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Shaykh Abu al-Fazl's petition to Aqa Mirza Sadiq
Shaykh Abu al-Fazl the preacher from Ganjah writes to Hujjat al-Islam Aqa Mirza Sadiq about the government council of Ganjah's intervention in his preaching to ask him to talk about the education of girls and the progress of the Armenians and Russians who have educated their daughters. Shaykh Abu al-Fazl did not cooperate and was thus exiled. He eventually started teaching in Ahar, but complains about the hardship there and requests Mirza Aqa Sadiq's assistance.
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Petition regarding a cleric's decree, 1926
‘Abd al-Muhammad the textile seller from Bunab writes to a cleric regarding his decree revoking a settlement related to his deceased daughter; because some people have questioned its authenticity; he requests a second decree.
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Khavar Khanum's petition, 1925
Documents include the following: petition of Khavar Khanum, wife of Vali Muhammad Parah Duz (tailor) from Bijar, to Majlis. She writes that while her husband was away on business, the financial trustee of Bijar harassed her; the Majlis writes to the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Finance to investigate the matter; the Ministry of Interior orders the government of Garus to deal with Khavar Khanum's complaint and writes about this to Majlis; Majlis writes to Khavar Khanum about the order of the Ministry of Interior to the government of Garus and the investigation of the Ministry...
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Sayyid Muhammad ‘Ali to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
Sayyid Muhammad ‘Ali asks Nuzhat al-Dawlah to allow Sayyid Ja‘far to be sent back to his home because his parents are worried about his well-being. The writer suggests assigning Sayyid Ja‘far as the representative of the late Haji Nizam al-Dawlah to perform the rites of pilgrimage in Karbala’.
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Tiriski Niski's letter to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
Tiriski Niski, the head of the Engineers Corp in the Department of Roads, writes to Nuzhat al-Dawlah concerning her letter, explaining that his employee Alexander Ivanovich had already rented a house in the Kashk village for him, which he cannot move out of, since the owner, Ni‘mat, has been very honest and kind in his dealings with them; it would be terrible if he returned his kindness with ill actions. He regrets that this information had not been passed to Nuzhat al-Dawlah in a timely manner, and now he is facing this difficulty. Despite Tiriski Niski's respect for her, he cannot move...
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Mirza ‘Abd al-Husayn's petition about his wife's escape, 1927
Mirza ‘Abd al-Husayn the tailor writes to Hujjat al-Islam Mirza Sadiq Aqa Mujtahid regarding the deception of his wife by Haji Shaykh Hasan and Ja‘far, mentioning that his last petition had led to the woman's arrest, but Haji Shaykh fled off with her and forged a marriage contract with the help of Ja‘far. The writer asks for the capture of Haji Shaykh Hasan and his punishment according to Shari‘a law.
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Petition to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
Addressing various issues, including counting the population of Amir Zakariya village, people's dire need for financial help, and giving wheat and barley to the gardener, the steward, and other workers as a stipend.
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Petition to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
The peasants of the village of Turkaman write to Nuzhat al-Dawlah regarding compliance with her order for their cooperation in helping the poor. They state that everyone has been involved except Musa Kalantar, Karbalayi Khalil, and Hamd Allah Kadkhuda [the village chief], who have enticed the steward, Mashhadi Muhammad Aqa, to send a faulty report to Nuzhat al-Dawlah. They explain that the purpose of their gathering has merely been to follow her orders to help the poor. They also mention that no one has received anything from Nuzhat al-Dawlah's nine thousand and five hundred-tuman donation,...
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Suna Khanum's petition, 1928
Suna Khanum, the daughter of ‘Ali from Harzand-i Jadid (Marand), writes to Ayat Allah Aqa Mirza Sadiq Mujtahid describing how Shahbaz took her from the springs at the house of Mulla Muhammad Hasan from Harzand with the aid of Jahangir, the resident of Harzand-i Jadid, and how, after a day of detention and threats, they drafted a marriage contract without her consent. She further states that the police have been harassing her to marry Shahbaz for almost a year. She petitions the Mujtahid to seek an inquiry about her case.
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Petition [to Sadiqah Khanum]
Letter to [Sadiqah Khanum?], asking to work for her or Amir Arsalan Khan [Asifi] as a servant and sending 5 tumans.
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