Dear Mr. Slater:

Enclosed is a contribution-I wish it could be much more.

The only asset I have a surplus of, however, is advice, and I trust you will forgive me for enclosing some of this as well. What your readers cherish you for is not accurate subscription records or "expensive features," but rather your very existence and your vigorous spirit. Whether you print forty-eight pages or four, we will support you as long as you keep faith with us. Therefore, while undergoing this financial difficulty, would it not be wiser to stabilize your position, even if it should mean a cheaper format? Then, as your support continues to grow-and it will-you can expand gradually and with greater security until ONE becomes the powerful and imposing agent we all desire and envision.

Please do not consider this a direct criticism of your current appeal, however. ONE is food and drink to me, and if the question should ever arise of its shutting down for lack of funds, whatever I might have would be at your disposal.

Mr. K. AUSTIN, TEXAS

Dear Mr. Slater:

I enjoy reading ONE and look forward to each copy. ONE indeed has helped me, and I do think you are doing a big job.

The amount I am sending you is small, but I will send you some every chance I have. Mr. G. RICHBURG, S. C.

Dear Sir:

Here is a small contribution to aid your work. Glad to help out even in this small

way.

The magazine is worth waiting for even if things do get mixed up. It makes up for some of the suppressed emotions; to know there are others helps a great deal. If at all possible, keep up the good work.

Mr. G. FOSTORIA, O.

Sirs: Delegated to be of assistance because I believe in ONE and all it stands for. Mr. C. DES MOINES, IOWA

Dear ONE:

Sorry this is not more, but teachers don't make much in the way of money. Best of luck towards continued growth and circulation.

One, Incorporated:

Miss J. NEW YORK, N. Y.

ONE ought to be supported by every homosexual in the United States,-but,for the moment, anyway, here is my contribution.

I'm sorry it isn't more-I'll always try to send you something,-whatever I can,you're doing a fine job and more power to you!!

Friends of ONE:

Mr. F.

MEDIA, PENN.

Although many times the contents of ONE react upon me rather antagonistically, I, for one, want ONE to continue. Therefore, here is my dollar. I trust enough readers will respond with even its equal, which may help; at least you will know that there are many who have come to depend upon your magazine for a certain amount of strength and courage.

Mr. W. BOSTON, MASS.

Dear Sirs:

'Tis true that I have wondered why the magazine comes out late, but since I could think of several good reasons why it might and since I was sure that many many subscribers were writing to ask, I haven't bothered you. I will admit, however, that I am frequently nagged with the fear that you may have folded or been folded. Unfortunately I can think of more than one reason why either of those fates might have befallen you also. I use the term "fear" advisedly as I certainly wouldn't want such a fate to befall you.

Though I have only been a subscriber since the first of the year, I have seen a number of earlier issues and have read many articles in them that I considered interesting or valuable or both. I strongly feel that the magazine is a step in the right direction and say, "More power to you!" I realize perfectly that, though my well wishes may help to give you a good feeling, they certainly won't get the next issue printed. With this in mind I enclose a check which is all I feel I can spare at present. It is in excess of the dollar asked because I well realize that many readers won't feel able to contribute or, more likely, just won't get around to it.

You have my very best wishes.

Mr. D. BROOKLYN, NY.

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