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  • Collection: Collection of Reverend Tobia Attallah Letters

Date: 1920 June 01
A letter from Father Issa who informs Father Tobia that he received a money receipt. Father Issa mentions that he will write to those who requested alcohol and sent 330 francs donations from 168 masses and requested its receipt. Dated June 1, 1920,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-023.pdf

A letter from Father Issa who informs Father Tobia that he is sending 545 francs out of 1090 francs to be sent later as donations of several masses. Dated February 19, 1921, Livorno, Italy.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-026.pdf

Date: 1924 June 20
A letter from Father Issa who confirms receiving Father Tobia's letter and asks why the latter hasn't written to him for more than 6 months. Also he sends 640 liras donations of 200 massas and requests a receipt. Dated June 20, 1924, Livorno, Italy. …
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-038.pdf

A letter from Father Youhanna (John) Mallah who asks Father Tobia the reasons for not visiting Mazraat Yachoua following a mutual agreement to do so. Dated February 19, 1940, Mazraat Yachoua, Lebanon.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-144.pdf

A letter from Gadda Georges Nassar who asks Father Tobia to prepare her birth certificate, her father: Georges Nassar, her mother: Nour Habib. Dated October 22, 1940.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-146.pdf

Date: 1935 July 23
A letter from Hannah Attallah asking Father Tobia to send prayer papers with Butrus and Youssef. Dated July 23, 1935.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-117.pdf

A letter from Jirji Libnan who was asking Father Attallah to confirm whether Jirji's wife in Lebanon had passed away, and if she did then he requested an official notice of her death so that Jirji can remarry in Brazil, dated April 5, 1924.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-246.pdf

A letter from Joseph Moussi, listed as 'Negociant,' who sends 100 francs donation of masses. He informs Father Tobia that his son, As'ad, traveled to Argentina to visit his brothers and his health is not very well. He reassures him about the rest of…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-044.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah which includes a description of a picture Krouger sent of himself and Joseph to Father Tobia. Krouger shares with his father that As'ad Makhoul and his family didn't arrive to Guinea. The wife of Sa'eed Gizan gave…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-128.pdf

Date: 1927 May 26
A letter from Krouger Attallah to his father noting that he had not received a letter from his father in 3 months, and asking him to confirm the receipt of a check and wire transfer that he had sent him. He also briefly lets him know that he received…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-066.pdf

Date: 1928 May 04
A letter from Krouger Attallah to his father wishing him a happy Easter, and letting him know that he (Krouger) had not received a letter from his brother As'ad in Brazil in over a month. Dated May 4, 1928.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-073.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about Nadim's travel with Melhim Rahhal and requests that his father sends back the sponsorship documents which Krouger sent earlier. Krouger informs his father that he hasn't got any letter from As'ad, but he…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-086.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms sending 3000 francs to Nadim and asks if Nadim has left or not. He updates his father that he hasn't received a letter from As'ad about traveling to Africa. Dated September 19, 1929, Bissikrima, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-084.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father about Emili's health, refers to a health problem. He also explains that he has money left with his cousins, but unable to pay him as businesses are not very well. He updates his father about As'ad.…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-094.pdf

Date: 1930 June 16
A letter from Krouger Attallah who updates his father on businesses and life conditions. [This is page 1 of the original letter, page 2 not available.] Dated June 16, 1930, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-092.pdf

Date: 1932 June 23
A letter from Krouger Attallah and Nadim Attallah who send 400 francs (20 liras) and apologize for the small amount but businesses as they describe are not well. They share that As'ad married Jadete Bizar and apologize on behalf of As'ad for not…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-099.pdf

Date: 1933 May 23
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about family in Lebanon, and his sister Angele's marriage to As'ad Gantous. He updates his father that he moved to another city, Kindia, and businesses are well there. He told his father that he erased his…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-103.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who assures his father about their health, but informs him that businesses are not very well and therefore asks him not to cancel the purchase of any properties. As'ad Gantous returned them to Corossa, when he comes…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-107.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who is sending condolences for the death of their uncle's wife, Wardeh. Dated January 15, 1935, Kindia, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-114.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms receiving his father's letter on February 12, informing Krouger of the death of his sister Emili. Krouger asks his father to give into sadness and to take care of Angele and Najla. He also asks about…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-115.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father to buy property and take the money from As'ad Zakka, and he will pay Zakka in installments. Krouger hasn't received any letters from his brother As'ad despite the letters he sent to him
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-119.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who tells his father that As'ad Zakka doesn't have the money to lend them at present to buy a property (house). He curses both brothers, Nadim and As'ad. He asks about the school and its business conditions. He…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-122.pdf

Dated March 17, 1936, Kindia, Guinea. A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends greetings to his father and family for Easter. He refers to someone called Na'eem and visiting Guinea. He sends 4000 francs to family and asks his father to buy…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-105.pdf

