24 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/7db222f4087d5263f1c8c048e089b4d0.jpg 669c4664e8faac9a3a95065a72339185 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 29, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 29, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Charles Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about spring vacation in Washington. States he doesn't like visiting Washington. Believes Arthur to be the better choice to accompany Mary. States if Arthur is unable to go, he will go. Asks if the visit limited to 3 days or if a friend could accompany him. Wrote to Arthur about the matter. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles Sun Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 29, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 35 Wood. Amherst, Mass. March 29, 1926 Dear Dr. Stearns: Your letter which I received this afternoon distressed me as much as I mine did you and probably more. I must tell you frankly idea of spending another vacation in Washington horrifies me. Two years ago Christmas Dr. and Mrs. Sze invited us to the legation giving the finest treatment that any host could give and Washington too is a beautiful city itself, but for some reason unknown even to myself I dislike to go there with great abhorrence. To spend my vacation there will tired me instead of resting me, for I found it so two years ago. All this I say but I don’t mean to refuse your request entirely; rather I wish to compromise. First I suggest Arthur would go in my stead; because he knows a lot more about what my father wishes Mary to do. My father has never mentioned a word to me in any of his letters to me along or to us about his plans regarding Mary; so it will not only put me in a very uncomfortable mood to go to Washington but it will be useless for me to go. But Arthur may not be able to go; then I will have to go. Please tell me also if you could make my visite not more than three days in lenghth and that I might be allowed to bring a friend with me if he is willing to go. However, I hope Arthur will go; if he cannot, then the latter will have to be followed, but pardon me for saying it: "I will go with no wish of mine.” I have written to Arthur, whom I begged to wire you as soon as he receives my letter whether he wishes to go or not. Yours truly Arthur Sun Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/394a7e4666861c546c24a8d90f494cf9.jpg 6491f57c3026d263dccd161ab68a3152 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 23, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 23, 1926 Description An account of the resource Telegram sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Asks Stearns to discuss matters over lunch. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 23, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource WASHINGTON DC MARCH 23 1926 DR A. E. STEARNS PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER MASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENGAGED FOR LUNCH THURSDAY WILL YOU LUNCH WITH ME AT ONE O'ClOCK THEN WE CAN TALK MATTERS OVER EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER LUNCH I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO COME I WILL ASK NO OTHER GUESTS SAOKE ALFRED SEE 826 am Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e8818bf28ba6c154cef07dae4bd5a1e7.jpg cd6a9f54d9fbe34b8d5c0f02efcc38d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 22, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 22, 1926 Description An account of the resource Telegram sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns confirming a meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 22, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource WASHINGTON DC 1256pm March 22 1926 A E STEARNS PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER MASS. - I WILL BE GLAD TO SEE YOU THURSDAY MORNING TEN OCLOCK SAO KE ALFRED SZE 117pm Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/f1904c92ebd9fb76d668de792ae77dfc.jpg f4dc5056d9f56cb4288334d6d324a7d5 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a95e05ad75fe46e24cecc8cd74dc4157.jpg a829befd5328c4d8ee57d10a890baec2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Charles Sun, March 26, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Charles Sun, March 26, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Charles Sun. Discussed current situation with Mr. Sze. Showed all the correspondence between Stearns and C.Y. Sun. States Mr. Sze believes Stearns took the correct course of action. Believes if well-meaning but uninformed people had interferred, Mary would adjust better to her new school. Explains Mary will visit Mr. Sze in Washington and believes Charles should accompany her. States Mr. Sze believes Mary shouldn't return to Abbot Academy. Asks Charles to respond about Washington visit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 26, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Dear Charlie: I am bit distressed by the contents of your letter of March 25 which I find on my desk this morning on my return from Washington, where yesterday I had a long and very satisfactory conference with your minister, Mr.Sze, about Mary and her problems. I showed Mr.Sze all the correspondence letters and cablegram alike, that has passed between your father and me in connection this latest development in Mary’s case was very greatly relieved to