盖斯勒(C.F.Geissler)致孙中山函 (1912年2月12日)

(原文)

ST.LOUIS MO.,2/12/12

C.F.GEISSLER,5239 Vermont Ave,ST.LOUIS, MO.,U.S.A

Your honour Dr.Sun Yat-sen:

To “Glory”, my best regards as President of the the Republic of China.

My honest wishes of good result and long existence are given by an old patriotically American citizen.Your energy and coal standing must be loved and thankfully credited.Patriotism give me this few words in my hand and I will be sincerely, with greeting you as President.

Yours very Respectfully,

C.F.Geissler

(译文)

圣路易斯,佛蒙特大道,1912年2月12日

尊敬的孙逸仙博士:

作为一份“荣耀”,我谨向中华民国总统致以最美好的祝愿。

我是一位具有爱国精神的美国老人。最衷心祝愿您好运和长寿。您的能力和坚定品格必将得到爱戴和感激。爱国主义使写上我心中这几句话,真诚地祝贺您当选总统。

C.F.盖斯勒 谨上