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Exit permit
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

Exit permit

Maker
Date1905
Mediumpaper
DimensionsH: 10 1/2 in, W: 7 1/2 in
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of George Sankey
Object number95.35.1
DescriptionExit permit. Thin/fragile sheet of paper, red lines and Japanese writing in black. Translation: "Okinawa Prefecture Order No. 1,781; Kana Yamagusuku; Commoner; Okinawa-ken, Nakagami-gun, Yonagusuku (Yonashiro) Magiri, Nohen Aza, 44 Banchi; The request dated November 16, the 38th year of Meiji (1905) and submitted by subject seeking travel to Hawaii, a territory of the United States of America, for the purpose of engagement in agriculture for a period of three years, is hereby approved; November 30, 38th Year of Meiji (1905); Baron Shigeru Narahara; Governor; Okinawa Prefecture."

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