DescriptionDescribes his journey originating from San Francisco and stopping by Hawaii, Japan, China, the Philippines, and ultimately ending in Seoul. Describes Korea as a delightful country with many comforts and states the location of their stay in relation to the Imperial family 's palace. Mention's brief meeting with Griffis' acquaintance Dr. Gale.
NoteThis project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.
NoteYoungmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters.
Name: Inventory to the William Elliot Griffis Collection (East Asia), 1859-1928
Detail: The items in this record are part of the William Elliot Griffis Collection. A finding aid with information about the contents of the collection is available online.
CollectionKorea letters and manuscripts in the William Elliot Griffis collection
Organization NameRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
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