The man’s original name was Neesima Shimeta, and he was born into the house of a Japanese prince in 1834. His father was a highly respected writing master and his grandfather was essentially the prince’s chief of staff.
Chatham’s Japanese Son – Chatham Magazine
by Angela Keer | Aug 4, 2013 | Chatham Magazine, Feature Articles, Philanthropist's Profiles, Profiles, Writing By Content, Writing by Magazine, Writing By Style