Letter from M. T. Liang, Damariscotta, Maine, to Alfred E. Stearns, September 27, 1919
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to M.T. Liang, Chinese Legation, Washington, D.C. , October 2, 1919
2 October, 1919. Mr.M.T.Liang C/o Chinese Legation Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Liang: On my return from New York this morning I find your letter of September 27th. I had come to the conclusion, as had Tsai also, that you had left for England before this. Do come out and see us if you are to be so near as Boston. I am sure that you can find an opportunity to run out at least for a luncheon or dinner with me, if not to stay longer. Please don’t disappoint me, and do let me know at least where you are to be in Boston. Ever most sincerely yours,
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to W.J. Burns, Andover, October 2, 1919
2 October, 1919. Mr. W. J. Burns 13 Main St. Andover, Mass. My dear Mr. Burns: Thank you for your note advising me of Tsai's recent purchases. Until I become better acquainted with the boy and his habits I think it will be best for all concerned for you to insist that he bring with him a note from me authorizing definite purchases before any credit is granted. Very sincerely yours,
Letter from William J. Burns, Andover, to Alfred E. Stearns, September 29, 1919
Sept 29, 1919 Mr. Alfred E. Stearns. Phillips Academy. Andover, Mass. Dear Sir: Mr. K.F.Tsai has recently opened an account at our store and he has given you as the guardian of his bills while at Andover. We are enclosing itemized account of his bill to date. We would greatly appreciate your advice as to how much credit we should extend to Mr. Tsai, and we shall await your santion before we let him make any further purchases. Thanking you for advice you may give us, we are. Yours very truly. The Burns Co.
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Liang Yu Ho, New York City, September 10, 1919
10 September, 1919 Liang Yu Ho Hotel Manhattan New York City My dear Mr. Liang: I very much fear that this letter will not reach you, but I am going to take a chance. If it does, be sure that it carries with it hearty thanks for your most generous letter of July 15th, which followed me up to my sumner camp in the northern wilderness, and my best wishes for a pleasant and safe voyage back to the home land. Your Andover visit, in spite of the antics of the weather, will always remain a delightful memory. I only wish that we might get another glimpse of you before you turn your face to the far East. Accept my gratitude, please, for your generous offer to serve me in the Orient if the opportunity presents. It does sometimes happen that I am glad to secure little articles of one kind or another that can be purchased so abundantly, and reasonably too, and that can rarely be found on this side of the globe. Your rash but generous offer, therefore, may yet be accepted. If it is I shall try to be restrained in my requests, so that you will be able to stand the shock, and the strain. Mr. Hinman of our faculty, and one of the instructors at Long Lake Lodge where Tsai has been passing the summer months, has just been in my office and tells me that Tsai was probably the most popular boy in the camp this summer. Everybody liked him, and about his only fault, according to Hr. Hinman, was the tendency to make too free use of his money. I had already detected this trait, and am a bit afraid that I shall have a little difficulty in keeping the boy within the proper bounds in this respect. I assume, however, that you do not wish him to spend much money, even though the family funds can stand the strain. With warmest personal regards, and every good wish, believe me always Most sincerely yours,
Letter from Liang Yu Ho, New York City, to Alfred E. Stearns, July 15, 1919
Letter from K. F. Tsai to Alfred E. Stearns, September 10, 1919
Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to K.T. Tsai, c/o S.S. Kwan, Boston, September 9, 1919
9 September, 1919 Mr. K. T. Tsai, c/o S. S. Kwan, 536 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. Dear Tsai: I have your letter of September 6th and I am enclosing herewith a small check which I hope will answer your purpose. It is hard to know just how much money to advance to you since Mr. Liang was very insistent that you should keep your expenses within a most reasonable limit. I can’t help feeling that the summer has cost a bit more than was intended. Don't forget that the school year opens early next week. You ought to be here not later than Monday, September 15th. faithfully yours. Enclosure
Letter from J.H. Manning, Andover, to Alfred E. Stearns, December 18, 1919
Letter from Kuo Fang Tsai, Long Lake Lodge, North Bridgton, Maine, to Alfred E. Stearns, September 6, 1919