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REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN
JAN 2 1942
FRAMINGHAM [stamped on letter]

780 Pelham Parkway
Bronx N.Y. J. Shaffer

Dear Dr. Van Waters

Your cards arrived -- and
they helped so much. The one I received
at the [?] had a special message
that gave me hope - "You will soon be
out of this [pit?] - and into the freshness
of the morning! Twelve girls checked out
with me - and while we were waiting I
read it too them. There were all kinds
in the group. and they all were deeply
[?] by that line - your quiet-
steady - gallant beacon shines every
where - [Russel?] is lucky to have you.
Good luck at Chicago.

I am a sort of companion and
Jack of all Trades here. The woman is a
semi-invalid -- but just all-night. I
was fotunate to get this at this Time.