Nancy Reagan knew his release was coming and sent the following letter, before she passed in march.
To: John Hinckley
From: Mrs. Nancy Reagan
My family and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our fine country's spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know there is a nonpartisan consensus of compassion and forgiveness throughout.
The Reagan family and I want you to know that no grudge is borne against you for shooting President Reagan. We, above all, are aware of how the mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. We are confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family to join the world again as a healthy and productive young man.
Best wishes,
Nancy Reagan & Family
P.S. While you have been incarcerated, Barack Obama has been banging Jodie Foster like a screen door in a tornado. You might want to look into that.
The original version of that letter was back when Reagan was running for his 2nd term. Someone had posted it on a bulletin board at work. It was typed out on official looking White House stationary, addressed from Ronald Reagan to Hinkley. The P.S. was tipping-off Hinkley that "Fritz" Mondale was getting it on with Jodie Foster.
Everyone cracked up laughing when they read the P.S., with all that being so current at the time.