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There is little interaction between prisoners and guards, and prisoners don't look forward to the return of the old guards.

Prisoners complain to the medic regarding problems with their medication.

McCarthy notes the movements of prisoners and guards throughout the night. Several prisoners have been drinking, and there is talk of an upcoming shakedown.

Welch speaks with a prisoner, who mentions the recent suicide but knows little about it. He also visits the laundry and observes the work there.

O'Rourke spoke with prisoners, many of whom had letters that wanted to deliver.

The observer notes situations such as the lack of interaction between prisoners and guards, and a door at the hospital being welded shut due to recently stolen medication. His conversations with prisoners primarily concern the difficulty of getting…

It's a quiet shift.

Olson records guard and observer movement. Prisoners mention another prisoner who recently died of suicide; they feel that the administration should have intervened in some way.

Thomas notes that Walpole feels more like a school than a prison and suggests that it be turned into a "camp."

McSweeney reports on a mishap during the night's count. Separately, one prisoner requests for the light to be dimmed, but the guard only turns it completely off and on again.

McSweeney records guard activities such as the count, and a guard flashing a light into several cells during the night. Prisoners are concerned about the lack of educational programs at Walpole.

Guards take the count. Everyone is quiet and peaceful.