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Indiana Boy in Brazil Letter from Y M C A Missionary
James Watson son of Mr and Mrs A P Watson of South Seventh Street writes from Caixa Postal 254 Rio de Janeiro Brazil in December 1912 about the long voyage from New York to Rio and experiences adjusting to new conditions. He describes customs delays at Alfandega the cost of living and prices in Rio de Janeiro and notes the Sugar Loaf and the city lights. He recalls the voyage through hurricane and sickness on board and mentions the Y M C A secretary who helped with shipments and the need for “coffee money” to move goods through the customs process.
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James Watson
A. P. Watson
South Seventh Street
Y. M
Braz
Caixa Postal
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Rio
Custom House
New York
Busha Brazil
Tropics
South America
Cape San Roque
Bahia
Bay of Rio
States
Colgaté