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Correspondence related to the land dispute between Banu-yi ‘Uzma and Zill al-Sultan, 1908
Includes the complaint by Siraj al-Mulk, Zill al-Sultan's steward, against Banu-yi ‘Uzma [Zill al-Sultan's sister], who has claimed ownership of Sa‘d Abad village in Shimiran; Mushir al-Dawlah (the Minister of Justice)'s request from Banu-yi ‘Uzma for presenting proof of usurpation and ownership; the Prime Minister's order to send officers to seize the property from Banu-yi ‘Uzma's agents; the Russian Embassy's letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about ownership of the property by Mirza Abu al-Qasim Khan, the First Secretary of the Embassy; Mushir al-Dawlah's report to ‘Ala’ al-Dawlah...
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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.