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Prisoner morale is good. In a few instances, prisoners weren't let out of their cells on time if they had to go to work in the morning.

Prisoner morale is good. In a few instances, prisoners weren't let out of their cells on time if they had to go to work in the morning.

There are multiple reports of prisoners getting denied or delayed medical attention. One prisoner wants to get a furlough to audition at the New England Conservatory of Music.

There are inconsistencies in the invisible ink-wrist stamping procedure at the prison entrance that are causing some observers to be denied exit.

Prisoners have high morale, but are tense regarding what would happen in the event of the old guards returning. However, the trainee guards get along very well with prisoners.

Page two of a guide for observers, seems to be distributed by Walpole to observers

A typed observer report written by George H. Vischer in March 1973

A handwritten observer report written by George H. Vischer in March 1973

A prisoner is quite ill and diagnosed with a gallbladder problem. NPRA representatives arrived later, but didn't do much to help.

Prisoners get along well with each other and are friendly with Waite.

Prisoners are happy with the current situation in which guards have minimal if any contact with them. However, there is a feeling that people are waiting for the prisoners to "screw up" so that there can be another lockdown and police presence.

Citizen observer describes the medication distribution process on April 8, 1973.

Citizen observer describes the medication distribution process on April 8, 1973.

The heat is high, and prisoners complain of guards in cell blocks.

Prisoner observes extreme warmth in Block 7

Prisoners are alright with the cadets, but hate the old guards. Prisoners are welcoming to observers, whereas guards dislike them and are uncooperative. While prisoners stick with their own racial groups, there is no hostility between them.

Typed Observer Report by Paul Weisse on approximately 3/22/1973