Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: D, 1936-1971. A-71, folder 290. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Mar. 15, 1950 214 W. Springfield St

Boston, Mass.

Dear Dr. Van Waters,

I do hope when you received this letter that you are in the best of health.

I hope you will forgive me for taking so long to write. I have just really stoped dreaming. I just couldn't believe I was home once again with my family. Doctor, I can't begin to tell you, how wonderful everyone was, and still are. Everyone is just plain happy

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How is Mr and Mrs. Ralph? I do hope they are well. I just know my two wonderful children are well. I never knew you could really and truly love other people's children, but you can, Doctor. After my son, Conrad, they are second in my heart. I miss them more then I can begin to tell you. I hope and pray that it'll be real soon when I can see them again. Tell my Susan, to be sure and

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be a big girl and help Mommie all she can with little Ralphie. Give them both all my love. Give the house-girls my love, maybe I shouldn't say this, but I cant help it, give most of love to my dearest friend Cheesie. I want to thank you for your goodness and kindness to me. You are in my prayers night and day. God is really going to bless you, Doctor, and he really will see that you get your day work back

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if he sees fit. God Bless and keep you and yours happy and in the best of health.

Sincerely Doris Dixon

Please tell Cheesie thats she's in my thoughts, and God will see her through.

3-16-50

Dear Dr. Van Waters:

Thank you very much for letting me read this letter.

Chessie