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Ghassem Ghani collectionMS 235

Table of Contents

Collection Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 3Requesting Instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 3Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Immediate Source of Acquisition ................................................................................................................................ 3Conditions Governing Access ..................................................................................................................................... 3Conditions Governing Use ......................................................................................................................................... 4Preferred Citation ....................................................................................................................................................... 4Existence and Location of Copies ............................................................................................................................... 4

Scope and Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 4Arrangement .................................................................................................................................................................. 4Collection Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Series I ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5SERIES II ................................................................................................................................................................ 12SERIES III ............................................................................................................................................................... 17Series III. A The Letters of Am?r Kabir from No. 1 to 210. ..................................................................................... 21SERIES IV ............................................................................................................................................................... 29SERIES V ................................................................................................................................................................ 31SERIES VI ............................................................................................................................................................... 36SERIES VII ............................................................................................................................................................. 37Series VIII. ("Container No. 8") .............................................................................................................................. 41SERIES IX ............................................................................................................................................................... 44

Selected Search Terms ................................................................................................................................................. 48


Collection Overview

REPOSITORY: Manuscripts and ArchivesYale University LibraryP.O. Box 208240New Haven, CT [email protected]://www.library.yale.edu/mssa/

CALL NUMBER: MS 235

CREATOR: Ghanī, Qāsim, 1898-1952, collector

TITLE: Ghassem Ghani collection

DATES: 1800-1900

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 3.5 linear feet (1 box, 2 folios)

LANGUAGE: Persian

SUMMARY: A collection of Persian manuscripts dating from the nineteenth century andconsisting largely of ocial correspondence and reports to the Shah of Iran.

ONLINE FINDING AID: To cite or bookmark this finding aid, please use the following link: http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.0235

Requesting InstructionsTo request items from this collection for use in the Manuscripts and Archives reading room, please usethe request links in the HTML version of this finding aid, available at http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.0235.To order reproductions from this collection, please go to http://www.library.yale.edu/mssa/ifr_copy_order.html. The information you will need to submit an order includes: the collection call number,collection title, series or accession number, box number, and folder number or name.

Key to the container abbreviations used in the PDF finding aid:b. boxf. folder

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of AcquisitionGift of Cyrus Ghani, 1963.

Conditions Governing AccessThe materials are open for research.

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Conditions Governing UseCopyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materialsprotected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the writtenpermission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploitedwithout permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred CitationGhassem Ghani Collection (MS 235). Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library.

Existence and Location of CopiesSeries I-V and VII-IX are also available on microfilm (751 frames on 1 reel, 35mm.) from Manuscripts andArchives, Yale University, at cost. Order no. HM25.

Scope and ContentsA collection of Persian manuscripts dating from the nineteenth century and consisting largely of ocialcorrespondence and reports to the Shah of Iran.

ArrangementSERIES ISERIES IISERIES IIISERIES III - A The Letters of AmÄ«r Kabir from No. 1 to 210.SERIES IVSERIES VSERIES VISERIES VIISERIES VIII. ("Container No. 8")SERIES IX

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Series I Ghassem Ghani collectionMS 235

Collection ContentsSeries I

Container Description

b. 1, f. 1 1. Haji Mirza Aqasi (chancellor of Mohammad Shah) to Manuchehr Khan Motamed-od-Dowleh(Governor of Isfahan) Concerning a dispute between Abdol Hosein Khan and Ibzahim Khan overagricultural property.

b. 1, f. 1 2. Haji-Mirza Aqasi to Mohammad Shah (Shah of Iran). Concerning the conversation between MirzaDjafar Khan and Russian Prince Vorontzov.

b. 1, f. 1 3. Same to Same. Assuring the Shah that there are no symptoms of any new disease in the Harem.

b. 1, f. 1 4. Same to Same. Expressing sorrow that the Moslems are not concerned with the conquest andsubordination of the nonbelievers.

b. 1, f. 1 5. Same to Same. Prays that God may not remove the shadow of the Shah from the heads of thepeople of Iran.

b. 1, f. 1 6. Same to Same. Concerning the Russian General Perovski and the chaos in the Persian army.

b. 1, f. 1 7. Same to Same. In defence of a court ocial who was criticized by the Shah.

b. 1, f. 1 8. Same to Same. Thanking the Shah for his concern over his health.

b. 1, f. 1 9. Same to Same. Inviting the Shah to Abbas AbÄd for rest.

b. 1, f. 1 10. Same to Same. Concerning his health.

b. 1, f. 1 11. Same to Same. Concerning two letters written six years previously to two foreign envoys whichwere never delivered to them.

b. 1, f. 1 12. Same to Same. Complaining about the brothers and the uncles of the Shah who are involved inintrigues and treason.

b. 1, f. 1 13. Same to Same. Complaining about the foreigners (Europeans) who have caused him pain andsuering.

b. 1, f. 1 14. Same to Same. A routine report.

b. 1, f. 1 15. Same to Same. Concerning the necessity of the Shah's presence in the capitol.

b. 1, f. 1 16. FarhÄd MirzÄto Bibi Jan. Sending a Koran to her.

b. 1, f. 1 17. Koluke, Shah's physician, to the Shah. Concerning the mineral waters of Larsidjan.

b. 1, f. 1 18. HÄji Mirza Aqasi to the Shah. Concerning some diseases in the city and the suburbs (of Teheran).

b. 1, f. 1 19. Farhad Murza to Sepah-Salar Aáº"am: Concerning the mutiny of some soldiers and theirpunishment.

b. 1, f. 1 20. A note by Farhad Mirza (then the governor of Teheran): Consulted Hafez (Persian poet whoseverses are used for telling fortunes).

b. 1, f. 1 21. Farhad Mirza to Assef-od-Dowleh: Complaining of sickness and old age.

b. 1, f. 1 22. Mirza Abbas Khan Muaven-of-Molk: Inquiring after the health of Amin-od-Dowleh.

b. 1, f. 1 23. Mirza Abbas Khan Muaven-of-Molk: Inquiring after the health of Amin-od-Dowleh.

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b. 1, f. 1 24. Hesam-os-Saltaneh-to Sadra-od-Dowleh: Confirming the receipt of a package of tea.

b. 1, f. 1 25. Same to Same: Concerning his estates in Isfahan.

b. 1, f. 1 26. Same to Same: Continuation of No. 25.

b. 1, f. 1 27. Mirza Ussof Mostashar-od-Dowleh to Aqa Gafar (a merchant): Sending a money order for theprice of a book.

b. 1, f. 1 28. Safi Ali Shah to Abdol Ali Mirza: Confirming the receipt of a pair of glasses.

b. 1, f. 1 29. Same to Same: Inquiring about his health.

b. 1, f. 1 30. Malkam Khan to (addressee unknown): Criticizing the lack of security in Iran (dated July 26,1906).

b. 1, f. 1 31. A note by Farhad Mirza (dated 1295 A.H.).

b. 1, f. 1 32. Egbal-od-Dowleh Kash?to Naser-os-Saltaneh: A routine letter.

b. 1, f. 1 33. Safi Ali Shah to (addressee unknown): Concerning the survivors of Nosrat-os-Saltaneh who are inneed.

b. 1, f. 1 34. Abdul-Ali-Mirza to his daughter Zahra Khanum: Concerning the expenses of the house.

b. 1, f. 1 35. Masud-Mirza Zell-os-Soltan (the Shah's son) to Saheb Ekhtiaz: Sending a gift.

b. 1, f. 1 36. KÄmrÄn MirzÄto Saheb Ekthiar (then Minister of Justice): Asking him not to sign the courtdecision concerning Mohammad until he seems him.

b. 1, f. 1 37. Hajib-od-Dowleh to Amin-od-Dowleh: Informing him about Naser-ed-Din's (the Shah's) arrival atAnzali.

b. 1, f. 1 38. An envelope on which is written: "Two papers with the handwriting of Motamed-os-Saltaneh arepresented".

b. 1, f. 1 39. Mutamed-os-Saltaneh to Gavame Hozuz (dated 1330 A.H.): Concerning a country estate.

b. 1, f. 1 40. Mirza Ali-Asghar Khan Atabak (Chancellor) to the Shah: Complaining about the minister of Warand his intrigues.

b. 1, f. 1 41. Moshir-od-Dowleh to Azed-os-Saltaneh: Concerning the regulation of the army in Azerbaidjan.

b. 1, f. 2 42. Amir Azam to Dr. Qizil Ayaq: Sending him 50 tumans.

b. 1, f. 2 43. Ein-od-Dowleh to Dr. Qizil Ayag: Saying farewell before leaving Tehran.

b. 1, f. 2 44. A table written by Sani-od-Dowleh: Some political, commercial and geographical information ofdierent countries.

b. 1, f. 2 45. The same: The comparison of the measurements of dierent countries.

b. 1, f. 2 46. Abdul Hossein Farmanfarmaian to Dr. Ghani: Sending him the money for his bill.

b. 1, f. 2 47. A letter addressing Nazem-od-Dowleh (Persian Ambassador in Turkey): Concerning postalexchange between Iran and Turkey.

b. 1, f. 2 48. Fatholla Khan Sheibani (addressee unknown): Requesting a picture.

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b. 1, f. 2 49. Mohammad Hassein Foroughi: A piece of handwriting.

b. 1, f. 2 50. Fatholla Khan Sheibani (addressee unknown): Greetings and compliments.

b. 1, f. 2 51. Haji Pir Zadeh to Farhad Mirza: Greetings and compliments.

b. 1, f. 2 52. Fatholla Sheibani to Haji Pir Zadeh: Thanking him for a picture and discussing the state of aairsin France.

b. 1, f. 2 53. Addressee is Mirza Abdol Vahab Asef-od-Dowleh: The letter is written for Prince Navab Azed-od-Dowleh. Regretting that he cannot be present at a party.

b. 1, f. 2 54. Dabir-ol-Molk to Amin-od-Dowleh: Informing him of his (Amin-od-Dowleh's) appointment tothe chancellorship and the arrival of the Shah to Anzali.

b. 1, f. 2 55. Mirza-Abol-Qassen (poet) to Farhad Mirza: Concerning the loss of several donkeys with loads ofwheat.

b. 1, f. 2 56. Reza Veqar (poet) to Farhad Mirza: Requesting the rent of a village.

b. 1, f. 2 57. The same: Complaining of his illness.

b. 1, f. 2 58. Reza Quli Hedayat: A list of the rulers of Mazanderan

b. 1, f. 2 59. Molla Nazar Talegani (a famous clergy) to (addressee unknown) Concerning a divinity student.

b. 1, f. 2 60. Amir Kabir (Chancellor during the first years of the reign of Naser-ed-Din Shah to Nasir-od-Dowleh: Making an appointment with him.

b. 1, f. 2 61. The handwriting of Mirza Hassan Ashtiani (a famous clergyman) on the margin of a letterconcerning a judicial problem.

b. 1, f. 2 62a. Farhad Mirza to the Persian Ambassador in Turkey dated 1298 A.H.: Concerning an articleprinted in "Akhtar" newspaper dealing with astronomy.

b. 1, f. 2 62b. Hessam-od-Saltaneh to the Ambassador in Turkey: Greetings and compliments.

b. 1, f. 2 63. Shams-ol-Ulema to Sarem-Lashkar: Concerning the sending of a sum of money on account of theharvest.

b. 1, f. 2 64. Hosein Malik to Dr. Ghani: Sending him a piece of the handwriting of Malek-od-Tojar and twocopies of Hafer.

b. 1, f. 2 65. Malek-ot-Todjar to his brother, dated 1329 (A.H.) concerning their private aairs.

b. 1, f. 2 66. Sayah Mahallati to (addressee unknown): Concerning the writing of a book.

b. 1, f. 2 67. In Re Amir Kabir: Concerning an audience.

b. 1, f. 2 68. Same.

b. 1, f. 2 69. Same: Concerning the reception of the Turkish envoy and complaining about the harsh behaviorof the Russian ambassador.

b. 1, f. 3 70. Mirza Aga Khan Nouri (Chancellor) to the Shah: Holiday greetings (on the back of this letter theShah's handwriting.)

b. 1, f. 3 71. In Re Amir Kabir: Private Aairs

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b. 1, f. 3 72. The Same: Concerning Imam JumÄof Tabriz who had refused to go to the court of the Shah.

b. 1, f. 3 73. Davar (then Minister of Finance) to Dr. Ghani, dated 131 [5?]. (A.H.) Concerning the receipt of theorder.

b. 1, f. 3 74. Davar to Ghani (1315 A.H.): Sending him two letters and requesting him to compare them withthe letters in the library of Majlis (parliament)

b. 1, f. 3 75. Vosug-od-Dowleh to Dr. Ghani: Thanking him for the receipt of a picture.

b. 1, f. 3 76. The Same (dated 1309) (A.H.) New Year's Greeting.

b. 1, f. 3 77. Farzin to Dr. Ghani: Concerning the sending of two packs of tea

b. 1, f. 3 78. Jiyyed Abdol-Ghani (Dr. Ghani's father) (addressee unknown): Concerning the hospital inSabzevar

b. 1, f. 3 79. Haji Amin-oz-Zarb to Dr. Ghani (1308) (A.H.): New Year's Greetings.

b. 1, f. 3 80. An entrance ticket into the Vatican in the name of Dr. Ghani (dated Dec.21, 1924)

b. 1, f. 3 81. Mirza Said Khan (minister of foreign aairs) to the Persian Ambassador in Turkey: Concerningthe personal relations.

b. 1, f. 3 82. Hassan Ali Khan Amir Nezam to the Persian Embassy in Turkey dated 1289: Expressing hisgratitude to the Sultan of Turkey for a gift and mentioning Shah's dissatisfaction with the scandal inKhan-Valedeh. (in Istanbul)

b. 1, f. 3 83. Writer and addressee unknown: Remittance of two hundred tumans for Iranian Consul General inEgypt.

b. 1, f. 3 84. Mohsen Khan to the Persian Embassy in Turkey dated 1279: Description of his arrival in Trapuzan.

b. 1, f. 3 85. Mutamed-od-Dowleh to the Persian Ambassador in Turkey, dated 1298 (A.H.) Concerning thecomplaint of merchants about the Consul General in Istanbul.

b. 1, f. 3 86. Zel-os-Soltan to Man-al-Folk, dated 1298 (A.H.) Concerning the complaints of the Iranianmerchants about the Persian Consul General.

b. 1, f. 3 86a. His?m Al-sult?n to Mu c?n Al Mulk

b. 1, f. 3 86b. Amin-os-Soltan to (addressee unknown) dated 1308 (A.H.): Concerning

b. 1, f. 3 86c. Amin-os-Soltan to Ala-os-Saltaneh (Persian Minister in London) dated 1309. (A.H.) Concerningthe activities of Malkan Khan and Liyyid Gamal-od-Din against the Persian government in London.

b. 1, f. 3 87. Mohammad Ali-Shah (Shah of Iran after his abdication from throne): Complaining about the latearrival of money.

b. 1, f. 3 88. Ahmad Qavam to Dr. Ghani: Concerning the construction of a hospital in Lahidjan.

b. 1, f. 3 89. Writer unknown to Saheb Jam: Complaining of illness

b. 1, f. 3 90. Haji Mohtashem-os-Saltaneh to Dr. Ghani: An invitation to his house.

b. 1, f. 3 91. Ali Soheili (then minister of foreign aairs) to Dr. Ghani: Expressing condolences.

b. 1, f. 3 92. Malek-ol-Mutakkalemin (a famous revolutionary and writer): An interpretation of a few versesof the Koran.

