Letter from Tsai Shou Kie, Tientsin, to Alfred E. Stearns, July 5, 1924
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Letter from Tsai Shou Kie, Tientsin, to Alfred E. Stearns, July 5, 1924
Subject
Letter from Tsai Shou Kie, Tientsin, to Alfred E. Stearns, July 5, 1924
Transcription
81 Council Road, Tientsin, China July 5, 1924
My dear Mr. Stearns:
I thank you heartily for your kind letter and the unusual interest you have taken in Kuo-Tsao’s welfare at the time of his illness. The fatherly care you have given to Kuo-Fang ever since he has been with you is something for which I am also grateful. In fact, under your proper guidance all my sons in Andover have turned out to be boys of strong character, an asset so valuable to their future, of which I am well proud. This they owe entirely to you. I feel, therefore, greatly touched that there are at least a few warm-hearted friends in America who have given so much attention to and concern over my boys. Indeed, words are too feeble and inadequate to express my profound appreciation for all you have done for them, I assure you. I am glad that you have shown rigidity to Kuo-Fang in money matters and I sincerely hope that you will continue to exercise your discretion over his expenditures.
As Kuo-Tsao’s trip home has to be postponed on account of his health, the arrangement for Kuo-Fang’s return has to be automatically cancelled. During his vacation, school at the summer camps may be good for him. Perhaps you have already arranged for him for the summer. As to his school in the coming fall, I have decided to leave the entire matter to Kuo-Tsao who will no doubt consult with you.
Thanking you again for your kind concern and attention, and with warmest personal regards, believe me
My dear Mr. Stearns:
I thank you heartily for your kind letter and the unusual interest you have taken in Kuo-Tsao’s welfare at the time of his illness. The fatherly care you have given to Kuo-Fang ever since he has been with you is something for which I am also grateful. In fact, under your proper guidance all my sons in Andover have turned out to be boys of strong character, an asset so valuable to their future, of which I am well proud. This they owe entirely to you. I feel, therefore, greatly touched that there are at least a few warm-hearted friends in America who have given so much attention to and concern over my boys. Indeed, words are too feeble and inadequate to express my profound appreciation for all you have done for them, I assure you. I am glad that you have shown rigidity to Kuo-Fang in money matters and I sincerely hope that you will continue to exercise your discretion over his expenditures.
As Kuo-Tsao’s trip home has to be postponed on account of his health, the arrangement for Kuo-Fang’s return has to be automatically cancelled. During his vacation, school at the summer camps may be good for him. Perhaps you have already arranged for him for the summer. As to his school in the coming fall, I have decided to leave the entire matter to Kuo-Tsao who will no doubt consult with you.
Thanking you again for your kind concern and attention, and with warmest personal regards, believe me
Creator
Tsai Shou Kie
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
July 5, 1924
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence