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Three sheets of letters and an envelope, 1925
Letter signed by Siqqat al-Saltanah, complaining about his situation, Ra’is al-Vuzara’, and Qavam al-Saltanah and asking the addressee to follow up on his behalf. Letter signed by Mustafa al-Saduqi mentions that the governorship of Urumiyah and Salmas has been assigned to him and he is departing in two days, asks the addressee to decide about coming with him or staying in Mashhad, and reports that Shahzadah Mujallal al-Dawlah has become the governor of Khurasan and he has recommended the addressee for a position in the government of Khurasan; on verso, he requests that Sultan Ahmad Khan...
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Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to ‘Amid Lashkar
Muntasir Lashkar writes to [Mirza Abu Turab] ‘Amid Lashkar and asks him to reflect more on his and his mother's decision to go on pilgrimage to Mashhad, as the roads are rough and hazardous, and the trip is costly. He disagrees with ‘Azimat Khanum paying the expenses of the trip, and reminds Validah about ‘Azimat Khanum's situation, that her child was taken away from her, and she was sent to her father's house, and advises them not to spend her money; he then asks about ‘Amid Lashkar's salary and advises ‘Amid Lashkar to look after the family, especially Mirza Mahmud Khan's studies and the...
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Letter about spending Khadijah Khanum's mahr, 1909
Haj Sayyid ‘Ali Aqa writes to Haj Ahmad Aqa in Mashhad about spending 20 rials of Khadijah Khanum's mahr.
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Siqat al-Saltanah Saduqi to Mirza Isma‘il Khan Saduqi, 1923 or 1924
Letter from Siqat al-Saltanah Saduqi in Mashhad to his brother, probably Mirza Isma‘il Khan Saduqi; discusses political issues, complains about Sardar As‘ad's actions; asks his brother to follow up about his situation; complains about illness and not having medicine, food, and servants; sends greetings to Sarkar Khanum and others, and expresses shame about this situation.
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Siqat al-Saltanah Saduqi to Mirza Isma‘il Khan Saduqi, 1925
Letter and envelope from Siqat al-Saltanah Saduqi to his brother, Mirza Isma‘il Khan Saduqi, the governor of Kalat; complains about his situation, refers to the news of being approved for the governorship of Juvin, Bam, and Safi Abad, and discusses the logistics of his travel, the need for money, and other political issues.
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Dividing Haji Aqa ‘Ali Akbar's inheritance, 1896
Copy of Haji Mirza Ibrahim's note on the late Haji Aqa ‘Ali Akbar's settlement with Hajiyah Khanum, assigning the author as the custodian of his endowment, and on dividing the inheritance among the deceased's daughters and sons
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Letter, 1923
Regarding: inquiring about the addressee's requested promotion; severe floods, causing the destruction of houses including Vusuq al-Hukama's building, and two people are missing; the earthquake in Turbat near Mashhad, which lasted eight days and, according to Tehran's newspapers, resulted in the death of four thousand people; collecting aid for the victims; the thunderstorm in Qarajah Dagh damaging one hundred trees; the hail in Khuy, each ball of which was as large as an egg, damage to the crops; purchasing cheese for the household; Mustafa Khan's departure; other local news; and greetings...
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Siqat al-Saltanah Saduqi to Mirza Isma‘il Khan Saduqi
Letter from Siqat al-Saltanah Saduqi to his brother, probably Mirza Isma‘il Khan Saduqi; discusses political issues; complains about Sardar As‘ad's actions; asks his brother to follow up about his situation and says that he would ask him to visit if he gets the governorship of Sabzivar, but will otherwise have to leave Mashhad, as he cannot afford it.
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Letter to Haj Ahmad Aqa the merchant of Khuy
Letter to Haj Ahmad Aqa, the merchant from Khuy; the writer discusses some financial issues and family matters; referring to a woman's death, the writer [probably her cousin and husband] says that he did everything for her, even wishing to be sick instead of her, and that she had been content with him. He also discusses her loneliness, noting that he was the only one she talked to, day and night. That being the case, he expresses disappointment that the addressee has blamed him. He then talks about Muhammad Javad, reporting that he was circumcised after eight days, is healthy, has not...
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