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b. 1, f. 3 93. Abol Hassan Djelve (a poet) to Abdol Ali Mirza: Concerning the book of Alfiyeh.

b. 1, f. 3 94. Nazem-ol-Atteba to Aqa Usof, the merchant: Requesting him to send 100 tumans.

b. 1, f. 3 95. Nazem-ol-Atteba: A note on Persian grammar

b. 1, f. 4 96. The Same: Notions on historical and medical problems.

b. 1, f. 4 97. The Same.

b. 1, f. 4 98. The Same.

b. 1, f. 4 99. The handwriting of Haji Mulla Hadi Sabzevazi (A famous Persian philosopher): Concerning thedonation of two days water supply to divinity students.

b. 1, f. 4 100. The minister of foreign aairs' agent in Khorassan to the ministry: Concerning the personalaairs of Mirza Hosein Khan.

b. 1, f. 4 101. The handwriting of Sabuzi Esfahani (a contemporary poet)

b. 1, f. 4 102. Jiyyid Nasrolla Taqavi to Dr. Ghani: Recommendation for Dr. Alavi.

b. 1, f. 4 103. Ali Khan Zahir-od-Dowleh (Governor of Mazanderan) dated 1278 (A.H.).

b. 1, f. 4 104. Nazem-ol-Atteba: A note about Ali-ebne-Abbass (a 4th century physician)

b. 1, f. 4 105. Kazemzadeh Iranshahr to Dr. Ghani (May 27, 1938): Thanking him for the book of Avicenna.

b. 1, f. 4 106. Pirzadeh to the Shah: Requesting monetary help.

b. 1, f. 4 107. The marriage certificate of Amir Azam and Esmat Khanom.

b. 1, f. 4 108. Haji Molla Sultan Ali Gonabadi to Hosein Ali Shirazi: Informing him of the receipt of a book.

b. 1, f. 4 109. The handwriting of Haji Aqa Mohammad Najm Abadi. (a famous mujtahed).

b. 1, f. 4 110. Malek-al-Kalam: Some poetry

b. 1, f. 4 111. Moin-od-Dowleh Sheibami: some poetry

b. 1, f. 4 112. Iradj Mirza Jalal-ol-Molk (a famous poet of the period of Persian revolution): some poetry

b. 1, f. 4 113. Malek-ol-Kolam Sharqi: some poetry

b. 1, f. 4 114. Mirza Hosein Khan Badi (a poet): poetry

b. 1, f. 4 115. Vahid Dastgerdi (poet): some poetry

b. 1, f. 4 116. Tului Araqi (poet): poetry

b. 1, f. 4 117. Sorushe (poet): poetry

b. 1, f. 4 118. Ghomam Hamadani (poet): poetry

b. 1, f. 4 119. Ebrat Naim (poet): Poetry (page from a book)

b. 1, f. 4 120. Adib Beizai Kashani (poet): Poetry

b. 1, f. 4 121. Malek-ol-Kalam Shargi (poet): Poetry

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b. 1, f. 4 122. Adib Beizai Kashani (poet): Poetry

b. 1, f. 4 123. Aqa Sheikh Hadi Birjandi to (addressee unknown): Concerning his poetry.

b. 1, f. 4 124. Sorush (Poet): poetry.

b. 1, f. 4 125. The handwriting of Aqa Hosein Nadjm Abadi

b. 1, f. 4 126. Aqa Sheikh Hadi Birjandi to (addressee unknown): Concerning his biography.

b. 1, f. 4 127. Nasyr Divan Fozuni Kermanshahi: some poetry

b. 1, f. 4 128. Mirza Nemate Rouzani to (addressee unknown): Concerning his family aairs.

b. 1, f. 4 129. Sheikh Ahmad Shalroodi to Amir Azam: Concerning the necessity of preventing the export ofwheat.

b. 1, f. 4 130. The Same: Concerning the plight of some tradssmen.

b. 1, f. 4 131. Siyyid Hassan Modarres to(addreseee unknown): Recommending two persons as candidates forthe Parliament.

b. 1, f. 5 132. Ebrahim Khan Samiáº½to Mohammad Hassan: Concerning the management of his estates.

b. 1, f. 5 133. Karim Dad Khan Nardini to Mirza Mehdi Khan Birjandi: Concerning a lot of land in Birjand.

b. 1, f. 5 134. Sho-os-Saltaneh (Mohammad All Shah's brother) to the minister of Court: Concerning the saleof a garden.

b. 1, f. 5 135. Firuz Mirza Nosrat-od-Dowleh to his son Mozaar Firuz: Inquiring after his health and that ofhis family.

b. 1, f. 5 136. Sho-os-Saltaneh to the Minister of Court: Concerning the sale of a garden.

b. 1, f. 5 137. Mostofi-ol-Mamalek to the Crown Prince: Concerning Ehtessab-ol-Molk.

b. 1, f. 5 138. Mostofi-ol-Mamalek to (addressee unknown): The same.

b. 1, f. 5 139. Orders concerning the working days of the employees of the various sections of the court inAzaraijan.

b. 1, f. 5 140. Esmail Khan Momtaz-od-Dowleh to (addressee unknown): Concerning family aairs.

b. 1, f. 5 141. Writer unknown to Haji Sad-od-Dowleh: Concerning some orders given to Molla Bashi

b. 1, f. 5 142. The handwriting of Haji's Sheikh Hadi: The sura of Ankabut from the Koran.

b. 1, f. 5 143. Not identified.

b. 1, f. 5 144. The letter from Dr. E. Brown to Mohammad Kazem Khorassani, dated 1329 A.H. Concerning thedanger of the rivalry between the Bakhtiari and Qashqai tribes and asking Khorassani to advise thetribes to stop the rivalry.

b. 1, f. 5 145. Mirza Aqa Khan Nuri (Chancellor) to Aziz Khan Sarda: Concerning the signing of a secret treatybetween Iran and Russia.

b. 1, f. 5 146. A letter of Aqa Khan Nuzi to Aziz Khan Sardar: Concerning the same treaty.

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b. 1, f. 5 147. Mohammad Kazem Khorassani: In reply to an inquiry concerning the necessity of the Parliamentin Iran.

b. 1, f. 5 148, 149 and 150. The treaty between Iran and Russia concerning the neutrality of Iran during theRusso-Turkish War.

b. 1, f. 5 151. Mirza Ali Khan Amin-od-Dowleh (Chancellor) to Naser-ed-Din Shah: Criticizing theadministration of the government.

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SERIES II Ghassem Ghani collectionMS 235

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b. 1, f. 6 152. A translation of the telegram of the English Foreign Minister to the English Minister in Tehran,dated 1325: Concerning the invasion of the Persian borders by the Ottoman army and the discussionon this score with the Russian ambassador in Istanbul.

b. 1, f. 6 153. English Minister in Tehran to Farmanfarma, dated 1325. A translation of two telegrams receivedfrom London, are being sent (Concerning the border problems between Iran and Turkey.)

b. 1, f. 6 154. Farmanfarma to Mohammad Ali Shah presenting a rug and 500 Tumans.

b. 1, f. 6 155. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated 1268, concerning the appointment of Sultan Murad Mirzato the governorship of Khorasan.

b. 1, f. 6 156. A piece of the handwriting of Teimurtash: Concerning the question of justice.

b. 1, f. 6 157. A piece of handwriting of Farmanfarma vowing friendship to Amin-od-Dowleh if he will remainloyal to Mohammad Ali Shah and the Qajar dynasty.

b. 1, f. 6 158. A piece of handwriting of Abul Qasem concerning a philosophical problem.

b. 1, f. 6 159. Farmanfarma to his wife Ezatod-Dowleh: Sending a message to Mohammad Ali Shah via her,advising the Shah to be more careful in giving his orders and complaining that the Shah is so busywith people that there is no time to discuss secret problems with him.

b. 1, f. 6 160. Mossadeq-os-Saltaneh (Dr. Mossadeq) to Farmanfarma concerning the court situation ofMohammad Ali Shah and the Parliament.

b. 1, f. 6 161. The rest of the above letter.

b. 1, f. 6 162. A telegram of Amin-os-Soltan to Farmanfarma--dated 1325(A.H.): Concerning the appointmentof Farmanfarma to the governorship of Azarbaijan.

b. 1, f. 6 163. Mohammad Ali Shah to Haji Mirz Rafi Khan, dated 1325 A.H. saying that he has left all hisfurniture in Azarbaijan to Farmanfarma.

b. 1, f. 6 164. Mohammad Ali Shah to Farmanfarma saying that the furniture was given to him as a gift andmoney was expected, but since he has sent some, it will be accepted.

b. 1, f. 6 165. An order of Mohammad Ali Shah dated 1325 A.H. concerning the appointment of Farmanfarmato command of the Zuleh tribe.

b. 1, f. 6 166. An order of Mohammad Ali Shah, 1325 (A.H.) concerning the appointment of Farmanfarma tothe Ministry of Justice.

b. 1, f. 6 167. An order of Mohammad Ali Shah, 1325 (A.H.) concerning the appointment of Farmanfarma tothe Governorship of Azarbaijan.

b. 1, f. 6 168. Reza Shah to Feridoon Jam (his son-in-law) dated 15 Khordad 1322 A.H. criticizing the characterof Persians.

b. 1, f. 6 169. A copy of the concession for the construction of highways and railroads in dierent parts ofIran to Ein-od-Dawleh, Moshir-od Dawleh, and others.

b. 1, f. 6 170. Mohammad Hassan Mirza (heir to the throne) to Farmanfarma concerning an incident on theTurkish border.

b. 1, f. 6 171. A piece of Farmanfarma's handwriting concerning his loyalty to Mohammad Ali Shah and theQajar dynasty.

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b. 1, f. 6 172. Zel-os-Sultan to Farmanfarma--dated Shaval, 1324 A.H.: Complaining of illness and stating hisdecision to go to Europe.

b. 1, f. 6 173. A letter from Ommul Khaqan (Mozafar-ed-Din Shah's wife) to Farmanfarma (her son-in-law)reproaching him for leaving his wife at home and marrying women in other places.

b. 1, f. 6 174. Ommul Khaqan to Ezat-os-Saltaneh (her daughter and Farmanfarma's wife) Concerning atransaction and other family aairs.

b. 1, f. 6 175. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Moharram, 1268.

b. 1, f. 6 176. A piece of handwriting of Mohammad Taqi Mirza-od-Dowleh (Naser-od-Din Shah's brother):several Arabic verses.

b. 1, f. 6 177. Hassan Ali Khan Garusi addressed to his brother recommending Abdul Ali Niknam andrequesting the return of his property.

b. 1, f. 6 178. Mirza Abol Qasem Qaen Maqam addressee unknown--Expressing gratitude for beingremembered.

b. 1, f. 7 179. Ron-od-Dowleh to Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 1, f. 7 180. The same. Concerning the marriage of his son Nasrullah Mirza with Sharaf-od-Dowleh.

b. 1, f. 7 181. Written by unknown to Heshmat-od-Sultan the mayor of Quchan. Concerning the city's aairsand borders.

b. 1, f. 7 182. Foroughi Zoka ol Mulk to Dr. Ghani sending him several books.

b. 1, f. 7 183. Mirza Ali Khan addressee unknown complaining that he is out of favor and stating that he isready to hand in Governments accounts.

b. 1, f. 7 184. Mozaar-ed-Din Shah to Rok-od-Dowleh (in his handwriting). Asking about his health.

b. 1, f. 7 185. Ein-od-Dowleh to Qaen-Maqem ol-Molk Rashti (Rafi) on the occasion of the death of SharietMadar expressing his condolences.

b. 1, f. 7 186. The secretary of the heir to the throne to Rafi dated 17 Shahrisar 1306. Concerning the healthand the education of the prince.

b. 1, f. 7 187. Kam-ran Mirza to Rafi--Expressing condolences on the occasion of the death of Shariet Madar.

b. 1, f. 7 188. Shor-os-Soltaneh (Mohammad Ali Shah's brother) to Rafi: Expressing his sorrow on the illnessof Rafi and discussing the situations arising from the war.

b. 1, f. 7 189. Sad-od-Dowleh to Rafi: Concerning the suit of Mokhber-os-Soltaneh and his nephews.

b. 1, f. 7 190. Sam-Sam-os-Soltaneh Bakltia to Rafi concerning the presentation of his views to the membersof the Cabinet when they meet.

b. 1, f. 7 191. Zahir-od-Dowleh to Rafi: Recommending Yazdan Verdi Khan.

b. 1, f. 7 192. Sepahdar to Rafi: Expressing his friendship.

b. 1, f. 7 193. Taymurtash to Rafi--Recommending Mirza Mohammad Khan.

b. 1, f. 7 194. Ala ol Mulk to Rafi--Concerning a leave for his son.

b. 1, f. 7 195. Sepahsalar TonKaboni to Rafi expressing friendship.

