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Badr al-Muluk and Amin al-Sultan's Love Letters
The love letters of Badr al-Muluk and Amin al-Sultan, including: a letter from Badr al-Muluk to [Amin al-Sultan?], in which she is complaining about the hostility of certain people who the recipient knows, and the journey of ‘Isa Mirza (her brother) from the salt mine to her house and his stay until the third of the month, after which she is going to visit the reader; an envelope with an inscribed stamp or sticker of Badr al-Muluk; a letter by Badr al-Muluk, in which after a nostalgic note, she asks the reader to deliver his future letters to Sanam Baji at Badr al-Muluk's house through that...
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Letter to Navvab ‘Aliyah
A greeting letter in which the writer sends their congratulations to the reader (addressed as Navvab ‘Aliyah) for her arrival and her new home after their trip to Shimiran and from Shimiran to the city in the company of the Crown Prince. The writer wishes the recipient a safe trip and informs her that her request regarding Muhammad ‘Ali Mirza's petition to the King was fulfilled, and that they have also sent a promissory note to the King. On the margin of the letter another writer (different handwriting) sends greetings to Mulla Bashi and makes a command about the promissory note. On the...
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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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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1864 or 1865
The writer reports on attendance in the ceremony celebrating the Shah's birthday, the well-being of princesses and people of the harem, and services by gatekeepers and other servants. He mentions informing Mahd-i ‘Ulya about completing construction in Niyavaran and her decision about returning after the tenth for a lucky arrival time. The writer has also prepared for bringing other members of the harem. He adds that upon the addressee's request they have received part of Fakhr al-Muluk’s stipend from Mu‘ayyir al-Mamalik.
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Letter
Letter about family news, including the conflicts that Nizam al-Saltanah has to deal with in Shiraz; the political situation and accompanying sense of insecurity; the family's temporary move to Shimiran because of this and their return; the arrest of Mughis al-Saltanah, and the confiscation of Nizam al-Saltanah's property. The writer, a relative of ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, then talks about her or his attendance at her wedding.
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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
Mahd-i ‘Ulya mentions not hearing from the addressee since his arrival in Shahristanak and talks about the nice weather in Niyavaran, the well-being of harem workers and princes, and her own recovery. She describes Tuman Aqa's fever and nosebleed and how Agha Bashi has been taking care of her and bringing Hakim (doctor) for her. Mahd-i ‘Ulya also praises Agha Bashi's competence despite being weak.
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Booklet of letters and telegrams by ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma, 1906
Booklet of copies of telegrams and letters by ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma from Kirman, and replies from Tehran. Includes discussing ʻIzzat al-Saltanah's illness and the process of her treatment and recovery as well as some matters related to Umm al-Khaqan.
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Letter from Muhammad ‘Amiri to his wife, Azarmidukht, 1957
Includes greetings and talks about Ghulamhusayn's successful hand surgery, his precarious air travel and consequent landing in Isfahan, visiting his brother in Shimiran, Azar's passport, purchasing items needed by Azar, and other financial and property-related issues
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Letter from Muhammad ‘Amiri to his wife, Azarmidukht, 1960
Includes greetings and talks about his travel and work plans, Fatimah's withdrawal from school and her return to Iran, the family's travel arrangements, advice to his son, and expresses his affection for his wife
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