金尼斯(F.H.Jennings)致孙中山函 (1912年1月9日)

(原文)

Singapore, 9th January, 1912

His Excellency Dr.Sun Yat Sen.

Dear Doctor,

This will serve to introduce Major Toyer of the British Army, & now on the reserve of officers.A friend of mine of many years standing, his regiments the Ed “Fighting Fifth” was in Singapore & Penang some years ago, & is well known & respected here.He is visiting China, & have asked how to call upon you & convey my respects to you.

I congratulate you most sincerely on you great achievement after all these years of fighting almost strict harded—you will not require any more police protector should you visit the Strait again, Dr.Lim Boon Keng left for China yesterday.

With good wishes.

Yours sincerely,

F.H.Jennings

(译文)

致孙逸仙阁下。新加坡,1912年1月9日

尊敬的博士:

兹介绍英国军队的现任预备军官梅杰·泰勒,他是我多年的朋友,他所在的第五军团几年前就在新加坡和槟城了。在这里他广受尊戴。他正在中国访问,曾询问如何拜访您,向您转达我的敬意。

我衷心祝贺您在这几年艰苦卓绝的斗争中取得巨大成就,如果您再度访问新加坡,您不再需要警卫了。林文庆博士昨天去了中国。

致以美好祝愿!

F.H.金尼斯 谨上