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Handwritten letter sent from Gemma Hillard Nye to Helen Tsai, inviting Helen and Alfred Tsai to Thanksgiving. Apologizes for the late invitation. Has 2 daughters Helen's age who are eager to discuss China. States she had called on Dr. Stearns a…

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.

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai. Believes Mr. Bateman won't find Helen's missing bag. States he is leaving to visit Mary Sun. Hopes school continues to go well.

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…

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 sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai. States he will settle the Filene bills. Hoped to deliver skates and skis himself, but a storm prevented him from traveling to Merrimac. Will either bring the equipment or send express…

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for not writing due to schoolwork. Received letter from Mrs. Nye with a bill for items bought in Boston. Forwarded bill to Stearns.

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…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai. Thanks her for picture of Whittier's Home. Apologizes for delay in delivery of previous letter. Hopes she will enjoy the skis and snowshoes when they arrive.

Handwritten letter sent from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Thanks Stearns for snowshoes and skates. Received a box of Chinese food and letter from Alfred. States Alfred and another boy changed rooms. State she could be better in English…