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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to ‘Azud al-Mulk, 1872 or 1873
Concerning Nasir al-Din Shah's arrival date and decorating the garden for his reception
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Letter from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her son, Muhammad ‘Amiri; includes greetings and family news and prayers for Fatimah’s recovery, her illness, and Aman Allah’s return from Tehran
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Letters from Zinat Malik and Muhtaram al-Saltanah
These letters are about their travel to India and their meeting with Malakah Jahan, wife of Muhammad ʻAli Shah, and Fakhr al-Taj, daughter of Muʻayyir al-Mamalik in Mumbai. On one of the pages Bahman Bayani gives some explanations about the people in the letters.
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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.
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Hamid al-Sultan to ‘Amid Lashkar, 1914
Envelope addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar, the pay master for the Qahramaniyah regiment of Tabriz, with Hamid al-Sultan's seal; the letter discusses: the purchase of a gold embroidered outfit for his sister and a promise to send one for Sarkar ‘Illiyah if she likes it; his decision to come to the city for Ahya’ [vigil] nights and stay until ‘Ayd-i Fitr and, and if that is not possible, to return at the beginning of the fall and not go back; repair of the kitchen wall; Safiyah and Sadiqah, and urging their mother not to get angry during Ramadan since it would void her fast; sending, via Haji Abu...
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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to ‘Ayn al-Mulk, 1863
She talks about I‘timad al-Dawlah's recovery, his overeating, and Hakim Bashi and Hakam Masih's visit; mentions sending ‘Izzat al-Dawlah and her children to Kashanak on the first day of the month, considered a fortunate time; talks about Iftikhar and Qamar al-Saltanah's visit and making halva for Arba‘in; mentions the Shah's aunt's appetite despite her stomach pain; and asks about the promisory note the addressee was supposed to send for a ring
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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 from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her son, Muhammad ‘Amiri; includes greetings and talks about his trip and Fatimah's visit, Fatimah's foot surgery, mentions her own eye problems, advises her son to check on his health issues, and talks about the rawzah ceremony and the news of Ibrahim Khan Salar Bihzadi's crop catching fire
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Letter to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma
Includes arrangements for the arrival of ‘Izzat al-Dawlah and her visit to the Shah’s andaruni; the author welcomes ‘Izzat al-Dawlah and will join in the affairs despite having gout and joint pain.
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Letter from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her son, Muhammad ‘Amiri; about his trip, news of the family, including Nusrat Allah’s children being sent to a school in Isfahan except Mihran and Mihrdad, who will be staying in Kirman, Niptun’s marriage ceremony in Tehran, her own blurred vision, Mirza Muhammad Khan's collection of pistachios in Abariq, and discusses her pilgrimage
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