A letter from Khalil who tells his uncle to do what he sees right in work according to the power he has from Khalil, and to send him the costs of any renovations and contributions to church. He asks about his sister Maryam.
A letter from Khalil who advises his uncles to buy the property of Alphons Naqash and use it to build a church. He encourages the family to be in agreement on this issue.
A letter from Khalil who thanks his uncle for his recent letters where he confirms the receipt of items (clothes) sent by Khalil. Khalil apologizes for not sending the pistol/gun to his uncle and for not finding a trustworthy person to take it. He…
A letter from Khalil who asks about properties or lands for sale in the village, shares news of family and friends in diaspora, and tells him he is sending them money with a friend going home.
A photocopy of a certificate concerning water shares signed by Father Mikhail (spelled Mikheal in document) including the names Ghalib Slaiman Hobeiche (spelled Habeesh in the record) and Archbishop Antoun al Khazen, dated 20 May 1862.
A property sale registration from Wahib Faris Hobeiche (spelled Waheeb Faris Hbeesh) to Toufic Tarrad Kmeid (spelled Toufik Tarrad Kemaide), dated 23 January 1926.
Vol. 1 no. 9 of al-Majalla al-Tijarriya has articles on business ethics; the economic impact of World War I; and part one of a historical article by Dr. Philip Hitti on Syrian merchants trading with the city-state of Genoa in the twelfth century.…