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b. 1, f. 7 196. Sepahsalar to Rafi--the same.

b. 1, f. 7 197. Saad-od-Dowleh to Rafi: Concerning the ruling of the court on his financial aairs.

b. 1, f. 7 198. Kamran Mirza to Rafi: An invitation to dinner.

b. 1, f. 7 199. Sepahdar to Rafi: In reply to Rafi's complaint about the telephone conditions between Tehranand Te

b. 1, f. 7 200. Sepahsalar to Rafi expressing condolences on the death of Shariet Madar.

b. 1, f. 7 201. General Abdullarh Khan Tahmasebi addressee unknown. Concerning slanderous rumors aboutMahmud Khan.

b. 1, f. 7 202. Ein-od-Dowleh to Rafi: Expressing his thanks for the termination of his aairs with the bank.

b. 1, f. 7 203. Adl-ol-Mulk to Rafi: A friendly letter.

b. 1, f. 7 204. Asef-od-Dowleh Salehi to Rafi: Complaining of his aairs and the lack of concern of themembers of the government for him.

b. 1, f. 7 205. Abdullah Khan Amir Tahmasebi to Rafi: Concerning the steps taken for the construction ofroads and general improvements in Azerbaijan.

b. 1, f. 7 206. Rules and regulations of the Cabinet, dated Rajab 1314 A.H., signed by Muzaar-ed-Din Shah.

b. 1, f. 7 207. Asef-od-Dowleh to addressee unknown. Complaining that no one is concerned about him.

b. 1, f. 7 208. A printed announcement by Kuchek Khan concerning the appointment of Khalu Qurban as hisdeputy and as the chief of a detachment of the Red Army of the Republic (Rise of Kuchek Khan inMazanderan against the central government.)

b. 1, f. 7 209. Mirza Mohammad Khan Sepahsalar to Mirza Aqa Khan: Explaining the demands of MirzaMohammad Ali Kahn for 1200 tumans.

b. 1, f. 7 210. The decision of the Cabinet, signed by Mozaar-ed-Din Shah: Concerning the export of ricefrom Gilan, to Europe.

b. 1, f. 8 211. A piece of handwriting of Qavam-od-Dowleh: Concerning the mills of Tarasht.

b. 1, f. 8 212. Sahib Ekltiar to Kamran Mirza: An invitation to a party.

b. 1, f. 8 213. An order for the appointment of Mohammad Taher Mirza to Governorship of Qarejeh Dagh,sealed by Mirza Said Khan, minister of foreign aairs, dated Rabi-os-Sani, 1262.

b. 1, f. 8 214. The handwriting of Amin-od-Dowleh, concerning the establishment of a special assemblynamed the assembly of nobles, signed by Mozaar-ed-Din Shah.

b. 1, f. 8 215. Mohammad Hasan Mirza Valiahd (Crown Prince) to Saheb EkhtiÄr 4 Saratan (Cancer) 1303 A.H.,complaining of dizziness and requesting his speedy return.

b. 1, f. 8 216. Haj Sheykh Abd-al-Karim, to Rafi: A note of thanks.

b. 1, f. 8 217. Same to Same. Asking to transmit a message to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 8 218. Same to Same. Note of greetings.

b. 1, f. 8 219. Ab-ol Hasan Musavi-al EsfÄhÄni to Rafi: Answer to two questions in regard to canon law.

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b. 1, f. 8 220. Modarres to Rafi: 19 Jamadi-al-ulÄ1242, concerning the situation in KÄshÄn and the likelihoodof dissorders in connection with elections.

b. 1, f. 8 221. DÄvar to Mowlavi (from Europe), February 14, 1911, complaining about conditions in Iran.

b. 1, f. 8 222. Esmail Momtaz al-Dowleh to Mowlevi, 14 Day 1309, concerning sums of money owed him.

b. 1, f. 8 223. DÄvar to Mowlavi (from Europe) November 3, 1912. Criticism of conditions in Iran.

b. 1, f. 8 224. Order of Mozaar ed-Din Mirza, Heir to the Throne, to Amid- od-Dowleh Governor of Khoi andSalmas. Shavval 1296. Concerning a local rebel.

b. 1, f. 8 225. Mirza Hasan Safi All Shah to (unknown) Greetings.

b. 1, f. 8 226. French Ambassador in Constantinople to Mozaar ed-Din Shah (Translation), congratulatinghim upon his accession to the throne.

b. 1, f. 8 227. Haj Sheykh MortezÄ Ashtiani to (unknown) Greetings.

b. 1, f. 8 228. Fakhr-od-Dowleh ShirÄzi to (unknown) Greetings (Excellent example of Persian calligraphy.)

b. 1, f. 8 229. Seykh Fazlollah Nuri to (unknown) Concerning the arrest of a merchant In Mashad and arequest for his release.

b. 1, f. 8 230. Sheykh al-Eraqeyn to (unknown) Congratulations.

b. 1, f. 8 231. Haj Mirza HedÄyat Javaheri to (unknown) requesting the return of a ring. On the marginautograph of Mirza Said Khan, Minister of Foreign Aairs.

b. 1, f. 8 232. ZorriÄsateyn Shirazi to (unknown) requesting the return of a ring. On the margin autograph ofMirza Said Khan, Minister of Foreign Aairs.

b. 1, f. 8 233. Mirza Hashem Ashtiani to (unknown) Invitation to dinner.

b. 1, f. 8 234. Haj Seyyed Abol Qasem KÄshÄni to (unknown), recommending Seyyed Abdol Karim theMojtahed.

b. 1, f. 8 235: Mirza Lotf Ali Sadr ol-AfÄzel to (unknown), note of thanks.

b. 1, f. 8 236. Shariat MadÄr Rashti to (unknown) Note of thanks.

b. 1, f. 8 237. Unknown to unknown. On the margin autograph of Adib PashÄvari, recommending the hiring ofSheykh Ali in the library.

b. 1, f. 8 238. Haj Abol Hasan Mirza Sheykh al-Rais from Shiraz to Tehran to (unknown) informing hiscorrespondent of the dispatch of 25 volumes of his books.

b. 1, f. 8 239. Haj Sheykh Abdol Karim, Head of the Qom Learned Society (clerical) to (unknown)Recommending Ali Borjuerdi.

b. 1, f. 8 240. Haj Sheykh Mehdi Shams ol-OlamÄto (unknown) Note of thanks.

b. 1, f. 8 241. AgÄ ZiÄ ArÄki to (unknown) thanking the Ministry of Education.

b. 1, f. 8 242. Hojjat ol-EslÄm HÄj AgÄli Akbar Borujerdi to (unknown), concerning an order of the PrimeMinister.

b. 1, f. 8 243. HÄj Sheykh Mohammad Mazandarani from Karbela to (unknown), concerning royal gifts to besent to Haydarabad.

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b. 1, f. 8 244. EmÄm Jom'e of ZanjÄn to (unknown), recommending Ezz-od-Din.

b. 1, f. 8 245. Mirza Mohammad Bager Guardian of the Shrine at Qom to (unknown), 18 Day 1317. Greetings.

b. 1, f. 8 246. HÄj AgÄ JamÄl EsfahÄni (VÄez) to (unknown). Greetings and complaints about ill health.

b. 1, f. 9 247. Letter by unknown author, on the margin the handwriting of Haji Mirza Hadi Dowlet Abad:Concerning the sale somebody's estate.

b. 1, f. 9 248. Syyid Hasan Modarres to (unknown) prince Regretting that misunderstanding has occurred.

b. 1, f. 9 249. Amin-os-Soltan (chancellor) to the Persian Embassy in Turkey. Dated 1309 A.H. ConcerningJamal-ed-Din and his expulsion from Turkey.

b. 1, f. 9 250. Amin-os-Soltan to the Persian embassy in Turkey, dated 1309, A.H. Concerning the demand ofsubscription fees to Al-Ahram (edited in Egypt.)

b. 1, f. 9 251. Mohammad Ibrahim Alam Amir Shoukat-ol-Molk to Dr. Ghani--dated 1321 (solar year)--Greetings.

b. 1, f. 9 252. Syyid Mohammad Behbehan? to Dr. Ghani. Recommending Dr. Ehsan.

b. 1, f. 9 253. Abdol Mohammad Khan to unknown. Asking salary to be sent to Kurdestan.

b. 1, f. 9 254. Mohammad Shah to Qahraman Mirza dated 1257 A.H. Concerning removal of MohammadRahim Mirza.

b. 1, f. 9 255. Bill of expenditure of the personnel of the stable and the artillery of Khorasam signed byHesam-os-Soltaneh.

b. 1, f. 9 256. Andalib-od-Dowleh to Amin-od-Dowleh concerning the dispatch of letters by Aqa Ali.

b. 1, f. 9 257. Receipt of membership dues received by the judicial society, (receipt in the name ofMomayezol-Mamadek).

b. 1, f. 9 258. The same.

b. 1, f. 9 259. Mokhber-os-Soltaneh to Dr. Ghani--Concerning the building donated for hospital use.

b. 1, f. 9 260. Amir-Shoukat-al-Molk Alam to Dr. Ghani--Sending saron.

b. 1, f. 9 261. Mo'tamen-ol-Molk Pir Nia to Dr. Ghani. Thanking the doctor for the book about Sufism.

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SERIES III Ghassem Ghani collectionMS 235

SERIES III


b. 2, f. 10 1. Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh to Nasir-od-Dowleh (Chancellor): Sending the papersapproved by the Shah for execution.

b. 2, f. 10 2. Same to Same. Concerning his health, and a letter to Ataullah Khan.

b. 2, f. 10 3. Same to Same. Sending a few telegrams signed by the Shah.

b. 2, f. 10 4. Same to Same. Inviting Nasir-od-Dowleh to his garden.

b. 2, f. 10 5. Same to Same. Concerning the answer to the telegram and Saheb Divan's telegram.

b. 2, f. 10 6. Same to Same. Concerning the appointment of a functionary to Astrabad.

b. 2, f. 10 7. Same to Same. Concerning personal relations.

b. 2, f. 10 8. Same to Same. Concerning a telegram received from Mo'tamed-od-Dowleh.


b. 2, f. 10 10. Same to Same. Concerning Nasir-od-Dowleh's departure for Mekka.


b. 2, f. 10 12. Same to Same. Concerning letters from Khorasan.

b. 2, f. 10 13. Same to Same. Concerning Amin Lashkar and his proposition.


b. 2, f. 10 15. Same to Same. Concerning the budget of Khorasan.

b. 2, f. 10 16. Same to Same. Concerning personal relations and Nasir-od-Dowleh's view of Tukkomen.


b. 2, f. 10 18. Same to Same. Concerning the budget of Astrahad.

b. 2, f. 10 19. Same to Same. Concerning Nasir-od-Dowleh's trip.

b. 2, f. 10 20. Same to Same. Concerning Nasir-od-Dowleh's trip to Mekka.

b. 2, f. 10 21. Same to Same. Expressing happiness for Nasir-od-Dowleh's well being.


b. 2, f. 10 23. Same to Same. Informing Nasir-od-Dowleh that he is his representative in matters concerningKhorasen, Fars and Astrabad.

b. 2, f. 10 24. Same to Same. Concerning Shah's visit to his garden.


b. 2, f. 10 26. Same to Same. Sending Ma'tamed-od-Dowleh's telegram.

b. 2, f. 10 27. Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh to Nasir-od-Dowleh (Chancellor): Concerning the list ofthe members of the council.

b. 2, f. 10 28. Same to Same. Concerning Mo'tamed-ol-Molk's salary.

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b. 2, f. 10 29. Same to Same. Instructions concerning current matters.

b. 2, f. 10 30. Same to Same. Concerning the receipt of the salary.


b. 2, f. 10 32. Same to Same. Concerning routine matters.

b. 2, f. 10 33. Same to Same. Concerning personal matters.

b. 2, f. 10 34. Same to Same. Concerning intimate relations.

b. 2, f. 10 35. Telegram to the Chancellor: Concerning monetary matters.

b. 2, f. 10 36. Farhad Mirza's telegram to Moshir-od-Dowleh (Chancellor) Concerning the occupation of theDehmarv fortress by the government forces. On the back pages handwriting of Naser-od-Din Shahdated 1294 A.H.--Commending Farhad Mirza for his victory and ordering him to destroy all theinhabitants of the fortress.

b. 2, f. 10 37. Nasir-od-Dowleh to Moshir-od-Dowleh Concerning the sending of the salary.

b. 2, f. 10 38. Same to Same. Sending the draft of a telegram.

b. 2, f. 10 39. Same to Same. Concerning a telegram to Astrabad.

b. 2, f. 10 40. Same to Same. Concerning current aairs.

b. 2, f. 10 41. Same to Same. Concerning the case of the so called Sartib.

b. 2, f. 10 42. Same to Same. Concerning the functions of the ministry.

b. 2, f. 10 43. Same to Same. Concerning army expenditures

b. 2, f. 10 44. Same to Same. Concerning Mulla, Kazem's brother's claims.

b. 2, f. 10 45. Same to Same. Concerning the settlement of Motamed-od-Dowleh's accounts.

b. 2, f. 10 46. Same to Same. Sending a prince's letter.


b. 2, f. 10 48. Same to Same. Concerning Haji Mirza Naghi's salary.


b. 2, f. 10 50. Same to Same. Concerning General Haj Qulam Hosein's claim.

b. 2, f. 10 51. Nasir-od-Dowleh to Moshir-od-Dowleh (Chancellor): Resignation from government service andproposal to go on pilgrimage to Mecca.

b. 2, f. 10 52. Same to Same. Information regarding tari rates on gold and silver bullion.

b. 2, f. 10 53. Unknown to Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir od-Dowleh. Discrepancies in accounts kept by twogovernment ocials.

b. 2, f. 10 54. Memorandum (unsigned, undated) in regard to the tari on gold and silver.

b. 2, f. 11 55. Nasir-od-Dowleh to Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir od-Dowleh: Regarding current administrativeaairs.

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b. 2, f. 11 56. Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir od-Dowleh to unknown: Personal note.

b. 2, f. 11 57. Nasir od-Dowleh to Moshir od-Dowleh: Current administrative problems.

b. 2, f. 11 58. Report to Naser-ed-Din Shah (unsigned) Regarding travel expenses of Soleyman Khan SahebEkhtiÄr.

b. 2, f. 11 59. List of items submitted by Nasir od-Dowleh to Moshir od-Dowleh in connection with the army'sneeds in KhorÄsÄn.

b. 2, f. 11 60. Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture. Report to Naser ed-Din Shah (undated) concerning thetrip of Soleyma. Khan Saheb EkhtiÄr to the Khorasan frontier. (Autographed by the Shah on themargin.)

b. 2, f. 11 61. Account of Soleyman Khan Saheb Ekhtiar: Expenses.

b. 2, f. 11 62. Telegraphic draft of a sum of money from Tehran to Mashhad (1301 A.H.)

b. 2, f. 11 63. Council of Ministers to Naser ed-Din Shah regarding the pay of SÃµleyman Khan (undated).

b. 2, f. 11 64. Imperial decree of Naser ed-Din Shah to Amin ol-Molk, TushgÄn IL 96. Regarding registrations ofdeaths.

b. 2, f. 11 65. Nasir od-Dowleh to Naser ed Din Shah: Regarding relations between Mo'tamed od-Dowleh andZelles-Soleten (undated) Marginal note in Shah's hand.

b. 2, f. 11 66. Moin od-Dowleh to Nasir od-Dowleh (undated): Greetings.

b. 2, f. 11 67. Zell-es-Soltan to Nasir od-Dowleh Concerning the grave of Jal al-od-Dowleh in Mashhad.(Undated)

b. 2, f. 11 68. Zell-es-Soltan to Nasir od-Dowleh Concerning Nasir's trip to Mashhad (undated)

b. 2, f. 11 69. Unknown to Nasir od-Dowleh: Private matters (a bet).

b. 2, f. 11 70. Unknown to Nasir od-Dowleh (?) Private matters.

b. 2, f. 11 71. Naser ed-Din Shah to Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir od-Dowleh Sepahsalar (undated) Requestinginformation on political matters between Russia and Turkey from his Minister at St. Petersburg.

b. 2, f. 11 72. Same to Same. Ordering an ocial to write more clearly.

b. 2, f. 11 73. Same to Same. Concerning storage of guns.

b. 2, f. 11 74. Same to Same. Concerning Kurdestan taxes.

b. 2, f. 11 75. Same to Same. Dispatch of 10 horsemen to Qom to put down disorders.

b. 2, f. 11 76. Mo'tamed od-Dowleh, Shiraz, to Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh Sepahsalar, Tehran 27Ramazan 1293 A.H. Conquest of the fortress of Shahriari. In the margin Shah's autograph, expressinghis approbation.

b. 2, f. 11 77. Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir od-Dowleh Sepahsalar to Naser ed-Din Shah Concerning Mo'tamed'stelegram from Shiraz. In the margin the Shah's autograph.

b. 2, f. 11 78. Unknown, Tabriz, to Mirza Hoseyn KhÄn Moshir od-Dowleh Sepahsalar, Tehran. Telegram, coded,undated. Concerning the Russo-Turkish War and the number of Persian forces on the borders. Inmargin orders of the Shah in regard to numbers of troops to be maintained.

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b. 2, f. 11 79. Naser ed-Din Shah to Mirza Hoseyn KhÄn Moshir od-Dowleh Sepehsaler Concerning the lettersof Hesan os-Soltaneh.

b. 2, f. 11 80. HesÄm os-Saltaneh, KermÄn Shah, to Mirza Hoseyn KhÄn Moshi[rtilde]-od-Dowleh, Telegram,26 Rabi-ol-Avval 1294 A.H. Concerning the inability of some troops to transfer without firstreceiving their pay. In the margin Shah's resolution to pay the men.

b. 2, f. 11 81. Unknown from Tabriz to Mirza Hoseyn Khan Moshir od-Dowleh, telegram, 26 Rabi ol-Avval 1294A.H. In regard to the pay of the cabalry in Azerbarijan.

b. 2, f. 11 82. MirzÄ Hoseyn KhÄn Moshir od-Dowleh Sepahsalar to NÄser ed Din Shah. (undated) Concerningmeeting with Russian Minister on the problem of Persian Kurds, their possible participation in theRusso-Turkish War, and Persia's preventive measures. In the margin Shah's order to assure Russiansthat Kurds will not be allowed to aid the Turks.

b. 2, f. 11 83. Same to Same. Concerning a pension for Ehtesham ol-Molk family.

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Series III. A The Letters of Am?r Kabir fromNo. 1 to 210.


Series III. A The Letters of Am?r Kabir from No. 1 to 210.


b. 1, f. 12 1. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning the expenses of the kitchen of the late MohammadShah.

b. 1, f. 12 2. Same to Same. Concerning the time of audience.

b. 1, f. 12 3. Same to Same. Concerning the audience of the British minister with the Shah.

b. 1, f. 12 4. Same to Same. Thanking the Shah for his kind letter.

b. 1, f. 12 5. Same to Same. Informing Shah about his work.

b. 1, f. 12 6. Same to Same. Asking Shah to inform him in case the Shah's doctor will will be changed.

b. 1, f. 12 7. Same to Same. Asking for time of audience.

b. 1, f. 12 8. Same to Same. Concerning the arrival of Russian envoy.

b. 1, f. 12 9. Same to Same. Concerning the arrival of the British envoy.

b. 1, f. 12 10. Same to Same. Concerning information to the Shah of the receipt of his letter in which heexpressed his desire to go horseback riding.

b. 1, f. 12 11. Amir Kabir to (unknown) Concerning audience given by Shah.

b. 1, f. 12 12. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah Concerning the regiment of Khamseh.

b. 1, f. 12 13. Same to Same. Concerning the book about military matters.

b. 1, f. 12 14. Same to Same. Concerning the negotiations with the Minister.

b. 1, f. 12 15. Same to Same. Complaining about ill health.

b. 1, f. 12 16. Same to Same. Concerning the negotiations with Qarib Saheb and report of the ill humor ofShah's mother.


b. 1, f. 12 18. Same to Same. Expressing joy at the good health of the Shah.


b. 1, f. 12 20. Same to Same. Asking whether it is true that the Shah is coming to the Mosque.

b. 1, f. 12 21. Same to Same. Concerning the expenses of the religious ceremony and horse racing.

b. 1, f. 12 22. Same to Same. Concerning the military drill.

b. 1, f. 12 23. Same to Same. Concerning the marriage of Azim Agha.

b. 1, f. 12 24. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning the health of the Crown Prince; and expressingconcern about his entourage.

b. 1, f. 12 25. Same to Same. Informing Shah that he is busy and cannot accompany him for riding.

b. 1, f. 12 26. Same to Same. Informing the Shah that he cannot see him because of headache and because he isbusy negotiating with the Turkish representative.

b. 1, f. 12 27. Same to Same. Concerning some known person.

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b. 1, f. 12 28. Same to Same. Concerning the letter which was not delivered to Mirza Mohammad Ali Khan.

b. 1, f. 12 29. Same to Same. Informing Shah that he will talk with Haji Beglar Beg? about Yahya Khan.

b. 1, f. 12 30. Same to Same. Concerning the review of the cavalry of tribes.

b. 1, f. 12 31. Same to Same. Concerning the invitation or the correspondence with the minister.

b. 1, f. 12 32. Same to Same. Sending some letters to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 12 33. Same to Same. Sending the letter from the mayor of Ghandhar to Shah.

b. 1, f. 12 34. Same to Same. Sending some letters to Shah for his approval.

b. 1, f. 12 35. Same to Same. Informing the Shah about his discussions with the Graf (Count).

b. 1, f. 12 36. Same to Same. Sending some letters received from Tabr?z for the Shah's perusal.

b. 1, f. 12 37. Same to Same. Introducing Mohammad Hansan to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 12 38. Same to Same. Explaining the reason of his absence from Shah's court.

b. 1, f. 12 39. Same to Same. Concerning Hmazeh Mirza's courier

b. 1, f. 12 40. Same to Same. Announcing that the soldiers will be ready in the afternoon.

b. 1, f. 12 41. Same to Same. Some letters are sent to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 12 42. Same to Same. Concerning the Shah's horse riding.

b. 1, f. 12 43. Same to Same. Concerning the departure of the tribe.

b. 1, f. 12 44. Same to Same. Concerning Haji Ali Khan.

b. 1, f. 12 45. Same to Same. Sending some letters for approval.

b. 1, f. 12 46. Am?r Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Informing the Shah that he is busy with accounting work.

b. 1, f. 12 47. Same to Same. Reporting the current news of the day.

b. 1, f. 12 48. Same to Same. Suggesting that Shah order the governors to submit reports.

b. 1, f. 13 49. Same to Same. Concerning the audience.

b. 1, f. 13 50. Same to Same. Sending the letter from the Russian minister to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 13 51. Same to Same. Reporting the current news of the day.

b. 1, f. 13 52. Same to Same. Same.


b. 1, f. 13 54. Same to Same. Sending 600 tumans for the Harem servants.

b. 1, f. 13 55. Same to Same. Sending some letters for the Shah to see.

b. 1, f. 13 56. Same to Same. Concerning an audience with the Shah.

b. 1, f. 13 57. Same to Same. Concerning Fazlollah Khan Garagozlu and his departure to Phars.

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b. 1, f. 13 58. Same to Same. Reporting current activities and aairs of the country.






b. 1, f. 13 64. Same to Same. Telling the Shah that he is moving the army in Astarabad from one place toanother.

b. 1, f. 13 65. Same to Same. Telling the Shah that he is reading the letters from Khorasan. Also concerning thefinancial disagreements between Khan Khanan and Mahd Oliya (Shah's mother.)

b. 1, f. 13 66. Same to Same. A letter from Russian Minister requesting an audience with the Shah.

b. 1, f. 13 67. Same to Same. Concerning the documents of the late Amir which are presently in the hands ofHaji.

b. 1, f. 13 68. Same to Same. Saying that there is nothing new, and that he is awaiting the arrival of the Russianenvoy.

b. 1, f. 13 69. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning Shah's horseback riding.

b. 1, f. 13 70. Same to Same. Presenting two letters which have been written to the representatives of twogreat countries. (Russia and England).

b. 1, f. 13 71. Same to Same. Telling the Shah that the certain person had come and told him about Russia andRume (Turkey). He will report it in detail later.

b. 1, f. 13 72. Same to Same, Complaining that he has heard that the Shah had said unkind things about him.

b. 1, f. 13 73. Same to Same. Concerning his meetings with the Russian minister.

b. 1, f. 13 74. Same to Same. Requesting a little time for an audience.

b. 1, f. 13 75. Same to Same. Reporting that Moayer-al-Mamalik had visited the envoy.

b. 1, f. 13 76. Same to Same. Concerning the procurrance of money.

b. 1, f. 13 77. Same to Same. Concerning an audience.

b. 1, f. 13 78. Same to Same. Concerning the dispatch of some letters with Hasan Ali Khan.

b. 1, f. 13 79. Same to Same. Concerning the accounts of Azarbaijan's customs.

b. 1, f. 13 80. Same to Same. Concerning a discussion with the minister (Russian) about Abbas Khan andAstarabad.

b. 1, f. 13 81. Same to Same. Bringing two letters, written to two foreign minister's, to the attention of theShah.

b. 1, f. 13 82. Same to Same. Sending some letters in Persian to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 13 83. Same to Same. Concerning some discussions with certain people.

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b. 1, f. 13 84. Same to Same. Concerning a copy of a letter.

b. 1, f. 13 85. Same to Same. Sending the letters, which had been written to Hesam-os-Soltaneh, to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 13 86. Same to Same. Informing the Shah that the letters of the envoys were full of attacks on him.

b. 1, f. 13 87. Same to Same. Asking the Shah to approve the letter which is to be sent to the British Minister.

b. 1, f. 13 88. Same to Same. Concerning Shah's health.

b. 1, f. 13 89. Same to Same. Concerning Naval Morad Mirza and Iskandar Khan, and cursing intrigue.

b. 1, f. 13 90. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning the bad behavior of a soldier.

b. 1, f. 13 91. Same to Same. Concerning the letters which are in the possession of Haji Ali Khan, and two otherletters which are in his own possession.

b. 1, f. 13 92. Same to Same. Concerning the favorable resolution of the Rasht problem.

b. 1, f. 13 93. Same to Same. Concerning Sardaz and Mostofi al Mamalik who have to procure some money.

b. 1, f. 13 94. Same to Same. Presenting the reply to the Minister's letter as was ordered by the Shah.

b. 1, f. 14 95. Same to Same. A report on the activities of his oce.

b. 1, f. 14 96. Same to Same. Concerning his illness and uneasiness of the mind.

b. 1, f. 14 97. Same to Same. Concerning his servitude to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 14 98. Same to Same. Reporting the events of the day.


b. 1, f. 14 100. Same to Same. Sending a notebook for the Shah's perusal, which is then to be sent to the foreignministers.

b. 1, f. 14 101. Same to Same. Complaining about his life.

b. 1, f. 14 102. Amir Kabir to Mehdi Khan Criticizing his behavior.

b. 1, f. 14 103. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning the time for an audience.

b. 1, f. 14 104. Same to Same. Reporting the events of the day.


b. 1, f. 14 106. Same to Same. Concerning Musa Khan Qajar and Mirza Nabi Khan.

b. 1, f. 14 107. Same to Same. Sending the letters written to Azarbaijan for the Shah's approval.

b. 1, f. 14 108. Same to Same. Report of current aairs.

b. 1, f. 14 109. Same to Same. Concerning the Armenians; that their request cannot be granted by thegovernment.

b. 1, f. 14 110. Same to Same. Expression of thanks to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 14 111. Same to Same. Sending papers for approval.

b. 1, f. 14 112. Same to Same. Report on current aairs.

