These two cards were postmarked in Osaka, one on January 2, 1888, and the other on July 2, 1886. Both were sent by 仲小路体亮 (Nakashōji Tairyō?), who listed his address as 大坂府西成郡 (Nishinari-gun, Osaka). The connection between him and Maeda Yoshihiko remains unclear. The 1888 card contains only a customary New Year’s greeting, offering little insight. However, the 1886 card is more intriguing. In it, Nakashōji refers to Maeda with the title 油画師 (aburashi – oil painting artist) and expresses gratitude for a message Maeda had sent about an urgent matter. Unfortunately, the specifics of this matter may forever remain a mystery.
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