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Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Special No. 264
Date 27/2/1947
His Excellency the Honorable Prime Minister
Respected.
Laws have protected the rights of craftsmen and professionals to practice their professions
as long as those professions are legitimate and necessary. We are a group whose lot is to practice the profession of cattle breeding
for the purpose of distributing milk, which the majority of the capital feeds upon. The poor among us have taken their homes or courtyards ⟦s⟧
as dwellings for living and placed the cows in them, after we arranged those houses in a way that meets the conditions
of health according to what we received from the health authority. However, the Municipality has noticed that it wants to evacuate the cows from
the capital, meaning moving our cows outside the capital. This is a matter that does not align with the public interest, as milk
is the important substance used by an individual every morning. Once it ⟦...⟧ from ⟦...⟧ within his
reach. Moving the cows outside the capital means depriving the residents of consuming milk, as it becomes difficult
for the individual to obtain milk and endure the long distance. This is on one hand; on the other hand, if the
Municipality's order is executed and we move the cows outside the capital, the cost of transporting milk from outside to inside the capital will rise,
and this allows room for cattle owners to manipulate the milk on one hand and the rise in ⟦...⟧ on the
other. All of this harms the public interest. If the Municipality observes our current situation and our desire to
provide comfort for the people, and since our locations, as we previously presented, are organized and meet health conditions,
and we are keen not to cause any situation that causes inconvenience to residents or leads to the spread of odors
and other reasons, thanks to our continuous efforts to apply health conditions. Even more
harmful is that some of us who own one or two cows find it difficult to move outside the capital
as they do not own what secures housing for them outside the capital. In view of the above, the matter of moving us from our locations
to outside the capital, on one hand, necessitates our limitation and harm, and on the other hand, harms the public interest.
Since the Mayoralty of the capital has taken its order as a means to continuously drag us to court and try us, there are those
who have been sentenced four times, and the rest have mostly been sentenced three times under the same article for which they were
initially brought before the judge. The Municipality did not notice our poverty, our financial situation, and our being a group
deserving of pity and compassion. Therefore, we submit this our plea, with our families and children behind us, pleading
for your order to be issued to the Municipality to disregard what it intended. It has the right to monitor us to implement our regulations
regarding the public interest. We await your Excellency's order.
Cattle Owners in the Capital
Copy to:-
His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Social Affairs
For information and necessary action.
To the Honorable Chief of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Respected, to mediate with the competent authorities -
to assist our plea.
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Yaqub Khafatli Naeema Yusuf Shamil Ephraim Habib Hesqel
Gurji Zion Yusuf Zion Ibrahim Salman Rima Yaqub
Salim Ezra Sadaqa Yusuf Hesqel Habib Rima Shlomo
Yusuf Ezra Salim Gurji Hanhala Pinchas Saleh Ibrahim
Ibrahim Muhi Maryam Mordechai Salman Saleh Agha Baba Yusuf
Gurjia Yusuf Shlomo Rahmin Ibrahim Menashe Ibrahim Rahmin
Gurjia Yusuf Lulu Yusuf Yusuf Khedhouri Hesqel Khedhouri
Yaqub Eliyahu Shaul Khedhouri Shlomo Yusuf Yaqub Aboudi
Menashe Ezra Yusuf Khalifa Sassoon Hesqel Shimon Eliya
Mazli Nahum Ibrahim Ezra Tuffaha Hesqel Daoud Khedhouri
Shlomo Daoud Farha Hesqel Naeema Isaac Mazli Eliyahu
<del>Shamil Ephraim</del>
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Tuffaha Meir | Hesqel Abdullah | Khalifa Ezra | Yusuf Ezra
Abdullah Ishaq | Munshi Israel | Eliyahu Daoud | Ibrahim Eliyahu
Ishaq Moussa | Asbar Shalubar | Ishaq Shamoun | Moussa Eliyahu
