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‘Amid Lashkar to Mirza Abu Turab Khan
The writer asks that the addressee write letters himself and that Baygum Baji and Bayram write about the household for ‘Amid Lashkar; he also asks about getting a khal‘at [robe of honor] for Mirza Abu Turab Khan and sending it to Tabriz.
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‘Amid Lashkar to Mirza Abu Turab Khan
‘Amid Lashkar writes to Mirza Abu Turab Khan, advising him about his studies, telling him about sending wraping cloth for his sister and cousin, and promising his mother to buy whatever clothing that she requests; he also discusses sending the gift attire for Mirza Abu Turab Khan and mentions his own illness. The letter has ‘Amid Lashkar's seal.
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Letter to writer's sister
Addressed to the writer's sister, thanking her for sending souvenirs from Tabriz, tea, and broadcloth; in return, the writer sends a tirmah shawl for her to make an outfit and remember her/him whenever she wears it.
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‘Amid Lashkar to Mirza Abu Turab Khan
‘Amid Lashkar expresses his concerns about not receiving any letters from Mirza Abu Turab Khan, Mirza Mahdi Khan (Abu Turab Khan's uncle), or Mirza Fazl Allah Khan (son of Hakim Bashi), expecting them to write about their well-being, Abu Turab Khan's mother, and household news. He also asks Mirza Mahdi Khan to write about himself and supervise Abu Turab Khan's studies and inquires about Bayram, Muhammad Quli and Muhammad ‘Ali. ‘Amid Lashkar's seal is on verso.
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Letter, 1904
The writer [probably female] talks about the items they received from the addressee: two shawls, for which she mocks the addressee's taste, a silk duvet, and silk handkerchieves, which she handed out to others according to the addressee's wishes, although there were not enough of them. She also discusses receiving attire from Muhammad, son of Aqa Isma‘il. She says that she is disappointed in how the German silverware had been divided and has put aside one of Surur Khanum's seven trays for herself; mentions that the china dishes are too small; and, at the end, sends greetings on behalf of...
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Letter from Hamid al-Sultan, 1914
Probably from Hamid al-Sultan; discusses: news of Mudir al-Iyalah's departure to Tabriz on Friday to bring his son, Baqir Khan, to his own house; having sent a letter and an outfit with him and asking the addressee to give the outfit to his sister and to let him know if Sarkar ‘Illiyah likes it so he can send one for her as well; sending six bottles of rose water, six bottles of pussy willow water, and one bottle of yarrow water, which is good for stomach pain, via Abu al-Qasim Aqa and advises the recipient to make sure that Ma‘sum receives the package and not to accept any broken bottles;...
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Letter to ‘Amid Lashkar
Probably to ‘Amid Lashkar; regarding: the addressee's letters to Sitvat al-Saltanah, the delivery of wheat, ‘Alinaqi Khan the brigadier's debt to the writer and other financial matters, Mirza Mahdi's supervision of Mirza Abu Turab Khan's studies, and a request for money for him and clothing for ‘Azimat Khanum.
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Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to ‘Amid Lashkar
Envelope with seal of Amin A‘zam addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar and letter, signed by Muntasir Lashkar, about the Ahmad Abad property being sold by Hamid Khan and the Danqiran property belonging to the underage children of the late Mir Karim Khan; asks for Hamid Khan to come to Tabriz to deal with these issues, discusses grain delivery, inquires about sending the jajim [rug], reports that he has sent two pairs of socks, assures him of the family's well-being, and mentions the aunt's letter.
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Letter to ‘Amid Lashkar
Probably from Muntasir Lashkar; the writer complains about not receiving any letters from ‘Amid Lashkar, emphasizes the importance of his education, reassures him about following-up on his salary, advises him to pay a visit to Haji Satvat al-Saltanah, sends greetings to his sister-in-law and sisters, and urges him to send weekly letters in his own handwriting.
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Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to ‘Amid Lashkar and others
This letter is in three parts; the first, addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar, sends greetings on behalf of Validah Maqami [a woman who is like a mother], Buyuk Khanum, Raziyah Khanum and others; advises him to be careful with his paper consumption, as the price of paper has gone up; mentions not having a chance to buy socks for him; and discusses some financial issues about the grains and sale of the Ahmad Abad property. This involves Hamid Khan and ‘Abd al-Razzaq Khan, who are addressed in the second and the third parts of the letter.