Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Rev. Charles S. Macfarland, August 12, 1907
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Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Rev. Charles S. Macfarland, August 12, 1907
Subject
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Rev. Charles S. Macfarland, August 12, 1907
Description
Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Charles S. Macfarland about John J. Ungvary. Believes Ungvary should be able to reach the conditions of the scholarship. Asks how much in funds Ungvary has to start, as some expenses will occur in the beginning. Enclosed scholarship applications. Explains the initial $50 payment is sometimes waived. Asks Macfarland's opinion.
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Rev. Charles S.Macfarland,
37 Bayview Avenue,
South Northwalk, Connecticut
My dear Mr.Macfarland,
I have your favor of the 9th inst. relating to Messr. Ungvary and Anderson. I have encouraged Mr.Ungvary to carry out his plan to enter Phillps this fall. I understand that he would do so. I think he understands the conditions pretty thoroughly and ought to be able meet them. There is no question though but that he should not attempt the work unless he has some funds on which to draw at the outset. There are bound to be expenses when a boy begins his life here, and without some resources boys are sure to be swamped before they can become familiar enough with conditions to XX enough to meet the demands made upon their pocket books. Can you tell me how much Mr.Ungvary can count on at the start. If he proves able to meet our scholarship standards he will be given scholarship aid. I think too that I can provide him an opportunity to work his board if he proves efficient in that sort of work. On the inclosed scholarship application blank you will find a statement of the condition under which scholarships are granted, and you can doubtless tell from the date given there how likely your friend will be to meet the requirements. In one or two exceptional cases each year the first payment of $50 is waived. Naturally these exceptions are made in favor of the most promising and needy boys. I shall be glad to have your opinion as to the desirability of considering Mr. Ungvary on this basis.
Awaitting your further reply, and with kind personal regards, believe me.
Very truly yours.
Alfred E. Stearns
Principal
37 Bayview Avenue,
South Northwalk, Connecticut
My dear Mr.Macfarland,
I have your favor of the 9th inst. relating to Messr. Ungvary and Anderson. I have encouraged Mr.Ungvary to carry out his plan to enter Phillps this fall. I understand that he would do so. I think he understands the conditions pretty thoroughly and ought to be able meet them. There is no question though but that he should not attempt the work unless he has some funds on which to draw at the outset. There are bound to be expenses when a boy begins his life here, and without some resources boys are sure to be swamped before they can become familiar enough with conditions to XX enough to meet the demands made upon their pocket books. Can you tell me how much Mr.Ungvary can count on at the start. If he proves able to meet our scholarship standards he will be given scholarship aid. I think too that I can provide him an opportunity to work his board if he proves efficient in that sort of work. On the inclosed scholarship application blank you will find a statement of the condition under which scholarships are granted, and you can doubtless tell from the date given there how likely your friend will be to meet the requirements. In one or two exceptional cases each year the first payment of $50 is waived. Naturally these exceptions are made in favor of the most promising and needy boys. I shall be glad to have your opinion as to the desirability of considering Mr. Ungvary on this basis.
Awaitting your further reply, and with kind personal regards, believe me.
Very truly yours.
Alfred E. Stearns
Principal
Creator
Dr.Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
August 12, 1907
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence