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wish I was a size or two smaller. I have dressed secretly for a number of years, but 3 years ago, my parents with whom I live caught me all dolled up. It was around Hallow- een but since then I dress up in my home and nothing is seid. At first I was a little embarassed but I soon over- came this and now I dress completely, makeup and all inti- mate apparel including corsets which I have to wear as I am on the heavy side-155lbs. However I like tight corseting and high heels.

I had know of transvestism and was well read on the subject so I was very pleased to subscribe to your wonder- ful magazine. I had always wished I could meet others like myself and through your magazine I feel I can meet some people with whom I can correspond and talk of our mutual interest.

Having learned about the Chevalier d'Eon through TVia I have visited there twice...one weekend in August and over the Labor Day weekend. I met Susanna, a few imperson- ators, Edith and Jo-Anne. Jo-Anne came up over the Labor Day holiday but I didn't get much chance to talk with her. I am enclosing my subscription for #6. Thank you very much,

Audrey--N.J.

((Note: this is an exerpt from a much longer letter--Ed.) Dear Virginia:

Jo-Anne's article (TVia #4) I give a whole hearted "Amen" to. I have long felt that one of the true acid tests of a true TV was what was in his wardrobe. I feel that aside from the lack of funds to spend on them, clothes should be both current for present style and for the TV's age. Where some TVs think we will casually buy wasp waisted lacing corsets and such except at custom shops I dont know. But further than that--how many present day women wear such things? This, though it may be an element of TV, is of course, a fetish and not really associated with re- ality. Aside from one sack type dress I have not a thing which would not look in keeping with this year's styles.