Khadouri Abdullah | Naftali Yaqub | Daoud Abdullah | Yusuf Hesqel
Moussa Mastouq | Haroun Ibrahim | Abdullah Khadouri | Muhammad Ahmad
Khalaf Ali | Abbas Ali | Kadhim Jawad | Hanoun Jawad
Azna Abbas | Ghanawi Judi | Hussein Habara | Salman Ghabash
Khudair Habara | Hussein Ashayer | Hamza Habara | Naima Sassoon
Karima Eliyahu | Tuba Ibrahim | Najma Sassoon | Gurji Salim
Hesqel Moussa | Meir Mordechai | Maryam Ashir | Salman Hesqel
Hanini Sassoon | Hamza Salman | Karim Eid | Hassan Hamza | Ahmad Al-Hajj
Hesqel Abdullah
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Ishaq Shamoun
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Meir Mordechai
His Excellency the Great President, His Eminence
The respected Rabbi Sassoon ⟦Hadhuri⟧
With glorification and respect
I come forward to kiss your pure hands with ⟦your respect⟧
And likewise, it is a great honor for me in your presence that you are from a good family
Everywhere, indeed in all of Iraq, your noble name and your good deeds exist
I am ⟦the named⟧ Hindi from the people of Basra, who was sentenced to one
year for car parts, and today I am going to Basra by train
I hope for your noble kindness today to help me with something for the train fare
May you make it a charity for all, as you are among those whose mercy is ⟦built⟧ upon
all the poor, and the matter is yours
The deceased
The bearer of the letter
Your loyal servant
Hindi
To be kept
Miscellaneous
An appeal from His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri, President
of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
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On the occasion of the recent painful events, I call upon the honorable members of the community to shorten the celebrations on the occasion of
the Feast of the Scroll and to refrain from gathering and holding musical parties, in mourning for the souls of the nation's martyrs.
Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri
President of the Jewish Community
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
For filing
P. Miscellaneous
Name | Director | Phone Number
Al-Bir Anwi School | Muayyad Laredo | 7457
Laura Kadoorie School for Girls | Aqila Muayyad Laredo | 3062
Al-Marsh School | Daoud Ibri ⟦illegible⟧ |
Zilkha Eini School | Elias Kabbay |
Emile Shamoun School | Ibrahim Tobia |
Lycée | Fawzi Zallouf |
Samaan School | <del>Khalil Silad</del> | 7101
Saleh | Rubil Rar | 7042
Frank Eini School for Girls | Lulu Rar (Shaftieh) | 7809
Al-Katib School ⟦illegible⟧ | Ms. Kawati | 7465
⟦illegible⟧ | Ms. Haila | 4465
⟦illegible⟧ | Ibrahim Tobia | 2142
The Portfolio
Discounts
Baghdad on 4/20/48
Department Copy
4/7/1948
Khedouri and Ezra Mirlawee Company Limited
Baghdad
After greetings
Please kindly supply us with a safe for keeping files, fixed size
for the purpose of using it in the department, with the request
to submit the invoice for its cost.
This, and please accept thanks and respect;
⟦James D. Khedouri⟧
Head of the Community
Mr. President
1) Please facilitate
this letter from your side
or the safe will be shipped
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The Council
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File no. 811.11
JDN/b.
THE FOREIGN SERVICE
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Presidency of the Jewish Community
No. 409
Date 4/6/948
AMERICAN EMBASSY
Baghdad, Iraq, April 3, 1948.
President of Jewish Community,
Baghdad, Iraq.
Sir:
It would be appreciated if you could supply the Embassy with
any information concerning the birth of Isaac Silas in Baghdad,
February 1903.
His parents were Silas Isaac Silas and Tophaha (last name un-
known) who were at that time residents of Baghdad.
Very truly yours,
James D. Newton
James D. Newton
American Vice Consul
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Mr. President
Kindly instruct those concerned to inform us
regarding the validity of the birth of Isaac Silas
in February of the year 1903, noting
that his parents are
Silas Isaac Silas and Tophaha
who were residing
in Baghdad
Ibrahim Asim 7-4
Office Copy
No. 677
27th May 8
Mr. James D. Newton,
The American Vice- Consul,
American Embassy,
BAGHDAD
Dear Sir,
I am in receipt of your letter dated April 3rd, 1948, concerning
information about the birth of Isaac Silas in Baghdad, February 1903.
