A poorly typed transcription of the letter via computer accompanies the hand written letter. The defense’s preparations and almost ready to start their portion of the trial. The disparity between the Prosecution’s resources ...

Brannon comments on the book “The Lost War.” The Japanese concept of government.

Discussion of Tokyo and acquaintances at Christmas time. Mentions President of the Tribunal Sir William Webb as well as French Judge Bernard.

Travel to Singapore for witnesses for Nagano’s defense.

Conclusion of the Prosecution’s Pearl Harbor phase of the case. The Japanese people and life in Japan.

The Richardson cross-examination. Reduction of the Defense staff, Warren the lawyer for Admiral Oka leaving and the lawyer for Admiral Shimada being sent home for infraction of rules.

Reflections of the year.

Brannon’s cross-examination of Admiral Richardson on November 25 and 26th, 1946. Financial problems of keeping the employees afloat during the trial.

Questioning Admiral Richardson. Flattering comment from Keenan.

Christmas Eve at a Japanese Tsuchiya’s house for dinner. Mentions Watanake obtaining for him a sword of Yamamoto.