If it were me, I'd send it. Nothing wrong with getting your voice out there and this letter does it concisely and explains your position very well. I hope it works out for you too, you're obviously working very hard and your prof would be mad in the head not to notice that.
------- Do it like a ball player when you see me ballin'
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