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1, Ho Man Tin Hill Road,
Kowloon,
Hongkong.

12th February, 1938.

My dear Sir Victor,

It seems ages since I left Shanghai. But from the reports in the papers the situation is not too happy a one there. I have, however, succeeded since my arrival here in being able to arrange for my proposed trip to America for the purpose I discussed with you in Shanghai.

Dr.J. Hung Liu who was Director of the National Health Administration until recently has promised to give me letters of introduction to the Red Cross Societies in the USA. Our mutual friend Dr.F.C.Yen will also cooperate. And I have been asked to go in connection with the Kwangtung Medical Service as well. There will be plenty of official backing.

In recognition of my mission the Pan American Airways have agreed to give me a 50% reduction on the "Clipper." Because of the assistance of the publicity to be got I feel that I should not miss the opportunity. I shall only have to pay $475.00 U.S. instead of $950.00 U.S.

I plan to stay in the States for three months, and with travelling, board and lodging it will be about $900.00 U.S. ($10.00 U.S. per day). My return fare across the Pacific will be about $400.00 U.S. making a total of about $1,775.00 U.S.

Of this sum I have been promised $800.00, leaving a balance of $975.00.

Were you really serious when you told me that I could count on you when I was ready to go? I wish I was able to come up to Shanghai on my way to America. But I think you will agree with me if I travel by air.

I shall look forward to hear from you. We still think of the gay times of Shanghai and hope they will return again soon.

Yours truly,