Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Shiota & Co., Ltd. thanking him for their kindness in sending hum a copy of "Kobe Hyakkei" and he mentioned that he looks forward to receive that and are sure that they'll enjoy it.

Letter from Tomizo Shiota to Messrs. H. Kempner Cotton Co., forwarding a book titled " Kobe Hyakkei " containing 100 sketches in wood-black prints of popular landscapes of Kobe. He mentions that he'll be glad if he places this in his drawing room for the interest of visitors and as the symbol of their friendship.

Letter from C. D. Haggart of Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade to the Cotton Merchants Committee and Other interested parties mentioning that the Japanese trade in the American and Japanese carriers have just decided the establishment of a Japan Cotton Pool. He also includes that three Japanese lines and three American lines representatives will be visiting Houston on June 20th. And also there's a meeting scheduled at 10:30 a.m., June 20th at Directors room of the Houston Cotton Exchange.