A letter from Father Tobia who writes to another father who lives in the United States, expressing his happiness and thankfulness that he finally found out where he lives from a friend. Dated April 24, 1946.
A letter from Adib [no surname given] who sends greetings to his daughter then advises her to study and work hard and be patient with whatever life brings her. Undated.
A letter from Adib [no surname given] who replies to a previous letter from his daughter about weekend visits, advises her about life, and shares news from Marjeyoun with her. Dated May 11,1946, Marjeyoun, Lebanon.
A letter from Nadim who sends Angele 100 francs, 5 liras, tp buy clothes. He promised to send his father, Father Tobia, more money. He hasn't received a letter from his father for two years.
A letter from Nadim Attallah who asks his sister, Angele Attallah, why they haven't written to him and if everything is good. He also asks if they know anything about As'ad and explains that businesses are not running very well. Dated June 1, 1931,…
A letter to a Bikfaya government bureau to request an investigation of the illegal cross of Youhanna and Youssef Abu Mousa on the land of (names not available).
A letter from Micheal Saadeh: these are sweet words to Chahina. Words of friendship and passion, words of missing someone. Dated July 20, 1954, Chtoura, Lebanon.
Father Tobia is asked to prepare certificates of marriage and baptism for: Nakhle (Yahia?) and Melekeh (marriage & baptism), and Victoria, Elias, Mansour and Melvina (baptism). years and locations of birth, and names of churches are listed. Dated…
A letter from an unknown person to Father Attallah stating that the issue in question was solved (no further explanation what the issue was). Dated April 6, 1926
A letter from Ana alAmouri who asks Father Tobia for a baptism certificate for her daughter, Caolina Fegury, and sends 120 francs for fees along with the address. Dated May 16, 1939.
A letter from As'ad Attallah who explains to his father the business conditions in Brazil and asks him to be patient and pray for him. As'ad sends 1000 francs to family and sends greetings of Yakoub alBitar to Father Tobia. Date not available, circa…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who updates his father on the situation in Brazil following the revolution. He asks to know the cost and model of the printers required to open a newspaper or magazine in Lebanon and in his next letter he will send him…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who informs Father Tobia of his new born baby, Fouad, and reassures him about his wife. He also tells him that businesses are not running very well specially after the war ended. Dated August 29, 1921.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who admonishes, in a friendly manner, Father Tobia for not writing to him for so long and express his and his wife's sadness and depression for not receiving any letters from him. Dated March 1921.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who informs Father Tobia of his moving to Altamira and asks him to write to him often at this address. Also, he promises to write regularly to Father Tobia. Dated February 27, 1922, Altamira, Brazil.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who informs Father Tobia that no letters had been received from As'ad recently and asking the reasons. He also sends his greetings to his family and friends. [this is page 2 of original letter, page 1 is missing ] Dated…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who apologizes to Father Tobia for not writing for such a long time because of his son's death [Joseph] and reassures him that he is doing well but still sad. He also tells him that his second son [Darouich] will be…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias which confirms receipt of letter from Father Tobia by Chukri alBitar and assures Father Tobia that he will send money whenever he can and money is available. He also mentions that he feels sad and worries for the news…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias to Father Tobia Attallah. Zacharias describes how business has been bad since 1926. He updates him about As'ad, son, and his family, and asks about the rest of family. Dated March 2, 1932, Altamira, Brazil.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who updates Father Tobia about his family and the grandchildren: Fouad, Darouich, Wadee, and Rene. He also shared news of As'ad Attallah: On November 19, 1931 As'ad married Jadete, a good Brazilian girl from a rich…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who apologizes for not writing for a long time due to travel and work. He informs Father Tobia his brother, Murad, is traveling to Lebanon and he should bring Krouger with him. Finally, he sends his greetings to family…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who describes to Father Tobia his journey of arriving to Marseille and sends his greetings and wishes for the new year. Dated December 31,1923, Marseille, France.
A letter from As'ad who informs his father, Father Tobia, that he received his letter happily and businesses are not running very well, he is sorry he cannot send them money to support them. He advices to take money from [Sheikh As'ad] and he will…
A letter from As'ad who sends his apologies to his father, Father Tobia, and sends him 150 francs as an apology. Also tells him about new deliveries to his family members. Dated June 17, 1923.
