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                <text>Dr. A.E. Stearns,&#13;
&#13;
Dear Sir:&#13;
&#13;
I regret to write you that, in view of the unsatisfactory record of your ward, A.K. Sun, he is not recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science.&#13;
&#13;
The Faculty will, on petition from him, inform him of the further requirements for his graduation.&#13;
Secretary.&#13;
&#13;
June 7 1926&#13;
Mr. A. L. Merrill, Secretary&#13;
Massachusetts Institute of Technology &#13;
Cambridge, Mass.&#13;
&#13;
My dear Mr. Merrill, &#13;
&#13;
I am sorry indeed to learn that Arthur Sun has again failed to meet the requirements of the Institute for his degree. I shall, of course, be glad to learn what will still be required of the boy to permit him to obtain this goal, which I happen to know his father very earnestly cherishes for him.&#13;
Frankly, I have never quite been able to decide whether Sun’s failure to make a better record with you is due to lack of ability or lack of the earnest effort that should have characterized his work.&#13;
&#13;
Very sincerely yours</text>
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