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am asking you to please send me a picture of yourself. It would be so deeply appreciated - all that I have are some that I have collected from various newspapers. As you know, often they are not so good. I will be expecting the picture as soon as you find it convenient to send it. Just any snap that you have handy will do. How is Jesse? Where is he at present? The winter has been very nice here in Chicago, this year, but last year we had a severe one. We had 27 days of intensely cold sub-zero weather. But glad to say that the Lord guided Mother and I safely through. Glad that Howard University is going to purchase one of your paintings, as I have a very kindly feeling for Howard, it was the school that I attended while in Washington D.C. I regret now that I did not remain there and complete my education. But at the time I was not so well, then to, I am very much of a family individual. Never did I want to be separated from my parents. Now that my dear Daddy is gone, I cling to Mother