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Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze about Stearns' decisions regarding Mary's education. Explains Mary attending Abbott Academy 2 years based on the assumption she would gain a diploma and return to China. Heard rumors…

Typed note from Stearns' secretary to Arthur Sun, stating Stearns is absent and will respond upon his return.

Handwritten letter sent from Arthur Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Wishes to discuss Mary's college, Tom's college, and his own plans for the summer. Hopes to get degree in June. Plans to work somewhere for the summer. Thinks Mary should go to a…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Arthur Sun. Discusses Mary's school transfer. Explains the choices were based on telegrams from their father, C.Y. Sun. States he wrote to C.Y. Sun at Christmas, explaining what it would mean to have…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. Explains the current situation with Mary and her education. States he received a cablegram from Mr. Sun that Mary should attend college. Made arrangements to transfer Mary from…

Typed letter sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Mary Sun. States he received a letter from Mary's friend, which contained a letter from Mary to the friend. States Mary is depressed. Offers to host Mary in Washington for…

Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. Worries about Mary's present depression. States Mary says she happy and adjusting to the new school. Believes the Szes will get a better understanding during Mary's visit. Questions…

Handwritten letter sent by Mary Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for the previous letter. States she misunderstood Mrs. Russell in regards to the no visitors on schooldays rule. Explains she had no idea Miss Shapleigh and others from Abbot…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun about her correspondence. Explains he wanted the letters withheld to help the adjustment to the new school. Believes the wave of sympathy would prevent her from adjusting and moving on. …

Typed letter sent from C.Y. Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Wishes for Tom to have another year of prepatory work for college courses. Wonders if course in fine art or music would suit him better. Hopes cablegram to prepare Mary for college arrived…