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Family letter, 1915
Probably from Hamid al-Sultan, on the letterhead of the Salmas governorate; the writer expresses happiness about the well-being of the addressee and Sarkar ‘Illiyah and his pleasure at seeing that the letter was in the handwriting of Mashhadiyah Khanum; given the access to her, Safiyah's mother should not ask anyone else to write these letters, it is not good for strangers to learn about the family's secrets; talks about arriving at Salmas from Khuy and his government position, noting that the weather is better in Salmas and his chest feels better; mentions Dabir al-Sultan and urges...
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Muhammad Husayn to ‘Amid Lashkar, 1918
Envelope with Muhammad Husayn's seal, addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar the pay master of the Qahramaniyah regiment, 2468 [Budduh in Abjad], dated August 28, 1918; the letter discusses seeing Sayf Allah Khan (the brother of Ghaffar Khan Sultan) and inquires about the well-being of the addressee and Muntasir Lashkar; mentions the unacceptable situation of the city; asks him to deliver his letter to Qavam Lashkar and to send the response via Ghaffar Khan; informs him that the writer's daughter died that very day and he is sorrowful; mentions delivering Khan Sultan's letter; and sends a greeting to...
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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 to Isma‘il, 1925
Letter to brother Isma‘il, telling him to appreciate being in Mashhad, since the center [Tehran] is worse than hell, as the people are arrogant and childish, and the society has changed; mentions seeing Siqqat al-Saltanah, the Minister of Interior, in Baharistan and putting in a word for the addressee; announces sending Murtaza Khan and his mother to Tabriz to deal with some issues; at the end, the writer asks the addressee to write a detailed letter and inform him about the situation there.
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Letter from ‘Abd al-Husayn
Letter, with ‘Abd al-Husayn's seal on verso, about the turmoil caused by the Quchkanlus, the writer's busy life, the addressees' telegram, Mushir Lashkar's order, and sending the military decree from Tabriz; the writer then asks about the family's well-being and asks for a few bottles of vinegar for making sikanjabin [a kind of syrup].
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Letter about Mushir al-Saltanah's death
The writer sends his condolences regarding Mushir al-Saltanah's death, discusses the will of the deceased and the writer's responsibility for the investigation, and at the end, sends greetings to Fatimah Khanum and the other people of andarun.
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Letter to Mirza Ism‘ail Khan, 1924
Envelope (recto): "via attendants of Siqqat al-Saltanah, the governor of Tun and Tabas, to Mirza Ism‘ail Khan, July 24, 1924"; in other handwriting: "Mashhad, state cabinet of Khurasan"; verso: seal of Mushir al-Hukama; letter signed by Doctor Mushir al-Hukama; the writer expresses happiness for the wellbeing of the dear brother and the loved ones Akram Khanum and A‘zam Khanum; mentions the marriage ceremony of Khanum Taj, seeing Sarkar ‘Illiyah ‘Aliyah Khanum there, and reading the addressee's letter to her; discusses the addressee's salary and his nephew, I‘tisam Divan, who has been...
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Letter
Includes greetings and family and work related news, encourages the addressee to hold a Rawzah-khvani ceremony, which the writer will also do upon returning.
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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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Letter
The writer mentions the addressee's complaint about low income and high expenses, though he is personally grateful and content; notes Sarkar ‘Aliyah's objection to borrowing from ‘Arabuf; reports sending a pair of socks, a handkerchief, an outfit, and an undergarment, some political news, and the inability of Karbala’iyah Sattarah, Haji Mir Muhammad, and their children to travel to the ‘Atabat due to road closures.