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December 14, 1916. 

Doctor Ludwig Kast,
771 Madison Avenue,
New York City.

Dear Doctor Kast:-

I am really flattered by your re-membrance of what was said during our recent meeting, about efforts being made to establish permanent friendly relations between Japan and the United States. 

Our citizens in vast numbers, have been and still are living too much within their own inclosures and are influenced inwardly and outwardly by narrow prejudices - are selfish and snail-like in their attitude toward our Far East-ern neighbors. 

The Japan Society is earnestly trying to awaken the American conscience-first to a better understanding of the Japanese, and eventually, also to the many millions living elsewhere in the great Pacific basin.  American and the world has so much to gain if the movement succeeds.  I personally appreciate your willingness to co-operate and feel that your suggestion for paving the way for students from Japan into Post Graduate Medical work in New York will enthuse the officers of the Japan Society.  Your suggestion not only involves increased friendly sentiment, but also splendid contributions to civilization and humanity.

May I send a copy of your letter to Mr. Lindsay Russel, President, with request that it be placed before the Executive Committee, and may I have