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b. 1, f. 14 114. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Report on current aairs.

b. 1, f. 14 115. Same to Same. Announcing that the arsenal is ready for Shah's inspection.

b. 1, f. 14 116. Same to Same. Sending Sepandar's letters.

b. 1, f. 14 117. Same to Same. Sending the answer to Graf's (Count) letters.


b. 1, f. 14 119. Same to Same. Concerning the Shah's mother.

b. 1, f. 14 120. Same to Same. Sending letters for approval.

b. 1, f. 14 121. Same to Same. Reporting that the book sent by Shah was read, and that it has no faults.

b. 1, f. 14 122. Same to Same. Announcing that, the orders received will be compliment

b. 1, f. 14 123. Same to Same. Concerning Shah's horsebackriding.

b. 1, f. 14 124. Same to Same. Inquiring about his health.

b. 1, f. 14 125. Same to Same. Sending letters for approval.

b. 1, f. 14 126. Same to Same. Rewriting the letter of the Russian minister.


b. 1, f. 14 128. Same to Same. Concerning the Baghad question.

b. 1, f. 14 129. Same to Same. Concerning letters received from Arabestan.

b. 1, f. 14 130. Same to Same. Complaining of poor health.

b. 1, f. 14 131. Same to Same. Sending the answer given to the foreign minister. The British minister asked foran audience to deliver the King's letter to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 14 132. Same to Same. Complaining of intrigue and threat of some people.

b. 1, f. 14 133. Same to Same. Concerning his sickness.

b. 1, f. 14 134. Same to Same. Concerning the time of audience.

b. 1, f. 14 135. Same to Same. Sending two money orders for signing.

b. 1, f. 15 136. Same to Same. Concerning his majesty's health.

b. 1, f. 15 137. Same to Same. Sending the letters of Prince Soltan Morad.

b. 1, f. 15 138. Same to Same. Concerning Rashid Pasha's aggression on the Persian Borders; and inform ng therepresentatives of the mediating countries.

b. 1, f. 15 139. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Sending the answer of the British minister about the passport.

b. 1, f. 15 140. Same to Same. Sending the letters from Khorasan and Tabriz.

b. 1, f. 15 141. Same to Same. Expressing regrets for inability to see Shah.

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b. 1, f. 15 142. Same to Same. Sending the instructions given to Khan-lar Mirza.

b. 1, f. 15 143. Same to Same. Concerning the murder of Farrokl Khan.



b. 1, f. 15 146. Amir Kabir to Hesam-os-Saltaneh, governor of Fars. Concerning the construction of a fortressby Ya' qubali Khan's son.

b. 1, f. 15 147. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Usual report.


b. 1, f. 15 149. Same to Same. Concerning Sam? Ajand?.

b. 1, f. 15 150. Same to Same. Routine report.

b. 1, f. 15 151. Same to Same. Sending letters from Russian and British ministers.


b. 1, f. 15 153. Same to Same. Concerning taking a fall from horse.

b. 1, f. 15 154. Same to Same. Sending Hesam-os-Saltaneh's letters.

b. 1, f. 15 155. Same to Same. Informing Shah that letters for Khorasan are ready.

b. 1, f. 15 156. Same to Same. Concerning gift of dagger by Russian Emperor to Mohammad Hasan KhanSardar.

b. 1, f. 15 157. Same to Same. Reporting that the government building is finished.

b. 1, f. 15 158. Same to Same. A Routine report.

b. 1, f. 15 159. Same to Same. Sending letters.



b. 1, f. 15 162. Same to Same. Concerning Gilan (province) and Isa Khan.

b. 1, f. 15 163. Same to Same. Concerning negotiations with Russian minister and Mr. Thompson.


b. 1, f. 15 165. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning misbehavior of members of Azarbaijan regimentin Tehran.

b. 1, f. 15 166. Same to Same. Concerning the theft of golden objects from the palace.

b. 1, f. 15 167. Same to Same. Sending the procedures for getting passports.

b. 1, f. 15 168. Same to Same. Sending accounts for signature.


b. 1, f. 15 170. Same to Same. Concerning report of victories of the Persian Army.

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b. 1, f. 15 171. Same to Same. Concerning audience with Shah.

b. 1, f. 15 172. Same to Same. Concerning the budget of the country.


b. 1, f. 15 174. Same to Same. Concerning the translation of Moshie-od-Dowleh's letters, written in Turkey.


b. 1, f. 15 176. Same to Same. Thanking the Shah for his kindness.


b. 1, f. 15 178. Same to Same. Same

b. 1, f. 15 179. Same to Same. Concerning the booklet about Tehran.

b. 1, f. 15 180. Same to Same. Sending the report about the victories of the Persian Army (in Khorasan)

b. 1, f. 15 181. Same to Same. Concerning the answers received from Vazir Nezam and Emam Gom'eh andHamzeh Mirza's replies.

b. 1, f. 15 182. Same to Same. Informing the Shah that the enclosed letter has been brought by the Russianminister and he wants an answer by tomorrow.


b. 1, f. 15 184. Same to Same. Sending letters received from provinces.

b. 1, f. 16 185. Same to Same. Concerning Ahmad Khan's report from Tifl?s and the answer to his report.

b. 1, f. 16 186. Same to Same. Concerning Ahmad Khan' Dar?k and J?ek.

b. 1, f. 16 187. Amir Kabir to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Asking the Shah to order Mo'ayer-ol-MÄmalek to greet thenew Russian envoy.




b. 1, f. 16 191. Same to Same. Concerning the reception in the court.

b. 1, f. 16 192. Same to Same. Sending the order issued to Tahmaeb Mirza.

b. 1, f. 16 193. Same to Same. Concerning book on drill and exercises.

b. 1, f. 16 194. Same to Same. Concerning discussion with a few ocials and merchants.

b. 1, f. 16 195. Same to Same. Concerning the occupation of the government citadel by the government forces.


b. 1, f. 16 197. Same to Same. Sending the letter Addressed to the Russian minister about Bandar Jaz (onmargin the handwriting of the Shah) approving the letter)

b. 1, f. 16 198. Same to Same. Concerning the taxation of Kurdistan.

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b. 1, f. 16 199. Same to Same. Thanking the Shah for his benevolence.

b. 1, f. 16 200. Same to Same. Concerning victories of the government forces in Mashhad.

b. 1, f. 16 201. Same to Same. Recommending Afshar for governor of Damghan and SemnÄn.

b. 1, f. 16 202. Same to Same. Concerning building expenditures.

b. 1, f. 16 203. Same to Same. Concerning the audience of one of the foreign representatives.

b. 1, f. 16 204. Same to Same. Informing the Shah that there are not sucient funds for the Gorgan's army'sexpedition.

b. 1, f. 16 205. Same to Same. Sending letters for inspection

b. 1, f. 16 206. Same to Same. Regretting that he could not see the Shah.

b. 1, f. 16 207. Same to Same. Sending replies to Saham-od-Dowleh for Shah's inspection.


b. 1, f. 16 209. Same to Same. Concerning negotiations with the foreign ministers.

b. 1, f. 16 210. Same to Same. Informing the Shah about his meeting with the Russian and the British Ministersand about their desire for an audience with Shah.

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b. 2, f. 17 1. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Shaval, 1287 A.H. Rewarding Mirza Abdul Vahab Khan, ViceGovernor of Gilan, for his services.

b. 2, f. 17 2. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Aziz Khan Sardar Kol. dated 15 Shaban 1278 A.H. Concerning theappointment of Mirza Abdul Vahab Khan to the post of the representative of the Foreign Ministry inAzarbaijan.

b. 2, f. 17 3. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Mirza Abdul Vahab Khan-Vice Governor of Gilan, dated Gamadi-ol-ula 1287A.H. Concerning the collection of taxes.

b. 2, f. 17 4. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Aziz Khan Sardar Kol, dated Shaban 1278 A.H. Same as No. 2.

b. 2, f. 17 5. Same to Same, dated 29 Shaban 1278, A.H. Concerning the donation of several villages to MirzaAbdul Vahab Khan.

b. 2, f. 17 6. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Ramazan 1278 A.H. Giving a gold medal to Mirza AbdulVahab Khan.

b. 2, f. 17 7. A telegram from Astarabad to Naser-ed-Din Shah dated Zulkadah 1297 A.H. Concerning thepunishment of bandits. In the margin the handwriting of the Shah.

b. 2, f. 17 8. Nasir-od-Dowleh to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Expressing his happiness that the Shah did not get hurtwhen he fell from his horse.

b. 2, f. 17 9. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Shaban 1281 A.H. Giving a jobbeh (overcoat) to Mirza AbdulVahab Khan.

b. 2, f. 17 10. A copy of the letter of Hamzeh Aqa to Sheikh Abdullah. Concerning a skirmish around the villageof Banar (near the Turks-Persian frontier).

b. 2, f. 17 11. A marriage certificate.

b. 2, f. 17 12. A pledge of the Sabzevar confectioners, dated 1317 A.H. Concerning the closing of stores onFridays.

b. 2, f. 17 13. A document, concerning a donation, signed by several priests, dated 1310 A.H.

b. 2, f. 17 14. A letter of attorney, dated 9 Rabi-ol-Avol 1241 A.H. Concerning the administration of someestates in Kermanshah.

b. 2, f. 17 15. An order. Concerning the establishment of a committee of merchants, dated Rajab 1294 A.H.

b. 2, f. 17 16. A copy of an order of Shah Abbas Safavi.

b. 2, f. 17 17. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Aziz Khan Sardar Kol, dated Rajab 1282 A.H. Concerning a complaint by theRussian government about the escape of some bandits from Russia to Iran, and the request for theircapture and surrender to the Russian government.

b. 2, f. 17 18. A complaint of the residents of Talegan concerning the abuses of Nayeb. In the margin thehandwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah, ordering Sepahsalar to look into the matter.

b. 2, f. 17 19. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Jamadi-os-Sani 1283 A.H. Giving a jobbeh (overcoat) toAbdul Vahab Khan.

b. 2, f. 17 20. The same.

b. 2, f. 17 21. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Moharam 1285 A.H. Concerning the appointment of MirzaAbdul Vahab Khan to ruler of Savojbolagh.

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b. 2, f. 17 22. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Mirza Abdul Vahab Khan, dated Ramazan 1287 A.H. Concerning twomerchants who have started the building of a highway.

b. 2, f. 17 23. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah, dated Rabi-ol-Akhar 1287 A.H. Giving a jobbeh (overcoat) toAbdul Vahab Khan.

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b. 2, f. 18 1. Mirza Said Khan (Minister of Foreign Aairs) to Moshir-od-Dowleh, Ambassador to Turkey.Dated 15 Ramazan 1286 A.H. Concerning Mirza Hussein Ali (Bahan'llah) and requesting the Turkishgovernment to put greater restriction on him.

b. 2, f. 18 2. The views of Doctor Tolouzon (the physician of Naser-ed-Din Shah) on the health committee.

b. 2, f. 18 3. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-od-Dowleh Concerning the progress of Turkey and the backwardnessof Iran.

b. 2, f. 18 4. Same to Same: dated Ramazan, 1279 A.H. Concerning Mirza Musa and his complaint of MirzaBozorg. (Persian representative in Baghdad)

b. 2, f. 18 5. Same to Same. dated Ramazan, 1279 A.H. Concerning the mistreatment of the Persian citizens bythe Turkish government.

b. 2, f. 18 6. Same to Same. dated Ramazan 1279 A.H. Concerning the increase in the number of Mirza HusseinAli's (Bahan'llah) followers in Baghdad, and the necessity of their destruction.

b. 2, f. 18 7. Same to Same. dated 1287 A.H. Concerning Abbas Mirza and his mistreatment by the Turks.

b. 2, f. 18 8. Same to Same, dated 12 Rajab 1286 A.H. Concerning Mirza Badi who has brought a letter fromBahau'llah for Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 2, f. 18 9. Same to Same. dated 1286 A.H. Concerning the health committee.

b. 2, f. 18 10. Same to Same. dated 28 Jamadi-al-ula, 1288 A.H. Concerning Abbas Mirza who had escaped fromIran to Turkey and had been received by the Sultan.

b. 2, f. 18 11. Same to Same. Concerning the health committee.

b. 2, f. 18 12. Same to Same. dated Rajab, 1286 Concerning a letter which was brought to the Shah from MirzaHussein Ali (Baha'u'llah) and requesting that the Turkish government be more severe with theprisoner.

b. 2, f. 18 13. Same to Same dated 1286 A.H. Concerning the mistreatment of Persian pilgrims by Turkishocials.

b. 2, f. 18 14. A report from Baghdad, concerning the above matter (no. 13)

b. 2, f. 18 15. A copy of an order by Naser-ed-Din Shah concerning (No.13)

b. 2, f. 18 16. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-od-Dowleh. dated 14 Rabi-ol-Aval 1287 A.H. Concerning cholera in Iranand the health committee.

b. 2, f. 18 17. Same to Same. dated 18 Jamadi-ol-ala 1286 A.H. Concerning the newspaper La Turk, and an articlecriticizing Iran.

b. 2, f. 18 18. Same to Same. dated 18 Jamadi-ol-ula, 1286 A.H. Concerning the trip of Esmail Pasha the Khadiveof Egypt and the rivalry of France and England over the Suez Canal.

b. 2, f. 18 19. Same to Same. dated Rabi-ol-Sani 1286. Concerning the take over of Qari Qaleh and the dispersalof the rebellious Turkamans.

b. 2, f. 18 20. Same to Same. dated Rabi-ol-Aval, 1279 A.H. Concerning the appointment of Seyyed Hussein tothe post of the supervisor and key holder to the shrine of Abbas.

b. 2, f. 19 21. Same to Same. dated 19 Shaval, 1278 Concerning the trip of Malcam Khan from Iran to Iraq.

