Dear Virginia:

I have been struggling with myself for quite some time now in an effort to decide whether or not I should write this letter. Thank God that this decision has been made as in facing reality, I am, have been, and will for evermore be an FP.

Months ago I was fortunate enough in locating a book store in Baltimore, Md. that had TRANSVESTIA. Although I have only the issues 13-1962 thru 15-1962 I became one of your "silent fans. I would now like very much to change this label to that of a contribut- ing subscriber, as such might well be. It seems that I have been silently well within your ranks for years now, fighting and moreover, losing this battle within myself constantly. Now that I have finally realized my true alternate feminine identity as something that can- not be mastered through doubling up on my masculine efforts I submit to this wonderfully delightful exper- ience of being my girlish self as frequently as possible.

Unfortunately, during this entire period I have hes- tated in seeking others with similar desires and have consequently, never been beyond the confines of my own. small shell. I truly want this to last no longer as it would be wonderful to share some of these treasured hours with others having similar desires.

At this writing my wardrobe is far from exclusive as like so many others struggling with their inner selves, I purchased many fine articles and in a fit of conscience destroyed them. At the moment I am concentrating on purchasing everything from nylons to gloves and hand- bags and for once in my life, care for these clothes as I would my everyday men's business suits.

Perhaps there is another underlying factor which helps prompt my giving in to my feminine side. I am married to a wonderful girl and over the seven years