Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: C, 1949-1950. A-71, folder 285. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

LOCUST 5427

PART PAY CLINIC 118 S. 23RD. STREET

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Reply to Philadelphia 30, Pa. Office 1601 W. Girard Avenue Phone: FRemont 7-1403

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April 20, 1949

My dear, dear Catharine ;

Wee my dear Catharine you have company----ie my eyes are terrible. Although I have three times consulted the occultist and they say "no pathology" I am damn near crazy between pain, dizziness and "blindness."

I am very thankful to Dr. Van Waters for sending me a letter and\telling me about you; as I get so anxious.

On\Easter Sunday we drove as usual to Atlantic City, enjoyed a walk on the board-walk, eat dinner and returned home early with the hopes of avoiding traffic; but in spite of an early return we had pleanty of company.- dare say more than a half million visitors enjoyed the shore. More interesting all the oard-walk hotel are on strike and gust had a splendid time carrying their own baggage etc.

On April 2 and 3 rd I attended a medical meeting at the Hotel Statler in New York. Met Dr. Jos. Basso from Boston an old friend of mine. Dont think you know him. He owns the Kenmore Hospital Back-Bay, Boston. Also I think the Middlesex Hospital at 4th & Cambridge Otis St; Cambridge.

Manual Prada has been in Ft. Lauradale, Fla; for months while Dr. Walter Kennedy lives in Hyanis. Chas. Donovan[^?] I understand sold his So; End; store and now controls only the Brighton and Harvard Ave. one. Charlie I believe is worth plenty of cash-money. He followed Jerrys ways of doing business. Made plenty of "pay-offs" and got away with all but murder. Success to him. They tell me that Jimmy Brennan is dead.

Mother was 81 on April 5th and thank God she continues to enjoy good health.

Catharine dear, I wont be happy until I see you, Last month I was tempted a dozen times to drive up and say hello; but "no-company." Now that Jackie goes to school we cant go as we please. How I want you to see her. Indeed she is a young lady. 4'2 inches tall; weight 80 lbs. Talking about weight, I have put on 40 lbs within a year.

As you kn^ow between 1940 and 1946 I was absent from practice which put a hole in my pocket. Now that I have been able to do a successful practive the past year, my etes are going bad.

[20 April 1949]

J. Leo Hanson, D. O. M. D. 1601 W. Girard Avenue Philadelphia 30. PA.

continued;

Will send you some new snaps as soon as developed. Took only a few on Easter sunday and the first time for months.

Catharine believe me, we all send our love and think of you every day, every hour of the day, so your ears should be burning most of the time.

George remains in Califor nia; complaining about money. Now he regrest his return their. Regardless maby it was for his good.

Good night and best wishes to all.

Lovingly Leo

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My Boy Joseph is at Camp Moses. Washington. He is now nearly 12 yrs! in army. His mother Agnes is not so well. Hypertension of unknown cause

Take care of yourself for I know Dr. Van Watters and other do all witin their power for your comfort. Wish I could do something - Can I?

Leo

To a Mother on Mother's Day