Mr. John Hinckley
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington D.C.
Dear John,
Hillary and I wanted to drop you a short
note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your
recovery. In our country's new spirit of understanding and forgiveness we want you to know
there is a bilateral consensus of compassion and forgiveness abroad throughout the land.
Hillary and I want you to know that no
grudge is born against you for shooting President Reagan. We, above all, are aware of how
the mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. Hillary
and I are confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family
to join the world again as a healthy and productive young man.
