曼纽尔·瑞卡维尔(Manuel E.Rencuvel)致孙中山函 (1911年12月31日)

(原文)

Boston, Mass.,U.S.A,Dec.31, 1911

Dr.Sun Yat-sen,Nanking, China.

My dear Dr.Sun & President,

I wish you a Happy New Year.I have followed your career & struggle for some years past, and was happy & glad that your heroic efforts had ended in fruition.When elected President of the New Republic of China, I wish you luck for yourself and your country, may the Almighty guide your and your fellow countrymen to peace and happiness and power.

You have a great future (as our George Washington had)before you.May you make no serious mistakes and make China and its people rich and powerful and respected.

Yours truly,

Dr.Manuel E.Rencuvel

# 9 Shabter St.,Dovekestes,

Boston, Mass.

(译文)

美国马萨诸塞州波士顿,1911年12月31日

致孙逸仙博士,中国南京。

尊敬的孙博士、总统:

祝您新年快乐。我追踪您的职业生涯与奋斗多年,很高兴您的英勇努力已经结出硕果。当您当选为新共和国总统时,我祝愿您和您的国家好运,愿主指引您和您的同胞们和平、幸福和强大。

您面临一个伟大的未来(正如我们的乔治·华盛顿)。愿您不要犯严重的失误,让中国及其人民富有、强大和令人尊重。

曼纽尔·瑞卡维尔博士 谨呈

马萨诸塞州波士顿多文卡斯特区舒伯特街9号