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    "ocrText": "F\nT\nMiss Bacon:\n0-2-\nJanuary 31, 1941\nC\ne\nS\nWe are writing to the State Department, supporting your application\nand requesting that the passport be sent to us so that we may obtain &\nBritish visa for you here in Washington, after which we will return the\npaseport to you. There may be some delay in obtaining passports until\nwe know just what boat we will be sailing on. DO do not be disturbed if\nyou fail to receive yours shortly after application has been riled.\nWe would like to have the following informations your full name;\ne\nage; religion; name and address of your nearest relative, stating relation-\nship; and the name and address of the person or bank to which you wish to\nhave your salary paid while you are in England. These salary checks will\nbe paid the first of the month automatically and will be Less dedictions on\na drawing account for personal expenses in England. Your fami/ly will be\nnotified of your arrival there and it is the present intention of Harvard\nuniversity to issue a momthly report to them. Mail may be sent to the\nAmerican Red Cross Headquarters, London, England. It will be forwarded\nto\nus from theer.\nwith this letter we are sending you 6 copy of the latest News Rêlease.\nfou may be contacted by the gress and with permission of your present\nemployer, it will be quite alright to siscuss your appointment to the\nHarvard unit.\nLo not take cameras.\ntre de not expect to sail for ingland until about March 15. mill you\nlet usknow ir you have any dirficulty in holding your present position.\nwe realize how difricult it is for present employers of our applicants and\nappreciate their cooperation.\ncincerely yours,\nGertrude Nadley,\nChief Nurse,\nAmerican Red Cross-\nHarvard Hospital Unit.\nM/B\nEnc. - Copy rules and regulations for obtaining passports.\nLetter of appointment.\nMeasurement blank.\nNews Release of January 12."
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