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Another matter which I must bring to your attention is that Mr. Sotaro Yasui's "Portrait of Yokoyama-Taikan" has been chosen for the Salon de Mai exhibit in Paris, arranged by the Mainichi Press. It is on its way to Paris now. If possible we hope to be able to send it from Paris in time for the Pittsburgh International, but you can never tell how such things turn out. To be on the safe side, would it be permissible to send a substitute?

Although the rules are that the works must have been produced within the past five years, we have been informed that exceptions have been granted us as a result of talks between Mr. Kuniyoshi and Mr. Washburn. We appreciate this kind consideration, but in view of the feet that the actual date of production will be recorded in the entry forms we would appreciate it if the persons in immediate charge of receiving the forms and listing the pictures for the exhibit will be informed of the exceptions granted a few Japanese artists. 

I have no doubt that all the participating artists will wholeheartedly agree to have their paintings exhibited again at San Francisco. I am seeing to it that I receive all approvals.

The photographs sent you were in accordance to a request made by Mr. Kuniyoshi, and we have placed everything in his hands, including whatever way he would like to dispose of them. Please consult him and do whatever you like with them.

I have negotiated with the Mainichi Press with regard to various practical procedures. Mr. Funato to whom I was introduced by Mr. Kuniyoshi is now in Europe, and I have been informedd that everything will be taken care of by the Special Projects Dept. of the Mainichi Press. Full responsibility will be taken by Mr. Chuzo Moiguchi, Chief of that Department. Hereafter, all direct correspondence you deem necessary with the Mainichi Press please address to Mr. Moriguchi. The person directly in charge of the practical matters is a Mr. Nobuhiro Uchii of the same department.

A copy of your letter has been handed to Mr. [[crossed out]] Uchii [[/crossed out]] Moriguchi who will contact you directly. The Mainichi Press will act as our collecting agent, so will you please inform them directly regarding shipping instructions, etc. Mr. Uchii is making inquiries as to ship schedules which will bring the paintings into San Francisco no later than July 31. The collecting of the paintings will be made accordingly.

We are making every possible effort to see that everything goes smoothly and satisfactorily which is only one small way in which we can express our gratitude for the encouragement and kind co-operation extended us by you and Mr. Washburn.

Transcription Notes:
There is no *Kimiyoshi. There is no dot over the second letter of the name. It's Kuniyoshi.