英語訳
They viewed the tea ceremony office through the ceremonial room passage and entered the small parlor via the original route.
10th day: One morning glory potted plant, two pots, sent as a sympathy gift to Matsudaira Shume's residence
11th day: One castle town tour, one box of sweets献上, small rest at Tōgōdō temple
12th day:
One box of dried sweets from Tōgōdō temple, presented as thanks for yesterday's temple rotation visit, announced by the administrator
One small evergreen plant, one Arisugawa sweet flag - presented by Lady Teishōin
One direct letter arrived by messenger - presented by Koto-hime-sama
14th day:
At the corner tower, viewed the Tennō festival portable shrine and ceremonial spears, with Kengorō-sama in attendance
Same day, messenger dispatched:
One letter, folded paper on semi-sized official paper, 200 sheets in a box
Tied yuba (tofu skin), return gift exchange, presented to Princess-sama
Same day, one reply letter presented to Koto-hime-sama
15th day:
One six-inch stacked food box (first: clear soup with fish, second: simmered fish, third: miso pickles) - presented when Lady Teishōin visited the Mokuyō residence's lower mansion, brought along due to Sodeno's invitation
On the 17th day of the 6th month, practiced spear techniques, with Orihon Ichiemon presenting spear technique manuals, saying he would report as further investigations were conducted
On the 19th day of the 6th month, messenger arrived reporting appointments made in Edo on the 11th:
Succeeding Inner Storehouse Keeper Suō Kisaburō Personal Inner Storehouse Keeper Inoko Rokuzaemon
19th day:
Fish gift money 100 gold pieces from Shiroi Jōsei - privately presented in gratitude for excellent handling of recent matters, expressing desire to continue annual contributions like Makino Mokuya
On the 21st day of the 6th month, received first moxa treatment since returning to the castle, with all court physicians in attendance receiving customary gifts, though no fans were bestowed.
After moxa treatment, entered the second bailey garden via Kita-fumyō street and visited Kengorō-sama's quarters, though without administrator escort, no ceremonial spears, but wearing hakama.
On the 22nd day of the 6th month, in the main hall, Itō Tomisaburō gave a lecture on the Three Principles of the Great Learning, which was heard. The usual accompaniment was present, followed by Ihara Akashi's lecture. Tomisaburō appeared again and received instructions, then went to the lord's side.
Craft items: two tobacco pouches, one sweat cloth, one twig folder
One square toothpick holder, one fan
These were bestowed directly with small ceremonial covers, and upon receiving them and returning to seats, instructions were given (expressing appreciation for summer service), with administrators handling the dismissal.
23rd day:
One small stacked box with rock sugar, one layer - presented for this evening's visit to the fountain pavilion
Same day, four morning glory pots - such potted plants are exchanged occasionally
One portion of eggplant, cucumbers, green bean pods - presented by Lady Teishōin
On the 23rd day, due to summer heat, received messengers from various lords in the small parlor, wearing only hakama
On the 24th day, senior councilors, chamberlains, monthly and evening duty administrators viewed kemari (court football)
Procedures as usual, bestowing sweets etc. all according to Horse Year precedent
The lord and Kengorō-sama did not partake
Messenger dispatched (one letter folded twice, one box of fine noodles) - presented to Princess-sama for summer season
Letter on half-sheet paper presented to Koto-hime-sama for summer season
On the 25th day, toured mountain village banner retainers' caretaker residences and storehouse interiors, with Ihara Genbē appearing to report details. Upon return to the palace, instructions were given to Sugiura Yūzō and Genbē (all appreciated for their service).
On the 26th day of the 6th month, in the great hall, the first sword collection box was aired and inspected, with attendance at the carp sliding doors.
27th day:
One box of rock sugar presented to Kengorō-sama
One box of dried squid - arrival from Nishi Honganji temple, provided by the secretaries' office
On the 28th day, Kengorō-sama entered and had the usual audience in the small parlor, then proceeded directly together to the Great Interior due to the ceremonial day.
On the 29th day, submitted by Kasuya Seijirō:
Chinowa (purification ring) tying was performed
On the 2nd day of the 7th month, senior councilor, castle administrator's son, and Sakai Yosabē viewed kemari, all matters according to senior councilor viewing protocol
Ten each of yellow and white saga manjū
These were bestowed, though chamberlains and administrators declined
On the 3rd day of the 7th month:
Arrived today Return home gratitude messenger Sasaji Gentarō
Audience granted in the Tartar room, wearing summoned crepe under-kimono and hakama
3rd day messenger arrived from Princess-sama (one reply letter, one layer of rock sugar)
From Young Lord-sama and Tsutsushimi-hime-sama: one box of tea for summer season
Fifty gold pieces for fish as summer gift from Jusen's residence
On the 4th day of the 7th month:
Interior assistant Inner guard Inoko Rokuzaemon
This appointment was made in the secretaries' office
On the 6th day of the 7th month, castle town tour:
Natural produce one platter presented
100 gold pieces private funds bestowed Small rest Seikōin temple
This was delivered by the chief attendant
On the 7th day of the 7th month, kagura performance was summoned to Lady Teishōin's residence, with senior ladies-in-waiting and others summoned to attend.
□th day:
One carp bestowed upon Ōmiya Tōma
One sea bass bestowed upon Shin'emon Kobē
These were caught yesterday when Kengorō-sama visited Yunohanagawa
12th day messenger arrived:
One letter, one box of sweets, one box of tobacco, contents of one document box (one crepe, one cedar item), 100 gold pieces for fish - all presented by Princess-sama