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My dear Sister Antony;

As the Christmas holidays are approaching, I am increasingly concerned about my Chinese ward, Helen Tsai, and am puzzled to know just what I ought to make for her vacation. It is not practicable for me to provide for Helen…
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Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sun Fayuen. Explains no funds have been sent, but several letters from Mrs. Hall and himself have been sent. Enclosed check for monthly allowance. Asks about schoolwork.
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Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sun Fayuen. States Sun did not take entrance examinations in June and will have to take examinations in fall. Hopes Sun is successful in gaining admission. Will look into reserving room.
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Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sun Fayuen. States Sun does not need another suit, as the summer suit was recently bought. Urges Sun to be careful in expenditures, as Mr. Tong has requested.
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Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sun Fayuen. Sent allowance of $50. Questions how summer money has been spent, especially when an additional $100 had been included. Plans to honor Mr. Tong's request to cut back extravagant expenses.
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Handwritten letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sun Fayuen. Sent $40 for Christmas vacation expenses. Asks for receipt to be signed and returned. Asks about Sun's vacation plans.
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Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sun Fayuen. Sends requested $20 with reluctance. Urges Sun to curtail expenses, stating Sun always requests more than other Chinese students. Explains current Chinese Minister, Sir Chentung Lian Cheng,…
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