Memorandum for Mr. Hackett,
Re Convict Maret
The Warden forwarded to us, at Ottawa, an application from convict Maret about Mar 1st 1911 but it was couched in such violent and insulting language that we refused to consider it. See file in Inspector’s office. There is no evidence that he was a protestant before his admission here. In fact, he admits that his change of views took place since his admission. He is an excitable man and he and his chaplain whether from incompatibility of temperament or similarity of temperament do not agree. I do not think that Father McDonald can hereafter exercise any beneficial influence over him, but am decidedly of opinion that it would not tend to good discipline to permit the change, as it would serve to gratify the convict’s vindictive feeling towards the chaplain. If he had a long term to serve the case would be different, but a man who has adhered to one faith for 45 years is not greatly prejudiced if he is required to continue the same chapel services for two years longer.
Douglas Stewart, Inspector
No. 518
June 15, 1912