I regret to inform you that in spite of my repeated inquiries
no informations could be obtained yet about the birth of the abovemen-
tioned.
Further investigations will be carried by this office and should
any information reach me in this connection, it will be communicated to
you with pleasure.
Your Sincerely
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PRESIDENT
JEWISH COMMUNITY BAGHDAD
For filing
Memoranda
Honorable American Vice Consul
American Embassy
Baghdad
Greetings,
With reference to your letter dated
3 April 1948 regarding information about
the birth date of Isaac Silas in Baghdad in
February 1903.
I regret to inform you that despite
repeated investigations, we were not able to
obtain information regarding the person mentioned
above and the person under discussion.
This office will conduct
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Laura Kadoorie Club
Baghdad
Telephone Number 6097
Baghdad 16 / 6 / 1948 ⟦line⟧
His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Kadoorie
President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, Respectfully
Greetings and respect,
I am pleased to enclose herewith the sum of fifteen dinars, the value of (15) tickets
for the Royal Sports Club party to entertain our brave soldiers in Palestine on the evening of 8 Shaban
1367, distributed to the members of this club.
I hope you will instruct to inform us of the receipt. Please accept the highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Honorary Secretary
For filing
Donations
Number of (copies)
100
For preservation
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1 - Q - What is the situation of Jews in Iraq.
A - Laws and regulations do not distinguish between all Iraqis, but since the rise of the Nazi movement in Germany
we began to feel that the application of those laws was not always in that same spirit. We believe that the reason
for this is Nazi propaganda in Iraq, and we believe that Nazi propaganda is the cause of the difficult days
and troubles we faced. As for the present time, the community is relatively comfortable.
2 - Q - What is your opinion on the issue of Palestine.
A - As a religious man, I pray to the Creator that understanding prevails and that peace reigns in this sacred
spot.
3 - Q - The issue is not one of prayer, and we hope you suggest a solution to this dilemma.
A - In my capacity as a religious man, far removed from politics, and head of a community whose functions are defined by law,
I am unable to provide any opinion on this subject.
4 - Q - Are Jews equal in paying taxes with other Iraqis?
A - Yes.
5 - Q - Are the doors of schools, colleges, and jobs open to Jews like others?
A - Yes, but the government has a general policy covering all minorities, which is the policy of a percentage for each community.
6 - Q - Are there restrictions on Jewish trade or on buying land?
A - No.
7 - Do you practice your worship rituals freely?
A - Yes, with total freedom.
8 - Q - Are there restrictions on Jews traveling abroad?
A - Yes, there are special restrictions on Jews. For those whose travel abroad requires, for example, passing
through Palestine, they are required to pay a security deposit of five thousand dinars, even if the travel is for
health reasons and the traveler is poor. Passport processing for a Jew is complicated in general.
9 - Q - Is it permissible for you to teach the Hebrew language in your schools?
A - We are allowed to teach religion only in the Hebrew language in the Holy Bible and prayer books.
10 - Q - What is the total number of Jews in Iraq?
A - There are no official records that can be relied upon in this matter, but I can conclude based
on my personal information and contacts with statesmen that the number of Jews in Iraq ranges between
125 and 130 thousand people.
No specific verses appeared in the Torah stating that God loves those who love the Children of Israel and hates
those who hate them. Rather, Israeli traditions state that the blessings mentioned in the Book with which
God blessed our early ancestors are assumed to pass to their children if they behave well and follow
God's commandments.
Among these is what appeared in the Book of Genesis 12: 2-3:
"And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing."
"And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."
And it appeared in the Book of Genesis 27: 29
"Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let
thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee."
