Vassar College,
March 28, 1916.My dear Miss Turner,
Miss Janney gave me your note. I could not come as I had to hurry for the car. Is that school of surgeons and physicians connected with Columbia University? There are many Chinese students studying either in the university or different colleges in New York City. I do not want to be in a school where there are too many Chinese students. I even feel we have too many in Mount Holyoke. I have not improved my English as much this year as my first year in America. There is another side I have to take into consideration. I suppose the living expenses in New York City will be quite different. Of-course Dr. McLean is always willing to help to-ward my medical education. She is too generous to others and I want her to save as much as she can for her old age. I want to be independent, if I can. After I finish in Ann Arbor, I shall work probably one year in New York Polyclinic Hospital before I go back to China. I was told many times New York is a place specially favorable for the study of medicine. As I thought 'all things around' [Chinese expression] I come to the conclusion that Ann Arbor is the best place for me at present.
Miss Turner, I can never thank you enough for the deep interest and kindness you have shown to me. I have only one more term in Mount Holyoke College. It gives such a sad feeling to think that I am not coming back next year.
I enjoy seeing every thing of Vassar College. It is a beautiful college. I visited two English classes. My friends are fond of literature and history. I visited every building. I like their library the best. I met one Mount Holyoke graduate - Miss White. She teaches French in Vassar. She said she is of class 1903.
We are making some spring dresses. Of-course we never did that when we were in China.
I shall be here until Friday, then I am going to Boston.
I have talked quite long and I will save some for next time. Will you kindly remember me to Mrs. Turner?
With love. Yours Sincerely,
Me-iung Ting.