Letter of resignation from Masuo Yasui to the Japan-America Formal Society of Hood River dated 28 November 1928. In the letter Yasui resigns from his position as a board member and committee member.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Captain Rufus Ingalls to the Third Auditor supporting claims of Oregon and Washington citizens for payment for supplies contributed during the Indian war of 1855-56. Also includes a circular letter addressed to Congress which requests action be taken on the claims, and an extract from J. Ross Brown's letter for Hon. J. W. Denver, Commissioner of Indian Affairs stating that he can "find nothing to sustain the charge of speculation."

Letter from Yorisada Matsui of the Portland consulate to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 March 1927. In the letter Matsui describes the effectiveness of a luncheon to promote Japan-U.S. goodwill and notes that the newspaper article reporting on the event is a step forward in influencing public opinion on relaxing land exclusion laws. He also describes his plans to go to Independence to meet with Congressman Fletcher, who is opposed to the land exclusion plan. The letter also includes an update on the Japanese language school construction in The Dalles, Oregon. Matsui does not use his title or official consulate stationary for this letter.
Translation Note: Selections from this document have been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Yasuo Yasui to Kei (also spelled Kay) Yasui. In the letter, Yasuo gives updates on his family and asks Kei to encourage everyone to return to Japan. He also asks Kei to send a used motor for a bicycle.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Yasui Brothers to Mr. O. H. Montgomery of the American Express Company in Seattle, Washington dated 9 April 1942. In this letter, Yasui Brothers write regarding a sent check that has become available for cashing, and note that the Yasui Brothers store will be closed for the duration of the war. They thank Montgomery for their "patience in waiting for the amount due you on money orders issued prior to December 7, 1941."

Letter from W.M.? Ramsey to Alice Palmer regarding her husband’s estate

Letter from W. S. Finney of Insurance Company of North America to Ray T. Yasui dated 28 September 1944. In this letter, Finney discusses the rent of the Yasui 12th Street house to Lawrence Hardin and his family. It is noted that Hardin works for the Apple Growers Association and will pay $30 per month in rent. It is also noted that Hardin understands that the house is currently for sale, and would surrender the property if a deal is made. Finney asks Yasui let him know when his family provides their minimum asking price for the property.

Letter from Antonio Valdés to the Viceroy of New Spain, Conde de Revilla Gigedo, advising him that Malaspina has been given orders to verify the supposed Maldonado Strait to the Atlantic. Dated 1790 December 22 from Madrid.

Letter from Valdés to Fernandez de Navarrete, a Spanish historian. The letter included a document from Alessandro Malaspina relating to the non-existence of the Atlantic Passage and asking him to add the facts described therein to his work on the subject. Dated 1792 February 28 from Aranjuez.

Letter from Antonio Valdés to Alessandro Malaspina acknowledging Malaspina's letter of 12 October concerning observation of Northern coast and the non-existence of the passage to the Atlantic. The letter is signed by Valdés and is dated the 25 February 1792, from Aranjuez, Spain.

Letter from Antonio Valdés to Alessandro Malaspina acknowledging Malaspina's letter relating to the North American coast and non-existence of Atlantic Passage. Inscribed "Por Duplicado [for duplicate]". Dated 1792 February 25 from Aranjuez.

Letter from Antonio Valdés to Alessandro Malaspina acknowledging Malaspina's letters of 27 April and 3 June from Coquimbo and Lima. Malaspina is asked to verify the supposed Maldonado Strait from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean by navigating around Northern Kamchatka and to change any previous plans he may have had in accordance with the King's wishes. Valdés encloses a report published in France to aid Malaspina with this verification. A footnote indicates that copies of this letter have been sent to the ports of Acapulco and San Blas. Dated 1790 December 22 from Madrid. Page three of this file is an English translation of the document.

Letter from Umeshichi Oda to Masuo Yasui dated February 8. In the letter Oda discusses the warm arrival of spring in contrast with the cold feelings caused by anti-Japanese law in California. Oda also requests contact information for a financial association in order to plan a return to Japan in March or April. The letter was written on February 8, but the year is not specified. It was likely written in 1924 since the letter mentions the Immigration Act of 1924 in California.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Tsuyoshi (Ray) Yasui to Hershey Gross dated 6 August 1926. In this letter, Yasui discusses his family trip to Japan, visiting Okayama near where his father Masuo was born, and seeing family in Japan.

Typed note, signed, from Theodore Roosevelt when governor of New York, to George H. Himes, assistant secretary of the Oregon Historical Society, complimenting Himes and the Society on their work.

Letter regarding violence against Indian tribes

Letter regarding efforts to stop violence between settlers, miners and Indian tribes.