Date: 1937 May 01
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about his father's health. He confirms receiving letters by As'ad Zakka and he is delighted that Angele got married and is happy with her husband. He wrote to As'ad, his brother, to send Father Tobia money when…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-125.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who shares family updates and writes to his father to ask about the health of George and Yakoub (Jacob). Krouger advises his father not to reconcile with Ibrahim Naja. Dated November 13, 1937, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-129.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends his best wishes for Christmas and New Years. Dated December 17, 1938, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-135.pdf

Date: 1938 May 07
A letter from Krouger Attallah who writes to his father that Elias alQamou is coming to Lebanon and to take the 2000 francs Krouger sent with him, and any money needed for the house. Krouger worries about Father Tobia. Dated May 7, 1938, Conakry,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-130.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who advises his father on sending secure letters. He also wishes his uncle good health after hearing he is sick. Dated October 1, 1938, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-134.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who worries from the lack of family letters and shares Nadim and his son's news. Dated September 10, 1938, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-131.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends his greetings to Father Tobia after knowing he wasn't feeling well. He also shares news about Mrs. Matilda and her sons, she will receive her properties when back. Other names: Hayek Family, Najib Cha'oul,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-132.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends greetings for Christmas and New Years. He updates his father about himself, businesses, and other people in Conakry: Matilda and her daughter, Najib Chaoul, As'ad Gabriel, As'ad Naja. Dated December 20, 1939,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-141.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who reassures his father about his health and the conditions in Conakry, because of the war. He sends his greetings and best wishes to all family and friends. Dated September 17, 1939, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-140.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms not receiving any letters from Father Tobia or family and asks for reasons. He also asks that George writes to his family, Mary and Chadid, as they are worried about him. Dated August 16, 1940, Kouroussa,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-145.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father why he has not received one letter from them when he has sent eight so far. He shares that he has read his father's article in 'alElm' (or 'alAlam') newspaper, dated January 14. He asks them to write…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-143.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about his father's health and news. He informs him that no letters from his brother As'ad and his son in law. He also opened a shop. Dated January 1, 1940, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-185.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who updates his father that his Uncle's wife died at age 85. Dated January 8, 1940, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-142.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who informs his father that he and Joseph will arrive to Lebanon next month by ship, after 21 years. Dated September 14, 1946, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-154.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah which updates Father Tobia about his brother As'ad's condition and likely visit to Africa, asks about Nadim's learning/education process as it is required in Africa, and whether the money he sent has arrived or not, and…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-057.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who reassures his father, Father Tobia, about his work and staying with their cousin Yakoub (Jacob). He also asks about his brother, As'ad, and his location. He asks his father to write to their cousin Jacob as he is…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-051.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who explains to his father the delay issue of the 5000 francs, due to bank transfer, and they should have it from a bank in Beirut. He updates Father Tobia about As'ad who is traveling to Africa. Dated March 8, 1927,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-062.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who assures his father about himself, stating that he couldn't leave his cousins and open his own shop, money not enough and they refused to let him go. He asks his father if they still have debts so he sends them…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-068.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father to help Mansour Faris in his divorce from his wife and he will pay 2000 francs. Krouger will send 1000 francs to his family. Dated August 16, 1928, Bisskirima, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-074.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks Father Attallah about his brother, As'ad, and shares what he knows about him to present. Dated September 27, 1928, Bissikrima, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-075.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father about his decision regarding Nadim's travel, and to send 2 slippers with Shadid [last name not clear]. Dated August 3, 1929, Bissikrima, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-081.pdf

Date: 1929 July 11
A letter from Krouger Attallah who assures his father about his health and asks about As'ad and Nadim. Dated July 11, 1929, Bissikrima, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-080.pdf

Date: 1929 May 04
A letter from Krouger Attallah who tells his father that he stayed in hospital for 20 days, but he feels good at present. He updated his father about As'ad, his brother, he broke up with As'ad, their son in law, and apologizes for not supporting the…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-077.pdf

Date: 1929 May 11
A letter and envelope from Krouger Attallah who reassures his father about his health and asks him about businesses in Lebanon, if he would like to go back since work in Africa isn't very well. Also he asks about As'ad, his brother. Dated May 11,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-078.pdf

A letter from [illegible name] informing Father Tobia that some subscriptions are not paid, and enlisting those paid. Dated September 6, 1913, French Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-011.pdf

A letter to Father Tobia Attallah from Mansour Elias AlBitar. Mansour informs Father Tobia of the birth of his son but with a medical/physical condition, he was born without [anus], and underwent several operations. Mansour asks Father Tobia if he…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-010.pdf

A letter from Monsignor Francis Ayyoub who informs Father Tobia that Father Maron will arrive on Sunday or Monday. Dated March 22, 1941.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-147.pdf
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