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IJA 3324

Receipts and Bills

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Description

This item contains mostly handwritten financial receipts, utility bills, and bills from a taxi service for the Baghdadi Jewish community.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3324
Item Number
14505
Date
Approx. January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1970
Languages
Arabic
Keywords
Annotation, Bills, Electricity Bill, Financial, Handwritten, Letterhead, Receipts, Revenue Stamps, Taxi, Thumbprint

AI en Translation, Pages 51-75

Page 52

National Electricity Service
Electricity Bill
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Naji ⟦Al-Miyahu⟧
3 & 2 / 1 / 21
Torah Arhita Karrada
298
Account Number: 500 178 410
Subscription Number: 12315
Issue Date: 3 / 8 / 69
Meter Number | Subsequent Reading | Previous Reading | Consumption | Unit Price | Dinar | Fils
| 703 | 603 |  |  |  |
85394 | 1419 | 1413 | 07 | 10 |  | 070
|  |  | Fees | 3 |  | 31
|  |  | To consumer |  |  | 005
| 7413 |  | Meter fee |  |  | 000
|  |  | Circuit breaker fee |  |  |
This bill must be paid within (15) fifteen days from its date:
Total Required: 041
041
AA CSH
61532
8-3

Page 53

Yousef Ati's Account
| Dinar | Fils
Seal of the late Yaqoub Shua's shrine | 4 | -
" " the late Isaac Jalaji | 8 | -
With the lantern |  |
P. ⟦Shilo⟧ | 5 | -
Seal of Dawoud Rashid's shrine | 5 | -

Page 54

National Electricity Administration
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity Bill
Naji Eliahu
31 / 1 / 33
Torah Arkhiya Karrada
398
Account Number | Subscription Number | Issue Date
500 178 410 | 13315 | 1 / 9 / 69
Meter Number | Current Reading | Previous Reading | Consumption | Unit Price | Fils | Dinar
85394 | 8 / 3 1435 | 7 / 3 1419 | 16 | 10 | 160 |
|  |  | Fees | 3 | 18 |
7438 |  |  | Meter Fee |  | 000 |
|  |  | Circuit Breaker Fee |  |  |
This bill must be paid within (15) fifteen days from its date:
Total Amount Due: 178
⟦illegible⟧ 79: 9... - 2

Page 55

⟦illegible⟧
Number of Torahs: 7
To Baruch Yaqub: 5
To Daoud Isaac: 2
⟦line⟧
14
From Ezzat, teacher of Joshua to
the Torahs
⟦line⟧
2000 shall be the grand total of the Torahs
100 , ⟦illegible⟧

Page 57

Baghdad General District Water Supply Authority
Invoice
Amount | Machine Code | Consumed Quantity | Meter Readings | Reading Date To | Reading Date From
| 2 | 1969 | 1970 |  |
0.560 | 9 | 1 | 340 | 22/6 | 26/4
0.155 | 16 |  | 339 |  |
0.560 | 15 |  |  |  |
1.275 |  |  |  |  |
Subscription No.: —
Meter: 30121
Opposite:
The invoice amount must be paid within fifteen days from the date
of its issuance, and at the end of this period a notice will be given for payment within
7 days, after which the water supply will be cut off if payment is not made.
Baghdad District Water Supply Authority
Balance
21/10
14 Ay
PLE*
⟦blue scribble/mark⟧

Page 58

Baghdad General Water Supply Authority
1 1969 1970
Bill
Amount | Machine Code | Quantity Consumed | Meter Readings | Reading Date (To) | Reading Date (From)
.560 | 16 |  | 239 | 26 4 | 24 3
.100 | 15 |  | 239 |  |
.560 |  |  |  |  |
1220 |  |  |  |  |
Subscription Number: 30121
Meter: 5
The bill amount must be paid within fifteen days from the date
of its issuance. When this period expires, a notice is given for payment within
7 days, after which the water supply will be cut off if payment is not made.
Baghdad Water Supply Authority

Page 59

National Electricity Administration
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity Bill
398
Naji Eliyahu
31/1/3 and 3
Cycle 51 Arkheta Karrada
Account Number | Subscription Number | Issue Date
50 178 410 | 13315 | 3 / 6 / 69
Meter Number | Current Reading | Previous Reading | Consumption | Unit Price | Value Dinar | Value Fils
| 5 / 3 | 4 / 4 |  |  | Dinar | Fils
85394 | 1385 | 1358 | 27 | 13 | 0 | 351
| April Fees |  |  |  |  | 9
| 3 Fils per unit price fees |  |  |  |  |
7334 | Meter fee |  |  |  | 0 | 000
| Circuit breaker fee |  |  |  |  |
This bill must be paid within (15) fifteen days of its date
Total Required 0 360
6-9 174630 0
W CSH
360

