(原文)
Shanghai, February 14th, 1912
To the President,Republic of China.
Dear Dr.Sun:
Permit me to congratulate you on the great progress made towards peace and unity and the firm establishment of the Republic of China.I believe the great Ruler of nations is watching over China and will guide and protect this righteous cause, and bring liberty and freedom to the millions of this great nation.I am glad of your strong stand for a free capital of the new China, and may God guide and help you.
My sincerely yours,
E.W.Thwing (丁义华)
(译文)
上海,1912 年2月14日
致中华民国总统。
亲爱的孙博士:
请允许我祝贺您取得的和平统一的伟大成就与牢固建立中华民国。我相信万国之主正关注中国,将引导和保护此一正义事业,并给这一伟大国家的数以百万计民众带来解放和自由。我很高兴您坚定支持新中国需要一个自由的首都,愿上帝引导和帮助您。
丁义华 谨上