Letter to Ye Jiannong
(May 12, 1950)

Source: Shuxin, p. 368.

According to the source, Ye was a native of Pingjiang, Hunan, and was a classmate | ,
Mao’s when Mao studied at the First Normal School of Hunan Province. i

Dear Jianlong:'
I have received your various letters and telegrams. It is very good that you
have such enthusiasm for the investigation of new knowledge. As for the ma
ter of your employment, it would be best for you to be in Chongqing if it cd
be resolved there. If you have to come to the capital, please corresp
directly with Director Shen Junru’ of the People’s Supreme Court, and ask
him if there is any position that you can fill. Otherwise, you can also enter
short-term studying institution to learn more before you take part in actual
work. :
In reply and with best regards for you well-being,
Mao Zedong
May 12, 1950

Notes

1. Jianlong is Ye Jiannong’s original name. Mao here also used the term xuexiong which
customarily used to address one’s classmates or schoolmates. See text Oct. 15, 1949, note 1.

2. For more biographical information on Shen (1874-1963), see H. Boorman et al.,
(1970), III, pp. 99-101.

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