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March 26, 1918.
Miss Valeria Rittenhouse,
Purchase, New York.
Dear Miss Rittenhouse:
Your letter of March 24th was indeed a surprise as we had no idea
that there would be a possibility of your discontinuing the work in Purchase
for some time to come. Of course if your organization has definitely decided
to discontinue the work for the present, there is nothing for us to do. We
feel, however, that even in this time of war the public health nursing is very
important, and will be needed as never before to protect the interests of the
home.
Would you not be willing to consider another appointment in the
Town and Country Nursing Service? There are nurses who have not had special
preparation in ublic health nursing who are ready and willing to serve in
military hospitals, when it seems a pity for those who have had this special
training, for which there is a definite need,to volunteer for it. I shall
await hearing further from you in reference to this.
I shall not be at the office after this month,but I am sure your
wishes will be regarded by my successor.
Sincerely yours,
Director,
Town and Country Nursing Service.
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