康德黎夫妇(James & Mabel Cantlie)致孙中山函 (1911年12月1日)

(原文)

December 1st, 1911,140 Harley Street

My dear Dr.Sun,

Sir Arthur Wilson has been replaced in the navy by Sir Francis Briageman as 1st lord, so you would need to apply to him for a good man.There are so many excellent navy men that you would have no difficulty.Colnel Mande came to see us last night & had a long talk over affair in China.He was greatly impressed with your personality as everyone is, who comes in contact with you.We see that the fighting is to be stopped for a few days.I do hope Yuan Shih-kai will be true & not got lose the cause by weakness.It is such an important moment in his life & if he does the right thing how China may soon be tranquil, that is to say after you have things in hand.

Again we are praying for your success.

Ever your sincere friends,

James & Mabel Cantlie

(译文)

1911年12月1日,哈雷街140号

尊敬的孙博士:

奥瑟—威尔逊先生的首席海务大臣之职已由弗兰西斯·布里其曼爵士代替。故您应请他给您推介一名海军人才。有很多杰出的海军人才,您毫无困难的。曼德上校昨晚来看我们,对中国事务作了一席长谈。正如任何与您相处的人一样,他深为您的人格感动。我们认为战争不日就会停下来。我希望袁世凯言而有信,不因懦弱而葬送大业。这是他一生中之关键。如果他做对了,中国很快就有安宁,那就意味着您掌握了主动。

为您的成功而祈祷。

您永远真挚的朋友,

詹姆斯、梅布尔