A client has prevailed upon me to post a general missive to "his many friends." He is indeed a very persuasive fellow, a trait that no doubt contributed to his recent conviction on wire fraud, etc. Please do not attempt to contact him directly.

Greetings, Dear Friends!

Though most of us have never met, let me assure you that I am quite familiar with many of you through my wide-ranging interests across the blogosphere. As a condition of my parole I am prevented from contacting any persons not directly and personally acquainted with me, so I am beholden to G. for posting, as a favor, my general epistles to you all.

Some news concerning a friend of many, Mr D.T. Oldman, whose acquaintance I made during my recent misunderstanding with the law enforcement community. Mr. Oldman, as you probably know, was hospitalized for unspecified ill-health in the course of his own incarceration. I say “unspecified” as that is the official word, though few would deny that his long association with intoxicants certainly contributed to the breakdown of his health. I am of the opinion that his sudden withdrawal from the demon rum once he was taken into custody, followed by his indulgence in some quite foul prison concoctions, certainly complicated his prognosis. I am pleased to state that he seems to be rallying, and talking about his life “once (he) gets outta here” once again, which can only be interpreted as a sign of his improved state.

Such optimism may or may not be warranted. For the near term – as Mr Oldman may well be returned to regular incarceration or a supervised parole if and when he is released from hospital – he has entrusted me the disposition of certain personal effects as well as the continuation of his own endeavors in the blogosphere. I shall, within the bounds Dr. G’s patience, endeavor to repost those several things as the opportunities arise as well as provide such new materials as Mr Oldman may provide in the future. Though he begs for your continued petitioning for his release, perhaps these might be suspended pending further improvements in his health. I quite frankly do not know of what resources he might draw upon in the outside world should he need to come once again under medical care.

That, I fear, is as much space as I am permitted for the nonce. I shall save an accounting of my own affairs for a later time.

I remain, your humble servant,

Albert Banfill