[enclosure: letter from Lois Brannon to John G. Brannon] Life in Japan and back home.

[enclosure: manuscript discussing the Dai Iti Hotel] Regarding social life in Tokyo.

The verdict to come in August. Travel in Japan and politics back in Kansas City.

Shimada’s summation.

Politics in Washington, DC.

The defense’s motion to dismiss is denied. The defense is allowed to prepare for 3 weeks. Brannon writes that he does not want to take an active part in court, because he does not wish to speak against his country. The ...

British occupation of Israel ends. The regulation that Japan cannot have an army or navy. The upcoming election between Truman and Dewey.

The trial and the defense team. Brannon’s declaration that he is an American first and a lawyer second.

Tennis with Prince Takamatsu.

Writing the general arguments. Comments on the defense team.