Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to C.H. Sampson, Huntington School headmaster, May 9, 1929
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Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to C.H. Sampson, Huntington School headmaster, May 9, 1929
Subject
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to C.H. Sampson, Huntington School headmaster, May 9, 1929
Description
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 Tu to visit to discuss, who refused. Held back allowance until Tu visited and will continue to do so. States Sampson's letter convinced Stearns Tu's best course of action is to return to China
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May 9, 1929
Headmaster C.H.Sampson
32 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Sampson
Thank you for your frank letter about my so-called ward, C.Y.Tu.
For two or three years now I have been trying persuade this boy to return to China, as I have been clearly convinced that he has been only wasting his time and his father’s money by remaining in this country. Up till recently, it has been impossible for me to secure the father’s approval of my recommendation. Several months ago, however, he wrote me saying that he had accepted my judgement and asking me to instruct his boy to return to China at an early date. I passed on the instructions, only to receive the usual remonstrances. Then I wrote Tu to come out and see me, but he has not come. Next, I wrote him that I would him no more money for his expenses in this country until I had had at least a chance to talk with him and convince that he must promptly acquiesce in his father’s decision and make his plans to return to China. I have not seen him since, though my secretary tells me that this morning he telephoned the office, asking for his May allowances, which I have not sent his, adding that he was coming out this coming Saturday morning to talk with me. Needless to say, I shall hold the allowance until his comes, and probably longer, though I do not wish him to leave the country, of course, until he has settled all legitimate bills.
From the above you will understand how thoroughly I appreciate your letter. I am hoping that it will aid me distinctly in convicing the bot that there is only one thing for him to do now, and that is to start for China.
Faithfully yours.
Headmaster C.H.Sampson
32 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Sampson
Thank you for your frank letter about my so-called ward, C.Y.Tu.
For two or three years now I have been trying persuade this boy to return to China, as I have been clearly convinced that he has been only wasting his time and his father’s money by remaining in this country. Up till recently, it has been impossible for me to secure the father’s approval of my recommendation. Several months ago, however, he wrote me saying that he had accepted my judgement and asking me to instruct his boy to return to China at an early date. I passed on the instructions, only to receive the usual remonstrances. Then I wrote Tu to come out and see me, but he has not come. Next, I wrote him that I would him no more money for his expenses in this country until I had had at least a chance to talk with him and convince that he must promptly acquiesce in his father’s decision and make his plans to return to China. I have not seen him since, though my secretary tells me that this morning he telephoned the office, asking for his May allowances, which I have not sent his, adding that he was coming out this coming Saturday morning to talk with me. Needless to say, I shall hold the allowance until his comes, and probably longer, though I do not wish him to leave the country, of course, until he has settled all legitimate bills.
From the above you will understand how thoroughly I appreciate your letter. I am hoping that it will aid me distinctly in convicing the bot that there is only one thing for him to do now, and that is to start for China.
Faithfully yours.
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
May 9, 1929
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence