Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu, February 4, 1928
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Title
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu, February 4, 1928
Subject
Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu, February 4, 1928
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu. Surprised at Tu's decision to stay. Believes it would be a waste for Tu to stay to finish his diploma unless there is another way to become a dentist. Can not use the money sent by Tu's father unless Tu explains the nature of the work he's taking. Asks for more information before writing Tu's father.
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February 4. 1928
Mr. K.Y.Tu
C/o Mr. Peter Kiang
72 Mount Vernon St.
Boston, Mass.
My dear Tu:
Your Letter of February 1st, which I found on my desk on my return from New York last night, comes as a real surprise. With your father’s instructions in my mind, to have you return to China, what am I to do under the circumstances?
Unless you are to become a dentist through something outside the usual channels, it seems utterly foolish for you to attempt to go on with your studies. Your father would share my opinion on that, I am confident. If there are ways by which the knowledge of dentistry may be acquired without following the usual procedure, then.
I should be ready to discuss the problem with you and with your father and perhaps sanction the new plan. As it is, I can’t in Justice to your father use the money which he has sent me for a definite purpose in the work you have suggested unless I know what that work actually is and can be assured that it is worth while. It present I can see no good in it; nor can I possibly understand how you can hope to meet the necessary expenses required without help from home.
Before I notify, probably by cable, your father of the latest developments, it is imperative that I should learn more from you as to just what these new plans are that you have in mind.
Very sincerely yours,
Mr. K.Y.Tu
C/o Mr. Peter Kiang
72 Mount Vernon St.
Boston, Mass.
My dear Tu:
Your Letter of February 1st, which I found on my desk on my return from New York last night, comes as a real surprise. With your father’s instructions in my mind, to have you return to China, what am I to do under the circumstances?
Unless you are to become a dentist through something outside the usual channels, it seems utterly foolish for you to attempt to go on with your studies. Your father would share my opinion on that, I am confident. If there are ways by which the knowledge of dentistry may be acquired without following the usual procedure, then.
I should be ready to discuss the problem with you and with your father and perhaps sanction the new plan. As it is, I can’t in Justice to your father use the money which he has sent me for a definite purpose in the work you have suggested unless I know what that work actually is and can be assured that it is worth while. It present I can see no good in it; nor can I possibly understand how you can hope to meet the necessary expenses required without help from home.
Before I notify, probably by cable, your father of the latest developments, it is imperative that I should learn more from you as to just what these new plans are that you have in mind.
Very sincerely yours,
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
February 4, 1928
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence