Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun, New Haven, Conn., April 23, 1930
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Title
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun, New Haven, Conn., April 23, 1930
Subject
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun, New Haven, Conn., April 23, 1930
Transcription
Dear Mary:
Thanks for your letter of April 19 and for the accompanying statement of expenses from December 1 to April 1, last.
Don't worry about the investment in the Ford car that Tom is so eager to secure. In view of the uncertainty in regard to his plans for the near future, it seems to me that it would probably be unwise for him to have the car. If he were to remain for any length of time at Middlebury and pursue in connection with his regular studies investigations into social conditions existing in towns in that section of the country, such a car might prove not only useful but actually a saving in expense. When I first talked with him, we had something of this kind in mind, and I, at least, had also in mind the purchasing of a distinctly old Ford that would cost little if any money. I can't quite believe that your father would approve of Tom's present wish and I shall endeavor to make Tom see this, though I imagine that he will be a bit "peeved" with me, as he seems to be with you.
Very sincerely yours,
Thanks for your letter of April 19 and for the accompanying statement of expenses from December 1 to April 1, last.
Don't worry about the investment in the Ford car that Tom is so eager to secure. In view of the uncertainty in regard to his plans for the near future, it seems to me that it would probably be unwise for him to have the car. If he were to remain for any length of time at Middlebury and pursue in connection with his regular studies investigations into social conditions existing in towns in that section of the country, such a car might prove not only useful but actually a saving in expense. When I first talked with him, we had something of this kind in mind, and I, at least, had also in mind the purchasing of a distinctly old Ford that would cost little if any money. I can't quite believe that your father would approve of Tom's present wish and I shall endeavor to make Tom see this, though I imagine that he will be a bit "peeved" with me, as he seems to be with you.
Very sincerely yours,
Creator
Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
April 23, 1930
Rights
All Rights Reserved by Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence