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oN cr) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF PRISONS MEDICAL CENTER FOR FEDERAL PRISONERS - ALL FRA DIPORMATION CONTATS ‘POPRo 18 GNCLASSINIEE WO Fes EE reer er ; eur af ly a é June 27, 1964 DA eae | : | | . | Mr, & Mrs, Frank Simatra Re: Joseph Amsler and e/o Mrs, Sinatra .* Barry Keenan y 700 Niemes Road |. Bel Air, California . Dear My. & Mrs, Sinatra, meseieneney Bt ae a am . : “As Catholic Chaplain of the United States Medical Center here in Springfield, I have become very well acquainted person-= ally with Mr. Barry Keenan and Mr. Joe Amsler, I have spoken with both of these men on numerous occasions about the true Catholic approach to the crime of kidnapping your son. It is quite evident that both Barry and Joe are very much convinced both emotionally and intellectually that considering the event of the kidnapping from the eyes of God, that it was truely a non-Christian act. As soon as Barry and Joe arrived at this institution, I suggested to them that they enroll in the Catholic Religion Classes which I was holding at; this institu- . tion, and both of them complied with my wishes. “The attitude | that these two men expressed in these classes was quite amaz- ing to me as well as other students in the class, While I am.not speaking offtelaily in the name ®f this tnstitution, it 1s quite evident from my very close contact With Barry and Joe that basically they are good men. At the present time one of their greatest concerns is the hardship that was brought upon both of you. Again, speaking as Catholic Chaplain of this institution, I am very much convinced that they will both try to make amends to you for this hardship. No doubt you did experience a great deal of suffering and emo- tional anxiety during the kidnapping as well as perhaps some embarrassment durine the trial, This is very understandable and for having caused you this suffering and embarrassment, Barry and Joe have often expressed their sorrow and regret. ~ While I have'never hadethe opportunity to meet elther of you personally, it is commenting on the obvious to say that. from various sources, various modes of communication, I have heard a great deal about you, and with this letter I too would .Wish to express to you my regret and sorrow for what the re~ jcent event has caused you. rn ae ee ae ENC SSURH : ——_. XEFox 5 AUG 13 1964