And it appeared in the Book of Exodus 23: 22
"If you obey my commandments and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary
unto thine adversaries."
And there are many verses with this meaning in various chapters of the Holy Bible.
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14 /
There are no specific verses in the Torah stating that God loves the Children of Israel and hates
those who hate them, but rather Israeli traditions state that the blessings mentioned in the Book with which
God blessed our early ancestors are intended to be passed on to their children if they conduct themselves well and follow
God's commandments.
Among these is what was stated in Genesis 12:2-3:
'And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.'
'And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.'
And it was stated in Genesis 27:29
'Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let
thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.'
And it was stated in Exodus 23:22
'If you obey my commandments and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary
unto thine adversaries.'
And there are many verses with this meaning in various chapters of the Holy Bible.
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14 /
It has been mentioned in the Torah specific verses stating that God loves the Children of Israel and prefers
their haters, but rather Israeli traditions state that the blessings mentioned in the Book with which
God blessed our first forefathers are meant to be passed on to their children if they behave well and follow
the commandments of God.
Among that is what appeared in the Book of Genesis 12: 2-3:
"And I will make of you a great nation, so I will bless you and make your name great, so you will be a blessing."
"And I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
And it appeared in the Book of Genesis 27: 29:
"Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you, and may you be a master to your brothers, so let your
mother's sons bow down to you; may he who curses you be cursed, and he who blesses you be blessed."
And it appeared in the Book of Exodus 23: 22:
"If you obey my commandments and do what I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to
your adversaries."
And there are many verses to this effect in separate chapters of the Holy Bible.
For preservation
Miscellaneous
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His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri, the Respected
President of the Jewish Community
The Lord Mayor requests the distribution of the attached tickets to the employees of your department
and to your acquaintances to encourage the national charitable concert that will be performed by the graduates of the
Acting Department at the Institute of Fine Arts on Thursday evening, July 15, year
1948 at exactly nine-thirty in the summer garden of the
King Faisal II Hall under the supervision of the Mayoralty. Its proceeds will be dedicated to the entertainment
of the brave Iraqi army and for the benefit of the poor of the Mayoralty. We hope for your
valuable assistance for this charitable project and your active contribution in performing the noble
national duty. With many thanks.
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Department Copy
701
9 / 7 / 1948
His Excellency the Mayor of the Capital, the Respected
Fragrant Greetings
In response to the request of your esteemed department regarding the assistance of this administration in
the theatrical performance intended to be held under your patronage on the evening of Thursday, July 15,
1948, to support the brave Iraqi army, the segments of which are presented by the Mayoralty of the Capital.
I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that this department has contributed
an amount of fifty dinars by purchasing 25 tickets of the one-dinar category
and 50 tickets of the half-dinar category.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest respect.
Salman
Head of the Jewish Community
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Hasboub Effendi
7/8
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A
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Special Number 482
Date 22 / 7 / 1948
Baghdad on July 19, 1948
His Excellency the Respected President of the Jewish Community
Greetings and respect,
Reference to your letter numbered 701 and dated 9 / 7 / 1948
The Ceremony Committee, on behalf of His Excellency the Mayor of the Capital, offers to your Excellency
its many thanks for your contribution in acquiring the tickets mentioned and numbered in
your above-mentioned letter, and we inform you that it has received the amount of (fifty) dinars
for their value, for the ceremony held by the Acting Branch at the Institute of Fine Arts
on July 15, 1948, for the entertainment of the brave Iraqi army and for the benefit of
the poor of the Mayoralty of the Capital, and it appreciates your feelings towards this national project.
