NEW SCOTLAND YARD, 20 October 1921.
MY DEAR PETER GANNS: You will have heard of Pendean's
confession and message to you; but you may not have read full
details as they concern you personally. I inclose his gift; and
it is safe to bet that neither you nor any man will henceforth
possess anything more remarkable. He made a will in prison and
the law decides that I inherit his personal estate; but you
will not be surprised to learn that I have handed it over to
the police orphanages of my country and yours in equal
proportions.
The facts are these. As the day approached for his execution,
extraordinary precautions were taken, but Pendean behaved with
utmost restraint, gave no trouble and made no threat. Having
completed his written statement, he asked to be permitted to
copy it on a type-writer, but leave to do so was not granted.
He kept the communication on his person and he was promised
that no attempt to read it should be made until after his
execution.
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