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Affidavit, 1853
The document reads, in part: "It is stated that Khanum Buzurg, the daughter of the deceased Muhammad ʻAli Khan [from] Dawdangah and the wife of Sayyid Muhammad (son of the deceased Sayyid Jaʻfar Razavi), has passed away. Her inheritors are two daughters and a son. She had inherited belongings (cows, sheep, and some properties) from her father. Now that the guardian of these children is their father, Sayyid Muhammad, the property inherited by the children should be given to him. Whoever knows about the truth of these lines should write their name and seal on the verso in order for this...
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Deposition about owing money to Bibi Khanum, 1856
Deposition by Mirza ‘Ali Muhammad Munshi, regarding his debt to the children of Isfandiyar Khan Qarahbaghi. He promises to pay one hundred and two tumans and two hundred and fifty dinars to Bibi Khanum, Isfandiyar Khan's daughter, and Hasan Bayg Qarahbaghi, who has the power of attorney from Isfandiyar Khan's underage son, in six months.
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Managing Mirza ‘Ali Khan's inheritance, 1916
After the death of Mirza ‘Ali Khan, son of Mirza ‘Abd al-Karim Khan Mu‘tamad, and the testimony of his brothers (with Mulla Mirza Ahmad Shaykh al-Islam's presence), regarding the absence of a male heir, his properties were divided amongst his wives and daughters, and the management of the rest of his properties was assigned to his older brother, Mirza Muhammad Riza Vazir. Now, after one year, because of Mirza Muhammad Riza's illness, this responsibility is transferred to his brother, Mirza ‘Abd al-Ghaffar Khan Mu‘tamad al-Iyalah.
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Mirza Riza Khan’s deposition, 1895
Mirza Riza Khan (colonel), son of Maryam Khanum (‘Aziz al-Hajiyah) and Mirza ‘Abd Allah Khan Mustawfi, states that he has received all his share of inheritance and has no claims on his paternal inheritance from his mother, who was the executor of the will.
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Mirza Ja‘far Khan’s deposition, 1895
Mirza Ja‘far Khan (military administrator), son of Maryam Khanum (‘Aziz al-Hajiyah) and Mirza ‘Abd Allah Khan Mustawfi, states that he has received all his share of inheritance and has no claims on his paternal inheritance from his mother, who was the executor of the will.
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Affidavit
Affidavit from merchants and farmers of Shiraz, requested by Muhammad Karim from Padank to confirm that his house was robbed during ‘Ali Khani chaos, and he spent his remaining money on repairing the building in Padank village with the promise from Mashhadi ‘Ali to pay him back, but Mashhadi ‘Ali passed away and now Muhammad Karim and his family suffer from poverty
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Sayyid Faraj Allah's request for his son's exemption, 1930
Petition of Sayyid Faraj Allah to the Majlis demanding his son, Habib Allah, be exempt from military service as he is the sole breadwinner for him, his wife, and their four children; along with an affidavit that testifies Sayyid Faraj Allah is incapable of providing for his family
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Correspondence regarding complaint by Guli Khanum and Muhammad Khan against Surayya Khanum, 1913 or 1914
Regarding Guli Khanum and Muhammad Khan's claim of being children of the late Iskandar Khan Fath al-Sultan and demanding their share of inheritance, which comes to one thousand five hundred tumans, from Surayya Khanum, Fath al-Sultan's wife. Includes a letter by their attorney; two affidavits from the people of Chargar confirming that Nazi Khanum was the temporary wife of Fath al-Sultan and Guli Khanum and Muhammad Khan are his children, also that Surayya Khanum has seized the properties that belonged to the deceased; a power of attorney given by Surayya Khanum and Gawhar Khanum, Fath...
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Documents regarding Zarrin Taj's complaint, 1924 to 1927
Documents regarding the complaint by Zarrin Taj Khanum, daughter of Ibrahim Khan Kurd-bachchah, against Mirza Muhammad ‘Ali Khan Mu‘allim (teacher), son of Mirza Rizq Allah, over her mahr and alimony. Includes affidavits on behalf of Zarrin Taj and Zia’ Huzur, Chief Editor of Sharq newspaper, about her marriage, Mirza ‘Ali Khan's other wife and children, his refraining to pay alimony, beating Zarrin Taj and her hospitalization at the American hospital; copy of their marriage contract, power of attorney from Zarrin Taj Khanum and Mirza ‘Ali Khan to their respective attorneys; affidavit on...