[Firmans, 1843-1844].

Author
Turkey. Sultan (1839-1861 : Abdülmecit). [Browse]
Format
Manuscript, Book
Language
  • Ottoman Turkish (1500-1928)
  • Turkish
Published/​Created
[Turkey, 1843-1844]
Description
2 sheets : paper ; 78 x 54 cm.

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Special Collections - Manuscripts Islamic Manuscripts, Third Series no. 745e Oversize Browse related items Reading Room Request

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    Notes
    • Ms. documents.
    • Physical description: Written in diwani script in black on white glazed, laid paper. Tughra of Sultan Abdülmecit I at head and scribe's signature at bottom, both in black flecked with gold.
    • Origin: 745a is dated the end of Rabīʻ al-Awwal 1259 AH (April 1843); 745b is dated the middle of Muḥarram 1260 AH (January 1844).
    Language note
    Ottoman Turkish.
    Contents
    • 1. 745a: Grant of safe conduct for travel to and from Izmir.
    • 2. 745b: Grant of safe conduct for an American visitor to travel to Damascus and Jerusalem.
    Source acquisition
    Purchase; 1942/12/22 (AM 12493).
    OCLC
    1370989494
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