Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter to ‘Amid Lashkar

Letter to ‘Amid Lashkar

Envelope addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar. In the letter, the writer expresses his happiness about the addressee’s visit during the days of fasting; reassures him about watering the courtyard plants; asks for a new female servant, since Fatimah has not come; emphasizes their need for barley, since the convoy from Zaviyah village has not delivered it; reports that Mr. Muntasiri has delivered one tuman to them; also reassures him about their allowance; requests some cheese, as the price is increasing. Another letter on a separate sheet refers to the addressee’s return to the city, and urges him not to fast on the road; notes that the Colonel’s wife has not sent the payments and that they have not received the remaining wheat for rent; and requests another female servant, as the other one passed away before arriving.

Item Details

  • Date undated
  • Dimensions Letter: 21 x 13.5 and 13.5 x 21 cm; envelope: 7.5 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. 14142A457
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