Dear Christina,
I received your letter a few days ago, and I wanted to say thank
you very much for your concern and support. I'm sending you two names of
persons to contact, they will have information on upcoming events and
rallys, so more people can get involved, the better for all of us.
One of the persons name is Cyndi Pickett, she happens to be
"Leonard Acorn Peters" widow. Acorn was my friend that was murdered in the
police ambush, he was an inocent victim, he wasn't wanted for any crime.
Anyway, Cyndi makes up these information packets for the public and she
already has your name and address. It wouldn't hurt for you to call her
too, a good time would be evenings after five because she works as a
teachers aid at the elementary school in Covolo. She will be happy to
answer any questions you have about the case and upcoming trail. [I am not
going to publish her phone # here, but will her mailing address]
The other person is "Cora Lee Simmons" she is the Chairperson of the
"Round Valley Indians For Justice." She also can let you know
what is happening and give you an update.
This is a very exciting time to get involved with the trial getting
underway. I am sure there will be plenty of work to keep everyone busy and
we welcome new ideas to get publicity and have rallies.
I have a great defense team and we are very confident of a great
victory. I am happy and excited about getting on with the trial. It's been
a long wait for me. So my freedom is close at hand and I welcome you and
your friends to the winning side. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you again
Your friend,
Bear Lincoln
Contacts:
Cyndi Pickett
P.O. Box 83
Covelo, CA 95428
Cora Lee Simmons
P.O. Box 354
Covelo, CA 95428
I spoke with Cyndi Pickett. She is mailing me a bunch of info and
promised that Round Valley Rez history info I have been requesting. She
gave me a couple intersting facts. The Round Valley was colonized in
1854. At the time it was inhabited by 11,000 Indains with in its 8 by 7
miles (defined by watershed). Within ten years the white settlers had
reduced the native population to 400.
She also gave me a brief run down on the recurring police britality in the
area, but am going to wait for her write up, to make sure I get names
correct.
Could everyone please mail Bear a support letter? It would mean a lot to a
man in captivity. How many of us are here? I think it would really mean a
lot. Just a post card or note, please:
to: Bear Lincoln
951 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Thanks everyone.
Christina Meckel <CLMeckel@hotmail.com>
or
Lonewolf <lonewolf@pacific.net>
Here's one more contact:
Lincoln/Peters Defense Alliance
c/o Mendocino Environmental Center
106 W. Standley St.
Ukiah CA 95482
(707) 468-1660