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Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun about her correspondence. Explains he wanted the letters withheld to help the adjustment to the new school. Believes the wave of sympathy would prevent her from adjusting and moving on. …

Handwritten letter sent by Mary Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for the previous letter. States she misunderstood Mrs. Russell in regards to the no visitors on schooldays rule. Explains she had no idea Miss Shapleigh and others from Abbot…

Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. Worries about Mary's present depression. States Mary says she happy and adjusting to the new school. Believes the Szes will get a better understanding during Mary's visit. Questions…

Typed letter sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Mary Sun. States he received a letter from Mary's friend, which contained a letter from Mary to the friend. States Mary is depressed. Offers to host Mary in Washington for…

Handwritten letter sent from Arthur Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Wishes to discuss Mary's college, Tom's college, and his own plans for the summer. Hopes to get degree in June. Plans to work somewhere for the summer. Thinks Mary should go to a…

Handwritten letter sent from Mrs. W.C. Russell to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Mary's mail restriction. Asks Stearns to write Mary to explains his rules and intentions. Plans to read the letter to Mary. Hopes to be honest with Mary and make Mary…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun. States he doesn't want to deprive her of friends and if Mrs. Russell feels a visit is proper, he has no issue. Explains the group of Abbot girls, including Miss Shapleigh, tried to visit…

Handwritten letter sent from Mary Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Asks permission for some Abbot girls to visit. Asks why Stearns is attempting to stop her friendships. States Mrs. Russell is willing to allow visits with Stearns' permission.

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mary Sun. Explains the decision to send her to Whittier was not easy and it was done with her father's wishes and instructions in mind. Will monitor her progress. Questions if Mary should go to…

Handwritten letter sent from Mary Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States she is getting accustomed to Whittier. Discusses her current courses. Asks for additional funds for faculty fees, a girls party, and something to sew for class.