Senate Bill 1427 [1437]<\/a>. Here I am safe from genocide. I came here because they would kill all black people and would have put in slavery.<\/p>\nNancy Clay<\/p>\n
Nancy Clay by Don Bower for N.C.<\/p>\n
PS Also the drought that had come up on us no water.<\/p>\n
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6\/10\/77<\/p>\n
To: Dad<\/p>\n
From: Geraldine Bailey<\/p>\n
Today, I overheard Vincent [Lopez] talking to Erma Winfrey.\u00a0 His question to her was, \u201cdid you get any of the bacon they sent you?\u201d Erma answered (in a very frustrated tone), \u201cwhy no, they have not given me one slice of bacon.\u201d<\/p>\n
I felt this to be extremely cruel and inhumane. I do not understand what kind of game that Vincent is playing because Selika\u00a0 said he also made ugly remarks to other seniors, such as:<\/p>\n
1. To Oreen Poplin:\u00a0 \u201cHow tall are you?\u201d Upon answering that she didn\u2019t know, Vincent continued, \u201cthe woodshop wants to know so they can know how long to make your casket.\u201d<\/p>\n
2. To Mary Ellen Cook (a cripple): \u201cthe only thing you need now is a broom because you certainly look like a witch.\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sorry to bother you with this, Dad, but this in my estimation is anarchy in the worst form.<\/p>\n
Geraldine Bailey<\/p>\n
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I believe if we have socialism today we wouldn\u2019t have to go through what we are going through now. I believe strongly that what socialism do come it will change every person that who believe in a new change in life. Not for the rich man who want to control this world we live in. I believe socialism will one day will revolutionize the world and I for one who believe in socialism very\u00a0 one hundred percent.<\/p>\n
Lucious Bryant<\/p>\n
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9-6-77<\/p>\n
Peace Father<\/p>\n
Thank you father for saving us [illegible]\u00a0 from concentration camps from starving shortage of water food earthquakes. Also from Senate bill 14 [1437]\u00a0 where they will arrest boys at age 14 [illegible].\u00a0 That would drop this bomb. Kill all black or white India not heard anything else around Bill 1427 [1437].<\/p>\n
Another if you don\u2019t answer questions like the police though you should they would arrest you.<\/p>\n
Thank you for bringing us to such a beautiful place. Thank you father.<\/p>\n
Mary Bailey<\/p>\n
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Jim<\/p>\n
I did not turn in my news article. There is so much noise around here but I cannot concentrate. The morning starts out with the doubletalk on the radio (that seems to be taking a break now) there is always music or talking over the speakers all day long and by the end of the day my ears feel like an atomic bomb has been exploded in them. If the music is played between 8:15 AM \u2013 11:30 AM the children does not concentrate on their lesson, they pop their fingers. Naomi Johnson does not want to teach on Monday, says she cannot be ready by Monday. So far I\u2019ve only let her teach spelling and math. The first week she was with me she slept in class. I gave her all kind of advice on looking over the children\u2019s lesson before coming to class. For two weeks she taught the children how to do math, division, wrong. I thought she was just nervous and would improve. She still grades the children\u2019s paper wrong. She won\u2019t ask questions when she doesn\u2019t know. I think she has a very good organized mind but I don\u2019t think she is alert enough to teach our age level. She is not doing any better now than when she first started. It\u2019s causing me a lot of frustration and the children. She does not know enough and will not study.<\/p>\n
Oh yes some teachers by the record player in the morning. I could get something out of the news but after a while, having to listen all day it just becomes noise. I think that I must still have slow motor reflexes because when I\u2019m sitting and concentrating I miss a lot of the things that you say.<\/p>\n
One other thing is I know that I can rebel against a thing for ever, even a person. And until I heard Lee talk, and sell your concern for Peter, I hated you because I did not see any goodness in your character. I could see you being courageous and bold, but goodness I had not seen. It\u2019s awful that life hasn\u2019t been this way. After seeing this I don\u2019t mind becoming more like you because I believe more of the things you say. (I know now that I based my commitment on you and not Pr.)<\/p>\n
I thought that I would live a long time because I don\u2019t care whether I die or not, plus I thought if I died I wouldn\u2019t have to suffer or have pains anymore. Dying would just be too good for me.<\/p>\n
I hope the children will grow up to be whole human beings and not manipulators of\u00a0 each other. I have a long ways to go building up my mind to become a communist. I do appreciate you. And other honest people like Lee, who does not let their pride keep them from being principled. I like people like that.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll listen more to the news.<\/p>\n
Thank you Dad. Dorothy Brewer<\/p>\n
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Dear Jim<\/p>\n
I am guilty of molesting my own child. I know what I\u2019m doing but I still go ahead and do it.<\/p>\n
