Transvestia

you take the money out of the bank, arrange a loan, or whatever, and buy every available back issue you can still get your hands on.

Sincerely,

Maureen

Dear Virginia,

Well it finally happened. One of the sensational magazines has finally attacked you and your fine pub- lications and allied activities.

It was with a heavy heart that I read the twisted account of our magazine, its purpose, and its founder. These people are so desperate for anything they can find, which to them can be classed as sensational or controversial, they will stop at nothing, regardless of who they hurt or how. While you certainly have done more to bring transvestism out into the open and reduce the shame which had formerly been attached to it you have yet to force any phase of this on anyone who did not wish it. Now to see it laid wide open from coast to coast before millions who cannot and will not even attempt to understand, is a horrible injustice to you and all of us. While I am a secret transvestite, being one who merely longs for the ability and opportunity while many of you are openly and successfully doing so, nevertheless I share the thrill and excitement in my dreams and thoughts just as you do in actuality. Knowing all you have en- dured to this point, Virginia, I am sure this vicious and smearing article will not deter you nor will it keep you from increasing your fight to establish understanding and acceptance of our problem. Much luck and success in your struggle and know there are thousands who support you regardless of stupid art- icles and smears.

As ever, Arline

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