Please accept the highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Haqqi al-Shibli
Chairman of the Ceremony Committee
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To be recorded with the archives
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22 / 7
For filing
Notes
Baghdad Conciliation Court (2)
Case Number / 5 - 2274 / 986
Number 229
Date 18 / 7 / 968
To / Presidency of the Mosaic Community in Baghdad
Based on the lawsuit filed by Kamal Ezra Ibrahim against the Baghdad Census Observer
in addition to his position, please inform us of the date the claimant Kamal
Ezra Ibrahim obtained Ottoman [citizenship] and we hope for the arrival of the answer for the trial day corresponding to 24 / 7 / 98
Baghdad Conciliation Judge
First
Presidency of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
Private Number 482
Date 19 / 7 / 968
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Department Copy
712
1948/7/21
First Justice of the Peace of Baghdad
With reference to your letter No. 2295 dated 18 / 7 / 1948.
We do not have a record proving the date of circumcision for sons of the Jewish community
Sincerely
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On behalf of the Head of the Community
⟦Urgent⟧
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Please sign this letter
7/20
A A
Taj Film Corporation
TAJ FILM CORPORATION
Al-Imam Al-Adham Street - Opposite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Telephone Number 7039
Number ⟦459⟧
Date ⟦25 / 7 / 1948⟧
To the Baghdad Provincial Police Directorate
Based on the Mayoralty of Baghdad letter No. 10476 dated 18 / 7 / 1948
a copy of which is attached, we kindly request that you provide us with a policeman from your directorate to accompany
the company's distributor during his rounds within the capital to distribute cards and collect donations, for fear of
assault and targeting of the funds that will be collected, requesting your kind approval of our request and the appointment of
the required policeman for a period of fifteen days, with our utmost respect.
Authorized General Manager
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Copy to:-
Military Discipline Command at the Ministry of Defense, requesting
kindly to agree to appoint one of the military police belonging
to your command to accompany the company distributor, and we attach herewith a copy of the Mayoralty of Baghdad letter
referred to above.
Presidency of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce. Requesting kindly to provide us with a letter from
your chamber endorsing this project of ours, as merchants refrain from contributing unless
it is endorsed by you, and we attach herewith a copy of the Mayoralty of Baghdad letter
referred to above.
" Presidency of the Bar Association }
" Medical Association } We attach herewith a copy of the Mayoralty of Baghdad letter referred to
" " Pharmacists } above, requesting your kind endorsement of our request.
" The Jewish Community }
Copy to
" Mayoralty of Baghdad
" Ministry of Social Affairs - for information
Proceedings ⟦...⟧
For filing
Assistance
True copy of the Capital Secretariat letter number 10476 dated July 18 / 48
Capital Secretariat
(Secretariat)
No. 2 / 10476
11 Ramadan 367
July 18 / 948
Taj Film Company
Subject - Party
With reference to your request No. 57 dated 30 / 6 / 948, we agree to grant you the license to hold a party
East-West Balu on the Maqbul Capri stage on the evening of 26 / 8 / 948, provided that 100% of
its proceeds are allocated to entertaining the soldiers of the brave Iraqi army and provided that you pay the legal
fees and entertainment stamp duties to this department, and that you send all entry tickets stamped with serial numbers
for the purpose of affixing stamps on them and stamping them with the Secretariat seal.
Signed
Lord Mayor of the Capital
Copy to -
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Social Affairs for kind perusal and with reference
to your letter No. 9245 dated 4 / 7 / 1948
Governor of Baghdad Province
Baghdad Province Police Directorate
" " Transport and Traffic
Secretariat
Director of Administration
Taj Film Corporation
TAJ FILM CORPORATION
Al-Imam Al-A'zam Street - Opposite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Telephone Number 7039 7554
Number: 60
Date: 27 / 7 / 1948
To the Secretariat of the Capital
With reference to your letter numbered D 1091 and dated July 26, 948. We were very surprised by what was stated in your aforementioned letter
as this company is one of the institutions authorized to operate under the observed laws and registered
with the Registrar of Companies according to the procedures, and it has the right to address its problems related to official
and unofficial departments by contacting them in writing or orally and approaching them with everything it needs and providing copies of its letters
to other relevant parties interested in this subject as required by that interest.
This is from one side, and from the other side, it is not subordinate to the Secretariat nor to any of its departments such that it would not have the right
to contact official departments before approaching you, and it is the special departments of your Secretariat that request your mediation in their affairs
and not companies like ours. Our relationship with the Secretariat is only from the aspect of obtaining a permit to hold a party.
