雷尼斯(A.E.R.Lenis)致孙中山函 (1912年1月25日)

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No.8 Bowness St.,Moss Road,25-1-12

Your Excellency.

Dear Sir,

“re-fire Establishments”

Whilst wishing you every success, I would respectfully beg to assist you in the “fire Fighting” line with “Western Ideas” & with up to date method.

I have had over 15 years expierence and 8 years of that I have completed as officer.

I am at present in charge of the... Westinghouse's slight fire & ambulance Dept.,with 8,000 people, who make all the latest turbines.My age is 38 years and married; no children.

I venture to ask your forgiveness in taking this Bold Step, but nothing ventured, nothing won, like yourself is our future outlook and may you always prosper.

Trusting to receive your excellencies most favourable consideration.Testimonials 4 photos enclosed.

I am, yours excellencies,Obedient Servant,

A.E.R.Lenis

Dr.Sun Yat Sen,His excellency,The 1st President of the Chinese Republic,China.

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莫斯路8号博尼斯街,1912年1月25日

阁下。

尊敬的先生:

“实战演习”

衷心祝愿您一帆风顺,谨希望能在“消防”中以“西方理念”和最新的方法帮助您。

我有超过15年的工作经验,其中8年是军官,已退役。

我现在负责西屋的消防救护部,有8000人,他们制造了所有最新的涡轮。我今年38岁,已婚,没有孩子。

我不揣冒昧请求您谅解我采取这个大胆的步骤,但没有冒险,就没有胜利,如您自己那样,是我们未来的前景,愿您永远兴旺发达。

相信阁下会考虑赞同该计划。附上4张照片。

雷尼斯 谨呈

致中华民国第一任总统孙逸仙博士阁下,中国。