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MAR 3 194?
October 7, 1942
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SPECIAL DELIVERY
Miss Berthe I. Murphy
2101 New Hampshire Avenue, a.w.
Washington, D. C.
My dear Miss Murphy:
Your physical has been approved by our Red Cross medical advisor
and we are now in a position to offer you the appointment of staff nurse
with the emergency civilian hospital being set up on the Island of Kauai
under the jurisdiction of the O.C.D. in the Territory of Hawaii. This
position carries the salary of $110 a month, including room, two meals
a day and laundering of uniforms. Your salary will start from the time
you take the oath of office in dan Francisco as will also the terms of
employment with the O.C.D. in accordance with the notification which 'was
given to you on September 23.
In order to complete final arrangements for your departure, will you
please read over very carefully all detailed instructions that have been
given you and which are enclosed.
lie are enclosing a check for $300. to cover your expenses for travel
and maintenance. Please be sure to fill out all the necessary forms now
in your possession and return those that need be returned to this office
before leaving the mainland. Also please note the instructions concerning
funds for traveling expenses which are enclosed.
Therefore, enclosed you will find the following:
1. Advance check for $300
2. Instructions re funds for travel
3. Reimbursement agreement
4. Record of traveler's checks
I
We shall expect you to arrange to leave for San Francisco by October
15 unless we hear from you to the contrary.
I
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Ernestine B. Amick
Assistant to Director
A/b
Nursing Service
Enc.
10,
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