Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman, October 5, 1926
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Title
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman, October 5, 1926
Subject
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman, October 5, 1926
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman about Helen's missing suitcase. Apologizes for the confusion over the suitcase. Explains a misunderstanding led Helen and Stearns to believe the suitcase was found, when it had not. Hopes the suitcase may still be found in the hotel.
Transcription
October 5, 1926
Mr. F.L. Bateman
My dear Mr.Bateman,
I have just received your letter of September 30 and regret the confusion I caused you by my seemingly contradictory messages regarding that lost suitcase.
Shortly after my first letter was written, Helen was convinced from a message that came to her from some of her friends that the lost case had been found and would shortly appear. Whether I overvalued her enthusiasm or she had misunderstood the message, I can’t say, for my questionings did not bring any too convincing replied. I gathered, though, that the case had been located and so I sent you the message, desiring to save you from further and unnecessary trouble.
The letter which followed under date of September 25 was based on a later interview with Helen, in which I discovered that her earlier optimism had not been justified and that the missing article was still to be heard from. I regret that I did not make this clear in my letter, for on referring to the correspondence I can easily see how confused the situation must necessarily have appeared to you.
From the latest reports I judge that the suitcase is still to be heard from, and I am only hoping very much that it may yet be discovered within the walls of the hotel.
Very sincerely yours.
Mr. F.L. Bateman
My dear Mr.Bateman,
I have just received your letter of September 30 and regret the confusion I caused you by my seemingly contradictory messages regarding that lost suitcase.
Shortly after my first letter was written, Helen was convinced from a message that came to her from some of her friends that the lost case had been found and would shortly appear. Whether I overvalued her enthusiasm or she had misunderstood the message, I can’t say, for my questionings did not bring any too convincing replied. I gathered, though, that the case had been located and so I sent you the message, desiring to save you from further and unnecessary trouble.
The letter which followed under date of September 25 was based on a later interview with Helen, in which I discovered that her earlier optimism had not been justified and that the missing article was still to be heard from. I regret that I did not make this clear in my letter, for on referring to the correspondence I can easily see how confused the situation must necessarily have appeared to you.
From the latest reports I judge that the suitcase is still to be heard from, and I am only hoping very much that it may yet be discovered within the walls of the hotel.
Very sincerely yours.
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
October 5, 1926
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Manuscripts. Correspondence.