in the world today, we must be the model [two illegible words] this is our mission as I see it.
Whatever I will die taking an enemy with me, or protecting one of my comrades
Thank you for giving us the name of Lenin, it has great meaning to me, it makes me feel better about myself, and makes me identify with the revolution each time I hear it. The name reminds me of a friend who would never leave you or forsake Y you. Don’t need a dam man cause I have a revolution that will never leave me nor forsake me, but will stay with me until the end, as a constant comrade ready to stand for what is right. Something to make me a fighter, for the right instead of destroying me as a woman
It has turned me into a person with purpose to her life
A person who can hold her head up high because (you) have made me believe I have some worth as a human being. All my life I have longed for someone to be a friend and to care about me as a human being just because I was Rita, (not because I looked a certain way, or I could be used, or shit upon, or I had something somebody wanted or wanted me to do.) But just because I was, Rita, fellow, human being.)
For the first time in 44 years. I now believe you like me just because I am, Rita, fellow human being, no matter all myfaults are, or how gross my looks are, or how limited my capabilities may be you accept as a person. All I can say it was well worth the wait, (for there is no one else you has the ability to accept people as people, but you) I am very skeptical about people as I have been shit on so much, I always believed you cared about everyone as human beings, but now I feel you might just like me as a fellow human being, just because I am Rita. Only took 8 long years for me to come to this point. It is nice to have a real friend based on nothing more then principal (which means you can accept me even though Iam a complete asshole, accept me as a human being.) Thank you so much
Rita Lenin
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TO: JIM
FR: RITA LENIN
WHAT I THINK PAINS JIM JONES THE MOST.
I know that you are always in physical pain, and that you suffer much in your body daily, and Iam sure we could not even describe or realize the horrible pain you are alwaysin. Never sleeping always thinking about stragedies and saving the people, feeding us all etc.
I think you pain because you want to do moee for people, and that so many have not listened to “truth”
I believe the worst pain you must suffer is when you pour your heart out, and so few listen, have an attitude of “I don’t care ism”, and even sleep while you pour your heart and guts out. I also think it must pain you terribly that we have not grown any more then we have when you have given up all you had and been through so much for us, and we do not appreciate it enought at all, and it is taklen for granted so much of the time, and we, the people fail to realize what we really have here, and how fortunate we are—–. I thinhk also that it pains you to see us notlearning the news as we should, and that you have practically had to force it upon us so we can begin to think and “feel” for others around the world. So we will understand what we are fighting for, and why we are here. So we will die knowing what we really stood for. It must be painful for you to see us waste, and be careless with the peoples property, and not produce as we should, or think up creative ideas so we can make more money. Leave it all up on you, and expect you to take care of it all, make all the decisions etc. It must be painful for you to see us still hung up in sex, and petty things when the world is burning up, and about to be destroyed, and it pains you that all of our people are not here, and that there many who have not had the chance to see or hear you, and have not had the opportunity to come this way, I know it is painful for you to have been betrayed by thoes whom you have given the most of your self to, and what a hertbreak it has had to be to see them walk out and do the people, ndthis cause harm, just spit in your face, so to speak. It pains you to see us fighting with each other over petty things, instead of having unity. It must pain you that we have not come further then we have.
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EE-1-L-77
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
TO: JIM
FR: RITA LENIN
WHAT JIM JONES MEANS TO ME, AND HOW I THINK HE SUFFERS MOST, WHAT PAINS HIM MOST
Jim is to me the best communistic leader of all history, the best and only true friend I have ever know. He means more to me then anything or anyone on the face of the earth. He is my leader, and teacher who has taught me what life is all about, and had I not met him my living would have been in v ain, and useless as would have my children’s. Because of Jim Jones, I have a reason to live and a reason to fight or die, which ever comes first. Because of him I feel for the first time in my life, that Iam worth something as human being, and I need nothing but principle to keep me going now. Iam no longer afraid or ashamed of myself as a person, Iam proud because Iam striving to become a communist. Jim Jones to me is Tim’s dad, and is a son who loves his leader, and Dad very much (as he is indeed always the topic of Tims mind and heart) Iam glad and greatful that Jim had so much love that he gave Tim a new life, and Iam proud of Tim as Iam proud of theother children. Jim is “character” to me and that is the character that I look up to, and I am continually amazed to see each and every day. Jim to me is “communism”, and the only one that can save the world today. Jim is the only thing that makes life worth living for me, and I hope I will always be allowed to be at his side fighting for freedom somewhere as long as there are battles to be won, for peoples freedom. It is Jim Jones example and character that has changed my life completely. I said to him years ago “Ihope I could stay by Jim Jones side for all eternity, and I still feel that way’
I am no longer one who is afraid, passive, or dependent on a man to survive, I now think it is the man who may need me, but I can fight and go on without anything, except principle. I have become strong since meeting Jim Jones. There is no one on earth I admire, like or believe in more then Jim Jones. He is indeed the ultimate of all things good, and principled. I am so glad he came our way and he cared enoughto take us in, that I had the honor of walking, talking, fighting with Jim Jones. Thank you so much, Jim, for all you have done for us all.
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EE-1-L-79
Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
TO JIM
FR: RITA LENIN
Jim,
I am more than willing to go get Stoen, and his evil associates, since they stay in the same house it could be done all at one time. Explosives could be used. I could have some of that chemical that turns your skin black shot into my system, and when that has taken effect, could easily disquise myself up as an old woman (since they have a nursing home, maybe I could get in by having some agency help me apply for a place to live (nursing home) and get in that way. Course would need a drs order about my condition, but there are lots of ways to make one look older, and I always made up older well anyway. Die hair gray, and that really does age me (no teeth) changes appearances too etc. Then one night or day I could just blow us all up as they were meeting, and talking. Maybe more then one of us could apply to stay there, take both men and women ( or use to) as long as they get the money. Just would be important to them. They may not take blacks now and perhaps Spanish (I use to be able to look Spanish too, with a grey(hair) and makeup, but that would have to be a professional job.
Just a thought, but I could if not get in the home, just do it some dark night when they are all home in bed, or so busy they would not notice anyone outside. Our intelligence should know there schedule pretty well, and then they could tell us when to strike. Iam willing to help in any way I can to take the burden off of this movement, this is just one possibility. Of course I would not have any problem with a team of us going to do the job, to insure the success of it. Just say th word, and Iam ready, and willing to take any instruction andl advise to get the job done properly.
Rita Lenin
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Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
EE-2-k-3
Jim,
If there is anything I can do to help out in the Jim McElvane situation please know I am willing to do so. He has been a good socialist friend to me, and did help me one time when I was sick, and could not walk for some time. He stayed and helped me while others in the household went to movies, and left me alone, and I literally could not walk (due to my leg and back). When he saw this happening, he came and helped with phone answering etc. so I feel I owe him something for his kindness shown to me. My life means nothing to me, and I would gladly give it up to save him or anyone else that needed it. If he gets arrested I would like to be considered one to help go back and make amends (you understand) blow them and me up or whatever.
/s/ Rita Lenin [Tupper]
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Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
EE-2-k-10a
C.L.
What about letter writing while Norman [Ijames] is here. He perhaps should not see opened mail – should letter writing be held any differently?
Rita Lenin [Tupper]
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EE-1-T-1 – T-5
Undated note to Jim Jones from Rita Tupper
Communist Leader
I feel it my duty to write and let you know some of the things that have happened to me the last 2 wks.
I do not know if this is because I had the wrong thyroid medicine, and its’ throwing my whole system off, or not.
If I did not feel it so strongly I would not trouble you at all.
I feel my whole personality has changed (I feel like a stranger walking around in the same old body.) I don’t feel like the same Rita at all. I feel like a stranger to my own self.
I did feel I would hurt or even kill someone (because of whatever change my body has gone through.)
The medication has helped “cover” this up but I don’t like taking it cause it makes you sleep all the time, and I don’t produce then, and I feel guilty.
I am so serious that I feel I must speak.
I have gone back to my childhood and thought about things I had forgotten.
Even felt I had been in a esponage [espionage] ring at one time and had blown up the enemies camps,
Thoughts of how I would plant myself in enemies camp and get information and destroy it. I felt as if I had been there before.
But most of all I just don’t feel like the same person. I watch myself closely to see what new change will come.
I am not superstitious and believe in nothing but you and communism. (one in the same.)
Most of these thoughts come at night as I sleep.
Except when I am up I feel like a stranger walking down the pathway. (This feels strange – so strange)
I don’t feel crazy and feel my mind is ok.
I feel this is something that must be watched – too drastic of a change in me. Feel it my Communistic duty to inform you of such a change.
One thing I know I would be ‘one hell of a fighter on the front line now,” but I know it must be controlled for now some how.
I am not sure what to do about it all.
I feel like I could almost write a book about what has happened to me.
Rita
P.S. One night late I felt like I should go to the radio room & just sit on the floor by you, just as if you were my only help, but I did not cause I would not bother you.
I did not want to talk or you talk to me it was just a “feeling” that I needed to be close to “The Body” and you know is just the opposite from me (I generally try to stay out of your way.)
I tell you this so I am not hiding the change that seems to have occurred.
Rita
P.S. did not take any medicine
today, [I] feel nervous, but hate the sleepiness it causes.
Can’t forget what happened to [Eugene] Chaikin so I want a good look taken at this sudden change. I want nothing but to be a Communist.
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EE1-T-15 – T-17
Undated statement from Rita Tupper
Rita Tupper
Why we came from U.S.
One reason we came was because of Senate Bill 1427.
We came because of Racism and Capitalism in the U.S. Came to avoid concentration camps.
We came because the U.S is headed for 2 separate societies one Black, one white. The uprising of KKK and Nazisam [Nazism] in the U.S. Both believe in ‘White supremacy’.
We come to flee the death penality [penalty] that has been lowered to the age of 14 yrs. in Calif.
The Bakke decision – that say Blacks can no longer obtain an education in the medical field & etc.
The “Nutron Bomb” that kills people and leaves all property standing is another reason.
The chemicals that are being put in water to kill only Blacks.
Threat of Genocide aimed at minorities, “Germ Warfare”
The fact you can now be arrested just because you did not say something the way someone wanted you to say it.
You can now be arrested if you even assemble saying you intended to create a riot.
Blacks & Minorities are arrested and treated with brutality just because they are “minorities” Unjustly arrested and mistreated End up in jail all the time for things they have not done or for things of a minor nature that “whites” get by with.
We came because we are in the middle of a ‘Conspiracy’ that was brought about by enemies “within” and is undoublty [undoubtedly] “backed up” by money and people in “high places.”
They want to destroy us because we are the Socialists and because we left the U.S. and we are very much a threat to them. Those that were “with in” hate us because they can’t stand their “own shit” and are miserable.
Can’t live with themselves and so they don’t want anyone else to live. They are Capitalists at heart – no conscious [conscience] at all.
There were only 3 Countries that did not sign the Human Rights Bill – Chile United States South Africa.
Russia has the Laser Bomb and will have the Necular [Nuclear] Bomb.
We are in Guyana because it’s run by Blacks and other minorities it’s Socialistic politically and this is where we can build a life of Communism. People are treated equal in Guyana, no blatant racism here as in the U.S.
Less crime in Guyana then America. Police are a force “to help the people not hurt them.”
The Oil Shortage in Iran is also a major factor.
Those of Color are respected here and not considered second class citizens.
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Undated letter to Jim Jones from Ruth Tupper [Lenin]
[Editor’s note: The last two pages of this four-page document are in reverse order on the PDF.]
Dear Dad;
After Joyce Touchette served rice and gravy for dinner when she knew Mazer [Joe Mazor] was going to be here for dinner and she had repeatedly been told to prepare the best when he was here, I first thought it was just direct hostility towards you. But the more I think about it I think it goes deeper than that. I think the serving of rice and gravy was intentional. Charlie [Touchette] once turned you & us into the FBI. Well maybe Joyce and Charlie never got out. It all fits in. They’ve never had to give up anything to be a part of this cause. They’ve always had the new clothes, special foods, sodas & all things they’d get as capitalists on the outside. Even while they were so-called communal in the Valley, they had all this. They have never really put out any hard work here or in the States. Hardly no progress was made in Jonestown continue came down here & they were in leadership. There [Their] elitism caused people to be hostile and to leave this project before you came. They’d have everybody else working and would just sit around & do nothing for the most part, causing people to be very hostile. That’s why I believe there was a plan made to hold the Touchettes under guard until you came. It’s a perfect CIA set up. They have always got what they wanted, didn’t have to work, they slowed down the progress of the project and they’ve caused people to be so hostile they leave. There is of course no excuse for anyone leaving, no matter what they should have stayed. They cause division & I think a lot of our people acting out (such as stealing, etc.) because they are so bold as to flash their special foods & other special privileges they take in front of people. I at 1st couldn’t understand how they could do it & be so bold if they’re CIA it all fits in. I understand people have to be given and treated certain ways for the betterment of the cause, to save trouble before it’s time to have that trouble. Another thing that fits in is that they are so self-righteous about everyone else doing even the littlest thing wrong (which I agree people should be corrected) but do so much themselves. I understand if nothing is done about them because as I said before I know people have to be treated specially. I know you do this for us, and it proves your dedication to communism by your doing so. If you have given everything & done everything possible to help further this cause and I thank you, but I know I just have to show it in my work. I may be totally wrong but I just thought I’d give you my opinion.
Thank you, Ruth Tupper
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EE-2-s-14c
Tues Spt 12
Maria
Ruth brought this to the house this morning. She said Dad doesn’t really have to see it, it is just her opinion. She was not going to turn it in but Ava Jones kept asking to read it, and when she did, Ruth felt she must turn it in (because Ava & Joyce are close & she’s afraid this may get back to Joyce). But Ruth wants you to see it.