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b. 2, f. 19 22. Same to Same. dated Shaval 1276 Concerning the giving of a medal to Moshir-ol-Dowleh. In themargin handwriting of the Shah.

b. 2, f. 19 23. Same to Same. dated 8 Jamadi-ol-Aval 1279 A.H. Concerning the mistreatment of Persian citizensby Turkish ocials.

b. 2, f. 19 24. Mirza Said Khan to Mirza Ahmad Khan (Persian chargé d'aair in Turkey) dated 26 Jamadi, 1285A.H. Concerning the measures taken by the Turkish government against the Babis.

b. 2, f. 19 25. Same to Same. dated 1 Jamadi, 1279 A.H. Concerning Mirza Malkam Khan and the Shah's praise ofhim.

b. 2, f. 19 26. Same to Same. 22 Shabam, 1284 A.H. Concerning dissent between Mirza Hussein Ali (Baha'u'llah)and Mirza Yahya and attempts by some Bahais on the life of the Persian chargé d'aair.

b. 2, f. 19 27. Same to Same. 11 Shaval, 1284 A.H. Concerning the oppression of the Persian citizens by NameqPasha. (Turkish governor of Iraq in Baghdad)

b. 2, f. 19 28. Same to Same. dated 1285 A.H. Concerning some current aairs, i.e. of demarcation ofboundaries between Turkey & Iran and the abolition of the quarantine.

b. 2, f. 19 29. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-ad-Dowleh dated Ramazan, 1278 A.H. Concerning the trip of Naser-ed-Din Shah to Saltaneh and the concern of the Turkish government. (In the margin the handwritingof the Shah).

b. 2, f. 19 30. Same to Same. dated Gamadi-al-Sani, 1281 A.H. Concerning talks with All Pasha (Turkish ministerof Foreign Aairs) about Mirza Hussein Ali (Baha 'u'llah)

b. 2, f. 19 31. Same to Same. dated Rabi-ol-Aval 1287 A.H. Concerning Il Khani.

b. 2, f. 19 32. Same to Same. dated 22 Ziqadeh 1297 A.H. Concerning Sheikh Ofeidullah and his intention ofuniting the Kurds of Turkey and Iran and organizing an independent Kurdish government.

b. 2, f. 19 33. Moshir-od-Dowleh to Mirza Ahmad Iran's charged'aair in Turkey. dated 4 Ziqadeh 1289 A.H.Concerning an occurrence in Khan Valedeh (Constantinople) and the arrest of some Persians, andstating that if the Turkish government does not take steps to punish those who arrested them,Naser-ed-Din Shah's trip to Turkey will be cancelled.

b. 2, f. 19 34. An order of Naser-ed-Din Shah: dated Ramazan 1279 A.H. Concerning the furniture of the Persianembassy in Turkey.

b. 2, f. 19 35. Turkish embassy to the Persian foreign ministry: dated Ramazan, 1301 A.H. Concerning anexhibition in Antwirp Belgium.

b. 2, f. 19 36. A copy of the letter of Heydar Eendi to the Persian foreign ministry. dated Jamadi-ol-Sani 1279A.H. Concerning the rebirth of the tradition of killing an egy of Omar in Iran.

b. 2, f. 19 37. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-od-Dowleh, dated. Rajab 1276 A.H. Concerning an order of one warship from America.

b. 2, f. 19 38. Same to Same. Concerning the above.

b. 2, f. 19 39. From the Persian Embassy in Turkey to the Persian agent in Baghdad. dated 15 Rabial-Sani, 1276A.H. Concerning the Bah'ais and measures to exile them to Iran.

b. 2, f. 19 40. The Persian Foreign Ministry to Moshir-od-Dowleh dated 16 Safar, 1276 A.H. Concerning theconcentration of Bah'ais in Karbola.

b. 2, f. 19 41. Same to Same. dated 1 Shafan, 1276 A.H. Concerning a permit to go to Mecca.

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b. 2, f. 19 42. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Mirza Said Khan, Foreign minister: dated 1279 A.H. Concerning theconquest of Herat by Doust Mohammad Khan, and the view of the Persian government on Herat.

b. 2, f. 19 43. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-od-Dowleh: A friendly letter.

b. 2, f. 19 44. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Mirza Said Khan: Concerning the relations of the Persian government withthe British ambassador.

b. 2, f. 19 45. Haji Molla Ali to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning Hadji Ali Aqa and his attempts on the lives ofMullas in Baghdad. In the margin Naser-ed-Din Shah's order to take necessary steps immediately.

b. 2, f. 19 46. A copy of the letter of Naser-ed-Din Shah to the Foreign Minister: Concerning Abbas Mirza, whohas gone to Istanbul, and has been accepted by the Sultan.

b. 2, f. 20 47. Sepahsalar (Moshir-od-Dowleh) to Sheikh Mohsen Khan, Persian ambassador to Turkey. Afriendly letter.

b. 2, f. 20 48.-49. Same to Same. A friendly letter.

b. 2, f. 20 50. Mirza Said Khan to Moin-ol-Molk, Persian ambassador to Turkey, dated 21 Ramazan 1303 A.H.Concerning the mistreatment of Persian citizens by Turkish ocials in Iraq. In the margin thehandwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 2, f. 20 51. Moshir-od-Dowleh to the Persian embassy in Turkey: dated 1303 A.H. Concerning Hadji MirzaHassan Shirazi (a famous Spiritual leader) who was insulted in Samereh (Iraq).

b. 2, f. 20 52. Moshir-od-Dowleh to Mirza Mohsen Khan, (Persian ambassador to England.) dated 8 Ziqadeh,1286 A.H. Concerning the concentration of Russian forces in Qezel-Su.

b. 2, f. 20 53. Moshir-od-Dowleh from Meshed to Mirza Yahya Khan (his brother) Persian ambassador toEngland. Concerning Herat and Doust Mohammad Khan's surrounding of it.

b. 2, f. 20 54. Moshir-od-Dowleh (chancellor) to Mirza Yahya Khan in London. dated 29 Zihajeh, 1289 A.H.Concerning border disagreements with Russia; railroads, etc.

b. 2, f. 20 55. Moshir-od-Dowleh to Mirza Mohsen Khan in London, dated 1285 A.H. Concerning his return fromTurkey to Iran.

b. 2, f. 20 56. Moshir-od-Dowleh to Mirza Yahya Khan in London. dated 14 Rabi-ol-Sani, 1287 A.H. Concerningthe possibility of war between France & Prussia.

b. 2, f. 20 57. Same to Same. Criticizing the situation in Iran.

b. 2, f. 20 58. Same to Same: dated 2 Jamadi-al-Sani 1286 A.H. Concerning the map of the borders of Iran andTurkey.

b. 2, f. 20 59. Moshir-od-Dowleh to Mirza Yahya Khan: dated 3 Jamadi-al-Sani 1286 A.H. Concerning theirregularity of the postal service.

b. 2, f. 20 60. Same to Same. Concerning the purchase of implements for the arsenal.

b. 2, f. 20 61. Same to Same. dated 17 Safar 1287 A.H. Complaining that the salaries of the Persianrepresentatives abroad has not been received.

b. 2, f. 20 62. Mirza Mohsen Khan from London to Mosh?r od-Dowleh in Constantinople. Concerning thecritical financial situation of the embassy.

b. 2, f. 20 63. Mosh?r od-Dowleh to (unknown) dated 18 Jamadi-of-Ulah, 1318 A.H. Concerning two gunsconfiscated at the border.

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b. 2, f. 20 64. Moshir-od-Dowleh, Chancellor, to Mirza Yahya Khan in London, dated 9 Jamadi-ol-Sani 1289 A.H.Concerning sending money for the use of the embassy.

b. 2, f. 20 65. Moshir-od-Dowleh from Constantinople to Mirza Mohsen Khan in London dated 27 Moharram1285 A.H. Concerning private matters.

b. 2, f. 20 66. Same to Same. dated 13 Ramazan 1284 A.H. Concerning Nameq Pasha governor of Baghdad andhis mistreatment of the Persian citizens.

b. 2, f. 20 67. Same to Same. dated Jamadi 1285 A.H. Concerning the embassy's budget.

b. 2, f. 20 68. Same to Same. dated 12 Moharram 1285 A.H. Concerning the financial condition of the embassy.

b. 2, f. 20 69. Same to Same. dated Moharram 1285 A.H. Concerning personal matters and various news.

b. 2, f. 20 70. Same to Same. dated 1st Sha'ban 1284 A.H. Concerning the sending of the embassy's budget.

b. 2, f. 20 71. Mirza Said Khan (minister of foreign aairs) to Moshir-od-Dowleh dated Rabi os Sani 1280.Concerning the supervision of tomb of Abbas. (Moslem saint)

b. 2, f. 20 72. Same to Same. dated Moharram 1280. Concerning the exile of Mirza Hassein Ali (Bahau'llah)from Baghdad to Constantinople.

b. 2, f. 20 73. Same to same. dated Ziqadeh 1279 A.H. Concerning the immigration of the Qara Papaq tribe. (onmargin the handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.)

b. 2, f. 20 74. Same to same. dated Safar 1280. Same as in item 71.

b. 2, f. 20 75. Nosrat-od-Dowlh to Moshir-od-Dowleh. Concerning the murder of a Persian in Turkey.

b. 2, f. 20 76. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-od-Dowleh dated 12 Sha'ban 1278. Answering the letter of Moshir-od-Dowleh in which he had complained that he was not duly appreciated.

b. 2, f. 20 77. Amir nezam Garusi (Persian ambassador to Paris) to Mirza Said Khan. dated 1st Zi Hajjeh 1275A.H. Concerning the style of correspondence.

b. 2, f. 20 78. Same to same. Personal matters.

b. 2, f. 20 79. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir od Dowleh dated Jamadi ol-Ula 1276 A.H. Concerning the exile of theBa'hais from Baghdad.

b. 2, f. 21 80. Amir Nezam to Moshir od-Dowleh dated 22 Moharram 1279 A.H. Personal matters.

b. 2, f. 21 81. Moshir od Dowleh to Mirza Mohsen Khan in London dated 16 Janadi os Sani 1289 A.H.Concerning his return to Tehran.

b. 2, f. 21 82. Same to Same. dated 13 Jamadi os Sani. 1289 A.H. Congratulating Mohsen Khan who wasappointed ambassador to Turkey; and informing him about the necessity of concluding a treatyconcerning frontiers and citizens rights.

b. 2, f. 21 83. Mirza aqa Khan N?r? to (unknown) dated 24 Zisqa deh 1274 A.H. Concerning the death of thecrown prince.

b. 2, f. 21 84. Mirza Said Mohammad to Mo'tamed-os-Soltan dated 1303. Concerning the mistreatment of thePersian pilgrims by the Turkish ocials.

b. 2, f. 21 85. Mirza Aqha Khan Nuri to Moshir-od-Dowleh. dated 1st Ramazan 1271 A.H. Concerning the salaryof Mirza Sadeq.

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b. 2, f. 21 86. Same to same. Concerning the furniture of the Persian consulate in Tiflis.

b. 2, f. 21 87. Same to Same. dated 1272 A.H. Concerning the appointment of Farrokh Khan as ambassador toFrance.

b. 2, f. 21 88. Possibly Farman Farma's wife to her sister. Compalining about her husband.

b. 2, f. 21 89. Amir Nezam (Persian ambassador to Paris) to the Persian ambassador in London. dated 15 Rabi-ol-Avval, 1279 A.H. Concerning the disagreement between Iran and Afghanistan.

b. 2, f. 21 90. The Persian embassy in Constantinople to Tehran dated 22 Jamadi-ol-Ula 1309 A.H. ConcerningMalkahm Khan and Jamal-od-D?n and their activities against the Persian government.

b. 2, f. 21 91. Mirza Aqha Khan N?r? to Moshir-od-Dowleh, dated 1st Zigadeh 1271 A.H. Concerning thedelegation to be sent to Russia for participation in mourning.

b. 2, f. 21 92. Same to same. dated 16 Shavval 1272 A.H. Concerning the return of Bahman's Mirza's daughter,from Russia to Iran.

b. 2, f. 21 93. Mirza Said Khan to Moshir-od-Dowleh dated 6 Shahr Rajab 1277 A.H. Concerning the purchase ofa house for the Persian embassy in Istanbul.

b. 2, f. 21 94. Same to Same. dated 6 Rajab 1277 A.H. Concerning Said Hosein's duties in Karbala.

b. 2, f. 21 95. Naser-ed-D?n Shah to Mosh?r od Dowleh dated 1st Rabi-os-Sani 1277. Same as in number 94.

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b. 1, f. 22 1. Naser-ed-Din Shah's order dated 1302 A.H. Summoning Nosrat-ol-Molk mayor of Zur Abad to hiscourt.

b. 1, f. 22 2. Mo'in-ol-Molk (Persian ambassador to Constantinople) to Naser-ed-Din Shah dated 1304A.H. Complaining of intrigues carried against him in Tehran. (an margin Naser-ed-Din-Shah'shandwriting)

b. 1, f. 22 3. Iranian Consulate in Baghdad dated Moharram 1304. Concerning the mistreatment of the Persiancitizens by Turkish ocials. (On the margin: handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.)

b. 1, f. 22 4. Mostofi-al-Mamalek (Chancellor) to Nosrat-ol-Molk. dated Rabi-os-Sani 1302 A.H. Sending himthe Shah's orders.

b. 1, f. 22 5. Naser-ed-Din-Shah to Queen Victoria dated 1306. Introducing Mo'in ol-Molk (Persian ambassadorto Constantinople) as his representative in the coronation of the emperor of Prussia.

b. 1, f. 22 6. Mo'in-ol-Molk to Naser-ed-Din Shah dated Rabi-os-Sani 1305. Concerning an unsigned telegramreceived from Petersburg. (On the margin, Nasered-Din-Shah's handwriting.)

b. 1, f. 22 7. A report from London dated 22 Jamadi-ol-Ulah 1309. Concerning Jamalod-Din's speech againstIran.

b. 1, f. 22 8. The copy of Ala-os-Saltaneh's letter from London. dated 22 Jamadi-ol-Ulah 1304. ConcerningMalk-an Khan who proclaimed himself prophet.

b. 1, f. 22 9. Mirza Aqha Khan Nuri to the Iranian Consul general in Tiflis. Concerning the condition of thePersian citizens in Russia and the Russo-Persian relations.

b. 1, f. 22 10. Abdul Vahab to (unknown) dated 11 Jamadi-as-Sani 1281 A.H. Concerning Mirza Hashen's trip toMecca.

b. 1, f. 22 11. Mohammad Shah's order to Asef-od-Dowleh governor of Khorasan. dated Rabi ol-Avval 1250 A.H.Concerning the giving of a village to Mohammad Zaman Khan.

b. 1, f. 22 12. Mirza Said Khan to Amir Nezam's daughter. Concerning Maheb-al-Khan's heirs' debts to AmirNezam.

b. 1, f. 22 13. Unknown to the Chancellor: Concerning the necessity of creating judicial institutions.

