This New Year's greeting card was sent from Hiroshima on January 7, 1890, by Major Wachi Taiichirō of the Japanese Imperial Army Infantry. The message side is preprinted. He later achieved the rank of Colonel during his distinguished military career. In the National Diet Library of Japan database (https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/843147/1/54?keyword=和知泰一郎), Major Wachi is mentioned in the Imperial Military Literature, edited by Junichiro Suzuki and published in 1895 (see photo). This record shows that he communicated from the battlefield to assure his family of his safety and well-being.
For further details and related historical context, you can visit the following websites:
http://yutaka901.fc2web.com/page5dux12.html
https://tomura.lolipop.jp/9/3chuukonhi/28magameyamajinjagaisenhi.htm
Although Wachi Taiichirō was noteworthy, it was his son, Takaji Wachi (和知 鷹二, 1893–1978), who achieved significant historical prominence. Takaji Wachi rose to the rank of Lieutenant General during World War II, and his extensive biography is available online for those interested in learning more about his impactful career.
We do not know what the relationship between Maeda and Wachi was at this time. Perhaps more information will become available as we study this collection of postcards further.
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