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English: LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE ARMENIANS RESIDENT IN LONDON TO NASR AL-DIN SHAH OF IRAN

DATED JULY 4 1889

In English, from the Armenians resident in London to Nasr al-Din Shah of Iran. Manuscript on paper, 26ll. of gothic script with green capital letters outlined in gold, the heading in green with gold capitalization, the left margin with green trailing vine, at the top a Qajar crown surmounting the dynastic emblem of lion holding a sword, the document signed by five prominent Armenians resident in London 21¾ x 14¾in. (55.3cm x 37.3cm.)

A letter addressed to His Imperial Majesty Nasr al-Din Shah-in-Shah of Persia, in English, signed by prominent Armenians in London on July 4th 1889, presented during His Majesty's second trip to England.

It is signed to "Your Imperial Majesty: Most humble and most dutiful servants on behalf of the Armenians resident in London". The co-signatories are Petrus Aganoor, G.Hagopian, S.G. Sukiasian and others.

The above have thanked the Shah for his treatment of the Armenian community and the Armenians in Iran during his reign (1848-1896) and for assigning important government roles to Armenians.
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