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father that he visited his cousins and they welcomed him very well and offered him to work with them [Letter damaged and illegible]. Written on letterhead from: Chaya Freres Commercant. Dated April 8,…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father that they will receive some money soon and updates him about his work and conditions. Written on letterhead from: Achat et Vente de tous produits du pays, A. Couri Tobia Et. Dated December 23, 1924,…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who updates his father, Father Tobia, about his work and informs him that his uncle always writes to him to work together, but he hasn't written him back. As'ad also asks if items he sent arrived to the family and that he…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father, Father Tobia, that he is sending a check of 500 francs through bank transfer as gift for his siblings and asks his father to pray for him to maintain good health and succeeds at work, so he can…
This is page 1 of original letter, second page missing. As'ad confirms to his father receiving his letter via Mr. Chukri alBitar, but argues his father about telling Chukri about As'ad's life and what he wrote his father earlier
A letter from As'ad Attallah who reassures his father about himself. He is at their son in law's, As'ad, near the Amazon River. The son in law has lost in the rubber business. As'ad will stay in Brazil for few months and if things didn't go well then…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who updated his father about his conditions and work and sends 1000 francs to the family. Dated May 15, 1929, Para, Brazil.
A letter to Father Tobia from his cousin Raul Attallah. Raul informs Father Tobia that he found 3700 [rials] in the French bank, but all banks are closed. The news/situation where Raul is is very bad due to war and no travel is allowed. For those…
A letter from Edma Attallah who reassures her father and family about her, her husband and children, as well as on As'ad and his family. She asks them to keep them in their prayers. Dated November 7, 1932.
A letter written by Elias Nassif sending his greetings to Father Tobia Attallah and family, and asking him about a newspaper the latter was to issue, and requesting a copy of the newspaper. Locations mentioned: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires.…
A letter to Father Tobia Attallah from Elias Nassif. Elias asks father Tobia about the situation in Lebanon following the end of WWI, and specially the situation in Beit Chabeb, and to write him the names and number of those who died in Beit Chabeb.…
A letter from Elias Etala asking Father Tobia about his newspaper 'alHaq', and waiting for his copy to send him the list of subscribers. Also mentions that Lebanese abroad were happy to know that the Lebanese flag was placed in [Saraya Baabda]. Elias…
A letter from Father Emmanuel who sends his greetings and best wishes to Father Tobia, and apologizes for a late reply due to unavailability of a trustworthy messenger, but not mentioning what it is or what for. Dated September 16, 1913.
A letter from Father Bassil who thanks Father Tobia for his letters about Lebanon, and includes in the letter donations of 300 francs and informs Father Tobia that he will send more soon. Dated December 18, 1919, Carcassonne, France.
A letter from Father Bassil who sends his greetings and best wishes, and thanks Father Tobia for his welcome when Bassil was in Beit Chabeb. Bassil informs Father Tobia that he arrived in Carcassonne and started working in the school. He also…
A letter from Father Bassil who sends his greetings and wishes, and attach herewith 285 francs donations for 285 masses. Dated July 22, 1919, Carcassonne, France.
A letter from Father Bassil who asks about confirmation of receipt of 285 francs sent earlier, and sends herewith 400 francs donations of masses. Dated October 16, 1919, Carcassonne, France.
A letter from Father Bassil who informs Father Tobia that he got new position in College Stanislas in Paris. Also he sends 1200 francs donations of 600 masses, and notifies Father Tobia that the alcohol/wine box arrived to Marseille, but customs…
A letter from Father Bassil who sends Father Tobia 200 francs donations from 100 masses and promises to send more when he could. Dated June 14, 1922, Paris, France.
A letter to Father Tobia from Father Tobia al-Issa. The latter sends his condolences for the death of [alkhouria]. Also mentioned [right page] that attached with this letter 50 francs from Father Tobia dated, June 15, 1911 and sent from Rome.
A letter to Father Tobia from Father Tobia al-Issa. Issa thanks Father Tobia for sending three books, including the Quran. Also mentioned: Father Bolus, check of 200 francs, Mr. Haleem Abi Karam in Beirut. Dated May 24, 1913 sent from Livorno, Italy.…
A letter from Father Issa who informs Father Attallah that he received the latter's letter but without the money receipt requested and reminds him to send it again along with the written format. Dated February 12, 1920, Livorno, Italy.
