Special issue from JSS/US

[Grey Doffin]

Hi guys,

The next issue of the JSS/US "Newsletter", our 4th of the year, will be special. I'm giving you a heads up in case you would like to receive a copy.

Roger Bobertshaw, noted collector and authority of the swords of Hizen (Tadahiro/Tadayoshi lineage) was presented with a long forgotten document, which he has had translated into English and given to the JSS/US for publication. In Roger's words, "The document was written on 7 January 1884 by Hashimoto Kin’ichi, 10th Generation Tadayoshi, and it details the ancestry of the Tadayoshi and the Hizen Kaji itself, back some 700 years from the date it was written; that is back to 1184."

We plan to do this right: nice paper, competent binding, each page of the original handwritten Japanese will be followed by that page's translation, all to be followed by extensive notes from Mr. Robertshaw, about 60 pages total. Anyone with an interest in Hizen-to should want a copy.

You get one if you're a member of the JSS/US. Join now and you'll receive all of this year's issues. Your membership also helps us in our task of translating and publishing other Japanese sword references. You can join on our website: jssus.org

Thanks, Grey

[pcfarrar]

Hi Grey,

 

Was trying to renew my subscription and the paypal subscribe button doesn't seem to work on the JSSUS website. Just takes you to the paypal homepage.

 

Thanks,

 

Peter

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Peter,

I alerted Barry Hennick, our esteemed web guy, to your problem. I hope he can help. If not get back to me and I can help in a slightly more complicated manner.

Grey

[Brian]

Having seen this document and having had an (excellent!) presentation on it, I can only echo what Grey said. It is a fantastic work, and probably the most significant new find regarding the Hizen school. It is one you have to have. On cd is one thing, but always better to have a printed copy for study.

Great work by the JSSUS and Mr Robertshaw who is extremely gracious with his time.

 

Brian

[b.hennick]

Payapl is sometimes troublesome. You can always send funds to treasurer@jssus.org

Your information would be included with any payment. If you want some confirmation feel free to contact me - Barry Hennick at barry@hennick.ca

[pcfarrar]

Thanks Barry I managed to subscribe using the paypal button in the end.

 

If you go directly to http://www.jssus.org/register.html it works. But if you navigate to it from http://www.jssus.org the button doesn't work.

[Stephen]

After many years away from being a member I renewed today via PP...thanks for the link Peter and thanks to all at the JSS/US for their dedication and hard work.

[Guido]

I became a lifetime member in 1986 by paying a tenfold yearly subscription fee - the best deal I ever made, I now don't have to worry about payments anymore :D. I wonder if this is still an option ... Barry?

[b.hennick]

Hello Guido et al:

Life membership is no longer an option. We realized that this is a money loosing proposition for the JSSUS. We do however wish a long life to all existing life members - especially you!

[Gilles]

I just subscribed tonight using Paypal in order to participate for the translation and for publishing Japanese sword references and in order to help me in my never ending quest to know more about Japanese swords. :D

[Jean]

Hi Gilles,

 

You're going to loose your interest in Shinshinto swords

[Gilles]

Dear Jean,

 

My thirst of knowledge is the strongest. :D

About my shin shinto addiction, I am dependent as ever

[Jean]

See you next month at our semestrial meeting - maybe I'll bring my new purchase which will cure you from this addiction

[Gilles]

Dear Jean,

 

See you soon. Please try to cure me

Anyway, I am sure that your new purchase will be extremely interesting .

[Jean]

Gilles,

 

I'll do my best, believe me. :D :D