Letter from Sinley K.Y. Chang to Mr. A.E. Stearns, May 30, 1922
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Title
Letter from Sinley K.Y. Chang to Mr. A.E. Stearns, May 30, 1922
Subject
Letter from Sinley K.Y. Chang to Mr. A.E. Stearns, May 30, 1922
Description
Typed letter from Sinley K.Y. Chang to Mr. A.E. Stearns wishing that Stearns accept the responsibility and authority of becoming his full official guardian in America.
Transcription
Mr. A.E.Stearns,
Phillips Academy,
Andover, Mass.
My dear Dr. Stearns:
Thank you for your letter of the 25th and the blank which you have signed. I deeply appreciate, as all the Chinese boys who have been through Andover, do, your guardianship and advices which you have given me since I came to this country. I fully understand your position as my unofficial guardian, and therefore you feel at times not at liberty to act officially. As you already know, this authority was transferred to you from Mr. Chen, my former guardian, upon his return to China two years ago, the time at which I could hardly find a guardian other than you, who so kindly accepted the responsibility. I regret the fact that the full authority of a guardian has never been delegated to you by my parents on account of the source from which my allowances come. However, I feel strongly the necessity of giving to you the authority in full so that I may not have the slight hesitation in seeking your advice, and you may act freely and officially, or to another man, as my parents may see adivisable, who should have full charge of my affairs during my stay in this country. On my return home this summer I shall refer this matter to my parents in order that my relation to you may be clearly defined.
I am very much appreciated by your kindness of widhing to assist me in your power. I shall always try my utmost in my work to justify my position.
P.S. I have begun to pack up my things. I should like to have the messages which you wish me bring to your friends in China if you have them ready.
Phillips Academy,
Andover, Mass.
My dear Dr. Stearns:
Thank you for your letter of the 25th and the blank which you have signed. I deeply appreciate, as all the Chinese boys who have been through Andover, do, your guardianship and advices which you have given me since I came to this country. I fully understand your position as my unofficial guardian, and therefore you feel at times not at liberty to act officially. As you already know, this authority was transferred to you from Mr. Chen, my former guardian, upon his return to China two years ago, the time at which I could hardly find a guardian other than you, who so kindly accepted the responsibility. I regret the fact that the full authority of a guardian has never been delegated to you by my parents on account of the source from which my allowances come. However, I feel strongly the necessity of giving to you the authority in full so that I may not have the slight hesitation in seeking your advice, and you may act freely and officially, or to another man, as my parents may see adivisable, who should have full charge of my affairs during my stay in this country. On my return home this summer I shall refer this matter to my parents in order that my relation to you may be clearly defined.
I am very much appreciated by your kindness of widhing to assist me in your power. I shall always try my utmost in my work to justify my position.
P.S. I have begun to pack up my things. I should like to have the messages which you wish me bring to your friends in China if you have them ready.
Creator
Sinley K.Y. Chang
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
May 30, 1922
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence