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Incoming

By VVAW

Hi,

To start with, I'll introduce myself. My name is Mike Street. A friend of mine was telling all about your movement to Washington April 19. If you could, please send more information to me. I'm very interested in this. I hope to hear from you soon. The guys over here really appreaciate what you are trying to do. We plan to spread it to all of our friends in other units. You have alot of support coming home soon. So keep fighting the pigs. And maybe we will end this damn war.
A fellow supporter.
PFC. Michael Street 238-88-0275 A BTRY 2/94 ARTD APO S.F. 96317

Occupant
25 West 26th St. - 4th Fl. New York, NY 10010

Dear Sir: The enclosed mail, addressed to Private First Class Michael Street, 238 88 0275, bears your return address.

We are returning your mail because Private Street died on 6 June 1971 I am sorry that it was not possible to have delivered this mail.
Sincerely,
W.L. HINSPETER Lieutenant Colonel, AGC Comanding
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July 15, 1971

Brother Bob:
I'm answering your letter right away because I want you to know that you have my support any time you want it.

Every day over here it seems to get worse.  The only way we can take this place is to stay stoned.  Sure heroin is bad for you and most of us realize this but that's all we can get.  Instead of harassing us, the lifers should realize the problems of why we take and should be helping us with medical care.  I've been using stuff for the whole time over here but I've always done my job.  I've been treated more like a prisoner than a soldier.  All they do is harass you and treat you like shit.  Now they are giving me an undesirable discharge.

The reason why we take drugs over here is because we are fed up with being harassed and being over here against our will and fighting for something that is stupid and so unclear that we don't even know what we are fighting about.  I have always thought that is (sic) was wrong for us to be over here but any time I said anything the lifers just laughed in my face and tried to make me feel foolish.  I think I've done my share for Uncle Sam.  I've seen my share of war.  What I got out of it has been pain and the disgrace of an undesirable discharge.  I don't think I can face my parents and my future is wrecked.  When I get out in a couple weeks I'm going to fight against the military because it's wrong and what happened to me is just one example of it.  I am talking to everyone who hated the war and wants to do something about it. I just hope there are a lot more people who see it my way and are willing to fight for a good cause.  When we're done people will have peace and know how to love their neighbor.  Until I hear from you again.
Peace,
Brother Chet