“The first Japanese ambassadors have arrived in New York City. They look strangely medieval. They even brought swords and armor which have a unique style unlike anything I have ever seen. More importantly however, they have gifted us a map that could be invaluable to our search for the seven cities of Cibola. They have an acute understanding of geography despite being closed away for so long.
“I used to be staunchly against the Freemasons and other secretive groups that would push their own agendas over the needs of the people and this country. I am beginning to see now that the true threat lies solely with the Illuminati. It would not surprise me if Zachary Taylor was assassinated with a poison by their hands. He made a lot of enemies, but not more so than with the Compromise of 1850 bills. Without a Federal Reserve to fall back onto, the Illuminati must be getting their funding from the South. This would explain why Southerners, even those who do not own slaves, lobby so hard to keep control.
Finding these cities of Cibola could be extremely important to our future. I have a chance to begin relations with Japan that could be hugely beneficial to trade with China and the East. They could have valuable information regarding secrets of the Pacific Ocean. Their shores have remained closed to foreign influence for more than three hundred years. This should be an interesting challenge.