Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Emma Willard (Mrs. Daniel B.) Nye, South Weymouth, Mass., May 24, 1929
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Title
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Emma Willard (Mrs. Daniel B.) Nye, South Weymouth, Mass., May 24, 1929
Subject
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Emma Willard (Mrs. Daniel B.) Nye, South Weymouth, Mass., May 24, 1929
Transcription
Dear Mrs. Nye:
Thank you for giving me the privilege of reading Mr. Tsai's letters to you. When one reads these letters, it is hard to realize that they are from the other side of the world and from one of another race and color.
Don't feel any hurry about that financial statement, but suit your own convenience. You must be sure to let me know, however, when your funds are getting low so that I can see that they are properly replenished. Up to date I have been able to add considerably to the sum which Mr. Tsai sent me originally by keeping the bulk of it at interest. You must also be sure to include in your expenses the reasonable item for the cost to you personally of the provisions you have made for the entertainment, etc., vacations, and so forth of Helen and Alfred.
I am not at all sure that the domestic science course for Helen would not prove an excellent thing. She seems to have natural gifts and inclinations in that direction. Frankly, though, I question and a good deal more seriously than Mr. Tsai, apparently, the wisdom of sending Chinese girls to this country for their education. It is very difficult for me to see how they can possibly adapt themselves without real suffering to the conditions which they must still encounter on their return to their native land.
With kindest regards, believe me
Very sincerely yours,
Thank you for giving me the privilege of reading Mr. Tsai's letters to you. When one reads these letters, it is hard to realize that they are from the other side of the world and from one of another race and color.
Don't feel any hurry about that financial statement, but suit your own convenience. You must be sure to let me know, however, when your funds are getting low so that I can see that they are properly replenished. Up to date I have been able to add considerably to the sum which Mr. Tsai sent me originally by keeping the bulk of it at interest. You must also be sure to include in your expenses the reasonable item for the cost to you personally of the provisions you have made for the entertainment, etc., vacations, and so forth of Helen and Alfred.
I am not at all sure that the domestic science course for Helen would not prove an excellent thing. She seems to have natural gifts and inclinations in that direction. Frankly, though, I question and a good deal more seriously than Mr. Tsai, apparently, the wisdom of sending Chinese girls to this country for their education. It is very difficult for me to see how they can possibly adapt themselves without real suffering to the conditions which they must still encounter on their return to their native land.
With kindest regards, believe me
Very sincerely yours,
Creator
Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
May 24, 1929
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence