Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to Mother

Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to Mother

Complains about not receiving letters from the addressee; mentions his recent trip to Shimiran and the hot weather in Tehran; advises sleeping in the courtyard rather than on the roof when it gets hot in Tabriz; discusses taking a leave in 4 months and visiting them; expresses concern over the well-being of Ma‘sumah Sultan and Ruqiyah Sultan since the addressee has not been writing about them over the past two years; inquires whether they have received the promissory note for fifty tumans that he sent earlier and mentions getting the fifty tumans and giving it to Fatimah Khanum; expresses happiness that they have received flour and money; talks about the summer and ripening of [or receiving] the fruits; reassures them about their allowance; and sends greetings to his sister-in-law and sisters.

Item Details

  • Date late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dimensions 20 x 13 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 24 October 2017
  • Last Edited 22 January 2018
  • Record no. 14142A360
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