In 1577, Kenmotsu MIZUNO presented whale meat to Nobunaga ODA, and for this, Nobunaga ODA returned a message including the following description, thanking Mizuno for the present: "I received a pack of whale meat. I am delighted with your kindness. We'll talk more when you visit me. By Nobunaga ODA, on February 13, 1577."
1577年（天正5年）水野監物が織田信長に鯨肉を贈った、その返礼が信長よりなされており「鯨一折到　来候細々懇　情別而悦入候　猶参上之時　可申候也　正月十六日信長」という内容の感状が書かれている。