Invitation to the circumcision ceremony of the crown prince

Invitation to the circumcision ceremony of the crown prince, Sultan Ahmad Mirza, signed by Malikah Jahan (his mother and the wife of Muhammad 'Ali Shah).

Nusrat Sharifi to ʻAliyah Mashayikhi

Letter and its envelope, from Nusrat Sharifi in Mashhad to ʻAliyah Mashayikhi in Sarakhs. It reads: "Dear sister, I always pray to God to keep you in good health. Receiving your letter made us happy. But about your grief over the death of Bibi Jan's death the sister, of course it is really difficult and painful, dear. God knows that their memory is with us and we miss them a lot. We should be patient, as no one can escape death. Khanum Jan and Mr. Mashayikhi say hi. Khanum Buzurg sends grace. My dear aunt, Turan Khanum, and the daughters of Mr. Shah send their greetings. Muhtaram Khanum and...

Brit milah ceremony of the Liviʼim and Livian family

Letter to Haj Ahmad Aqa the merchant of Khuy

Letter to Haj Ahmad Aqa, the merchant from Khuy; the writer discusses some financial issues and family matters; referring to a woman's death, the writer [probably her cousin and husband] says that he did everything for her, even wishing to be sick instead of her, and that she had been content with him. He also discusses her loneliness, noting that he was the only one she talked to, day and night. That being the case, he expresses disappointment that the addressee has blamed him. He then talks about Muhammad Javad, reporting that he was circumcised after eight days, is healthy, has not...

Brit milah ceremony of the Ramazanuf family

Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah to Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam)

Zahra Sultan Nizam Mafi (‘Izzat al-Saltanah) writes to her brother, Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) and mentions his possible contribution to the Constitutional Commission, which is being pursued by Mushir al-Dawlah; discusses sending him money, the bread shortage crisis, and the circumcision of Mahmud Khan by the same person who performed the procedure for Ahmad Shah. She talks about the ceremony, in which Mujir al-Saltanah, Burhan al-Dawlah, and Muhammad Khan Salar Muhtasham were present. For the women's gathering three days later, they invited female musicians and hired...