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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah
The writer reports on his travel from Farahzad to Niyavaran, Mahd-i ‘Ulya's illness and her treatment by Malik al-Atibba’ and Mirza ‘Abd al-Vahhab Hakim Bashi, Yamin al-Dawlah's illness and traveling outside of Shiraz, and sending off the telegraphs, news, and reports attched to the letter.
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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
The writer is mediating on behalf of Mahd-i ‘Ulya to get Nasir al-Din Shah's permission for her pilgrimage to ʻAtabat
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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah on granting a title, 1870 or 1871
Regarding the decree to grant the title of Amin al-Nazzarah to Mahd-i ‘Ulya's Nazir [overseer]; with Nasir al-Din Shah's note on the back upon receiving the letter in Qum
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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
Includes greetings, expresses happiness about addressee's stay in Shahristanak and the news of recent conquests, and mentions the nice weather. She also praises Nusrat al-Dawlah's good work.
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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1866
Report on matters concerning the capital, including Mahd-i ‘Ulya’s trip to Niyavaran as riding helps her in regaining her strength, a telegram by Ajudan-i Makhsus (aid-de-camp) about the procurement of attendants for Nasir al-Din Shah when they stop over in Shahristanak and a few other places, and attaching a petition by people of Kurdistan as well as a list by Hisam al-Saltanah about half of Ma’in village
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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1864 or 1865
Reports on payment of stipends to some Qajar gentlemen in the presence of Mu‘in al-Mulk, visiting Mahd-i ‘Ulya and her well-being, and a letter from Muhammad ‘Ali Khan Bayglarbaygi
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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 Mahd-i ‘Ulya to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
Mahd-i ‘Ulya writes about Shahzadah Vali's plight and asks Nasir al-Din Shah to help him by ordering Mu’ayad al-Dawlah and ‘Imad al-Dawlah to each pay fifty tumans a month to Shahzadah Vali; mentions Pasha Khan Muzaffar al-Dawlah's letter which inquired about his duty after Sardar's dismissal; discusses the situation of Sipahsalar's daughter and the challenge of housing her, which is the reason for Mahd-i ‘Ulya's delay in joining the addressee in the country; advises assigning ‘Azud al-Mulk to talk to the groom and carry on the marriage instead of asking Aqa; and asks for payment of thirty...
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Chronicle of the daily life of Shahzadah Yamin al-Dawlah and the Crown Prince, 1868
Shahzadah Yamin al-Dawlah's account of daily life, including his meetings with the Friday Prayer Imam, the Shah, Mahd-i ‘Ulya, Mu‘ayyir al-Mamalik, Nayib al-Saltanah, Mustawfi al-Mamalik, and Fakhr al-Muluk, the cancellation of a wrestling match at Nigaristan, going to the baths, getting photo equipment, the Crown Prince's picture being taken by ‘Akkas Bashi (son of Aqa Isma‘il), going to Shah ‘Abd al-‘Azim shrine, receiving the Shah's writing and a pen case via Yahya Khan, and an incident involving the gatekeepers and a European. The account of the Crown Prince's daily life includes...