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I did not include the Jones info merely said it was great honor etc.

Tuesday-

Dearest Charlene,

The "special" notice was here when I got home. I went right down for it. 

After all is considered- train fare, clothes, everything I think you're getting a big break. This country is so upset- living costs mount daily and not being rich parents I feel that we saw keep you up to standard in everyway. Then, too, it's something as Mr. Rechling said to be the first Baltimore Negro at one of these exclusive schools. At Wellesley you would not have been. Perhaps you are the second Negro to enter this school- Is this so? Maybe next fall you can answer that one (smile) You can make a record for Northfield at least that may have a far reaching effect on your getting a job. I'm very proud of you, my dear. It is everything to be wanted. You can have