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Box 131

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 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 5

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1 sheet ([1] p.) A copy of page from scrapbook in unknown hand

 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 5

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1 sheet ([4] p.) Describes the ship and activities on board as well as fellow travelers. WEG meets MCG upon arrival.

 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 5

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2 sheets ([8] p.) MCG has arrived in Japan and compares the common folk to Tegima. WEG will send home $300 per year. MCG is waiting for the government to decide on public education for women.

 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 5

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2 sheets ([8] p.) MCG and WEG visit the graves of the 47 Ronin. Doctor says she has an enlarged liver (from taking quinine), heart palpitations. WEG sends $50 to give to "Pop" for life insurance, $50 for Uncle Elliot.

 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 5

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2 sheets ([8] p.) Notes that WEG has yet to save any money. MCG expresses frustration towards the government and teaching.

 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 5

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3 sheets (12 p.) The Mikado opens a railroad and there is a big celebration where she is the only foreign woman. In fact, the Emperor himself bows to her in passing. Discusses finances and WEG's need to marry.