Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Thomas Lee, May 16, 1917
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Title
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Thomas Lee, May 16, 1917
Subject
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Thomas Lee, May 16, 1917
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Tommy Lee. States loan on Lee's account is due this week. Will renew it with interest charges. States the longer account is open, the more interest has to be paid. Asks Lee to write father about paying off the loan. Asks how Lee is doing in school.
Transcription
16 May 1917
Mr. Thomas Las
510 West 124th St.
New York City
My dear Tommy:
It is a long time since I have heard from you. and I cannot help wondering how you are getting along and what the future has in store. Won’t you write me?
I am reminded of yon especially to-day by receipt of a notice from the bank that the loan which I have been carrying down there on your account is due this week. I shall have to renew it, of course, with the necessary interest charges; and I cannot help feeling that as a matter of economy if for no other reason this obligation ought to be taken up by you at the earliest possible date. So long as I hold the note you are compelled. Of course to pay interest which means just that much extra on your expenses. I feel sure that if your father understood the situation thoroughly he would be the first one to wish to get rid of this extra burden. If you have not already done so. won’t you take the matter up with him at once? I dislike to write him myself but I really feel that I ought to if you are not able or willing to make the matter clear to him.
Let me hear from you and tell me frankly how you are getting along with your work. Mrs. Hall spoke to me only the other day, and I had to admit that I know practically nothing about your work or progress during the current school year. I can’t help feeling a bit anxious; and. as you know, I am always interested.
With the best of wishes, believe me as of old
Your sincere friend.
Mr. Thomas Las
510 West 124th St.
New York City
My dear Tommy:
It is a long time since I have heard from you. and I cannot help wondering how you are getting along and what the future has in store. Won’t you write me?
I am reminded of yon especially to-day by receipt of a notice from the bank that the loan which I have been carrying down there on your account is due this week. I shall have to renew it, of course, with the necessary interest charges; and I cannot help feeling that as a matter of economy if for no other reason this obligation ought to be taken up by you at the earliest possible date. So long as I hold the note you are compelled. Of course to pay interest which means just that much extra on your expenses. I feel sure that if your father understood the situation thoroughly he would be the first one to wish to get rid of this extra burden. If you have not already done so. won’t you take the matter up with him at once? I dislike to write him myself but I really feel that I ought to if you are not able or willing to make the matter clear to him.
Let me hear from you and tell me frankly how you are getting along with your work. Mrs. Hall spoke to me only the other day, and I had to admit that I know practically nothing about your work or progress during the current school year. I can’t help feeling a bit anxious; and. as you know, I am always interested.
With the best of wishes, believe me as of old
Your sincere friend.
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
May 16, 1917
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence