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Handwritten letter sent from Gemma Hillard Nye to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns introducing herself and husband. Gives the name, Rev. F.W. Pattison, for reference. Spent 20 years in China. Please to be of help to its citizens. Hopes the Tsai children…

Handwritten letter sent from Gemma Hillard Nye to Dr. Stearns. Thanks Stearns for permitting Helen and Alfred to say with them. States her husband, a dentist, examined the children's teeth. Describes results of exam. Did not feel comfortable…

Handwritten letter sent from [Gemma] Hillard Nye to Dr. Stearns. Apologizes for the trouble caused. States the Filene bills have been adjusted. Thanks Stearns for sending the receipt vouchers. Offers to host Helen and Alfred during their spring…

Typed letter from George Ann Lillard to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Helen Tsai's attendance at summer camp. Apologizes for delay in response as travel made it difficult to receive letters. Explains he cannot host Helen Tsai in the summer camp as…

Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for not writing recently. Explains she had tests everyday. Enjoyed last Saturday evening. Has an English and Spanish play for school, along with something else. Read…

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Received a letter from Mr. Bateman about her missing suitcase. Sent a letter describing the suitcase. Hopes the suitcase can be found. States school is very busy.

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Describes current math and English coursework. Describes visit to Mr. Whittier's birthplace. Details outdoor winter activities. Forwarded letter from Mrs. Calhoun. Requests only…

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Thanks Stearns for the Phillips Bulletin. Apologizes for not writing the last 2 weeks due to schoolwork and illness. Received 9 letters from China, including Chinese New Year cards…

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States she has been busy with lessons. Attended a game last Saturday and had a good time. Received a letter from her brother.

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Received 6 letters from China, which lifted her mood. Received positive updates from family and friends in China. Requests permission to go to a friend's for Thanksgiving holiday. …