New Tacoma, W.T., Dec. 20th '82<br/><br/>Prof. J.W. Marsh, <br/><br/>Dear Sir:<br/>With much regrets for not being able to go to school this year, for the Presbytery, which has me in charge, has decided, according to the directions of the Doctor, to delay my studies till my eyes should get better. The doctor said that the quickest time my eyes can be cured is three mo[nth]s. <br/><br/>A.J. Baker [who had written a letter to Marsh on Stanup's behalf earlier] told me of your letter of late and its contents. He is very anxious about my education and I do not wish to miss the chance of getting an education while I have the chance. <br/><br/>Your humble friend,<br/>P.C. Stanup

New Tacoma, W.T., Dec. 20th '82

Prof. J.W. Marsh,

Dear Sir:
With much regrets for not being able to go to school this year, for the Presbytery, which has me in charge, has decided, according to the directions of the Doctor, to delay my studies till my eyes should get better. The doctor said that the quickest time my eyes can be cured is three mo[nth]s.

A.J. Baker [who had written a letter to Marsh on Stanup's behalf earlier] told me of your letter of late and its contents. He is very anxious about my education and I do not wish to miss the chance of getting an education while I have the chance.

Your humble friend,
P.C. Stanup

Part of Stanup letter conveying the Presbytery's decision to not allow him to attend Tualatin Academy