Letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto, dated 22 July 1930. In the letter Masuo discusses Kei's illness caused by a mosquito bite and his recovery, the progress on the construction of the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building and plans to relocate everything from the old building before it is torn down, the features and division of space in the new building, and the total cost of the project in the context of the year's recession. The letter also includes updates about the family, orchard products and business, concern about rising anti-Japanese sentiment, and a sample English letter for Renichi to use.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Takashi Katayama to Masuo Yasui and Renichi Fujimoto, undated but written immediately following the death of Masuo and Renichi's father Shinataro in March 1931. In the letter Takashi expresses his surprise at Shinataro's sudden death and writes that he attended the funeral. He offers words of comfort and support to Masuo and Renichi and also offers to provide them with any help that he can. Takashi writes of the difficulties he has had with his retail business and apologizes for not writing sooner as he has been busy. In a postscript, he apologizes for not sending stamps back with Renichi for Kay after Renichi's visit to Japan. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Homer Yasui to his uncle, Renichi Fujimoto, dated January 8, 1931. Homer writes that Renichi should come home soon and bring presents. Homer also asks him to bring home his Aunt. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a Japanese translation.

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto, dated 26 October 1930. In the letter Masuo discusses the recession and its effect on the general commercial world, the year's apple and pear crop and market, the replacement of the front show windows and renewed sidewalks at the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building, construction work on the second floor and rental arrangements in the new building, updates to the appearance of the city of Hood River which will result in higher land prices, and his reception of a long and passionate letter from Mr. Kakizawa. Additional topics in the letter include advice regarding Renichi's re-entry to the United States and updates about the town, family and friends, orchard products, and business.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto. In the letter Masuo gives updates on the recession and its effects on the market, comparing the economic situation to Japan. He expresses his gratitude that the family can get by with some income from farming and his hope that the economy will recover in the next year or the year after. He also provides updates about the second floor construction on the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building and changes to the city, including state-of-the-art streetlights, the success of the Texaco station, and the construction of a post office within the next two or three years. Additional topics in the letter include the general economic situation and updates on church and friends.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Taiitsuro Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto and Masuo Yasui, postmarked March 5, 1911. In the letter Taiitsuro writes that muliple seals the Yasui brothers ordered were completed and shipped to them. A sheet of paper accompanies the letter which has examples of various seals, and the corresponding prices for the seals are noted in the letter. Taiitsuro writes about the price of postcards and the profit that can be expected from their sale, as well as plans to start exporting soy sauce to Oregon. This item is a photocopy of an original item and envelope. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a Japanese translation.