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Typed letter sent by Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu. Tells Tu of his father's decision to have Tu return to China. Tells about possible positions in China.

Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Decided it would be best for his son, K.Y. Tu, to return to China. States there are 2 positions at Kiangnan Dockyard or Naval Dock available. States his son has skill with his hands. …

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Admiral H.K. Tu. Received letter from January 26. Plans to forward Tu's decisions to his son. Believes Tu's son would do better in a job rather than school. Believed education in the United States…

Typed letter sent from C.H. Sampson, headmaster of Huntington School, to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Kong Y. Tu. Believes it useless for Tu to return for the following year. States Tu's chief interest is playing tennis. Provides information so…

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…

Handwritten letter sent from K.Y. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States he decided to stay in America to finish high school work. States his father asked him to change studies to electrical or mechanical engineering, secure a position at a Ford…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y Tu. Is only able to follow instructions given by Tu's father. Cannot provide money beyond the school year as Tu is expected to return home. States continuing high school would be a waste as Tu is…

Handwritten letter sent from K.Y. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for upsetting Stearns. Has 2-3 Chinese friends who are Harvard graducate school students. Does not keep bad company. Attempting to get information about Ford School. Asks…

Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to K.Y. Tu. Will continue Tu's allowance until the close of the present school year. Enclosed check for May's allowance.

Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Thanks Stearns for March 26th letter. Agrees education cannot be forced and a regular job would be preferable. Enclosed $600 check. States it's the last remittance. States it can be used for…