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Hon. Henry L. Stimson
Secretary of War
War Department
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Stimson:

If there is any possibility of my serving the United States government in my profession as an artist, I should like to offer my services.
At the beginning of the war, I wrote scripts for the Coordinator of Information, and made war posters for the Office of War Information, both for use against the Japanese, and perhaps I can be of further value at this time.
I came to America in 1906 when I was a boy. I was born in Japan and I can speak and read Japanese, but not fluently. I am a recognized American artist and have practiced my profession here for more than twenty-five years. I have received a number of prizes for my paintings, the most recent of which was the First Prize in "Painting in the U.S. 1944" exhibition of the Carnegie Institute. Museum directors throughout the country, I am sure, would further substantiate my qualifications, as would Who's Who.
I think Brigadier General E. S. Greenbaum of the War Department, an old friend of mine, will vouch for my loyalty.
My life and my interest lies in this country. I should be glad to contribute my services within my limitations as an artist, if they can be of any help to the U.S. government.
I would be most grateful for your attention to this request.

Very truly yours,