格林姆里(O.P.Grimley)致孙中山函 (1912年1月1日)

(原文)

KUTZTOWN NATIONAL BANK

Kutztown, Pa.,January 1, 1912

Hon.Sun Yat Sen,Pres.of Chinese Republic, Nanking, China

My dear Mr.Sun:

I see in the newspapers you have been made the first president of the Chinese Republic which is a very honored distinction.Kindly allow me to congratulate you for this.I am carrying a collection of autographs of notables.Perhaps you will kindly send me a few lines for the collection, sincerely hoping I may have a favourable response.I am in great regard your healthy & work, with best wishes for a happy & prosperous New year.

From an Very Sincerely,

O.P.Grimley

Cashier

(译文)

宾夕法尼亚州库茨敦,1912年1月1日

致尊敬的中华民国总统孙逸仙,中国南京。

尊敬的孙先生:

我在报纸上看到您被任命为中华民国首任总统,这是一个非常荣耀的盛誉。请允许我为此向您表示祝贺。我正收集名人的亲笔签名,也许您愿意写几行字供我收藏,衷心期待能得到您的同意。祝您身体健康,工作愉快,新年快乐,诸事如意。

出纳员O.P.格林姆里 谨上