I not only molest my child but also any other children I come in contact with.<\/p>\n
Please pray for me.<\/p>\n
Rebecca Beikman<\/p>\n
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Dear Jim,<\/p>\n
I would like to tell you about a thing I did in Pennsville\u00a0 back in 1938.<\/p>\n
I killed the boy and buried him behind Campbell\u2019s barn.<\/p>\n
I feel I have to tell you at this time to help clear my conscience.<\/p>\n
Jack Barron<\/p>\n
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Dad,<\/p>\n
I really screwed up today. I lost my temper with Lula Ruben, a senior, was swearing. Not at her in the sense of name calling, but nevertheless talking loudly and unkindly to her. Such conduct on the part of a white supervisor is not excusable. Several others heard it, and I am sure it went all through. [illegible] Went away saying this was just like the USA\u2026 I apologize to her at the time. I am bringing myself up for [illegible] because it will have to be made public to clear the air\u2026 whether or not anyone [illegible] brings it to your attention.<\/p>\n
By way of explanation, but not excuse, a flu bug has got to my stomach so I haven\u2019t been eating much for the last day and a half, my blood sugar was off, and I just lost my self control.<\/p>\n
I feel very guilty about the whole episode at war like to work Sunday afternoons for four weeks.<\/p>\n
Gene [Chaikin]<\/p>\n
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I Jeff Carey\u00a0 like very much to fuck\u00a0 little boys in the ass.\u00a0 Sometimes I kill them afterwards and suck them some more. Their hairless little dicks\u00a0 really fascinate me.<\/p>\n
Jeff Carey<\/p>\n
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I Jeffrey J. Carey on (blank date)\u00a0 give my resignation as a member of People\u2019s Temple. I know Jim Jones to be a man to the highest esteem and he\u00a0 portrays great principle and character. But I wish to do my own thing and not dedicate my life to this humanitarian work.<\/p>\n
Jeffrey J. Carey<\/p>\n
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Dad,<\/p>\n
I believe in Revolutionary suicide. I will take care of Kaywana\u00a0 and Mark and Isaac if I\u2019m needed to and if the need arises.<\/p>\n
I know that it is not easy to do but under those circumstances that would be arising from would make it easier to do and fast due to getting the job done.<\/p>\n
I figure if any of us were here at that time they wouldn\u2019t come out until they thought it was over with.<\/p>\n
I was thinking of cutting myself on my leg, so that the blood could throw them off, playing dead, when they enter to kill them.<\/p>\n
My first idea to kill them was with a gun, but they are very scarce. So maybe some sort of bomb or a grenade (I hear Jair Baker\u00a0 knows how to make them) could be used to blow them and me up.<\/p>\n
This plan could be used for those of us who are mobile at the time, but the places would have to be places example: radio room, office, community building, etc.<\/p>\n
The people doing this job would have\u00a0 to time the explosives as close as possible.<\/p>\n
As for Georgetown I agree at some point for survival some of us may have to go in and put ourselves afire.<\/p>\n
I think it [would]\u00a0 have more emphasis if there were three and they were integrated and ranged age wise.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m willing to go into this. I know after you have [illegible] on you and it is [illegible]. It would be over soon.<\/p>\n
As far as Kaywana\u00a0 stands, it is more important to keep you operating in myself for her sake. The love and [illegible] you give her I can never give like you can.<\/p>\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n
Jocelyn Carter<\/p>\n
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Father,<\/p>\n
I failed you in my work. I do want to go to FL [Freedom Land] and I know I will have to work to get there. I\u2019m willing to work right now. I will do my best to make sure I keep no one from going. I will live up to principle.\u00a0 And do whatever needs to be done from me. And I will set a good example for others to follow.<\/p>\n
Candace Cordell<\/p>\n
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To: Jim Jones<\/p>\n
From: Marylou Clancey<\/p>\n
Re: questions asked in security meeting 7\/4\/78<\/p>\n
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1. What would be the reaction if you were to suddenly be assassinated or die?<\/p>\n
My gut immediate response is \u201crevenge\u201d. Revenge first most those immediately responsible for your assassination\/ death. Then avenge all those who attempted to crush Peoples Temple, i.e.\u00a0 Grace Stoen, Tim Stoen, the Mertles, Linda Swaney, Jim Cobb,\u00a0 etc\u2026. This would have to be done under the direct instructions of a leadership group or person for effectiveness of plot. These \u201cavenging acts\u201d it seems could lead inevitably to a tour confrontation involving our whole family. However, I can visualize the possibility of a vanguard group performing these avenging acts \u201cunderground\u201d and still secure Jonestown. The continuation of Jonestown would be the hard part. Because it has been your total commitment and strategies that have kept our organization going in a positive strain. Every day I become more thoroughly convinced and disgusted of the total shallowness and self-centeredness of the human race (myself included). This realization increases my respect for your untiring efforts to help a degenerate human\u00a0 race. I know myself that I could do\u00a0 my best to maintain under a new leadership and continue to aid the work by following the principles and guidelines you have so carefully and thoroughly set. If this would be the collective decision, I would help. This may mean \u201cputting under the gun\u201d many so-called followers who could not maintain in your absence. So be it. This causes the vanguard and most solid functioning union of communism in existence. It has come too far to go down too soon. If it does it must be with a shot of rage\u00a0 her world round. Shit\u2013\u00a0 There is nothing worth living for. The grip of imperialism and fascism (CIA \u2013 Odessa) is so enmeshed in the world. There is only the battle to further the progress in the development of the Communist Third World. Jonestown \u2013 by mere existence has aided the battle. Today \u2013 tomorrow \u2013 20 years from now \u2013 you \u2013 we, have not failed.<\/p>\n
My fears: dying? No. My first confrontation with death was the P.C.\u00a0 experience in SF a year or so ago.\u00a0 I was totally convinced yet I was not sad or regretful \u2013 grateful yes. Second time was the first major crisis here on the front line. The tears of you and your son Jimmy convinced me the end was near, as it was. I was afraid, he yet anxious for the fight. I get nervous sometimes when I am in a situation with John and Kimo\u00a0 such is the other night at the house when all the lights went and we were there alone. After\u00a0 comforting them, I grabbed for a gun. It was reaction mixed with fear for their safety.<\/p>\n
Torture: after reading \u201cThe Question\u201d I am more confident with my capability to withstand torture. He gave me good insight and stimulated some inside of my own. I can\u2019t say I wouldn\u2019t be apprehensive of pain \u2013 but afraid of dying \u2013 no.<\/p>\n
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2\/17\/78<\/p>\n
Dear Dad,<\/p>\n
I was so happy to know that I could die at ease, although Dad, I was at death\u2019s door on the time in Barstow, which I lost lots of blood. I was going to Omaha, Nebraska on vacation also Denver Colorado, the police took one look at me and said this is the end for me but I know you were with me. I was satisfied to know that I could die with all of my comrades without a struggle. Dad,\u00a0 I do love you very much.<\/p>\n
Thank you Dad.<\/p>\n
Marion Campbell<\/p>\n
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Dear Dad,<\/p>\n
I used someone else\u2019s sheet and did not return it for a while, but now it has been returned.<\/p>\n
The House supervisor let me use it as she\u00a0 saw no name on it, but I did and did not tell her. (It was returned in our laundry by mistake) I should\u2019ve returned it sooner.<\/p>\n
Joicy E. Clark<\/p>\n
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25-1-78 (January 25, 1978)<\/p>\n
To: Dad<\/p>\n
From: Loretta Coomer<\/p>\n
Being with you for as many years as I have been with you, I should have a lot more conscientiousness and guilt that I do have. Many times I have thought about the black people in our congregation who have been through so much, suffered so much injustice as a result of being black, and yet somehow managed to avoid the issue. Oh! Yes! I have felt guilty for being the same color of skin as their oppressors and have cried about it because I\u2019m sure I have reminded some beautiful black person of someone they hated. I have lived without ever since I\u2019ve known you. So much so that he used to irritate me (and still does) when I see some of our lighter skinned people continuously sitting together or more than 2 or 3 sitting together with a room full of black people. You have made me that observant.<\/p>\n
I often feel bad because I have to scold or be forceful with black seniors a lot in the food serving line, but also realize they too have been conditioned and sometimes respond only to \u201cwhite\u201d authority \u2013 and that makes me very angry. The black sisters serving can tell some people something and that person gets mad. Then I\u2019ll say the same thing and they are very nice and accept it and go on their way. This happens 2 or 3 times a day and it causes some hostility from the other servers.<\/p>\n
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25-1-78 (January 25, 1978)<\/p>\n
To: Dad<\/p>\n
From: Loretta Coomer<\/p>\n
Regarding your request for those who have stolen since they\u2019ve been here in this beautiful Jonestown, I am writing my apologies for taking advantage of the people and\u00a0 falling into the category of the elitist.<\/p>\n
I have not taken anything from any one person in particular, but I have taken what I needed while being trusted to work in the people\u2019s warehouse.<\/p>\n
I sneaked out a blouse sleeves, one pair of panties, \u00bd cup Clorox, and a bra. I will not ever do it again because I realize now why we have the problem of so much stealing here and will carry out my part to have it all stopped someday. If I need anything in the future, I will go through the normal procedures which are set up for the benefit of everyone.<\/p>\n
Thank you, Dad, for stirring up our conscientiousness.<\/p>\n
Loretta Coomer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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