b. 1, f. 22 14. Nariman to (possibly the minister of foreign aairs) dated 1st Ramazan 1314 A.H. Concerning theappointment of Naser-ol Molk to the foreign courts for the purpose of declaring the Sha's ascensionto the throne.

b. 1, f. 22 15. Haji Mohammad Husein Esfaham from Miscow to (unknown) Concerning the financialdisagreement with two Persian merchants.

b. 1, f. 22 16. Abbas Quli to his sister. Concerning the aairs of Colonel Mohammad Reza Khan.

b. 1, f. 22 17. Unknown to unknown. Concerning the futility of life.

b. 1, f. 22 18. Mohammad Reza Zanganeh to (unknown) Concerning a dispute over some fields.

b. 1, f. 22 19. Mirza Fatali Akhund Zadeh from Fiflis to unknown 10 November 1895. Concerning his literaryworks and their publication.

b. 1, f. 22 20. Farfanfarma to Persian Ambassador to Turkey. Recommending Sheikh Mohammad Reza(eminent Moslem Scholar)

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b. 1, f. 23 21. Naval to (unknown) Sending a penholder as a gift.

b. 1, f. 23 22. Unknown to unknown. Concerning the claims of Reji on the tobacco monopoly.

b. 1, f. 23 23. Amir Kabir to Farhad Mirza. Concerning some objects belonging to the court.

b. 1, f. 23 24. Mirza Said Khan to Mirza Mohsen Khan dated Zigadeh 1289. Concerning the recall of Hassan AliKhan from Istanbul and the appointment of Mirza Mohsen Khan to the post of Ambassador there.

b. 1, f. 23 25. Min-o1 Molk to Amin-ed-Dowleh dated 16 Jamadi-of-Avva1 1304 A.H.

b. 1, f. 23 25. Sending a money order of 29 Turkish Liras to Abdul Hussein.

b. 1, f. 23 26. Chancellor to Nazem-od-Dowleh dated 15 Ramazan 1310 A.H. Stating that Nazem od-Dowleh'sreports have been presented to the Shah.

b. 1, f. 23 27. Malkam Khan to Arfa-od-Dowleh 25 May 1902. Concerning two medals for the King and theQueen.

b. 1, f. 23 28. Amin-os-Soltan to Persian Ambassador to Turkey dated 28 Rabi-ol-Avval 1310 A.H. Concerning aJamal-od-Din, who had stopped his activity against the Persian government.

b. 1, f. 23 29. Nasrolla Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh to (Teheran) dated 12 Safar 1324 A.H. Sending a medal ofLegion d'honor to Mozafar-od-Din Shah.

b. 1, f. 23 30. Farfanfarma to Hadj Sheikh Abu Jahar dated 1305 A.H. Thanking the Sheikh for his invitation.

b. 1, f. 23 31. Farfanfarma to (unknown) Concerning family aairs.

b. 1, f. 23 32. Mirza Nasrolla Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh to (unknown) dated 15 Rabi-ol-Avval 1313 A.H.Concerning the unsatisfactory situation in Tabriz.

b. 1, f. 23 33. Mokhber-od-Dowleh to Nazem-od-Dowleh, Persian Ambassador to Turkey dated 1 Rajah 1309A.H. Concerning the monetary claims of Turkey on the telegraphic exhcanges of the two countries.

b. 1, f. 23 34. Amin-os-Soltan to Persian embassy in Turkey dated 28 Moharsam 1310 A.H. Concerning theactivities of Jamal-od-Din.

b. 1, f. 23 35. Mirza Said Khan to (unknown) dated 15 Safar 1275 A.H. Concerning Khorov Khan and the receiptof the money that Motashov owed him.

b. 1, f. 23 36. Meshah-ol-Molk to (unknown) Concerning the despatch of copies of discussions with theTurkish embassy.

b. 1, f. 23 37. Amin-os-Soltan to Ala-ol-Molk in Istanbul dated 15 Shavval 1313 A.H. Concerning the extraditionof Mirza Aqa Khan Kermani.

b. 1, f. 23 38. Unknown to Unknown. Sending two medals.

b. 1, f. 23 39. Amin-os-Soltan (Chancellor) to Ala-of-Molk Persian Ambassador to Turkey, dated 15 Rabi-ol-Avval 1313 A.H. Concerning appointment of Mirza Hassam

b. 1, f. 23 39. Khan to some position in the embassy in Turkey.

b. 1, f. 23 40. Hesam-os-Soltaneh to Moin-ol-Molk. A friendly letter.

b. 1, f. 24 41. Mirza Aqa Than Nuri to Persian General Consulate in Tiflis; dated Rajab 1274 A.H. ConcerningCherniaev, Russian general consul in Tabriz, and his conduct.

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b. 1, f. 24 42. Sheikh Mohsen Khan, Persian Ambassador to London, to Mirza Hosein Khan (Moshir-od-Dowleh), Persian Ambassador to Istanbul; dated 20 Rabi-os-Sani 1286 A.H. A friendly letter.

b. 1, f. 24 43. Same to Same; dated 5 Jamadi-os-Sani 1287 A.H. Complaining from lack of money and hisinability to return to Iran.

b. 1, f. 24 44. Mohsen Khan, Persian Ambassador to London, to Mirza Hosein Khan in Istanbul. Complainingabout the condition of the embassy.

b. 1, f. 24 45. Mirza Aqa Khan Nuri to Persian Consul General in Tiflis; dated 15 Ramazan 1271 A.H. ConcerningYahya Khan and his undesirable conduct in St. Petersburg.

b. 1, f. 24 46. Mirza Nasrolla-Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh to (unknown); dated Ramazan 1277 A.H. ConcerningAbul Hassan Khan Naqash Bashi

b. 1, f. 24 47. Same to (unknown); dated 17 Jamadi-os-Sani 1316 A.H. Informing of the receipt of mail.

b. 1, f. 24 48. Abd-os-Samad Mirza, Naser-ed-Din Shah's brother to Mozaar-od-Din Mirza(crown prince)Sending a book and some candy.

b. 1, f. 24 49. Mirza Aqa Khan Nuri to (apparently Persian general consulate in Tiflis; dated 1 Ramazan 1271 A.H.

b. 1, f. 24 50. E'tela-ol-Molk from the Ministry of foreign aairs; dated 15 Rabi 1316 A.H. Concerning seventyvolumes of the history of Beihaqi.

b. 1, f. 24 51. Sheikh Mohsen from London to Mirza Hosein Khan Moshir-od-Dowleh in Istanbul; dated 4Jamadi-ol-Avval 1286 A.H. Complaining about his financial situation.

b. 1, f. 24 52. Amin-os-Soltan to(unknown) dated 13 Jamadi-os-Sani 1302 A.H. Concerning Nosrat-ol-Molk andthe favors done for him.

b. 1, f. 24 53. Amin-os-Soltan to Persian embassy in Turkey; dated 29 Moharrsam 1310 Concerning Jamal-od-Din and Malkam and the necessity of their expulsion from Turkey.

b. 1, f. 24 54. Same to Ala-ol-Molk; dated 20 Rajab 1313 A.H. Concerning extradition of Sheikh Ahmad andMirza Aqa Khan.

b. 1, f. 24 55. Same to Same; dated 12 Moharram 1317 A.H. Informing of the receipt of correspondence.

b. 1, f. 24 56. Amin-od-Dowleh to (unknown) Concerning the financial aairs of the embassy.

b. 1, f. 24 57. Sheikh Mohsen Khan from London to Mirza Hosein Khan; dated 22 Rabi-os-Sani 1287 A.H.Concerning the railroad of Hazrat Abdul Azim.

b. 1, f. 24 58. An unsigned telegram sent to Antaki Khan and then sent by him to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Informingthe Shah of a plot of Yahya Khan and the Russian Ambassador against Iran.

b. 1, f. 24 59. Haj Mohammad Kazem Khorasani from Karbala to Arfa-od-Dowleh Persian Ambassador toTurkey; dated 20 Shavval 1324 A.H. Concerning the mistreatment of Persian citizens by Turkishocials.

b. 1, f. 25 60. Mesbah-ol-Molk to Nazem-od-Dowleh, Persian Ambassador to Turkey; dated 1 Ramazan 1309A.H. Concerning the expenses of the Persian school in Turkey.

b. 1, f. 25 61. Unknown to Nazem-od-Dowleh, Persian Ambassador to Turkey; dated Safar 1309 A.H. Sending apiece of poetry.

b. 1, f. 25 62. Moshir-ol Molk to Nazem-od-Dowleh, Persian Ambassador to Turkey; Recommending the son ofGregorian.

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b. 1, f. 25 63. Amin-os-Soltan, chancellor to Ala-ol-Molk, Persian Ambassador to Turkey; dated Shavval 1313A.H. Concerning the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Naser-ed-Din Shah's ascension to thethrone.

b. 1, f. 25 64. Same to Nazem-od-Dowleh, Persian Ambassador to Turkey; dated 22 Jamadi-os-Sani 1309 A.H.Concerning Jamal-ed-Din who had gone from

b. 1, f. 25 64. Turkey to London; and the necessity of watching his activities.

b. 1, f. 25 65. Unknown to Nezam-os-Soltaneh, Governor of Fars. Congratulating him on his arrival.

b. 1, f. 25 66. Unknown to unknown. Complaining that 40 years ago his house was taken away from him byforce.

b. 1, f. 25 67. Naser-ed-Din Shah's order, dated Rabi-os-Sani, 1302 A.H. Apprediation of the services of Mir AliMardan Khan, Nosrat-ol-Molk.

b. 1, f. 25 68. Sheikh Mohsen Khan, Persian Ambassador to London, to unknown; dated 3 Zi-Hajeh 1286 A.H.Complaining of lack of money.

b. 1, f. 25 69. Some envelopes on the backs of which is the handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.

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b. 3 1. Mossadeq-os-Soltaneh (Dr. Mussadeq) to Farmanfarma, his uncle. Concerningthe arrival of the letter to Tehran.

b. 3 2. Same to Same. Concerning the salary of Bahador-ol-molk.

b. 3 3. Same to Same. Concerning the financial aairs of the family.

b. 3 4. Same to Same. Concerning the remittance of thirty Tumans to Baha-ol-Vacz?n.

b. 3 5. Same to Same. Concerning the Shah's skepticism of some government ocialsand the backing of Farmanfarma by Vazir Afkham.

b. 3 6. Same to same. Concerning the payment for the telegrams.

b. 3 7. Same to Same. Informing him that the shah and his ministers do not approve ofhis coming to Tehran.

b. 3 8. Same to same. Reporting his talk with the minister of war and informing him ofthe latter's views.

b. 3 9. Same to same. Concerning the result of the inhabitants of Varamin and ShayphMahmud.

b. 3 10. Same to same. Reporting Heshmat-od-Dowleh's views concerningFarmanfarma.

b. 3 11. Same to same. Concerning fifty Tumans paid to the newspaper Nedaye Vatan.

b. 3 12. Same to same. Reporting that Mostashar-od-Dowleh does not approve ofFarmanfarma's coming to Tehran.

b. 3 13. Same to same. Concerning the contents of government telegrams.

b. 3 14. Same to same. Concerning the dispute between Vakil-ot-tajar and Nostashar-od-dowleh.

b. 3 15. Same to same. Concerning the circulation of leaflets insulting Behbehami.

b. 3 16. Same to same. Reporting the receipt of Farmanfarmas letter

b. 3 17. Same to same. Concerning the medal of Leopold given by the Belgiangovernment.

b. 3 18. Mossadeq-os-Soltaneh (Dr. Mussadeq) to Farmanfarma, his uncle. ConcerningHaj Mohammad Esmail's remarks concerning Farmanfarma's resignation.

b. 3 19. Same to some. Concerning a telegram sent by some representatives askingFarmanfarma not to resign.

b. 3 20. Same to same. Concerning the friendly relations between the minister ofInterior and his superior.

b. 3 21. Same to same. Reporting rumors about Zel-os-soltan and his nomination to thegovernorship of Fars, and about popular discontent.

b. 3 22. Same to same. Concerning Haj-Nase-os-Soltaneh and his brother Salar arfa't

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b. 3 23. Same to same. Concerning the rumors of building a railroad and of the creationof a state bank by the Germans.

b. 3 24. Same to Same. Reporting that it was impossible to see Taqi Zadeh.

b. 3 25. Same to Same. Reporting his decision to see the editor of the magazineEstebhad.

b. 3 26. Same to same. Reporting that 20,000 tumans were taken from Zel-os-soltanand that he was designated the governor of Fars.

b. 3 27. Same to same. Concerning Sheikh Mahmud and his remarks about the result inVaramin.

b. 3 28. Same to same. Concerning the rumor about the recall of Sepahdar to Tehranand his trial.

b. 3 29. Same to same. Praising the newspaper Mosavatand its articles.

b. 3 30. Same to same. Concerning the trial of the murderer of a member of the"Gheyrat" Committee.

b. 3 31. Same to same. Reporting the debate of the parliament concerning thepunishment of Sheikh Mahmud.

b. 3 32. Same to same. Concerning the remittance of a sum of money.

b. 3 33. Same to same. Reporting Malek ot-Tojar's threat to publish a booklet if he isnot given a pair of horses.

b. 3 34. Mossadeq-os-Soltaneh (Dr. Mossadeq) to Farmanfarma, his uncle. Concerningthe change of Asef-Daftar's title to Entesar-od-Dowleh.

b. 3 35. Same to same. Concerning the reactions of some representatives andgovernment ocials to the rumour of Farmanfarma's resignation, from thegovernorship of Azarbaijan.

b. 3 36. Unknown to Saheb Ekhtiar-Complaints

b. 3 37. The order of the Minister of Foreign Aairs concerning the list of salaries ofSaheb Ekhtiar and his sta.

b. 3 38. The same.

b. 3 39. The envelope of item 37. On the back the handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 3 40. The list of instruments and persons at Saheb Ekhtiar's disposal in his trip toKhorasan. On the margin the handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 3 41. The receipt of instruments and salaries signed by Saheb Ekhtiar (who was todetermine the border between Russia and Persia.

b. 3 42. The receipt of salaries signed by three members of Saheb-Ekhtiar's delegation.

b. 3 43. The receipt of salary signed by Mirza Javad Khan, a member of Saheb Ekhtiar'sdelegation.

b. 3 44. Ministry of Foreign aairs to unknown. Concerning the determination ofborder in the Khorasan region and the need for Saheb Ekhtiar's speedy departure.

