Miriam Van Waters Papers. Male Prisoner Correspondence, 1927-1971. Correspondence: G, 1965-1970. A-71, folder 597. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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Dear Dr. Van Waters

I received your most welcomed letter today along with one from Miss Judith Van Deman, & I was delighted with it. I also received the magazine of Natural and when which you sent. It is splendid reading & I have recognized Miss Frances Frecine from a picture. I can not remember just where I know her from though.

One article held special interest to me, that entitled "Green or Brown" by Edwin a Mason, Wildlife Management Director. I am certain I should enjoy going on any one of the various get others of the outdoors groups. There are so many beautiful things in life that I often ask myself how we can fall from its scene, even if it does remain so complex. I have been finding that the more one can take

the time to study life, themore one can really enjoy its beauty & want to preserve it in its entirety.

I was very pleased that Miss Judith Vann Daman wrote. She quotes her son who was commenting on the signs - "thats good, because without the signs no one wuld have known where our booths are & the people have to know where the good stuff is." He must be a very nice young lad & his mother likewise a very nice woman. She has expressed that she wouldl like to visit with her son Barry. I hd to write & tell her that at the present time it was not possible but that I hoped it may be in the future.

From the way she speaks of you, Barry places you as about his best friend. This I can easily believe as you have shown more warmth for

so many people, all with his or her own problems, than any person I have ever known. I know I shall always remain grateful to you & for all you have done for me. If it is in my power, I shall never give you reason to regret my name.

Fornight I shall see Father Foley + perhaps he will have one of the books repaired so that I might be able to read it. I hope you have enjoyed the postcard with the Dogwood Story as I have. Perhaps it is only ledgier but unique. Or perhaps it is a reality, it doesn't state where or by whom it was written.

God Bless You Always Love Richard.

R. Gingras Box 100 S. Walpole Mass 02071

The boys very better see the post card. Please send it so Richard can have it back if he wants it.

M

9am 5/11/66

Dr Miriam Van Waters 14 Clark St Framingham Mass. 01701

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