英語訳
My younger brother Kinsō wishes to establish a separate residence for the purpose of learning the family trade, so I would like to arrange rental housing in the local Miyoshi-chō district. I respectfully report this matter. Above. 11th month, last day. Tashiro Dōgen
1. Kyōhō 9, year of the dragon (1724), 5th month, 26th day: When Ogino Magonoemon was appointed castle deputy, Egawa Tomenosuke, who had been living with him until now, asked monthly duty officer Gizaemon to inquire with the senior retainers whether he should be brought along to the official residence. Upon inquiry, he was told to move to the official residence without reservation.
1. Same 11th year, 2nd month, 21st day: Since Iwamura Monnoemon was going to Edo duty in the spring, for the care of his elderly mother, Ichiyanagi Danshirō (Monnoemon's nephew) would move with his wife and children from Matsuoka to Monnoemon's residence during his absence. Since Monnoemon's mother was Danshirō's grandmother, he would provide care, and the Matsuoka residence would be closed up with the family checking on it. This was approved as petitioned by both parties. However, on 3rd month, 11th day, it was proclaimed that all Matsuoka residences should be moved to Fukui, so this arrangement became possible due to this timing. Last year, Ishikawa Mosaku's similar petition within Fukui was not granted.
1. Same year, 10th month, 25th day: Sugawara Yoichirō's guard unit member Ōzeki Shōshichi, who was living with his adoptive father Goroemon, found their house and residence too cramped and difficult for both father and son. They wished to exchange for another residence, and until such replacement was available, since there was fortunately vacant space in a long-house belonging to Shingoemon of the same surname, Shōshichi wanted to temporarily reside there. Goroemon and Shingoemon discussed this and petitioned, and Shōshichi also submitted a petition, which was communicated to the senior retainers and approved. Both Goroemon and Shingoemon's similar petitions were also approved. However, on the 13th year, year of the monkey, 9th month, 15th day, Goroemon was ordered to retire and his son Shōshichi was granted succession, so Goroemon said he would not mind any hardship and wanted to bring back Shōshichi with his wife and children. Shingoemon petitioned with a written statement, and they moved back to Goroemon's place.
1. Same 13th year, year of the monkey, 12th month, 8th day: Tanabe Gotayū reported that he had been suddenly ordered to Edo duty and would depart soon. During his absence, even leaving just one light servant, since this was within the castle grounds, fire prevention was especially important. Since there were previous precedents, he wanted to leave the place vacant with the front gate locked. When consulted with colleagues, they said there were precedents so he should definitely proceed this way, and this was communicated to Gotayū. It was also communicated that family members would check on the place during his absence. Monthly duty officer Masugi Shōzaemon.
1. Same 16th year, year of the boar (1731), 11th month, 16th day: Suzuki Hikotayū petitioned regarding his younger brother Tashiro Yōtetsu, who was granted rest due to illness and gratefully received succession of the original Take house. Since Yōtetsu still had not recovered and his residence was cramped and difficult, he submitted a written petition to establish a town residence for recuperation and peaceful living, which was approved as requested.
1. Same 17th year, year of the rat (1732), 8th month, last day: Tashiro Manteii reported that Aruga Gentetsu's mother would occasionally go to Tsuchiya Jūroemon's place for 20-30 days at a time during Gentetsu's absence. Of course, during such times the gate would be locked and a night watchman posted. This matter was acknowledged.
1. Same 20th year, year of the rabbit (1735), intercalary 3rd month, 10th day: During water guard captain Shimoyama Hikosan's absence for Edo duty, his household members were sent to Kawasaki Jūroske's place, and since the house group members were nearby, he wanted to request them to keep watch. When this was inquired of the senior retainers, they said he could do as he pleased.
1. Genbun 2, year of the snake (1737), 2nd month, 29th day, communicated by Sugawara Yoichirō: When Takama Kyūbei moved for permanent Edo duty, his elderly mother wished to remain here, so he wanted to request family members to provide care and leave her behind. This written petition was communicated to the senior retainers, who said he could do as he pleased. ○ Same 4th year, year of the sheep (1739), 4th month, 6th day: Kyūbei's son Teijirō came to fetch his grandmother and departed with her today.
1. Same 3rd year, year of the horse (1738), 9th month, 5th day: Kasuya Seijirō's adoptive father Jihyū's petition for a separate residence in the Imajō area was approved. This appears in the administration section.
1. Kanpō 1, year of the rooster (1741), 3rd month, 11th day: Since御馬方 Yamada Yasunoshin's house was severely damaged, he wanted to demolish it temporarily and rebuild within a year or two. His grandmother would be entrusted to Katsuzawa Ichijun, and Yasunoshin would stay with his real father Katsumura Gihyōe. Both Gihyōe and Ichijun made similar petitions, which were approved.
1. Same year, 12th month, 11th day: Since Utsumi Shōsatsu was still young, he wanted to surrender his house and residence to live with Nakayama Masushi. However, Masushi's residence was extremely cramped for living together, so they wanted Shōsatsu's surrendered residence to be given to Masushi. When Shōsatsu came of age, he would be given an appropriate house and residence. This petition was approved. Masushi's house and residence was surrendered.
1. Kyōhō 19, year of the tiger (1734), 6th month, 29th day: Hirayama Ben'an communicated via written statement that since he had connections with Ochiai Chōzaemon and had been living together until now, but Chōzaemon was granted leave and his children moved to Ochiai Motogōrō's place along with Kozai, Ben'an also wanted to go together and take care of various household goods. This was approved as requested.
[Lower section] 1. Kōka, year of the sheep (1847), 3rd month, last day. Memorandum of oral report. Acknowledged by colleague.
My younger brother Tetsunosuke has been in poor health for some time and wishes to establish a separate residence for medical study. After petitioning through the guard captains, I would like to establish a separate residence at his current home. I respectfully report this matter. Above.
3rd month. Monthly duty officer Higuchi Sakutei. Ōban unit. Yoshida Shinzaemon.
1. Kan'en 2, year of the snake (1749), 4th month, 5th day: Regarding Sugawara Yoichirō, Sugawara Iwatarō moved to this area to reside within Yoichirō's residence long-house, and the petition to accommodate his parent Yosō and wife together was approved as requested.
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