Page 60

Electricity Department ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity Bill
398
⟦Naji Al-Mayahu⟧
31/1/23 and 3
Torah Arkhaita Karrada
Account Number | Subscription Number | Issue Date
500 178 410 | 13315 | 3 / 7 / 69
Meter Number | Next Reading | Previous Reading | Consumption | Unit Price | Value (Fils / Dinar)
85394 | 1413 (6 / 3) | 1385 (5 / 3) | 27 | 13 | 351 | 0
3 fils from the unit price as fees
7449 | Meter fee | 0000
| Circuit breaker fee |
This bill must be paid within (15) fifteen days from its date | Total Required | 351 | 0
35 W CSH - ⟦line⟧ 183918 6-7-67

Page 62

Instructions for the consumer:
- Each bill includes the account balance up to its date.
- If this bill contains previous debts (meaning there is
a bill before it that has not been paid), then this bill is considered a final notice
to cut off the power if the required amount is not paid within (10) days,
and it will not be restored in the event of a disconnection except after fulfilling all demands and paying
reconnection fees.
- If you have paid the (debts) listed in the current bill
three days or less before its issuance, you should visit us carrying ⟦the receipt⟧
so that we may cancel the debts and you pay the remaining amount only.
Dear consumer, remember that the best way to avoid
confusion and trouble is to pay each bill on time.

General Water ⟦Liquefaction⟧ Department for Baghdad Region
⟦1970 - 1971⟧
Amount | Quantity Consumed | Readings | Subsequent Reading Date | Machine Code
. |  | 1845 | 1 / 11 | 9
. | 39 | 1856 |  | 16
Saleh:
Subscription Number: 14186
Adjacent to 7 / 141 M:
Distance:
Final Warning
Failure to pay your bill within the specified period serves as a warning to you
Necessity of paying the amount within 7 days from the date of
this warning, otherwise disconnection will occur and will not be restored
until payment of debt, restoration fee, and insurance

Page 64

National Electricity Administration
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity Bill
Formerly Khair Association
Al-Kifah Association
141 / 517
Account Number | Subscription | Insurance | Issue Date
501 193 160 | 39306 | 1 750 | 7 6 71
Meter Number | Previous Reading | Date | Subsequent Reading | Date | Consumption | Unit Price
7960 | 1765 | 05 04 |  |  |  | 10
Total Required | Details of Required Amounts
Fils | Dinar | Other Fees | Previous Debts | Circuit Breaker Fee | Meter Fee | Consumption Value
565 | 0 |  | 0 565 |  |  |
If there are any previous debts owed by the consumer, this list is considered
a warning and must be paid within (10) days from its date, otherwise the current will be cut off
010
K CSH
5145
22-6-71 ⟦illegible⟧

Page 65

National Electricity Service
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
List
Electricity
3057
K
⟦line⟧
9
B
L
..
New Old
Al-Rusafa
141 / 517
Account Number | Subscription | Insurance | Issue Date
160 193 501 | 39306 | 1 750 | 6 3 71
Meter Number | Previous Reading | Date | Subsequent Reading | Date | Consumption | Unit Price
7960 | 1641 | 04 01 | 1689 | 04 03 | 48 | 10
Details of Required Amounts | Total Required
Consumption Value | Meter Fee | Section Fee | Previous Debts | Other Fees | Fils | Dinar
480 | 35 | .. | .. | .. | 515 | 0
As there are previous debts owed by the consumer, this list is considered
a warning and must be paid within (10) days of its date, otherwise the current will be cut off

Page 66

Instructions for the consumer:
- Each bill includes the account balance to date
- If this bill contains previous debts (i.e.,
a previous bill was not paid), then this bill is considered a warning
to cut off the power if the required amount is not paid within
and it will not be restored in case of a cutoff except by fulfilling all restoration
requirements.
- If you have paid the (debts) listed in the bill
three days or less before its issuance, you must check with ⟦...⟧
so that we can write off the debts and you pay the remaining amount only.
Dear consumer, remember that the best way ⟦...⟧
confusion and trouble is to pay each bill on ti⟦...⟧

National Electricity Administration
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity Bill
⟦Khairi Qaddouri⟧ Association
141 / 517
Al-Kifah Association
Account Number | Subscription Number | Issue Date
160 192 501 | 36306 | 4 / 10 / 75
Meter Number | Current Reading | Previous Reading | Consumption | Unit Price | Fils | Dinar
07960 | 1533 | 1503 | 30 | 10 | 300 | 0
| 9 / 3 | 8 / 3 | Fees | 3 | 60 |
⟦3636⟧ |  |  | Meter Rent |  | 035 | 0
|  |  | Circuit Breaker Rent |  |  |
This bill must be paid within (15) fifteen days from its date | Total Required | 0.395
295
W CSH
5 120346 4-

