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.
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings to his mother, sisters, neighbours, friends and relatives. He promises his brother that he is making an effort to meet together before the winter.
A certificate of baptism for Fred Dowaliby, produced by the Saint Charles Church of Dover, New Hampshire, on February 27, 1923. It confirms his birthdate as March 3, 1907, and date of baptism as May 2, 1907. It lists his father's name as Elias…
A temporary employment certificate granted by Lawrence Department of Public Schools, valid for employment of Faries Corey until his passport arrives, confirming his age. It provides Faries's address, 407 Elm Street, and was issued January 26, 1923.…
A letter, writen by F. N. Martin, General Second Hand of the Carding Department for Everett Mills, on January 26, 1923. It requests a temporary certificate to allow Faries Corey to work until his passport arrives from Caribou, Maine.
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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…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He tells him that he transferred his work to Cartagena where he has a new partnership. He tells him also about the conditions of this partnership. Finally, he asks God to give him the strength to fulfill his…
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 Father Tobia who writes to Father [name illegible] to inform him that [Chaia] wrote to him several times without receiving any letter and sends his greetings. Dated June 18, 1923, Beit Chabeb, Lebanon.
A physician's certificate of age for Saba Sfier created on June 8, 1923. It confirms their date of birth as June 8, 1907, in Syria. It lists their address as 284 Elm St.
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He describes his hesitation about staying in Montera or leaving to Baranquilla where the economic situation is better. He also tells his brother that he is building a new partnership in Cartagena with a…