Accordingly, the Secretariat has no right to interfere in our personal affairs and how we conduct our official and semi-official transactions, and for this
we have obtained official permission according to your letter numbered 10476 and dated July 18, 948. In view of the many
prevalent possibilities and the misleading of subscriptions granted in the country, which caused the truth to be lost to the honorable public,
making them refrain from coming forward to offer any donation or contribution, which forced us to request from official departments
and civil institutions for our project so that we can succeed in our intended mission. As for the purpose
that made us inform you with a copy of our letter regarding the subject matter, it is to reassure other departments about the reality
of our project. Therefore, please kindly reconsider your letter referred to above and provide your assistance and urge all departments
and relevant institutions to assist us on their part.
As for what was stated in our letter numbered 59 and dated 24 / 7 / 948, please kindly note our letter submitted to your Excellency
regarding our letter numbered 7 and dated 5 / 11 / 947. Furthermore, what are the factors hindering the Secretariat from answering our request
when it fulfills all the necessary conditions for that?
A copy of it to: - Ministry of Social Affairs } For kind review
Military Discipline Command at the Ministry of Defense } For kind review and please be so kind
Presidency of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce } as to answer our request and look favorably upon our letter No. 59
Bar Association } and dated 25 / 7 / 948
Medical Association }
Pharmacists Association }
The Jewish Community }
Taj Film Corporation
Established 1947
General Headquarters
Authorized Manager
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Capital Secretariat - Very Urgent -
(Secretariat) Ramadan 367
Number 2 / 8088 July 26, 948
Taj Cinema Film Company
Your letter number 51 dated 7/25/948
We noticed that you addressed your above-mentioned letter to official authorities
which you do not have the right to address such a letter to, as
that is within the jurisdiction of the relevant official departments.
You could have submitted a request for mediation to assist you in conveying
its opinion on the matter. With reference to your letter number 58 dated
7/29/948, we cannot exempt you from stamp duties.
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Mayor of the Capital
Copy to -
Ministry of Social Affairs - for kind review
Military Discipline Command
Presidency of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce
Presidency of the Bar Association
Medical Association
" Pharmacists
" Jewish Community
485
7/27/948
Keep the copy
among miscellaneous files
7/26/7
Taj Film Corporation
TAJ FILM CORPORATION
Al-Fakhriya District - Baghdad - Telephone ⟦illegible⟧
P.O. Box ⟦illegible⟧ - Baghdad - Iraq
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧
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Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
No. 292
Date 4 / 8 / 1948
Ministry of Finance
General Directorate of Accounting
Number - H / 118 / 56
Date 4 / 8 / 1948
To all courts and judicial departments ⟦for the courts⟧
General Directorate of Land Registry (Tapu)
General Directorate of Land Settlement
Subject - Palestine Rescue Stamps
Listed below is a copy of the circular from the General Directorate of Accounting No. 16 / 25 / 14675 dated 21 / 7 / 48
regarding the subject mentioned above, and we request that the responsible employees be directed to observe what is stated therein with all precision
and attention, and you will find enclosed a copy of the Ministry of Finance's statement for your information.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Justice
Further to our circular No. 11384 dated 6 / 6 / 1948
Other financial stamps of denominations 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 fils have been put into circulation, printed with
the phrase (Palestine Rescue), the proceeds of which are allocated to the Palestine Rescue Project, in addition to the previously issued stamps of
the denominations currently used. Enclosed is a copy of the Ministry of Finance's statement which was broadcast by the Iraqi
Broadcasting House and published in the Official Gazette regarding the use of the aforementioned stamps in all transactions subject
to the provisions of the Iraqi Stamp Law as stated in our circular No. 11152 dated 1 / 6 / 948, accordingly we request
directing the responsible employees to observe this and act accordingly.
Director General of Accounting
For filing
Secretaries
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