Schlesinger Library

Oct 15, 1950

Dear Mrs Badger Please forgive my delay in writing you, my words of thanks, for your kindness during my stay at Framingham

I have been very busy also trying to gather clothing for children & visiting them does not give me much time to myself:

How is Baby David give to him a hug & kiss for me & I do pray that you are in the best of health.

I am going over to hear Mr Grass speak this evening in Water Town though I am short in funds until Nov - I will not

[Thank you card with flower illustration]

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give up this chance to hear him speak. It will be a great honor to sit, and look up at the man who, brought back to Framingham. The Only Woman who can give to her Students the right of freedom & living. I miss you all very much Mrs Badger & at times I grow very lonely within

As I want to get this in the mai, this evening I will close with these words: Many thanks to you for all you have done for me God Bless You Margaret Newton

great Lady Mother Van Waters It must be wonderful to have the Students go to Hilltop again. Give my best to little Ralphie & Susan also Miss Glading & Mrs Badger The stockings your girls make in the knitting room certainly are made. They never run. Dr Truie the Staff Doctor here just passed by & he states that I am coming along great 113 pds pd How if I keep on gaining Ill need to diet. Mrs Castle is still active God Bless her - still likes her Bananas, if sometime you should think of me - please drop me a line.

May Almighty God Bestow & Shower His Blessings Upon You & Yours God Bless You Margaret Newton

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This picture reminded me so much of The ranger Trails at Framingham I had to write

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