Page 67

List
National Electricity Administration
Electricity Fees
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Society: Habar Qadisha
Society: Al-Kifah
Issue Date: 7 / 5 / 141
Insurance: 1 750
Subscription: 29306
Account Number: 501 193 160
Meter Number | Previous Reading | Date | Current Reading | Date | Consumption | Unit Price
7960 | 1930 | 08 07 | 1957 | 09 07 | 27 | 10
Consumption Value | Meter Fee | Breaker Fee | Previous Debts | Other Fees | Fils | Dinar
0 370 | 35 | 00 | 0 465 |  | 870 | 0
If there are any previous debts owed by the consumer, this list is considered
a warning and must be paid within (10) days from its date; otherwise, the current is subject to disconnection
870
LST L CSH
768 001 768
10-12-87
⟦logo⟧

Page 68

Instructions for the consumer:
- Each bill includes the account balance up to its date.
- If this bill contains previous debts (meaning there is
a bill before it that was not paid), then this bill is considered a final warning
to cut the current if the required amount is not paid within (10)
and it will not be restored in case of cutting except by fulfilling all requests and fees
of restoration.
- If you have paid the (debts) listed in the current bill
three days or less before its issuance, you must visit carrying the ⟦receipt⟧
so that we can cross out the debts and you pay the remaining amount only.
Dear consumer, remember that the best way to avoid
confusion and trouble is to pay each bill on time.

Baghdad General Water Supply Administration
Statement
5 1970 1971
Amount | Machine Code | Consumed Quantity | Meter Readings | Reading Date To | Reading Date From
.854 | 16 | 61 | 1856 | 12/30 | 11/6
.155 |  |  |  |  |
.952 |  |  |  |  |
H Saleh Subscription Number
14 Adjacent 17/M 141 14186
Meter Rusafa
2
The statement amount must be paid within fifteen days from the date
of its issuance. When this period expires, a warning for payment within
7 days is issued, after which the flow is cut if payment is not made.
Water Supply Administration ⟦illegible⟧ Baghdad District
123

Page 70

Baghdad General Area Water Supply Service
197 ⟦...⟧ 1970 3 1971
Amount | Consumed Quantity | Readings | Next Reading Date | Machine Code
⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ |  |
Subscription Number: 14182
Final Warning
Due to your failure to pay the bill within the specified period, we warn you
of the necessity to pay the amount within 7 days from the date of
your notification of this warning and forced deduction, and it will not be returned
until after the debt, reinstatement fee, and insurance are paid
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Page 71

7009012 222735 -136- 4216
16 Paid on 26 April 1966

Page 73

National Electricity Administration
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity Bill
Habra Qadisha Association
141 / 517
Al-Kowakh Association
Account Number | Subscription Number | Date of Issue
501 193 160 | 39306 | 3 / 8 / 70
Meter Number | Current Reading | Previous Reading | Consumption | Unit Price | Value in Fils | Value in Dinars
07960 | 1487 | 1477 | 10 | 10 | 100 | 0
| 7 / 4 | 6 / 3 | Fees | 3 | 30 |
3543 |  |  | Meter Rent |  | 035 | 0
|  |  | Circuit Breaker Rent |  |  |
This bill must be paid within (15) fifteen days from its date:
Total Due: 0.165
70- 8 -- 4 136565 - 2 CSH
195

Page 74

National Electricity Administration
Baghdad District Electricity Directorate
Electricity
Bill
K CSH 70
3136
Society: Charitable
Society: Al-Kifah
No: 141 / 517 M
Account Number | Subscription | Insurance | Date of Issue
160 193 501 | 39306 | 1 750 | 4 4 71
Meter Number | Previous Reading | Date | Current Reading | Date | Consumption | Unit Price
79609 | 1689 | 03 04 | 1713 | 03 06 | 33 | 10
Consumption Value | Meter Fee | Breaker Fee | Previous Debts | Other Fees | Total Required
0 330 | 35 | 00 |  |  | 0 365
If there are any previous debts owed by the consumer, this bill is considered
a warning and must be paid within (10) days from its date, otherwise the power will be cut off

Page 75

Instructions for the consumer:
- Each bill includes the account balance up to its date.
- If this bill contains previous debts (meaning
there is a previous bill not paid), then this bill is considered a warning
to cut the current if the required amount is not paid during
and it will not be restored in case of cutting except by fulfilling all requests ⟦and⟧
restoration.
- If you have paid the (debts) listed in the bill
three days or less before its issuance, you should check with us
so that we can cross out the debts and you pay the remaining amount only.
Dear consumer, remember that the best way to avoid
confusion and trouble is to pay each bill on time