Letter from C.Y. Sun, Tientsin, to Alfred E. Stearns May 23, 1928 (includes copy of C.Y. Sun letter to Charlie Sun)
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Letter from C.Y. Sun, Tientsin, to Alfred E. Stearns May 23, 1928 (includes copy of C.Y. Sun letter to Charlie Sun)
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Letter from C.Y. Sun, Tientsin, to Alfred E. Stearns May 23, 1928 (includes copy of C.Y. Sun letter to Charlie Sun)
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23rd May 1928
Dr.Alfred E. Stearns
Phillips Academy, Andover
Massachusetts, U.S.A.
My dear Dr.Stearns;
Permit me to express my deep indebtedness to you kind letters dated the 17th and 24th April which have come to hand. And I appreciate ever so much the magnanimous effort you have made on behalf of Mary. Should it be convenient to you please also convey my appreciation of the kindness shown by Dean Harris. Having read your letters carefully I cannot but note with regret that Mary should have given you so much trouble.
Since Mary is naturally inclined to nursing and you and Dean Harris are of the same opinion, it seems best that Mary should change the subjects of her studies to Nursing which would arouse her interest in her college work. Of late, western medical science has made wonderful progress end I am fully aware of its usefulness. So please kindly make due arrangements with the Elmira College authorities for Mary. I wish also to express here that I am very grateful to your kind effort in averting a catastroph in Mary’s student career.
With reference to Charlie, I have just written him a letter and a copy is enclosed herewith for your perusal. Words fail me to express my appreciation of your effective influence upon the boy to have caused him to give up the idea of studying military science. If your further effort can induce him to take up law I would feel greatly obliged, because, I am convinced that a law course is not only good for our country and for Charlie himself but it also suits his natural qualifications.
I have much pleasure to inform you that Arthur is getting along very well in his new work in Shanghai. He is working with interest and enthusiasm. The recognition of his merit by his superior was indicated by a recent small increase to his salary. He is at present living in Bickerton Hotel. While Quincy is shown special interest in teaching and living with his brother- in-law in the same city. However, they expect to live together again in some apartment as they did when they were in Andover.
With the best of wishes
Yours very sincerely,
C.Y.Sun
20th May
My dear Charlie;
I am pleased to receive your letter dated the 23rd March and find it written in such an improved manner. The result of your conscientious work has already given you a good foundation in English, and it gives me pleasure to note the same. With reference to the choice of your professional study, I still believe that a course in law would be very beneficial to you. After you have finished it you may continue and take a course in diplomacy to finish up, so that, when you return, if you do not care to entre into a legal profession, you may still be qualified to realize your ambition of a diplomatic career. But with your reticent and observant nature and a keen sense of conception, I am sure you will have a brilliant career when you have finished a course in law.
AS your professor in political science has told you that diplomacy is related to law. His statement is only too true because, without exception, all the most important documents of International Treaties are drafted by qualified lawyers. Not only that, but most of the eminent diplomates of the world are also very good lawyers. Perhaps, it was due to the unsatisfactory practice of law in China that made you averse to study it. If you can bend yourself to it, your action will show all the more the strength of your will. A good knowledge of law will enable you to protect not only the interests of individuals but also the general public as well, and those of our nation which have been so much jeopardized; it will also enable you to uphold true justice for China.
Probably you have read in the papers what an estimable reputation Dr.Wang Chung-Hui enjoys. He has nothing that surpasses others nor any unusual talent, except his profound knowledge of law. How proud shall I be when you have prepared yourself to aspire a reputation like his and be serviceable to China.
When this letter reaches you I hope that you would have altered your mind as to accept my advice and that of Dr. Stearns which are based on experience and given with the best intentions.
Mother and every body at home are well. I am sending a copy of this letter to Dr. Stearns so that he may form his opinion as to which college will be best suited to you to take up a good law course.
Affectionately yours
Dr.Alfred E. Stearns
Phillips Academy, Andover
Massachusetts, U.S.A.
My dear Dr.Stearns;
Permit me to express my deep indebtedness to you kind letters dated the 17th and 24th April which have come to hand. And I appreciate ever so much the magnanimous effort you have made on behalf of Mary. Should it be convenient to you please also convey my appreciation of the kindness shown by Dean Harris. Having read your letters carefully I cannot but note with regret that Mary should have given you so much trouble.
Since Mary is naturally inclined to nursing and you and Dean Harris are of the same opinion, it seems best that Mary should change the subjects of her studies to Nursing which would arouse her interest in her college work. Of late, western medical science has made wonderful progress end I am fully aware of its usefulness. So please kindly make due arrangements with the Elmira College authorities for Mary. I wish also to express here that I am very grateful to your kind effort in averting a catastroph in Mary’s student career.
With reference to Charlie, I have just written him a letter and a copy is enclosed herewith for your perusal. Words fail me to express my appreciation of your effective influence upon the boy to have caused him to give up the idea of studying military science. If your further effort can induce him to take up law I would feel greatly obliged, because, I am convinced that a law course is not only good for our country and for Charlie himself but it also suits his natural qualifications.
I have much pleasure to inform you that Arthur is getting along very well in his new work in Shanghai. He is working with interest and enthusiasm. The recognition of his merit by his superior was indicated by a recent small increase to his salary. He is at present living in Bickerton Hotel. While Quincy is shown special interest in teaching and living with his brother- in-law in the same city. However, they expect to live together again in some apartment as they did when they were in Andover.
With the best of wishes
Yours very sincerely,
C.Y.Sun
20th May
My dear Charlie;
I am pleased to receive your letter dated the 23rd March and find it written in such an improved manner. The result of your conscientious work has already given you a good foundation in English, and it gives me pleasure to note the same. With reference to the choice of your professional study, I still believe that a course in law would be very beneficial to you. After you have finished it you may continue and take a course in diplomacy to finish up, so that, when you return, if you do not care to entre into a legal profession, you may still be qualified to realize your ambition of a diplomatic career. But with your reticent and observant nature and a keen sense of conception, I am sure you will have a brilliant career when you have finished a course in law.
AS your professor in political science has told you that diplomacy is related to law. His statement is only too true because, without exception, all the most important documents of International Treaties are drafted by qualified lawyers. Not only that, but most of the eminent diplomates of the world are also very good lawyers. Perhaps, it was due to the unsatisfactory practice of law in China that made you averse to study it. If you can bend yourself to it, your action will show all the more the strength of your will. A good knowledge of law will enable you to protect not only the interests of individuals but also the general public as well, and those of our nation which have been so much jeopardized; it will also enable you to uphold true justice for China.
Probably you have read in the papers what an estimable reputation Dr.Wang Chung-Hui enjoys. He has nothing that surpasses others nor any unusual talent, except his profound knowledge of law. How proud shall I be when you have prepared yourself to aspire a reputation like his and be serviceable to China.
When this letter reaches you I hope that you would have altered your mind as to accept my advice and that of Dr. Stearns which are based on experience and given with the best intentions.
Mother and every body at home are well. I am sending a copy of this letter to Dr. Stearns so that he may form his opinion as to which college will be best suited to you to take up a good law course.
Affectionately yours
Creator
C.Y. Sun
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
May 23, 1928
Rights
All Rights Reserved by Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence