Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: L, 1947-1950. A-71, folder 310. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Very sincerely and with every good wish Marian Williams

Mrs Ruth LaVache May 22 to May 29

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SUFFOLK COUNTY JAIL 215 Charles Street, Boston, Mass. FREDERICK R. SULLIVAN SHERIFF

AM Hold

6-14-47 Boston, Mass.

Dear Miss Van Waters: -

I am at least glad to learn Ruth is getting treatment but regret the circumstances and issue.

Needless to mention that Ruth and I have been marking time a lot of years and only wish store-house of our future had one step forward -- not a half-step.

Not wishing to extend any abilis for myself shall take this occasion to say that I had bended plenty of efforts to right a bad situation. I hope to try again!

VISITING HOURS

INMATES AWATING TRIAL MONDAY--THURSDAY--SATURDAY 2 to 4 P. M.

SENTENCED INMATES TUESDAY--FRIDAY 2 to 4 P. M.

NO VISITS ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS--SUNDAYS--HOLIDAYS

I share Ruth's condition of mind with regard to her idness and possible ending in an institution. Natually intimate and certain things in our lives hold latent events to you-- but from my viewpoint, life and circumstances dealt her a bit rough.

At present writing cannot explain obstacles or offer alibils-- should I say, Ruth being your protigge.

I do wish to extend [so? you?] many thanks for your interest, feeling you will bend every effort to help her. Should any emergency arise trust I shall be notified; and if necessary shall extend any aid humanely possible. Thanking [you?] in advance, I am yours 6-14/47 [C.?] H. LaVache Respectfully