Ted Kaczynski’s Letters to two Montana newspapers

Letter #1 — Published June 26, 1996

The Independent-Record

Editor:

I am now leaving for Sacramento. I have been very well treated at the Lewis and Clark County Jail, and I would like to thank all of the jail staff publicity for their kindness and consideration.

Letter #2 — Jan. 30, 1999

Quoting the Independent Record:

Among this correspondence was his scathing critique of a book titled “Unabomber: The Secret Life of Ted Kaczynski.” Authored by Shors and Chris Waits, who was described as Kaczynski’s friend and neighbor for 25 years, the book was published by the Independent Record and Montana Magazine earlier that month.

“The book is a hoax, and a clumsy one at that,” a letter from Kaczynski begins. “It contains a certain amount of fact, which gives it an air of authenticity, but it is largely fabricated. When all of the documents in my case have been made public (as they probably will be within a few years), Waits will be revealed as the pathetic fake that he is.”