（ジェー・ポール・グード）書翰 渋沢栄一宛 1927（昭和2）年11月14日 （渋沢子爵家所蔵）
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The University of Chicago
Department of Geography
J. Paul Goode
Economic Geography
Cartography
CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 1927
Viscount Shibusawa,
1 Nichome Yeirakucho Kojimachiku, Tokyo.
My dear Friend : -
Recently I have received a fine letter from my student friend, Mr. Tomonori Takei, who presented you letters of introduction from me on his return to Japan last year. I am delighted that he has been able to secure a position in the First Bank of Tokyo. I hope he will prove his worth and win the respect and confidence of all his co-workers.
It has given me very great pleasure to have his report of your courteous, generous and friendly appreciation of my friendship. Let me assure you that I shall never forget the friendships begun on the Tour of the Honorary Commercial Commissioners in 1909. That date seems long ago now, but the friendships begun with you and your colleagues at that time have grown with the passing years and if I were to live a thousand years I should never forget the splendid demonstration which you made for friendship to our country and of your lifelong desire for peaceful and friendly relations between our two countries. It has been an inspiration to me, and I want to assure you again that everything I can do to enlighten my people in regard to the high quality of the Japanese nation shall be done, in speeches, addresses, in writing, and in my constant contact with my classes and friends. Just as keenly as you do, do I regret the boorish conduct of our politicians in the legislation which has put so sore a condition upon your people in our country. Sometimes I feel very pessimistic about the outcome, but I was born an optimist and feel that the right relations will be established some time, and to that end I know that you and I will devote every ounce of our effort.
I am very sorry to tell you that Mrs. Goode has been very sick for the last five months. It has been sometimes uncertain whether she would recover, but just now I am happy to say she is improving. I hope you and the Viscountess are in the best of health and that you may be spared for many years to come.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
(Signed) J. Paul Goode.
（『渋沢栄一伝記資料』第32巻p.484-485掲載）
