My dear Miss [Addams]: --
Allow me to inquire, I am very sorry to hear that you are so ill and entered hospital, but I hope, with sincere earnest, that you are now better, and that in a short time you will be quite well.
I know that mere words are powerless to soothe actual pain, and loneliness in the foreign [country], but I can not refrain from endeavoring to express to you my heart-felt sorrow at you illness, with my poor English.
I left Japan last Dec., and I just came to Chicago, passing the western states. I should like to investigate labor condition, labor management, welfare work for [employee] in industrial establishment in the U.S., [page 2] in interest of Kurashiki Cotton Spinning Co., with which I connected. I also wish very much to see social work, especially social settlement, in my side work, within my own interest.
Some days ago I visited Hull House, but I [regretted] that I could not meet you, but I saw your picture hanging on the wall. I have not yet [opportunity] to meet Dr. Taylor. But once I met Miss [McDowell], who was very sorry to hear that your sickness.
I ↑am↓ staying here for a few months more, so I shall be very glad to see you in this city.
My wife and children have lived in Kurashiki, Okayamaken, and she may be write and make a little present to you, as I asked her.
Again hoping deeply that God will bless you, and that you will soon recover.
I am
Very sincerely yours
Tomisaburo Hashimoto
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