Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao, December 5, 1918
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Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao, December 5, 1918
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Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao, December 5, 1918
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Kuo Tsao Tsai. Reminisces about time in China and meeting Tsai. Had dinner with mutual friend Kwan. Wishes to visit China again. Sends holiday greetings.
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Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao
Race Course Road
Tientsin, China.
My dear Tsai:
You are often in my thoughts, especially during those mid-winter months when my memory frequently takes me back to China and the happy days .
I passed there several years ago. So much of the pleasure of that time was due to your own generous and friendly interest, as well as that of other old Andover boys of your time, that I am always mindful of my debt of gratitude, a debt which I fear that I shall never be able to fully repay. Only last night our good friend, Kwan, took dinner and passed the evening with me at my home; and in the course of our visit we talked over China and the old follows now over there, most of whom, I take it, are doing such work in various lines, How I would like to drop in on you all, and how I would relish a good Chinese meal such as I once enjoyed with you out on the river at Canton and in the more modern, luxurious apartments of the Hong Kong "Sherry’s”. If my life lasts long enough and opportunity offers, I mean some day to see your land again. Let us hope it will be before any of the old men have departed from this climate.
This is just a brief note which I hope will reach you at about the New Year’s season, and will carry with it hearty and friendly greetings for that festive occasion and the days ahead. Success and good luck to you always!
Most sincerely yours,
[unsigned]
Race Course Road
Tientsin, China.
My dear Tsai:
You are often in my thoughts, especially during those mid-winter months when my memory frequently takes me back to China and the happy days .
I passed there several years ago. So much of the pleasure of that time was due to your own generous and friendly interest, as well as that of other old Andover boys of your time, that I am always mindful of my debt of gratitude, a debt which I fear that I shall never be able to fully repay. Only last night our good friend, Kwan, took dinner and passed the evening with me at my home; and in the course of our visit we talked over China and the old follows now over there, most of whom, I take it, are doing such work in various lines, How I would like to drop in on you all, and how I would relish a good Chinese meal such as I once enjoyed with you out on the river at Canton and in the more modern, luxurious apartments of the Hong Kong "Sherry’s”. If my life lasts long enough and opportunity offers, I mean some day to see your land again. Let us hope it will be before any of the old men have departed from this climate.
This is just a brief note which I hope will reach you at about the New Year’s season, and will carry with it hearty and friendly greetings for that festive occasion and the days ahead. Success and good luck to you always!
Most sincerely yours,
[unsigned]
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
December 5, 1918
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence