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Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Huntington headmaster C.H. Sampson about K.Y. Tu. Has tried to persuade Tu to return to China though Tu's father has not agreed to the recommendation until recently. Informed Tu of the decision and asked…

Handwritten letter sent from K.Y. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States he decided to stay in America to finish high school work. States his father asked him to change studies to electrical or mechanical engineering, secure a position at a Ford…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y Tu. Is only able to follow instructions given by Tu's father. Cannot provide money beyond the school year as Tu is expected to return home. States continuing high school would be a waste as Tu is…

Handwritten letter sent from K.Y. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for upsetting Stearns. Has 2-3 Chinese friends who are Harvard graducate school students. Does not keep bad company. Attempting to get information about Ford School. Asks…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu. Will continue Tu's allowance until the close of the present school year. Enclosed check for May's allowance.

Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Thanks Stearns for March 26th letter. Agrees education cannot be forced and a regular job would be preferable. Enclosed $600 check. States it's the last remittance. States it can be used for…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to H.K. Tu. Acknowledges receipt of letter and check for $600.00. Will tell forward instruction to K.Y. Tu about remaining in America and obtaining a job. Sent monthly allowance. Will hold remaining…

Handwritten letter sent from K.Y. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Has not heard anything from Ford School. Asks for a $50 check before monthly allowance is stopped

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu. Enclosed monthly allowance. Able to do so due to a check sent by Tu's father. States it is his father's last check. Explains it can be used to return home or if Tu remains, he should become…

Typed letter sent from C.H. Sampson to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Provides Kong Y. Tu's record for the year. Explains it's his best record, but only passed 2 out of 4 classes. States Tu wishes to return but school is uncertain.