翻刻
未得御意候得共一翰致啓達候先以御主君之義不慮之至始終
御悔可申述様も無御座候就夫花嶽寺之義御先祖御居牌
所此度如何相続之程無心元存候に付最前も恵光長老迄為御
先祖候得は被入誠情永々相続之義専一之旨申遣候処貴殿至而
被加情慮田地等寄附被仰付候旨伝承御尤之至に存事に候此度
久岳寺迄御状并田地書付共被遣則当寺江被相届具に致
承知永々花嶽寺相続可仕と弥致安悦候偏以賢臣之御働と
感心申候此後諸事此方より無油断申渡寺繁栄法義如実
に被相勤候様可申達候条御気遣被成間敷候恐惶不備
現代語訳
まだご挨拶を申し上げておりませんが、一筆啓上いたします。まず、ご主君のことについて、思いがけない出来事で、始終お悔やみ申し上げようにも言葉もございません。それに関して、花嶽寺のことですが、ご先祖の御位牌所であるこの度、どのように相続されるのか心もとなく存じておりましたところ、以前にも恵光長老まで、ご先祖のためでもありますので真心を込めて永く相続することが第一である旨申し遣わしましたところ、貴殿が非常にご配慮くださり、田地等の寄附をお申し付けくださった旨承り、もっともなことと存じます。この度、久岳寺まで御状並びに田地の書付ともにお遣わしくださり、すぐに当寺へお届けいただき、詳しく承知いたし、永く花嶽寺を相続いたすということでますます安心いたしております。ひとえに賢臣のお働きと感心申しております。今後、諸事こちらから怠りなく申し渡し、寺の繁栄、法義を真実のように勤められるよう申し伝えます条、ご心配なさいませんように。恐縮ながら不備
英語訳
Though I have not yet had the honor of your acknowledgment, I write this letter to you. First, regarding your lord's matter, it was such an unexpected occurrence that I have no adequate words to express my condolences from beginning to end. Concerning this matter, regarding Kagakuji Temple, as it is the resting place of your ancestors' memorial tablets, I was feeling uncertain about how the succession would be arranged this time. Previously, I had sent word to Elder Ekō that since this concerns your ancestors, it would be of utmost importance to continue [the temple] with sincere devotion for perpetuity. I understand that you have shown great consideration and have arranged for the donation of rice fields and other properties. This is most appropriate. This time, you sent both a letter and documents regarding the rice fields to Kyūgakuji Temple, which were promptly delivered to our temple. Having understood everything in detail, I am increasingly relieved that Kagakuji Temple will continue in perpetuity. I am truly impressed by this wise retainer's efforts. Henceforth, I will ensure that all matters are communicated from here without negligence, so that the temple's prosperity and Buddhist teachings may be practiced in truth. Please do not worry about this. With respect, [this letter is] incomplete