容觐槐(Bartlett G.Yung)致孙中山函 (1912年1月2日)

(原文)

Brooklyn, N.Y.,January 2nd, 1912.

His Excellency Sun Yat Sen,Shanghai, China.

Dear Sir:

In adding my congratulations to the general chorus, let me volunteer my services to the Republic in any capacity here or in China—qualifications as follows:

Son of Yung Wing; graduate of Yale University, class of 1902; Mechanical Engineer; ten years' practical experience running this manufacturing business; age 32; single; have some connections, acquatintaces, and access to bankers in New York City.Have also had three (3)years' military training in Squadron A, Troop 1 Cavalry N.G.N.Y.—willing to volunteer for the army.

Hoping you can make use of me.

I remain,Very respectfully yours,

Bartlett G.Yung

Dict.BGY/MI

(译文)

纽约布鲁克林,1912年1月2日

致孙逸仙阁下,中国上海。

尊敬的先生:

谨让我随众声祝贺您,并愿以任何身份在此或回国为共和国效力。我的履历如下:

容闳之子,耶鲁大学1902班毕业生,机械工程师。拥有10年制造业管理的实践经验。32岁,未婚。在纽约银行家中有一些关系。曾在纽约国民志愿军机动地面部队1班A中队服役三年——愿意在军队里服务。

希望为您效劳。

容觐槐 敬上