Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Prof. Dwight N. Robinson, September 22, 1916
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Title
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Prof. Dwight N. Robinson, September 22, 1916
Subject
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Prof. Dwight N. Robinson, September 22, 1916
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Dwight N. Robinson. Unable to pay bill until received okay from Lee. Was unaware of bill since first letter arrived when Stearns was out of town. Received approval of bill from Lee and enclosed check. Was unable to send earlier due schoolwork.
Transcription
My dear Mr. Robinson:
I have your letter of recent date and am a bit surprised at the contents. I had not supposed that you expected me to pay Mr. Lee's bill, of which I had never received any notice until during the summer, out of my own pocket, or without the customary O.K. from the boy himself. As I was in the northern wilderness for my summer vacation and unable to get into communication with Lee until a few days ago only, I could not, as I thought I fully explained to you, comply with your earlier request, deeply as I regretted the fact and fully as I appreciated your own embarrassment.
Since my recent interview with the boy, in the course of which I secured the long-sought approval of the bill, I have been immersed in school work, having been back at my desk for only two or three days. I have not reached your letter which, with others, is awaiting its proper turn but should have done so, in the natural course of events, within several days at the latest. As it is I am sending a check for which I shall be pleased to have you return the accompanying receipt.
Very truly yours,
I have your letter of recent date and am a bit surprised at the contents. I had not supposed that you expected me to pay Mr. Lee's bill, of which I had never received any notice until during the summer, out of my own pocket, or without the customary O.K. from the boy himself. As I was in the northern wilderness for my summer vacation and unable to get into communication with Lee until a few days ago only, I could not, as I thought I fully explained to you, comply with your earlier request, deeply as I regretted the fact and fully as I appreciated your own embarrassment.
Since my recent interview with the boy, in the course of which I secured the long-sought approval of the bill, I have been immersed in school work, having been back at my desk for only two or three days. I have not reached your letter which, with others, is awaiting its proper turn but should have done so, in the natural course of events, within several days at the latest. As it is I am sending a check for which I shall be pleased to have you return the accompanying receipt.
Very truly yours,
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
September 22, 1916
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence