Title: Letter from issei man to wife, 11/6/1942, (denshopd-p140-00146)
Densho ID: denshopd-p140-00146

Mrs. Katsuno G. Mihara,
38-10-F-Hunt Branch,
Twin Falls, Idaho.

MIHARA, Genji Isn46J452-Ci
Co. 11 #2 Internment Camp
Lordsburg, New Mexico.

Nov. 6, 1942

My dear Katsuno:-

I have received the your elegant Japanese letter at last, just after I sent you letter on Monday. Also from Mr. S. Hara. I hope you enjoy continuous good health. I wish and waiting your all of or most the ode or poem, especially composed after we parting. I agree to your opinion about the leader. I will try my best at my office and in private with our Lord's help.

Did you sign the paper of petition for reunion family of we internees? Will ask to Mrs. Okiyama, Yeiju about it. Did you get the copy from Mr. Tadashi? Mr. Edward J. Ennis Director of Alien Enemy Control Unit, U.S. Department of Justice Wash. D.C. says "A final order of internment is not of itself an indication that the authorities believe the internee has been guilty of either disloyal or subversive activities. Our country must provide precontionary [precautionary] measure inclouding [including] the internment of individuals who because


of either their background or capabilities might be potentially dangerous to our internal security. The internment of itself carries no criminal stigma and that your detainment by the Army is partly in the nature of protection custody. When unite family plans mature you may make application at that time to us." You see I am right. Enclose my invisible kiss to my dear inviolable wife now. The Grace be with you.

Your loving Genji