A Turkish Firman [002]
- Title
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A Turkish Firman [002]
- LC Subject
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Manuscripts, Turkish
- Item Locator
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Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 051.
- Repository
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University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
- Description
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Manuscript document. Title devised by cataloger.
This Firman contains grant of access to Turkish waters to a French merchant.
Collation: Manuscript: A single page. Inscription in red Turkish letters on Verso. Sultan's seal in black ink. On wire laid paper with watermark.
Accompanying the firman is a letter in long hand, on British Museum Stationery: British Museum, London: W.C. July 30, Dear Thompson, the enclosed proves to be a firman granted to the French Ambassador at Constantinople, in favor of a French merchant, Capitan named 'Kazabora' giving him free access to Turkish waters. It is dated A.H. 1235 = A.D. 1820. Yrs. Always. Robert K. Douglas.
- Provenance
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Donation/Purchase ; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
Obtained by E.S.B from Dobell Bros. London, 1918.
- Work Type
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manuscripts (documents)
- Date
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1820
- Identifier
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Ms051_002
- Item Locator
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Ms 051
- Rights
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No Copyright - United States
- Dc Rights Holder
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University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
- Use Restrictions
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Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
- Language
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Turkish
- Type
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Image
- Format
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image/tiff
- Material
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paper
- Set
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University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
- Institution
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University of Oregon
- Layout
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1 leaf ; 773 x 531 mm
9 lines.