I searched extensively for information on the family members of Kawai Shinzo, but such details seem to be nearly nonexistent, apart from brief mentions of his wife and two daughters. However, we believe this Kawai Eishichi (河合栄七) is Shinzo's father, based on the return address, Minami-honmachi, Osaka (大阪 南本町), which Shinzo frequently used. According to the National Diet Library Search, Eishichi is noted as having invested money in a business venture.
This postcard is postmarked August 3, 1889, in Settsu, Osaka. In it, Eishichi appears to consult Maeda about a matter involving Mr. Kuroda—most likely Kuroda Uhei (黒田夘兵衛) of Kure Shosha in Osaka (大坂呉商社), referenced in our post dated January 18, 2025. Eishichi describes the situation as challenging and emphasizes the need for careful deliberation. He also seeks Maeda’s insight, asking for his thoughts and guidance at the earliest opportunity.
While the exact subject matter remains unclear, it likely pertains to a business connected to art supplies, a field we believe Kuroda was involved in.
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