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    "ocrText": "May 20, 1942\nMiss Henrietta Sophia Fitch\n75 Grove Street\nMontclair, New Jersey\nMy dear Miss Fitch:\nIn case you are wondering what the status of the Hawaii Unit\nis at present, this is just to inform you that your name is still\non the reserve list and we have the same plans for sending the re-\nmainder of the Unit as soon as transportation is available. We\nhope to be able to give you at least a reasonable notice, but still\nwish to advise you not to resign your position until you are notified\nof a definite date on which to reportl\nAs there is every indication that the nurses will be needed for\nthe duration we feel very fortunate that we were able to secure the\nservices of Miss Margaret Tracy, University of California, who was in\ncharge of the first group, to work out the necessary arrangements for\nthe assumption by the local government authorities of the complete\nresponsibility for the Unit as soon as this is feasible. This is in\naccord with the original understanding that the American Red Cross\nwould recruit and finance the Unit for a period of six months or until\nother resources were available. According to the present arrangements,\nthe chief nurse of the Unit is responsible to the local health depart-\nment and the Unit is of vital importance to the emergency hospital\nplanning and activities. We are anxious that you fully understand the\narrangements and plans in order to avoid possible confusion and mis-\nunderstanding and at the same time to prepare you for the opportunity\nthat is yours.\nAs stated before, I shall notify you just as soon as I have\ndefinite information as to your assignment to active duty.\nSincerely yours,\nVirginia M. Dunbar\nAssistant Director\nNursing Service\nD/b"
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