Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: D, 1945-1971. A-71, folder 294. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Lucile [Pemie?] [Rte ?]

Burke Foundation White Plains - N. York. March 5 - 45.

Dear Dr. Van Waters -

At last after all these weeks - I can write you this note - hoping that things are different for you now - than they were at the writing of you January letter.

I know what you must have gone through during your mothers' illness. She is so gentle and kind it is sad to think of her

[2 oval stamps in red ink] REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN MAR 7 1945 FRAMINGHAM

having to go thru so much. How often we say - it does not seem fair! Yet there is no answer. I deeply feel for you both.

You notice my new temporary address. Two weeks after my emergency appendectomy - I was returned to the Hospital with pneumonia. That is my reason for not writing you sooner. It seemed much kinder to wait untils I might give you happier news. The Dr. made arrangements for my convalescence here. Between it all I again faded away to a Tall Shadow. My stay will be 3 weeks anyway. To-day finishes one - and I am feeling my way up the ladder again.

We are in cottages - only sixteen in mine. In many ways - I am reminded of [Hodder?].

I like it here - very nice now - but in spring and summer - it must be lovely.

You know - I am always happy to hear from you - if you have the time. When I am stronger - I shall write you more. If you see Mrs. Jamieson - tell her I have note forgotten -

Best wishes to you - and your mother - For always Lucille

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Lucile [Denise?] file -

Time to get out rakes and hoes And spades and trowels and such And time to wish the very best For those we like so much!

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU!

Lucille. [Denise?] - 4/1/45