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119 [[preprinted]] YAAMI HOTEL, MARUYAMA PARK KYOTO, JAPAN TELEPOHNE No, 115. [[/preprinted]] Kyoto, June 15th 1907 My dear Colonel Hecker, I dont know whether or not this line will reach you in advance of my arrival, but I am sending it in hopes that it will. I want you to know of the receipt of your good letter of May 18th with its interesting news and the draft for ten thousand dollars - 20075 yen. For all of which my heartiest thanks. I can use the money to good advantage. Very unsual sales are now being made by various Japanese temples and I am fortunate to be here just now. Today, I have word that the great Kofukuji temple of Nara is considering selling a tremendously important set of