At this time, Saigo's heir, Torataro was born on July 12, and Saigo was granted the title of Ometsuke, Rikugun-Kakari (Department of the Army) and Attendant at the Chief Retainer's Office.
この間、西郷は、7月12日、西郷に嫡男寅太郎が誕生し、9月に大目付・陸軍掛・家老座出席に任命された。