Letter from H.K. Tu to A.E. Stearns, March 16, 1925
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Title
Letter from H.K. Tu to A.E. Stearns, March 16, 1925
Subject
Letter from H.K. Tu to A.E. Stearns, March 16, 1925
Description
Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Explains increase in cost living is also in China. Estimated the $600 sent will last 3-4 months. Glad to know son is working hard.
Transcription
No. 687 Kong Lok Li
Connaught Road,
Shanghai, 16th, March, 1925.
A E. Stearns, Esq*
Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.
U.S.A
My dear Mr. Stearns,
I have to thank you for your letter of the 5th, February and also for the troubles taken of enclosing the statement of disbursements to date, I have full confidence in you, thereby your statement is sufficient without the receipts.
It is not only in America alone, the enormous increase of living is felt here in China, a man earning a hundred dollars a month some years ago, could do well, but now he can hardly stand on his feet. On the first part of February this year I remitted you $600. that sum ought to last him 3 or 4 months, as I base my calculation on tutoring, room and board, and monthly allowances, which would leave an ample margin for other necessities.I trust you will not allow him to contract new debts or made loans, without the express permission from you, this will avoid the running up of bills and borrowing.
I am glad to hear that he is working hard to meet the requirements for the school and eager to do the right things you order him, again I am exceedingly thankful to you for your kindness in looking after him, who had given you so much extra troubles. With best wishes and kind regards from
Yours most sincerely,
Connaught Road,
Shanghai, 16th, March, 1925.
A E. Stearns, Esq*
Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.
U.S.A
My dear Mr. Stearns,
I have to thank you for your letter of the 5th, February and also for the troubles taken of enclosing the statement of disbursements to date, I have full confidence in you, thereby your statement is sufficient without the receipts.
It is not only in America alone, the enormous increase of living is felt here in China, a man earning a hundred dollars a month some years ago, could do well, but now he can hardly stand on his feet. On the first part of February this year I remitted you $600. that sum ought to last him 3 or 4 months, as I base my calculation on tutoring, room and board, and monthly allowances, which would leave an ample margin for other necessities.I trust you will not allow him to contract new debts or made loans, without the express permission from you, this will avoid the running up of bills and borrowing.
I am glad to hear that he is working hard to meet the requirements for the school and eager to do the right things you order him, again I am exceedingly thankful to you for your kindness in looking after him, who had given you so much extra troubles. With best wishes and kind regards from
Yours most sincerely,
Creator
H.K. Tu
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
March 16, 1925
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence