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Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. W. J. Calhoun. States the Tsai children are two of the best students and children he's been a guardian to. Recalls the first meeting between himself and Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun in Peking, China.

Handwritten letter sent from Mary Calhoun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Forwarded parcel from Admiral Tsai. Apologizes for the delay in sending the parcel.

Typed letter sent from Pih Min-yu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about money sent by Admiral Tsai. Deducted payment and forwarded the rest to Stearns. Requests acknowledgement of receipt.

Typed note sent from Dr. Stearns' secretary to Pih Min-yu acknowledging receipt of letter from December 27 and check.

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Sao K. Alfred Sze about Stearns' guardianship of Chinese students and his current wards. Explains he doesn't charge for taking care of the students unless the students live with him for an extended…

Typed letter sent from Sao Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States he received a letter from Admiral Tsai about a check. Asks if Stearns received the check. Asks about a fee for Stearns' guardianship of the Tsai children. Forward gifts…

Handwritten letter sent from Gemma Hillard Nye to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about hosting the Tsai children for Christmas vacation. States she is excited to host them for Christmas.

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Gemma Hillard Nye (Mrs. Daniel B. Nye) about the Tsai children's holiday vacation plans. States children were hoping to spend part of the holiday with the Chinese Minister. Will update once he knows…

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Received 2 letters from China from her father and mother. Thanks Stearns for updating her parents. Hopes to spend part of Christmas vacation with the Chinese Minister in Washington.…

Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai about Christmas vacation plans. Asks Helen to return to Andover to discuss vacation plans. Explains the Chinese Minister hasn't returned to Washington yet. States that Mrs. Nye requesting the…