find that Mr.Sze felt that I had done exactly that I should have done under the circumstances and that I could not well have done done without seemingly taking steps that were directly at variance with your father’s pressed wishes and instructions. If some well meaning but impulsive and uninformed people in the town here had not joined with some of Mary’s Abbot Acadamy friends in trying to stir up trouble, I am very sure that Mary herself would have accepted the situation with the best of spirit within a few days after the change had been made. As it is, she seems to be settling down nicely and Mrs. Russell, her new teacher, tells me that she is taking hold of her work with good spirit and good results. Mary, as you probably know, is to accept Mr. Sze’s invitation to pass the spring vacation with him and his wife in Washington. She will leave on the Federal Express from Boston this coming Sunday evening, reaching Washington Monday morning. Mr.Sze thinks it is very important that one of you boys should join her in this Washington visit, and in talking over the situation we were both agreed that the one who would be most helpful asked me, therefore, if I would convey his urgent invitation to you and arrange for you to go to Washington as soon as you could get away from Amherst at the close of this term. I, myself, think that it is very important that you should do this, and I am sure that you can explain the situation to your friends at Amherst who will doubtless understand the reason for your decision and the importance attaching to the Washington visit. Mr.Sze feels that under the circumstances Mary should not return to Abbot this year but go ahead with the preparation for college where she is. He is anxious to make Mary see this the right light and feels that your presence and influence will be a very great help. I feel very strongly, therefore, that you should plan at once to accept Mr. Sze’s invitation though I am disappointed that your work at Amherst does not finish sooner, so that you could make the trip on the same train with Mary herself. In this hope I had almost decided to make a reservation for you in advance but evidently it is just as well that I did not do so. Please let me know just when you can start for Washington so that I advise Mr.Sze promptly as I promised him that I would do. Further, I know that the trip will do you a lot of good, that you will find Washington at this time of year immensely interesting, and that you will get a real letdown and refreshment after your strenuous year’s work at Amherst. Ever sincerely yours. Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/12d31243d3f60adc46f4f3c85e18e17b.jpg 9bb6df8b0778c020a76a930fa5644f8f https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/5b409e283bdcc0a4aeed000a95a86c49.jpg b735df884bed7ed38249ece762601928 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 25, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 25, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Charles Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States the trip to Washington will lift Mary's spirits. Decided not to take restaurant job. Planned to spend Easter vacation at Amehurst. Worried about conflict between seeing Mr. Robinson and honoring engagements with friends. Plans to visit Boston with friend from Hamilton and visit Andover. Asks when Mr. Robinson is visiting and if he is definitely visiting Andover. Is busy preparing for exams before spring vacation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles Sun Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 25, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 35 Woodside Ave. Amherst, Mass. March 25, 1926 Dr. A. E. Stearns 6 Chapel Avenue Andover, Mass. Dear Dr. Stearns: Thank you, Sir, for your letter and the check for $3OO.OO; enclosed in this envelope you will find the receipt. I am glad to hear that Mary is getting on well in her school. A trip to Washington, I think, will do her good, for she has never travelled as much as we, boys, have, and her long confinement at one place might have been the cause of her irritations. But it was very Lind of you to make a special journey to Dr. Sze just for Mary; so please let me thank you on Mary’s behalf. Since it is your wish that I would do better in not taking a job at the new restaurant, I have given up the idea. It never occurred to me for a minute that I would be robbing a chance from some boy who needed the money more than I; I was very selfish to have ever had the intention of working. Thank you for pointing the fact out to me. For quite a while before the approach of the Easter vacation I have been planning to spent the days quietly at Amherst, where I would find company in two of my college mates and a friend of mine who is to come from Hamilton College to visit me here. Now that Mr. Robinson is coming to Andover it would seem very rude of me in not seeing him who came all the way from China to see us. But on the other hand I must keep my engagement with my friend from Hamilton. The thing to do is this: When my friend arrives here, I will try to persuade him to visite Boston. Then Arthur or rather some Chinese friend of mine at M. I. T can entertain my friend for a day or so; while I myself will come to Andover. One thing, however, is not yet clear and that is when Mr. Robins is coming and is he sure to go to Andover. I would be glad to learn about these things in order to make certain necessary arrangements. In six days we shall have our Spring recess, but before then we must pay for it with examinations, which are beginning to arrive already. This week and the remainder of the next I will be busy, but after that time I shall be able to make a longer and preciser report about my-self. Sincerely yours, Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/61ee83ac45c9b0f861a3432a665a3f8e.jpg bcded386772c0c90fb73497e4fd4d5e6 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/098cd520d3f481c3e7a0de4e7978d6ef.jpg da37a4354c01181c077f8a3fa9cb905c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, March 3, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, March 3, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. States he cabled Mr. Sun not to worry about Mary's message. Asked Mr. Sun to wait for his letter which details the situation. Tells Mr. Sze he has heard from Mary several times, who appears to be happier each time. Doubts the decision to send Mary to college. Will keep an eye on her reports. Willing to let Mary spend spring vacation in Washington. Wonders if the interuption is a good idea. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 3, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource March 2, 1926 Hon.Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Chinese Legation Washington D.C. My dear Mr.Sze: I have duly received year letters of February 23 and 28. Since my letter to you I took the liberty of cabling Mr. Sun suggesting that he be not overworried by the receipt of Mary's message which I feared might have cabled to him,and which I further feared might unduly distress him. I asked him to await the receipt of my letter, a letter which I dictated with care and in which I went very fully and in detail into all the factors involved in Mary's situation. I feel sure that when Mr. Sun receives this letter, as well as the communication you have been good enough to send him, he will at least have a pretty complete picture of the case before him and will, therefore, be able to advise us intelligently of his wishes. Since my last letter to you, I have heard several times from Mary and each time she speaks more happily of her present situation and surroundings. Indeed, in her last note she gave me to understand that the first home sickness and disappointment had largely disappeared and that she was now able to give her thought and attention fully to the work in hand. I think that phase of the situation, therefore, need not worry us unduly from now on, though I am still very doubtful as to the wisdom of forcing Mary to go to college. Because of this misgiving on my part, I shall watch very closely the reports from her present instructors who within a few weeks, at least, ought to be able to form some opinions of their own as to Mary's capabilities and the chances of her attaining the goal which her father desires. I shall be very glad, of course, to allow Mary to pass her Easter vacation with you if you feel that she should spare this tine from her work. Mary’s allowance is ample to permit here to make the trip and my only question is whether in view of the newness of her present surroundings and work, an interruption would he desirable at this particular time. I don’t wish, of course, to deprive hereof any relaxation which she ought to have and I shall be governed, therefore, largely by your own feelings in the matter. Very sincerely yours. Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ca61cd775492c05ae4721c48ed92e177.jpg b9dc4834d950c1b67f266fcba956fcaa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Sao Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. A.E. Stearns, February 25, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Sao Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. A.E. Stearns, February 25, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about allowing Mary to visit the Szes in Washington over Easter vacation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 25, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Dr. A.E.Stearns. Phillips Academy, Andover,Mass Dear Dr. Stearns, This morning my wife received a letter from Mary Sun who is apparently satisfied with my wife’s letter to her. May I request that you let her come here and spend her Easter vacation with us? If Mary’s allowance does not permit her to incur the expense of travelling, may we be allowed to pay her railway fare both ways? We hope that her coming here may help her to get over her homesickness. Yours sincerely, Sao Ke Alfred Sze Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/87e404f44b7cd08744b4a503176e98f0.jpg 710f9180810018fe6b1dbb490600fc4d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Sao Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. A.E. Stearns, February 25, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Sao Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. A.E. Stearns, February 25, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Mary Sun. States his wife received a letter from Mary. States Mary is unhappy with the school transfer and wishes to return home to China next summer. Suggest that Mary spend Easter vacation the summer with the Szes. Forward Mary's letter, Stearns' letter, and Sze's letter to Mr Sun. