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The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
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A thank-you letter from Alaska Pulp Co., Ltd. in Tokyo to Wrangell Mayor Lew Williams, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome to the 'Kosho Maru,' the first Japanese ship to voyage directly to Alaska, carrying the first lumber export from Wrangell to Japan, and hoping for strengthened US-Japan friendship.
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Tokyo, Japan
July 14, 1955
Honorable Lew Williams
Mayor, City of Wrangell
Wrangell, Alaska
Dear Mr. Williams:
On behalf of the Alaska Pulp Co., Ltd., Tokyo, I wish to express sincere thanks for the very warm welcome and cooperation which you and the citizens of Wrangell have extended to the officers and crew of the "Kosho Maru" on the occasion of its recent call at Wrangell for the purpose of loading for shipment to Japan the lumber processed by the Wrangell Lumber Co., Ltd.
As you know, the "Kosho Maru" is the first Japanese ship to make a direct voyage to Alaska from Japan, which is an epoch-making event in the history of Japanese shipping. It is also of great significance to both the United States and Japan that the lumber loaded on the ship is the first export shipment from your city.
It is our sincere hope that the bond of friendship cemented by a Japanese ship will further develop and contribute to the growth and prosperity of your community.
Sincerely yours,
ALASKA PULP CO., LTD.
Junichiro Kobayashi
President
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Alaska Pulp Co., Ltd. Junichiro Kobayashi President
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Honorable Lew Williams Mayor, City Of Wrangell
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expresses sincere thanks for the warm welcome to the 'kosho maru' crew and highlights the historic significance of the first direct japanese ship to alaska carrying wrangell's first lumber export to japan, hoping it fosters further friendship and prosperity.
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