Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young, April 1, 1910

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Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young, April 1, 1910

Subject

Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young, April 1, 1910

Description

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet M. Young (Mrs. Arthur Young) about John Mitchell. Sent John Mitchell's report. Explains there are periods of improvement but it's not continuous. Will extend probation. States John Mitchell will have to withdraw if improvement doesn't happen.

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Mrs. Arthur Young
Milwaukee, Wisc
Dear Mrs. Young:

The enclosed report of John’s work tells a somewhat familiar story of carelessness and lack of endeavor. At the same time there have been spasmodic evidences of interest with consequent temporary improvement. If we did not realize how immature the boy actually is, we would feel it necessary to require his withdrawal. As it is, we still hope to be able to bring him to his senses and to get him fairly started. Consequently, we are ready to make further efforts in this direction and shall allow him to continue with us with the hope and expectation that he will realize the danger of his present course and will show himself more of a man in the fure. His period of probation will be continued, and we must of necessity reserve the right to require his withdrawal without further notice in case he clearly shows himself unwilling to meet our requirements. We shall of course do everything in our power to prevent such a catastrophe.

Very truly yours.

Creator

Dr. Alfred E. Stearns

Publisher

Phillips Academy

Date

April 1, 1910

Rights

All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy

Language

English

Type

Correspondence

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