Letter to Yang Shuda[1]
(May 17, 1955)

Mr. Yufu:
Having been away from your teachings for many years, I have recently received two gracious letters, for which I am very grateful! Regarding the issue discussed, you have already resolved it in your second letter. I believe adopting this attitude is relatively better. This is my reply.
With salutations and
respect!
Mao Zedong
May 17

[1] Yang Shuda, courtesy name Yufu. He became acquainted with Mao Zedong during his early teaching years in Changsha and subsequently engaged continuously in the teaching and research of philology. At that time, he was a professor at Hunan Normal College.