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Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah
Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) congratulates his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, on her engagement to ‘Abbas Mirza Salar Lashkar.
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Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah to Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam)
Zahra Sultan Nizam Mafi (‘Izzat al-Saltanah) writes to her brother, Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam), asking him about the coronation ceremony in London; she describes the extent of people's fear of the return of Muhammad ‘Ali Mirza, which has lead many to flee to Shimiran; Sipahdar has fled to Mihrabad and sent his resignation to Nayib al-Saltanah; Sattar and Baqir also have left on the pretext of bringing back Sipahdar. Nayib al-Saltanah also left for Shimiran with the excuse of having a cough and sore throat. At the end, she wishes for nothing [bad] to happen.
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Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, 1911
Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) writes to his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, giving her some advice on how to take care of herself and the family during the winter to prevent catching cold, some news about the Russian army in Azarbayjan, and the murder of Sani‘ al-Dawlah. He asks his sister to send him the daily newspapers, Iran-i Naw and Istiqlal-i Iran, every ten days. Muhammad ‘Ali emphasizes the importance of Zahra Sultan's education in French and playing the piano.
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Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah to Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam), 1910
Zahra Sultan Nizam Mafi (‘Izzat al-Saltanah) writes to her brother, Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam), telling him family news and that thieves have been looting people's houses, including those of Vusuq al-Dawlah and Hishmat al-Dawlah in addition to their own. She also talks about the people of Tehran's fear of the passing comet and how they talked about the end of the universe.
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To Muhammad ‘Ali and Muhammad Taqi Nizam Mafi
The first part is addressed to Muhammad ‘Ali and Muhammad Taqi Nizam Mafi; the writer asks the date of their return to Iran. S/he also talks about ‘Abbas Mirza and his charm; the second part or the second letter (opposite page) is addressed to the two brothers [by their maternal aunt]. She recounts how she had kept their mother's company in shopping for ‘Izzat al-Saltanah's dowry, her attendance at the wedding, and accompanying the bride to her new house.
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Muhammad Taqi Nizam Mafi to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, 1910 or 1911
Muhammad Taqi Nizam Mafi writes to his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah. He comments on the murder of Sayyid ‘Abd Allah, talks about the weather in Finland, the son of Farmanfarma, and how his skill in speaking Persian has declined since he has moved from Switzerland.
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Khadijah Sultan to Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam)
Khadijah Sultan writes to her son, Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam), telling him that ‘Izzat al-Saltanah is doing well and, unlike what he thinks about her pregnancy, it was early and her husband's family were very eager for this. Also, since Muhammad ‘Ali Khan has asked for his mother's opinion on hiring a tutor, she suggests that he hire a chaste woman, so that Khadijah Sultan will not have to deal with her love affairs. She tells him that the tutor they hired in Farmanfarma's house has been obliged to wear a chador when she goes out.
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