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A letter from As'ad Attallah reassuring his father, Father Tobia, about himself and other friends or family members. Dated January 28, 1923.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-030.pdf

Date: 1923 June 17
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.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-031.pdf

Date: 1923 July 04
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…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-033.pdf

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.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-036.pdf

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…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-037.pdf

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…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-040.pdf

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,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-041.pdf

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,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-043.pdf

Date: 1959 May 05
A letter from As'ad who sends his greetings to family, and informing them that he sent them few things, and 30 francs to Krouger, 5 to Angele, etc. as trial to see if money delivered. Dated May 5, 1959.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-188.pdf

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…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-063.pdf

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
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-067.pdf

Date: 1929 May 15
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.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-079.pdf

Date: undated
This is page 2 of a letter, page 1 not available. As'ad assures his father that he will send more money when businesses are better. Undated.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-199.pdf

Date: circa 1920s
A letter from Asma (no surname) to Angele Ellis circa 1920s.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-361.pdf

Date: 1959
Arabic Air Mail letter and envelope from Assad Abouhadah in Wadi El-Aarayech near Zahle, Lebanon to Foumi Moses (Fannie Johns Moses) of Lake City, Florida. Stamps on the envelope are dated 1959.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/MosesCollection/Moses2019-151.pdf

Date: 1915 June 12
A letter from Aziz who reassures his father about business and shares news of friends and family in diaspora.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_044.pdf

Date: 1912 July 15
A letter from Aziz who asks about a piece of land for sale and how much it costs. Then he shares that he is sending clothes with a friend who is visiting Lebanon.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_042.pdf

A letter from Aziz who writes about sending money to his father through Ottoman Bank and reassures him about his businesses. He sends his greetings to family and friends.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_041.pdf

A letter from Aziz informing his father about Khalil's court case. Khalil had lent some money to a man, Andraws Remanna, but he didn't pay him back so Khalil took him to court.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_039.pdf

A letter from Aziz informing his father that business is not going well and that is the reason why he didn't write for a while. He also shares that his brother, Salem, is moving to Salem, West Virginia, to open a new store. Aziz sends greetings to…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_038.pdf

Date: 1905 July 20
A letter from Aziz who informs his father that he sent a watch and [illegible] to his brother Youssuf. He sends greetings to family and friends.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_030.pdf

A letter from Aziz who reassures his father about life and work and expresses happiness for receiving his brother Sassine's handwritten letter. He also shares news of friends and family in the diaspora and sends greetings.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_028.pdf

A letter from Aziz reassuring his father about his life and work. He asks about his brother Youssuf and whether he needs money or anything else while he is in school. Aziz tells his father that he would send some money when he could and that his…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_025.pdf

A letter from Aziz who reassures his father about his life and work and sends greetings to his family and friends. Due to the Beirut riot, Aziz was unable to send money to his family.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_017.pdf

A letter, probably from Khalil, asking about the water issue in Shaghour. He discusses sending money to family while also asking about land for sale and debts to people in the village. Lastly, he sends his greetings.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_014.pdf

Date: 1902 May 18
A letter from Aziz who sends greetings to his family and friends and tells his father that he sent him money. Aziz also shares that he recently partnered with his cousin for business.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_012.pdf

A letter from Aziz sending Christmas and New Year's greetings to his family and friends. He shares that his sister, Shafiqa, had a baby girl on January 6th and apologizes for his lack of letters due to a heavy workload. He then asks about the recent…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_010.pdf

A letter from Aziz to his father, Asaad, that includes his greetings to family and friends. Aziz also asks for his father to continue praying for him as he always does.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_009.pdf

A letter from Aziz to his father, Asaad, sending Easter greetings and wishes to family and friends.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KJosephCollection/KJoseph_008.pdf

An undated card from Badia Assaf to Angele Ellis circa 1951.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-334.pdf

A postcard from Badia Assaf to Angele Ellis, dated 8 October 1986. Sent from the Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-312.pdf

A letter from Badia Assaf to Angele Ellis, dated 20 August 1986.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-311.pdf

A letter from Badia Assaf to Angele Ellis, dated 30 April 1980.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-301.pdf

A letter from Badia Assaf to Angele Ellis, dated 22 September 1927.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-055.pdf

A letter from Badia Assaf to Angele Ellis, dated 1 January 1925.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-005.pdf

A letter from from Badiha Moukarzel who requests her marriage and birth certificate because she wants to divorce her husband. Dated August 6, 1948, Cote d'Ivoire [Ivory Coast]
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-177.pdf

Date: 1914 Nov 28
An Arabic letter handwritten Fr. Basila Nahas on November 28, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of Annie alRaei on August 15, 1897. A stamp at the top indicates that it was written by the pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_Rossi001_wm.pdf

Date: 1914 March 4
An Arabic letter handwritten by Fr. Basile Nahas on March 4, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of (name not clear), the daughter of George Francis, on March 20, 1897.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_GeorgeE001_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 Aug 18
An Arabic letter handwritten by Fr. Basile Nahas on August 18, 1913. Confirms the birthdate of Sultana [Sultain], the wife of Elias Youssef, as November 2, 1893.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FerrisS001_wm.pdf

A letter in Arabic handwritten on January 6, 1914 by FR. Basile Nahas, Pastor of Saint Joseph Church. It confirms the birth of Khutar Eid Souri on December 12, 1896. Souri's place of birth is illegible.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AideHatas001.pdf

A letter from Father Bernardos Ghbaire al Hakim to Angele Ellis, dated 2 March 1927.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-042.pdf

Letter to Joseph El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina, from his brother Butrus Khouri in Amsheet in Mount Lebanon. The letter was written on February 3, 1960, and is postmarked February 10, 1960.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0023/kc0023_2015_05_010.pdf

A letter from Georges Chaya who sends wishes and greetings for New Year and updates Krouger on the Lebanese Company situation. He also asks Krouger about his copy of the 'Orient' newspaper. Dated January 1, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-167.pdf

A letter from Georges Chaya who is happy to know that Krouger is arriving soon and wishes him the best for his engagement. Letterhead: Chekralla Chaya & Fils, Niegociants-Transporteurs. Dated April 23, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-170.pdf

A letter from Shikrallah Chaya who expresses his happiness that Krouger is arriving soon to Guinea, and bringing his wife with him. He updates him about businesses, things are bad. Dated April 26, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-171.pdf

Date: 1948 July 12
A letter from Chekralla Chaya who informs Krouger that Nadim will send him an amount of money, and he will send the 50000. Dated July 12, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-175.pdf

Date: 1949 July 14
A letter from Chekralla Chaya who informs Krouger that businesses are bad and he best stay in Lebanon. He also tells him that Nadim is indebted to the Lebanese Company 200000 francs. They seized his properties and they made an appeal that he would…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-182.pdf

A letter from Chekralla Chaya who informs Krouger about Nadim's accident. Dated August 29, 1949, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-184.pdf

A letter from Claudette Haddad to Kail Ellis regarding the history of Claudette's mother-in-law, Zakia Sukarye (Zakia Haddad), dated 31 January 2001.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/EllisCollection/KEllis2018-381.pdf

Date: undated
This letter, handwritten in both Arabic and English, certifies Taraf's, son of Faris Aown, birthdate as July 21, 1896, and baptism on November 26, 1896. His hometown is listed as Saghbeen, Syria. It lists his father as Faris Nekowla Elias Aown and…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AounSeraf001_wm.pdf
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