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Letter
The writer complains that they have not received any letters from the addressee, whose mother gets worried when there is no news from him. The writer, having considered complaining to the governor but decided against embarrassing the addressee, asks whether financial problems are preventing him from sending letters; says they have gone to the city and, despite Karbalayi's insistence, are not planning to return soon; reassures the addressee about the wellness of the household and Sarkar ‘Aliyah; mentions not receiving as much wheat as expected; and offers help if financial constraints stop...
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Letter, 1914
The writer expresses happiness for the family's well-being and talks about missing Safiyah and Buyuk Khanum, requests ink, and mentions sending the money owed to Nanah Khanum, four photographs of himself, and the souvenir for the addressee
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Regarding Jayran Khanum's salary, 1910
Documents include a letter of request from Jayran Khanum, daughter of Mashhadi Abu al-Fath, and confirmation of her salary; Jayran Khanum's power of attorney to Mustafa Khan to represent and receive her salary; and her identity verification and salary form
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Regarding ‘Alikhan's daughter-in-law
Correspondence regarding the turmoil in Azarbayjan, including the attack on the Chihriq citadel in which ‘Ali Khan was able to flee along with his wife and children while his daughter-in-law, Muhammad Aqa's wife, was captured by Nasir al-Dawlah, the commander of the national army; the attempt to free her and leaving her with Shaykh al-Islam; ‘Ali Khan's stay in Ottoman lands; and a narration of the story of the cossacks who captured women, and beheaded and cut their hair to present them as men and then receive a reward
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Financial documents related to Hajiyah ʻAlaviyah Khanum
Documents include: the dispute between Hajiyah ʻAlaviyah and Mushir Nizam regarding the payment for straw and the writer's attempt to negotiate with Mushir Nizam in order to persuade him to accept Hajiyah ʻAlaviyah Khanum's terms; letter about the dispute between Hajiyah ʻAlaviyah and her tenants over lease payments for her properties; writer's complaints about ʻAlaviyah Khanum's negligence of the payment and his/her efforts in this regard, as well as the news of Mirza Nabi Khan's wedding; receipt of payment to Hajiyah ʻAlaviyah Khanum and Haji Karim Khan and stipends of soldiers; receipt...