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Muhammad Muntasiri to ‘Amid Lashkar, 1925
Letter and envelope from Muhammad Muntasiri, member of the Finance Department of the Army in Tabriz, to ‘Amid Lashkar the Secretary of the army brigade in North-West Urumiyah; informing him that he is visiting ‘Amid Lashkar's house, sitting in the room at the biruni courtyard, across from his uncle's wife [probably ‘Amid Lashkar's mother], and has borrowed a pen from the child of ‘Amid Lashkar's sister to write to him; everyone is doing well, the weather is cold; he advises him to keep his house warm, asks him to write to them, and sends greetings on behalf of his beloved cousin [uncle's...
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Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah to Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam), 1910
Zahra Sultan Nizam Mafi (‘Izzat al-Saltanah) writes to her brother, Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam), telling him family news and that thieves have been looting people's houses, including those of Vusuq al-Dawlah and Hishmat al-Dawlah in addition to their own. She also talks about the people of Tehran's fear of the passing comet and how they talked about the end of the universe.
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Muhammad Taqi Nizam Mafi to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, 1910 or 1911
Muhammad Taqi Nizam Mafi writes to his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah. He comments on the murder of Sayyid ‘Abd Allah, talks about the weather in Finland, the son of Farmanfarma, and how his skill in speaking Persian has declined since he has moved from Switzerland.
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Hamid al-Sultan to ‘Amid Lashkar, 1925
Envelope is addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar the Secretary of the army brigade in Urumiyah; letter probably from Hamid al-Sultan, who discusses: Habib Allah al-Sultan having returned and staying in the room with the kursi; the grain not being delivered despite the writer's emphasis; sending the letters of Aqa Mirza Muhammad Khan, and other work-related issues; the ceremony for the arrival of Sardar Sipah and the arrival of Hazrat-i Ashraf from pilgrimage; the well-being of Sarkar ‘Illiyah and others; the good condition of citrus trees; his delayed stipend.
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Family letter
After greetings, the writer talks about transferring money, the price of rice in Tehran, raining in the northern areas, unsold rice, and the addressee's visit from Tehran along with their aunt.
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Letter from Sarah Clock to Mrs. Platt, 1919
It discusses letter writing and how the author saves stamps from received letters; mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell are on their way with the children, and Mr. Caldwell's cousin who is a teacher is accompanying them; Mr. DeLambert (Mrs. Caldwell's brother) is also coming with them; indicates that it is the most uncomfortable time of the year, specifically that Mrs. Calwdwell cannot tolerate heat; along with the envelope marked "Legation of the United States of America"
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Letter from Tayirah to Isabella Brittingham, 1909
The writer expresses her happiness in receiving the addressee's letter, and discusses the many problems for Baha’i followers in Iran due to lack of freedom; her belief in the Baha’i faith since she was twelve years old, and the mental and physical pressure imposed on her by her family for ten years because of her belief; and mentions that several of her family members, including her husband, converted to the Baha'i faith when they heard her words.
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Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, 1911
Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) writes to his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, giving her some advice on how to take care of herself and the family during the winter to prevent catching cold, some news about the Russian army in Azarbayjan, and the murder of Sani‘ al-Dawlah. He asks his sister to send him the daily newspapers, Iran-i Naw and Istiqlal-i Iran, every ten days. Muhammad ‘Ali emphasizes the importance of Zahra Sultan's education in French and playing the piano.
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Muʼayyid al-Muluk to Khanum Jan, 1907-1918
Collection of letters from Muʼayyid al-Muluk to Khanum Jan: a letter about visiting Hazrat ʻIlliyah before the trip, a description of the trip, a request to deal with the receipt of 80 tumans, sending Shakur Bayg's message, greeting Shakur Bayg's wife and Shahzadah ʻAmid, and complaining about Nanah's not accompanying the writer on the trip, (October 12, 1907); a letter about sending money for a dowry and talking about dowry issues, a request not to sell the items, asking for the care of the nanny, probably inviting her for the spring, and greeting her, complaining of Shakur's wife, and...
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- Zahra Sultan ʻIzzat al-Saltanah(3)
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