The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
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over my signature. was authorized by
me.
2. That every instance of unjust or
brutal treatment of convicts that has
come under my observation since
have been surgeon at the penitentiary
has been reported by me to the then
superintendent, some of them verbally.
put the large majority In writing, and
that these written reports are, or
should be. on file in the office of the
superintendent and open to your in
spection The law gives to the super
intendent control over the discipline
of the prison, and my reports on these
matters have therefore always been
made directly to him.
3. In a communication addressed to
the Governor. under date of September
80, 1911. the board insists that "a full,
open and exhaustive investigation be
had with che least possible delay" of
the conditions at the penitentiary With
the same object in view. before the
receipt of your communication of Octo-
Der 8, rs surgeon 1 had addressed the
following letter to the Governor re-
questing him to direct the State Board
OF Charities and Correction to make
such an investigation as soon as pos
sible:
ITO HIS Excellency, the Hon. William
Hodges Mann. Governor of Virginia,
State Capitol. Richmond. Va.
Sir,-ln communication addressed
to the public and printed in the Rich
mona papers oil October 2. 1911, four
members of the board OF directors of
the State Penitentlary. over their sig
natures, made the following statement ::
had conditions at the pcnitentiary
been different, we would certainty have
voted to retain the present surgeon,
but knowing conditions as we do. we
believe that the best interests OF the
penitentiary demand u change
This is i'll effect charge against my
administration as surgeon at the pen
itentiary, and gives me the right to
demand ana have as prompt an investi-
tigation as possible. Such an nvesti-
cation l have requested at the hands
OF the state Board of Charities and
Correction, but have received from DR..
George H. Denny. the president OF that
board. Il lettor stating that he douS ed
the authority OF his board to make
such an investigation unless directed
so to do by you az Governor
In View OF this expressed doubt as
to the authority OF the board to make
| this investigation of its own initiative,
request, as mere matter OF simple
justice 10 myself, that you will direct
the Board OF Charities and Correction
TO make this investigation at the ear
lies; possible moment.
Il will be Obliged IL you will ac-
knowledge the receipt OF this commune
cation and Will do me the honor OF in
forming me promptly as to your official
action in the promises
Respectfully, CS!gned)
CHARLES V. CARRINGTON.
surgeon to the Virginia State Peni-
Tertiary"
Pending this investigation or one by
n legislative committee. / do not think
II proper at this TIME 10 go into the
charges which are to be iaid before
such comlttee of investigation. l am,
with counsel. now preparing for sub
mission TO that committee specifications
In reply 10 the charge made by ma
IJority of the board that conditions at
the penitentiary required the election
OF another SURGEON in my place.
Respectfully. (SiSncd)
CHARLES v. CARRiNGT0N.
surgeon of the State Pcnitentiarv.