The object of Doshisha is the advancement of Christianity, Literature, and Science, and the furtherance of all education. These are to be pursued together as mutually helpful. The object of the education given by Doshisha is not Theology, Literature, or Science, in themselves; but that through these, men of great and living power may be trained up for the service of true freedom and their country. The trustees should deal wisely and kindly with the students. The strong and impetuous (Tekiko Fuki) should not be harshly dealt with, but according to their nature, so as to develop them into strong and useful men. As the school grows larger there is danger that it will become more and more mechanical. Let this be carefully guarded against. I have no objection to the appointment of Mr. Kanamori Michitomo as my successor〔President of Doshisha〕. He is an expert on administrative work and has an incomparably brilliant mind. On the other hand, however, his weak point would be that he is somewhat lacking the quality required for instructing and assisting others as an educator, or tend to resort to petty tricks. I have a slight feeling of regret about this. Considering the recent circumstances, I believe that it is inevitable to establish a school of law and politics and a school of economics in Tokyo. Japanese teachers and...... Following the will in English six years prior, Neesima dictated this will to Tokutomi Iichiro (Soho) in Oiso two days before his death. It is mainly about Doshisha （especially the first ten points）, and the phrase “Tekito Fuki” is particularly well-known. In addition to this, he also left a will individually to Okuma Shigenobu, Inoue Kaoru, Ito Hirobumi, Katsu Kaishu and others. Points in Neesima's will, written down by Tokutomi Iichiro (Soho) and witnessed by Neesima Yaeko, Kozaki Hiromichi and Tokutomi at 5:30 A. M. on the 21st (of January 1890 (Meiji 23)) : Appendix 3. Will (Excerpts) http://joseph.doshisha.ac.jp/ihinko/html/n04/n04010/N0401001G.html January 21, 1890 (Meiji 23)
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