Box 132

2 sheets ([6] p.) Sends home silk and Other gifts. Describes sea port of Fukui, Mikuni, and comments on the food in Japan.

2 sheets ([6] p.) WEG intends on writing a chemistry book and currently has two translators available. Friends and family of Numagawa (from New Brunswick) came to take tea with WEG. Wants to make Fukui College one of the best in Japan. No closing.

3 sheets ([11] p.) Death of first emperor. Describes country landscape. Silkworm season. Japan is full of the happiest people of the world, never sees quarrels, healthy. Sketch of house.

1 sheet ([6] p.) Two chief officers of the Prince came to visit WEG's class. Unusual page order.

1 sheet ([6] p.) Expresses how expensive living in Japan can be for an American. Soothes MCG's fears over threats of war. Mentions the Japanese student Tegima and in what subjects MCG should be tutoring him. Unusual page order.

n.l. [No closing.] 1 sheet ([4] p.) Encloses a draft to repay certain debts back in the US. The remaining money can be used by MCG as she sees fit. Discusses chemistry class and the progress of various language scholars.

1 sheet ([6] p.) WEG reminds his family to spend money cautiously. Comments on his daily habits in Japan and notes, "I do not think Japan is my life-field" [5]. Unusual page order.

1 sheet ([1] p.)

[No closing.] 1 sheet ([6] p.) Finds the Japanese birds by the Sea of Japan to be quality specimens and considers shooting and collecting Japanese birds.

n.l. 1 sheet ([2] p.) WEG catches a fever and is sick.