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 25, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mr. A. E. Stearns, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. Dear Mr. Stearns: My absence from Washington during the week-end has prevented me from answering your letter of the 18th inst. before now. Mary wrote to my wife saying that she had been unexpectedly transferred from Abbot Academy to Merrimac and that she was unhappy. She appealed to my wife to beg her father to let her return home next summer. My wife answered that she would forward her letter to her father and that she did not feel that she could recommend any course for her father because she had not followed Mary's progress in this country. We, however, suggest to Mr. Sun, if he approves, to have Mary spend the summer with us and the Easter Vacation if it is sufficiently long to warrant the expense. We think that by living with us for a while, she may get over her homesickness. Last Christmas, my wife wrote Mary asking her whether she had made any arrangements for her vacation and if not to come to us. In view of the fact that we had forwarded Mary’s 1st letter to Mr. Sun, I am going to forward your letter and my reply also to him. If there is any way that we can be of service to you with reference to Mary, please do not hesitate to ask us. Yours sincerely, Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a343f77da448c0441f10b7a32807b123.jpg 8d615bdda0c081f270e128471ce50dc5 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/c697654fa8850dd3df28d45a4fa97905.jpg 9a9016b7d01b23bb2c0ac3c72554dd93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Note from Mary Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 17, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Note from Mary Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 17, 1926 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Mary Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Requests additional money to help pay for party at school. Has enough for party costs, but may not have enough to return to Andover the following week. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Sun Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 17, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/1d26d6f6a3ef0f72ebd83eb0ed37b532.jpg 5ea3863cb222107f842bd369f9d9d267 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/0adda0a91d9bf3d394818c6e75d27bf1.jpg 58eed265301ef3c0b8db73d21efd3591 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Albert E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur Sun, March 24, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Albert E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur Sun, March 24, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Arthur Sun. States Stearns is going to Washington to meet Mr. Sze and discuss the situation with Mary. States Mary is doing well in her new school. Believes if Mary were sent back to Abbot, it would reinforce the actions taken by her and her friends and Mary would no longer respect decisions made by Stearns or Miss Clemons. Provides details on Mary's trip Washington for Easter vacation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 24, 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource March 24, 1926 Mr.Arthur Sun Technology Dormitories Cambridge, Mass. My dear Arthur: I have met received your letter of March 23 and with it the accompanying receipts. I am leaving in about an hour for Washington in order to discuss frankly and fully with your minister, Mr.Sze, Mary’s problem which has punished and troubled me so much. I am not sure that Mr.Sze can help me, but at least I am anxious that he should know all sides of the story so that whatever advice he has to offer may be based on a full and not a biased or distorted view of the situation. Mrs.Russell told me on the telephone only yesterday that Mary was taking hold of her work in fine spirit and that she, herself, believed that Mary could hold her own in college if a way could be found to get her through the admission doors. If, by any chance, Mary can enter college this coming fall through special concession, I shall be inclined to feel that the change, in spite of its bad features, is perhaps, after all, worth while. Of course if Mary were to return to Abbot right now, she would feel and her Abbot friends would feel that their intercessions and pressure had brought the thing to pass and that they had succeeded in overriding my authority: and from that moment Mary would naturally have no further respect for the judgment of either Miss Clemons or myself and the work and sacrifices of the past five years would have been made in vain. Under the circumstances I should be disposed to feel that would be necessary for me to surrender the guardianship of Mary, entrusted to me by your father, but to whom and how would be the big question. Mary comes to Andover next Saturday and will be here until Sunday night anyway. It was our idea that Mary could leave for Washington Sunday evening and that you could meet her in Boston and put her on the train. Mary, herself, I think would prefer to go by a day train, but I really believe it would be easier and simpler for her to take the night trip, going at once to bed and rising at the end of the journey in Washington. Miss Clemons will telephone you details later, or perhaps it might be even better for you to call up the house not later than Friday end talk with Miss Clemons about Mary’s plans. Hastily but sincerely yours Arthur Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun