Translation of a draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul Akamatsu (Sukeyuki Akamatsu?) addressed from the Japanese Residents of Hood River. The letter thanks Consul Akamatsu for his efforts to convince Oregon State Senator George R. Wilbur of Hood River to withdraw his proposed bill to restrict Japanese from owning property in Oregon. The bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in California.
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English translation of a letter from Consul Toyokazu Nakamura to Masuo Yasui, dated 19 December 1934. In the letter Nakamura notifies Yasui that he will be presented an award from the Japan Industrial Association for his outstanding industrial achievements.
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English translation of a letter from the Japanese Association of Oregon to Masuo Yasui. In the letter the Education Department of the Japanese Association of Oregon proposes a visit to Hood River, Parkdale, and Dee to establish communication in order to help with the education of the second generation in the area.
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English translation of a Letter from acting Consul Kenichi Fujishima of the Japanese Consulate in Portland to Masuo Yasui dated 1939 May 28 requesting personal details for submission to receive an award for service to the Japanese community. Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

English translation of a letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
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English translation of a letter from K. Otsubo to Masuo Yasui, dated 2 July 1916. In the letter Otsubo requests that the start time of the baseball game between the Seattle Asahi team and the Hood River team be rescheduled from 2:30 PM to 2:00 PM so that the Asahi team can catch the 4:50 train in order to return home the same night.
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English translation of a letter from Kichizo Noji to Masuo Yasui dated 30 April 1916. In the letter, Noji thanks Yasui for his support in arranging for his wife's travel to the United States. Noji married his wife, Asayo, on the 12 July 1916 in Seattle, Washington.
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English translation of a letter from Kunitaka Onishi to Masuo Yasui, dated 26 December. In the letter Onishi introduces himself, explains how he came to know about Masuo from Mr. Toyoji Abe, and expresses his gratitude toward Masuo for the guidance he has given Onishi's nephew, Ichiei.
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English translation of a Japanese letter from Mantaro Kuga to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 April 1923. In the letter Mantaro asks Masuo to review documents relating to the property lines on his apple orchard to resolve a dispute regarding property boundaries and to pay the other property owner, Mr. Early (likely Charles Early), if the trees which were cut down are found to be on Early's property. Mantaro mentions wanting to meet in person, but since he is in the middle of spraying, he asks Masuo to send the details to Mr. Early in his name in advance. The document includes an attached letter from Mr. Early to Mr. K. Kuga, dated 2 April 1923 and written in English, in which he states that the wood has been cut from his property and requests remittance.
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English translation of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Kanesan[?] Shokai dated 10 February 1917. In the letter Yasui places an order for 50 bales of calcium coated fancy rice and requests that the rice bags be stenciled with the Yasui Brothers trademark logo.
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English translation of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto, dated 1 August. In the letter Masuo shares his appreciation for Renichi's compassion towards him as he rests due to illness and reflects on their close familial bond. He reassures Renichi that he is getting better from his illness and asks him to pay fire insurance fees to Mr. Sinclair. He also asks Renichi to guide Kei and Tsuyoshi and have them work for him.
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English translation of a letter from a member of the Miyake family to Tokujiro Yasui and an immigration status report filled out by Tokujiro Yasui in September 1922. In the letter Miyake discusses the immigration certificate of Tokujiro Yasui and an immigration status report for Tokujiro Yasui to fill out for negotiation with the consul. The second and third pages are the immigration status report which include career, business, asset, and family information. The purpose of the application is listed as, "To bring his wife and eldest daughter."
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English translation of a letter from Motoki Ishikawa to Masuo Yasui dated 16 August 1924. In the letter Ishikawa discusses the voyages of Mr. Kittaka and himself from the United States to Japan. The verso is a printed dinner menu in English.
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English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Matsuyo Fujimoto, dated 22 November 1929. In the letter, Renichi expresses his deep sadness about the passing of his adoptive mother to Matsuyo. He also notifies Matsuyo of his arrival in Yokohama from the U.S. and plans to travel to Kobe, Okayama, and Nanokaichi. He invites Matsuyo to meet him in Okayama to stay the night and do some shopping. He asks her to keep his visit a secret since it is a bereavement visit and mentions that she can visit Chiyoko on her way home.
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English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Masuo Yasui, dated 18 July 1927. In the letter Renichi asks Masuo how he is recovering from his illness and asks him to pay special attention to his body and get well. He also requests that Masuo sign 5 or 6 checks so that they can pay for labor.
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English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Michi Ando, dated December 1950. In the letter Renichi thanks Michi for Christmas gifts and hopes that everyone celebrated the holiday in good health. He shares family updates and details about pounding and shipping New Year's Mochi.
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English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Tsuyoshi and Miki Yasui dated 28 September 1944. In the letter Renichi says he thinks they will go home soon and mentions that people from Seattle are returning and running hotels. He discusses the locations of various family members, including Minoru who is in Denver and likely going through the procedures related to Masuo Yasui's parole. He also checks in about some family and business matters, including asking Tsuyoshi and Miki to tell Mohr that he will think about store rents and get back to him and to send a letter to the War Relocation Authority asking for a copy of the rent.
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