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TRENTON (CBS/AP) ― Dr. Anthony hopes the governor learned a lesson. Becca's second-grade class is worried. Judi wanted to crack a joke, but didn't want to hurt the governor. Melissa had stern advice. Sidney promised a delicious dinner.

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine's office has received nearly 1,000 e-mails since he was injured April 12 in a Garden State Parkway crash that left him with a broken leg, 11 broken ribs, a broken sternum and a broken collarbone, among other injuries.

Most senders offered prayers and support to the injured 60-year-old, though some chided the governor for allowing his driver to speed at 91 mph in a 65 mph zone and for not wearing a seat belt, as required by state law.

Send letters or cards to:

The Statehouse
P.O. Box 001
Trenton, N.J. 08625

Cooper University Hospital
One Cooper Plaza
Camden, N.J. 08103

(Note: Flowers being sent to the hospital are being distributed to other patients.)

You can also E-mail Gov. Corzine.

Corzine was upgraded to stable condition Monday and moved out of intensive care at a Camden hospital, where he's expected to be for at least another week.

Corzine spokesman Brendan Gilfillan said the governor received 942 e-mails from Tuesday, when a link was added to his Web site allowing people to send comments, until Monday. He said 865 of the e-mails were positive.

"The governor's family and staff have been overwhelmed by the support shown by those contacting the governors office," Gilfillan said "It's a remarkable outpouring, and it's a truly touching show of kindness."

Gilfillan said the governor's office has also received hundreds of cards, letters and other items through the regular mail. Perishable items were sent to charities, he said.

"Our hearts go out to you and your family," wrote Pat and Jim in a typical message. "Hope knowing that so many people are thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers will help you get well that much faster."

Melissa -- e-mailers weren't required to give their full names and hometowns -- sent her prayers, then gave some orders.

"It will not be easy but above all listen and follow all the instructions your future therapists will provide you," she wrote. "No ifs and buts about it."

Frances noted how Corzine's crash reminded her of knee and back injuries she suffered in car accidents in 1989 and 1997.

"I just want to tell him not to take his life for granted, live it fully, and that the Lord gave him another chance to be the best governor in NJ history!" she wrote.

Dr. Anthony said he was sorry to hear of the crash, but added, "Hope you'll wear your seat belt next time and will exercise better judgment in allowing your driver to speed 91 mph at the time of the crash."

John had similar thoughts.

"Please, please, please, when you are finally able to, please urge everyone to wear seat belts and drive at reasonable speeds," he wrote.

Lisa didn't have time for such sentiment.

"Get well soon, and frankly who cares if your driver was speeding or if you did/did not have your seat belt on," she wrote. "Let the person who has NEVER committed a traffic violation cast the first stone."

Becca sent well-wishes from elementary school.

"I am praying that you get better," she wrote. "My second-grade class also hopes that you are feeling better too!"

Sidney recalled how his wife broke her leg in an accident several years ago and had metal rods inserted into her leg, just as Corzine now has. He warned the governor about setting off airport metal detectors and then invited Corzine to dinner, promising a great meal from his wife.

"She is one of the best cooks you would ever meet," Sidney wrote.

Judi purposefully sent humorless wishes.

"We usually like to send funny messages at a time like this to help cheer the person up," she wrote, "but we figure it must hurt when you laugh, so we will just wish you fast healing."

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