This document is an open letter sent by Charter 77 spokespersons Marta Kubišová and Ladislav Hejdánek to the President of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic on October 8, 1978. On the occasion of the upcoming 60th anniversary of Czechoslovakia's independence, the authors call for the declaration of a general amnesty. They argue that the presidential power to grant clemency is a fundamental principle of a society committed to humanitarian governance and constitutional values. The letter specifically highlights the plight of prisoners of conscience—individuals who, according to the authors, are being unjustly prosecuted or imprisoned solely for expressing their opinions or religious beliefs. The document urges the president to exercise his constitutional authority to address these grievances. This appeal serves as a significant historical record of the dissent's efforts to promote human rights and civil liberties during the normalization era in Czechoslovakia. It illustrates the ongoing attempts of Charter 77 to engage with state authorities by invoking legal and humanitarian standards to advocate for those persecuted for their convictions.