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Handwritten letter sent from Harriet D. Mitchell to Cecil K. Bancroft about son John L. Mitchell. Plans to travel to Philippines. Told son to seek advice of instructors. Apologizes for son returning before fully recovering from measles. States…

Handwritten letter sent from Alan Fox to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about John Mitchell. Wrote letter to John Mitchell. States sisters did as well. Questions whether trouble is lack of amibition or outside trouble. Plans to visit Andover. Asked…

Handwritten letter sent from Harriet M. Young to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about her brother John Mitchell. Hoped brother's academic performance would have improved in March. Asks for suggestions to help. Asks if a special summer tutor would help.

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet M. Young. Explains brother John Mitchell is still immature and the main cause of issues at school. State summer tutoring may help.

Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young about her brother, John Mitchell's, academic performance. Removed Mitchell from probation due to improvement. Will decide whether to invite Mitchell back at the end of the year. …

Typed letter sent from acting secretary to Dr. Stearns to J.L. Mitchell about unreturned room contract.

Typed letter sent from Alan Fox to Poynter about John Mitchell. Will send another letter to Stearns. Wants to fully explain point. Wants Stearns advice to see if John Mitchell should return to Andover in the fall.

Typed letter sent from acting secretary for Dr. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchel). Received August 5th letter. Will forward to Dr. Stearns. Provides address for Stearns school in New Hampshire.

Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell) about son's attendance at Andover. Believes John can do well, but doubts it will happen. States John's friends had a bad influence. Mentions three schools John…

Handwritten letter sent from Harriet D. Mitchell to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about son John Mitchell attendance at Andover. States son is determined to attend Andover. Believes he would do better at a smaller school for a year. Suggests Mr. Stearns'…