(seq. 18)

Box 43, 1932,
Norfolk, Mass.,
December 5, 1932.

Dear Dr. Van Waters:

While I may be a little too presumptuous in
the matter of taking this liberty of writing, especially since I
have had no answer to my reply to your letter, I do hope you will
overlook my boldness. Even now I would not write but for the fact
that it is urgent I should.

In your letter of September 7, you requested
that I give you correct information as to when I am to see the
Board of Parole. I complied with your request , but as yet I
received no indication that you got my letter; consequently, I
feel greatly worried. My letter may not have been delivered,
you may have received it and felt there was no need of an im-
mediate reply, or I may have given some indication that I am not
worthy of your assistance: the reason, whatever it is, I do not
know -- and that is why I feel worried.

As you probably know, I am to see the Board
in January and I feel that if there is to be anything done im-
mediate action is urgent. Just what you, Miss Holzschuh, and
Professor Sayre plan to do, I have not the slightest inkling.
Whatever the plans are, however, I think they will probably turn
out better than any I could devise myself. I think it would be
helpful, though, if I could tell the Board at the time I see them
that I already have a job at which to work when, and if, released.
Of course I am utterly helpless in the matter of getting a job
for myself and were it not for the fact that I am replying upon
the kindliness and generosity of you people to help me in this
difficult matter I would be quite despondent.