Elias Rocus Letter

An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Gabreil on September 20, 1912. Confirm birthdate of Elias son of Abdo Rocus on September 15, 1896, and baptism on October 22. Mother is Thuraya, godfather is Arshad alSahlany and godmother is Handoma al Sahlany. At the bottom is a handwritten note in English that reads "Ellis Rocus Card [illegible] Forrest 11-5-12"

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