Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. George C. Cell, July 22, 1926
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Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. George C. Cell, July 22, 1926
Subject
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. George C. Cell, July 22, 1926
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. George C. Cell. Sent check for $300 to cover Tu's expenses at camp. Agrees Tu is better off at Camp. Explains financial issues experienced with Tu. Is unable to make site on lake available to the camp.
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Mr.George C. Cell
Camp Otter
Pittsburg, N.H.
My dear Mr. Cell:
Thank you for your letter of July 15 which I have been unable to answer before today. The detailed statement of Tu’s expense at camp was apparently not enclosed, but I am sending you a cheek for the $300.00, the amount mentioned by you as likely to cover the boy's charges with you for the summer. Please let me have a receipt at your convenience.
I agree with you most emphatically that Tu is much better off under your care at camp than he could have been in Boston. The boy apparently has very little idea of the value of money, and I have had a hard fight with him ever since he has been in my charge to force him to keep his expenses within reasonable bounds. His father is not at all wealthy and making a good bit of a sacrifice to give the boy an American education, naturally I am all the more eager on this account that Tu himself should appreciate the situation and do his part.
I note your suggestion as to the possibility of making my site on the lake available for your camp purposes, but I am afraid such a scheme would hardly prove practicable. I expect to be at the lake, however, again next month and shall be glad to talk the matter over with you in person. In the meantime accept my best wishes for a most successful session, and believe me
Very sincerely yours.
Camp Otter
Pittsburg, N.H.
My dear Mr. Cell:
Thank you for your letter of July 15 which I have been unable to answer before today. The detailed statement of Tu’s expense at camp was apparently not enclosed, but I am sending you a cheek for the $300.00, the amount mentioned by you as likely to cover the boy's charges with you for the summer. Please let me have a receipt at your convenience.
I agree with you most emphatically that Tu is much better off under your care at camp than he could have been in Boston. The boy apparently has very little idea of the value of money, and I have had a hard fight with him ever since he has been in my charge to force him to keep his expenses within reasonable bounds. His father is not at all wealthy and making a good bit of a sacrifice to give the boy an American education, naturally I am all the more eager on this account that Tu himself should appreciate the situation and do his part.
I note your suggestion as to the possibility of making my site on the lake available for your camp purposes, but I am afraid such a scheme would hardly prove practicable. I expect to be at the lake, however, again next month and shall be glad to talk the matter over with you in person. In the meantime accept my best wishes for a most successful session, and believe me
Very sincerely yours.
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
July 22, 1926
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence