ALS signed “Johnny,” one page, 8.5 x 11, postmarked June 13, 200[?]. Letter to a friend, written from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri. In full: "Just a quick note letting you know that I've been receiving your mail—thank you. I hope this finds you and everyone well and with clear mind-set. As for me, at the present I'm fighting walking pneumonia and a half dozen other infections non stop—so writing is more than impossible, yet I feel great—well almost—and I had to drop you a line. Give my love to everyone and tell them as always to stay strong!" In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Gotti's hand and incorporating his surname and prisoner number, "Gotti #18261-053," in the return address area. In 1998, Gotti was diagnosed with throat cancer and sent to the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, for surgery. While the tumor was removed, the cancer was discovered to have returned two years later and Gotti was transferred back to Springfield, where he spent the rest of his life.
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