英語訳
The above was given because he would suffer hardship from frequent Edo service as a minor attendant craftsman, as conveyed by Ōmiya Tōma.
One item: 25th day of 2nd month, went falconing toward Katsumi area
Sake, 5 shō - Kishi Rihei
- Nomura Katsugorō
The above were granted because they had worked hard with various concerns during the frequent falconry expeditions
One item: 300 mon in gold, private disbursement - to Maeda Undō
The above was given this spring based on the purport of what was granted as an inquiry during illness last winter
[In red ink]
One item: Turnip greens, one stand, consumed - presented by Kengorō-sama
One item: First young sweetfish, 7 fish - presented by the cormorant master as usual each year
25th day, courier express delivery
One item: Today's hawk-caught wild goose, one bird
The above was granted to three front attendants of the residence, arranged by meal service as before
One item: Fish money, 100 mon - Kanazu magistrate Shiraishi Jūrōemon
The above was privately offered after being told it was excellent [up to here in red ink]
One item: 29th day of 2nd month, assembled at 8 o'clock, summoned the family temple priests, procedures before and after same as two years ago. However, this year there was no horse matter.
Seat painting was ordered. ○ The spring of the rabbit year should be deferred. The above procedure began with entering in plain robes, and when sake was offered, seat painting was ordered at the appropriate time. Nasu Gensen and Kanō Eishō appeared and created paintings. After viewing them briefly, he withdrew to the small sitting room. Here the temple priests were granted a rest, and when they reappeared at the appropriate time, he again entered in plain robes and engaged in conversation.
The seat paintings and fan paintings were arranged by the chamberlain, and each person was ordered to receive them as gifts. Here, judging the appropriate time, evening meal was served, greetings were made, and he withdrew to the small sitting room. After the evening meal was finished, fresh fish was served at the appropriate time, and he entered wearing hakama, bringing the session to a close. The subsequent procedures are abbreviated as in spring of the rabbit year.
One item: Today for the seat painting, all necessary fans, Chinese paper, etc. were prepared by the small equipment department
One item: 10 sheets of Chinese paper and 16 fans for seat painting were all granted to everyone
Steamed confections, two tiers - Temple priests
The above was offered. These confections [inserted in red ink] were mistakenly received by the side attendants this year [insertion ends here] and were sent to the Great Interior, to be mixed together and granted when confections are received
[In red ink]
One item: Shin'emon's loan request taken to the council this morning
- carried by Kobei
One item: This morning at the council, Shin'emon's salary reduction loan request was approved as requested, with 20 bags of rice to be lent from this year's salary rice through payment
One item: Butterbur, one stand - presented as a product from Kengorō-sama's tea garden
One item: Fish money, 100 mon - Kuwayama Kieshige, offered as usual each year
Last day of month
One item: Small duck from falconry, one pair - presented to Kengorō-sama
3rd day of 3rd month
One item: Cloisonné work, small sword guard with inlay of Musashino gold backing - ornament craftsman Sōei
The above was offered and received from the chamberlain for viewing
3rd day
One item: At this time suffered from light malaria. Moreover, today the first ceremonial reception was not withdrawn
4th day
One item: Several branches of peach blossoms from the second citadel - sent to Teishōin-sama for consolation, sent with a letter to Kawasaki Motadayū
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One item: 5th day of 3rd month, side attendant head's ink and brush allowance - since this had been mistakenly not received until now, it was now settled at 5 bu of silver per month, and 6 monme of silver for one year was received from magistrate Ichimura Kyūtarō. However, in Edo this had been regularly received until now
[In red ink]
5th day
One item: Daily shrine offerings dedicated by Murakami Sakuzaemon's household were usually received around 6 AM, but this evening they have not yet been received, showing divine favor
Same item: Since Shin'emon has chronic headaches and dizziness, a written request to bring his son Shintarō as caregiver during travel was brought to the council this morning by Kobei, and on the 11th day it was approved as requested
Same, courier departs
One item: Young kelp, 30 pieces in box - to Princess-sama
Same item: Same, 30 pieces in box - to Koto Princess-sama
The above were handled and presented by the Great Interior
Same item: Small duck, one bird
The above was presented as game caught today when Kengorō-sama went to Shōbugahara [up to here in red ink]
One item: 6th day of 3rd month, assembled at 5:30, ordered to have first audience for ceremonial thanks for succession to headship. However, side attendants in plain clothes, alternating at the usual hour
[In red ink]
6th day
One item: Assorted fish, one basket - received by both quarters on duty rotation
The above was presented by Teishōin-sama as a get-well visit for this occasion, and also Tsuda Shirōzaemon was sent to inquire about yesterday's condition [up to here in red ink]
One item: 7th day of 3rd month
Mizushima Shirōbei's successor was ordered to regular duty retirement. However, the kitchen quarters will need to worry about cost-cutting measures - Head cook Ogawa Sukezaemon
The above was inquired about by the chamberlain and announced by the magistrate
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7th day
One item: Miso-pickled sea bream, one tub - presented to Kengorō-sama
One item: Direct letter
The above from Matsudaira Sahyōe-no-suke-sama to the side attendants
Sent around with an attached letter, communicated from the accounting office for viewing
7th day, courier arrived
From Princess-sama
One item: Travel safety Sannō sacred amulet
One item: Layered box with dried confections
From Matsudaira Kunai-no-taiyu-dono
One item: Sanshū-made sugar, one box with direct letter [up to here in red ink]
One item: 8th day of 3rd month
First offering money, 200 mon - Koyasu-machi, head priest Yoshida Yoshikashira
Inari Shrine
The above person requested to dedicate prayer amulets for the young lord's smallpox prayers, and since there was precedent, it was permitted