嫁ぐ妹、文のために
松陰は愛弟子久坂玄瑞に嫁ぐ文に、一文を著し、お祝の言葉とした。「久坂玄瑞は年齢は若いが、すでに防長第一流の人物で、そのうえ天下の英才である。そなたはまだいとけなく、未だ妻としてはふさわしくない。しかし、自らすすんで励み務めるならば、何ごともできないということはない。進んで努力しないことを心配するだけである。酒や食事のことについては、よく計画をたて主婦のなすべき家事を充分にいたすことである。心から夫に貞節を尽すことは、嫁の第一番に心がけることである。」
For the sake of my younger sister, Fumi, who is getting married
Yoshida Shoin wrote a passage for Fumi, who was getting married with beloved disciple, Kusaka Genzui:
"Kusaka Genzui is young in age but already a prominent person in Bocho area, and furthermore, he is such a genius of the world. You may still be inexperienced and not yet suitable as a wife. However, if you willingly put in effort and work hard, there is nothing you cannot achieve. My concern is that you are not willingly making an effort.
it is important to plan carefully about food and drink, and fulfill your duties as a housewife adequately. Devoting yourself faithfully to your husband from the bottom of your heart should be your foremost priority as a bride."