Letter from 'Alim Beg to G.G. Ducarel with 'Alim Beg's Seal

Name:

Alim Beg; Gerard Gustavus Ducarel; Sharaf un-Nisa

Description:

Envelope with the name “‘Alim Beg” written on it in writing and also the seal of ‘Alim Beg fastening the envelop closed. Envelope addressed to Mr. Ducarel. Letter presumably from ‘Alim Beg. Persian Shikasta script.

Language:

Persian

Provenance:

Palmer family archive, Devon, England

Subject:

Correspondence; Persian; Mughal; Early Modern; Penmanship; Bihar; British India; 18th century

Physical Description:

1 envelope, 2.6'' W x 5.3'' L; 1 letter, 6.6'' W x 18.5'' L.

Geographic Subject:

India -- Burdwan

Rights:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Physical Location:

UA SNED 22A, UA SNED 22B

Collection:

Lord and Lady Palmer Collection