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b. 3 45. A list of the sums paid to Saheb Ekhtiar.

b. 3 46. The same.

b. 3 47. Receipt of salary signed by Saheb Ekhtiar.

b. 3 48. The same.

b. 3 49. The same.

b. 3 50. Receipt of salary signed by Mirza Astraf Khan

b. 3 51. The same signed by Hafez-os-Soltaneh.

b. 3 52. Unknown to unknown. Concerning Asef-od-Dowleh's arrival to Tehran.

b. 3 53. Same to same. Concerning the recall of Khorasan's governor to Tehran.

b. 3 54. Same to same. Concerning the favors betowed by the Shah to some ministers.

b. 3 55. Kamran Mirza, crown prince, to Saed-od-Dowleh, governor of Astrabad, dated1301 A.H. Concerning Colonel Baqer Khan and an engineer accompanying him.

b. 3 56. Same to Zia-od-Dowleh, mayor of Shahrud, the same as in item 55.

b. 3 57. A receipt signed by Eskhandar Ahmad 6 Jamadi-os-Sani 1298 A.H.

b. 3 58. An envelope addressed to Nasir-od-Dowleh minister of Commerce, datedRamazan, 1301 A.H.

b. 3 59. Receipt of the salary of Hasan-Ali-Khan, the servant of the crown prince.

b. 3 60. A receipt of salary.

b. 3 61. The same.

b. 3 62. Concerning the salary of Mirza Shakrollah Mostofi.

b. 3 63. Envelope Mr. Farhad to Yale Library: sending the first package fo the Gahnidocuments

26 Sep 1962

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b. 2, f. 26 1. Mirza Yousef Mostof?-ol-Mamalek, Chancellor, to Assef-od-Dowleh, Governor of Khorasan, dated1301 A. H. Concerning the appointment of an accountant to check on government accounts.

b. 2, f. 26 2. Same to same. dated 1301 A.H. Concerning Mohammad Khan's misbehavior and the complaints ofthe inhabitants of Govain.

b. 2, f. 26 3. Same to Rokn-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Concerning the appointment of an accountant.

b. 2, f. 26 4. A Telegram from Mashhad to Sabzevar. Concerning the aairs of the telegraph oce.

b. 2, f. 26 5. Mokhber-ol-Molk, Chancellor, to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Reporting the arrival ofMokhber-od-Dowleh

b. 2, f. 26 6. Same to Same. dated 1301 A.H. Concerning Afrasiab Khan and the Mayor of Nardin.

b. 2, f. 26 7. Same to same. Ordering Mohammad Quli to be sent in chains to Tehran.

b. 2, f. 26 8. Same to same. Concerning the above.

b. 2, f. 26 9. Fazlollah to Assef-od-Dowleh. Congratulating him on his arrival.

b. 2, f. 26 10. Mohammad Adineh to Neishabur Complaining of local ocials.

b. 2, f. 26 11. A telegram from Sebzevar to Neishabur to Assef-od-Dowleh. Concerning telegraphic exchangesand their prices.

b. 2, f. 26 12. Mohammad Shafi to Assef-od-Dowleh. dated 1301 A.H. Asking permission to meet him.

b. 2, f. 26 13. Mokhber-od-Dowleh to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Informing him of his arrival to Tehran.

b. 2, f. 26 14. Fazlollah to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. A report on the situation in Meshed.

b. 2, f. 26 15. Chancellor to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Ordering to have Mohammad Quli sent toTehran.

b. 2, f. 26 16. Same to same. dated 1301 A.H. Concerning the arrest of Gabbar, a Neishapur bandit.

b. 2, f. 26 17. Mostafa Quli to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Concerning the sending of some of the papersof the Foreign Ministry.

b. 2, f. 26 18. Chancellor to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Concerning the salary of Saheb Ekhtiar.

b. 2, f. 26 19. Same to same. Concerning an ocer of the guards of Roka-od-Dowleh.

b. 2, f. 26 20. Habibullah from Sabzevar to Assef-od-Dowleh dated 1301 A.H. Reporting on the situation in thecity.

b. 2, f. 26 21. Esmail from Sabzevar to Assef-od-Dowleh, dated 1301 A.H. Congratulating him on his arrival.

b. 2, f. 26 22. Fat'ali to Chancellor, dated 1293 A.H. Concerning the accounts and expenditures of the army. Onthe margin the handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 2, f. 26 23. A telegram from 8 miners to Naser-ed-Din Shah. dated 1293 A.H. Complaining of the inspector ofthe mines.

b. 2, f. 26 24. Same to same. Same as above.

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b. 2, f. 26 25. Governor of Rasht to Nasir-od-Dowleh, dated 1300 A.H. Concerning the salary of Hasan AliMirza.

b. 2, f. 26 26. A letter from Chancellor. Concerning the receipt of salary.

b. 2, f. 26 27. A list of the salaries of the deceased Sepahadar's sons.

b. 2, f. 26 28. A receipt of a salary.

b. 2, f. 26 29. Mirza Said Khan to Naser-ed-Din Shah. Concerning Mirza Hussein Ali (Baha'u'llah) and hisinfluence in Bagdad. Also the necessity of having him extradited.

b. 2, f. 26 30. Iranian Consul General in Bagdad to Mirza Said Khan (minister of foreign aairs) ConcerningMirza Hussein Ali's arrest on exile from Bagdad.

b. 2, f. 26 31. Unknown to unknown. Concerning Seyyid Hassan's cheating.

b. 2, f. 26 32. Mirza Aqa Khan Nuri to (unknown) Concerning the salary of his son who was in the embassy inParis.

b. 2, f. 26 33. Notes on the discussions of Anjoman (committee) concerning the situation in Azarbaijan.

b. 2, f. 27 34. A brief note concerning the original and the copy of a letter.

b. 2, f. 27 35. A passport or a trade permit issued to Hadji Hasan by the Turkish ocials in Bagdad.

b. 2, f. 26 36. A booklet of the rules for the admittance into the Foreign Ministry, dated 1318 A.H.

b. 2, f. 26 37. A telegraphic report from Khorasan, dated 1294 A.H. Concerning the propaganda of MohammadQaeni, a Babi. On the margin the handwriting of Naser-ed-Din Shah.

b. 2, f. 27 38. Ezzat Nesa from Zanjan, dated 1292. Complaining of Nurollah, who had kidnapped her daughter.

b. 2, f. 27 39. Iranian Consul in Egypt to Iranian Embassy in Istanbul, dated 28 Zi-Qada 1284 A.H. ConcerningHadji Abul Qasem who repented and had presented 300 French Louis.

b. 2, f. 27 40. Same to same. dated Zi-Haja 1284 A.H. Concerning Hadji Abul Qasem and Haji Abu Taleb, twoBaha's and their impedning exile.

b. 2, f. 27 41. Same to same. dated 7 Zi-Haja 1284 A.H. Concerning the appointment of honorary consuls inAlexandria, Mansureh, and Tanta.

b. 2, f. 27 42. Same to same. dated 12 Zi-Haja 1284 A.H. Concerning Seyyed Hussein and Hadji Allah Verchi, twoBaha'is.

b. 2, f. 27 43. Same to same. dated 1284 A.H. Concerning some Baha'is and the steps taken by the consul tohave them exiled.

b. 2, f. 27 44. Same to same. Concerning Hadji Abul Qasem and a group of Bahi who arrived from Adrianople toMansureh.

b. 2, f. 27 45. Same to same. Asking for instructions about the Bahi's mentioned above.

b. 2, f. 27 46. Same to same. Concerning the Bahis and the negotiations with Ragheb Pasha to prevent themfrom entering Egypt.

b. 2, f. 27 47. Same to same. Reporting that Ragheb Pasha had ordered all the Bahis handed over to theconsulate in order that the consulate should exile them.

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b. 2, f. 27 48. Iranian Consul in Egypt to Iranian Embassy in Istanbul. Concerning the steps taken to arrest theBahis.

b. 2, f. 27 49. Same to same. Concerning the arrest of the Bahis and their confinemet in the consulate.

b. 2, f. 27 50. Same to same. Concerning the negotiations with Raagheb Pasha for the exile of the Bahis toSaden.

b. 2, f. 27 51. Same to same. Concerning the interference of the British Consulate in the arrest of the Bahis.

b. 2, f. 27 52. Same to same. Concerning the exile of seven Bahis to Sudan.

b. 2, f. 27 53. Same to same. Concerning Seyyed Hosein Bahi and the British Consulate.

b. 2, f. 27 54. Same to same. Concerning the Bahis.

b. 2, f. 27 55. A letter to Haji Mirza Aqasi. Recommending Fath Ali Khan.

b. 2, f. 27 56. Summoning someone to the justice department.

b. 2, f. 27 57. (contents incomprehensible)

b. 2, f. 27 58. Concerning the debt of Amir Lashkar to the customs.

b. 2, f. 27 59. (contents incomprehensible.)

b. 2, f. 28 60. Firuz Mirza to Amin-os-Soltan; dated 2 Jamadi-ol-sklar 1303 A.H. Concerning the appointment ofMoshir-od-Dowleh as the foreign minister.

b. 2, f. 28 61. Handwriting of Amin-os-Soltan on the back of Firuz Mirza's envelope. Advising (someone) to goto the King's court.

b. 2, f. 28 62. Amin-os-Soltan to (unknown); dated 1307 A.H. Concerning two merchants and their claims.

b. 2, f. 28 63. Amin-os-Soltan to Iranian Embassy in Istanbul dated 1310 A.H. Concerning Seyyed Jamal and hisactivities in Turkey.

b. 2, f. 28 64. Naser-ed-Din Shah to Iranian Embassy in Istanbul; dated Gamadi-os-Sam 1281 A.H. Concerningsome military decorations.

b. 2, f. 28 65. Obeidollah, kurd, to Mohammad Aqa; dated 12 Rabi-of-Aval 1298 A.H. Concerning the unity of theKurds of Iraq; on the back of the enevelope handwriting of Naser ed Din Shah

b. 2, f. 28 66. Ministry for foreign aairs to Moin-ol-Molk, Iranian Ambassador to Turkey; dated 26 Ramazan1304 A.H. Concerning the scholarships of three Persian students in Istanbul.

b. 2, f. 28 67. Unknown to unknown. Concerning a female thief.

b. 2, f. 28 68. Unknown to Unknown. The same as item 67.

b. 2, f. 28 69. Mirza Said Khan to (unknown); dated Jamadi-ol-Aval.1268 A.H. Concerning the new titles.

b. 2, f. 28 70. Unknown to Haji Mirza Aqasi. Concerning the Turkoman raids in Bojnurd and their suppression.

b. 2, f. 28 71. Abbas Mirza from Bagdad to (unknown). Concerning the prevention of the mourning ritual of thePersians in Bagdad by the Turkish ocials. on the margin the handwriting of Naser ed Din.

b. 2, f. 28 72. Mirza Said Khan to (unknown); dated 4 Wharram 1279 A.H. Concerning personal relations.

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b. 2, f. 28 73. Mohsen Khan from Teheran to (unknown). Criticizing the situation in Iran.

b. 2, f. 28 74. A document concerning land dispute.

b. 2, f. 28 75. A deed of ownership issued 1223 A.H.

b. 2, f. 28 76. Unknown to unknown. Expressing joy at having received a medal from the shah.

b. 2, f. 28 77. Unknown to MokharÃµd-Dowleh. Concerning the situation in Azarbaijan and the rumors aboutFarmanfarma who wants to unite Azarbaijan with Turkey.

b. 2, f. 28 78. Same to same. Recommending Mohammad Vali Beq.

b. 2, f. 28 79. Same to same. Sending a history book written by Vazir Nezam.

b. 2, f. 28 80. A letter by Abol Qasem renouncing the Bahai faith.

b. 2, f. 28 81. unknown to unknown. Concerning the repair of a guest house in the vicinity of Sabzevar.

b. 2, f. 28 82. Unknown to unknown. A friendly letter.

b. 2, f. 28 83. Some poetry.

b. 2, f. 28 84. A copy of Naser-ed-Din Shah's letter to Azed-od-Dowleh; dated Jamadi

b. 2, f. 28 85. Mohammad Ali to (unknown). Concerning the payment of a debt.

b. 2, f. 28 86. A copy of a document written in Turkish and sealed by the Persian Consul in Baghdad.

b. 2, f. 28 87. Hesam-os-Soltaneh to (unknown). Reassuring him about the situation in two provinces.

b. 2, f. 28 88. Hesam-os-Soltaneh to Hosein Khan Sepah-Salar. Concerning the debts of Heshmat-od-Dowleh,and the condition of the army in Kurdestan and Kermanshahan.

b. 2, f. 28 89. Unknown to Motavally Bashi; dated 1303 A.H. A friendly note.

b. 2, f. 28 90. Iranian Consul in Egypt to Iranian Embassy in Istanbul; dated 28 Jamadi-ol-Ula 1284 A.H.Concerning Seyyed Hosein, a Bahi, who became a British citizen.

b. 2, f. 28 91. King George III (1738-1820) of Great Britain, letter to Abbas Mirza, Prince Royal of Persia,announcing the birth of his niece, the future Queen Victoria.

b. 2, f. 28 92. Envelope of a letter to the Queen of Germany and Prusia

b. 2, f. 28 93. Envelope of a letter to Haji Ebrahim Mujtahid Safar 1302

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Selected Search TermsThe following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's onlinecatalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation andlisted alphabetically therein.

SubjectsManuscripts, PersianPersian language -- Texts

Geographic NamesIran -- History -- Qajar dynasty, 1794-1925Middle East

ContributorsGhanī, Qāsim, 1898-1952, collectorGhanī, Qāsim, 1898-1952, collector

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Documents

Guide to the Ghassem Ghani collectionead-pdfs.library.yale.edu/4112.pdf · 2020-02-07 · Guide to the Ghassem Ghani collection MS 235 compiled by Manuscripts and Archives Sta