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My darlings - One thing that's missing is “WENDY - HER TRUNK” painted in a place and with lettering similar to that of our wher'er trunk. Green paint will follow in another package; already have it bottled. The little hinged box is ‘specially for Wendy's favorite dolls - in fact, the whole trunk is except for when she's traveling with it. Items which might need a little explanation - Farm hat for Bobby: one just like it for Wendy is on order now. Chopstick box: chopsticks themselves are not as nice as those of the set I sent you (ironwood ones), but were presented to me by Sasakura of the Handicraft outrigger boat - “””” Apprentice Shop. Pre-tested for floating in bathtub. Large ox-cart: for your informal party table, made to order after your own idea. The pine one you already have will be for Wendy to play with (as long as it lasts.) This was made from ironwood which one of the native carpenters tipped me off to - it was lying in the lumber yard and I asked for it - Be sure to look for a little block of wood which serves as a stand Small ox-cart: for the mantle. This was made of ironwood from the railroad ties [pg 2] Barry and I went out and got several weeks ago, alongside the old roadbed. 2 Sake bottles, slightly imperfect - yes, that's what sake bottles look like. These had been lying around the school office since before I transferred to Education. 1 casual handbag with [CHARACTERS] spells TE NI A N 1 pr bedroom slippers - will try to get some blue canvas to send you for reinforcing the soles and making these practical. Mrs. Nakandakare and daughter Yaeko. I’d suggest, Sweetie, that you save these to start a collection for Wendy with - tho I don't want to be academic about it, and would love to see her toting one around. These dolls were made here on Tinian; the ones I sent a long while back on Saipan. Boy or Girl Scout neckerchief clasps: the ones with stylized cherry blossoms in Japanese, that with stars Korean. One design = tenderfoot, 2=2nd, 3=1st, 4=patrol leaders 5=Scoutmaster. Try wearing one with a scarf. 1 corkscrew - scrounged from the 50th CBs (Keith Spurrier) [pg 3] 2 cigaret holders, streamlined aluminum - made from airplane gas fuel lines, these are used by many of the civilians. 8 brass liqueur caps and 2 candlesticks made from Japanese 25 mm. shells. This is what I hope you'll think the piece de resistance for you, Sweetie, along with the trunk for Wendy. Also what I hope to be able to make a box for, tho I can't promise. 2 leather boxes - The note inside will explain these, I think. 1 rawhide thong - for joining photo album covers - couldn't get another but I imagine that you can. 3 sheets of crows cloth - for polishing brass and other metals. OK? P.S. -and oh, yes - most of me, darling. No explanation will be offered. Warren
