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tinction is being made is due at least in part to the fact that you have presented our case at many scientific and public forums. Although others may reap benefits from your pioneering no one can detract from your accomplishments.

I feel that the policies and ground rules you have established are reas- onable and sound even though they are not highly efficient nor are they meant to be. I found it difficult to come out of seclusion and submit an application to FPE and probably would not have done it at all if I had not been convinced that it was not a fly-by-night outfit and that confi- dentiality would be respected. I hope that others have written to express their appreciation to you because, although it does not ease the sting of a personal attack, it may perhaps make it a little less significant.

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With best regards, Valerie

Dear Virginia,

I would like to tell you of a recent bit of good for myself. I have, after becoming acquainted with you, through Dr. Alvarez collumn, and through (now) reading 10 copies of TVia, come out in the open with my femme-self. I have told family, friends, boss and others about myself, arranged shopping “privileges” at a number of shops (with check cash- ing rights) and have openly purchased my girl clothing, by identifying myself as an FP, to clerks, who, so far have been quite understanding and helpful! I have taken a number of trips in Arizona and one 3,500 mile trip back east in my van, dressed full time. Needless to say, Ari- zona, Tucson and Phoenix have no laws against TVs and I am single, living alone.

Now, I have, by lucky chance, found a quiet, clean, decent bar, a couple of miles from my house, that I can go to, on occasion, dressed up. I went, first, to the owner, as my brother, and talked it over with