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IJA 3754

Bills, Receipts, Purchase of Iraqi Government Bonds; Wedding Registries, Baghdadi Jewish Community

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These are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish community and contain mostly receipts and bills from the Ottoman Bank. The item also contains the wedding registries for the community; columns include the names of the brides and grooms, the amounts of the ketubah (Jewish marriage contract), dates, and fees paid. This item also includes receipts from the Jewish community's purchase of Iraqi government bonds.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3754
Item Number
10163
Date
Approx. January 1, 1941 to December 31, 1950
Languages
Multiple Languages
Keywords
Financial, Judeo-Arabic, Shamash Secondary School, Revenue Stamp, Al-Waṭanī School, Typed, Marriage Certificates, Baghdadi Jewish Community, Ink Stamp, Ottoman Bank, Meir Elias Hospital, Letterhead, Salman H. Aboudi, Jewish Lay Council, Chief Rabbi, Receipt, Correspondence, Annotation, Handwritten

AI en Translation, Pages 251-275

Page 251

Ottoman Bank
Established in Turkey
OTTOMAN BANK
( Incorporated in Turkey )
TELEPHONE : BAGHDAD 5161
PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE
( THREE LINES )
BAGHDAD 2 - MAR 1950 Baghdad
To: The President, Jewish Lay Council
Baghdad
Dear Sir/s B/cs 79329/48 After greetings
Priorities We are in receipt We received your letter
of your letter No. 450 Numbered
of 15/2/50 with And dated
enclosures as stated, which With its enclosures as stated therein
we have dealt with in And we have taken action in
accordance with your accordance with your
instructions.
OTTOMAN BANK,
(Baghdad Branch)
⟦signature⟧
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
For filing
G. 1--1 /3
⟦initials⟧

Page 252

From
Baghdad, 194 Baghdad on
The President Jewish Lay 194
Council - Baghdad. 15th February 1950
To OTTOMAN BANK To
BAGHDAD Ottoman Bank
Baghdad
Dear Sir, After greetings
I beg to enclose <del>twenty</del> bills, particulars I submit herewith according to the details
We We submit
as overleaf, for favour of collection on my mentioned on the back for collection on my behalf
behalf. our our behalf
In case of non payment please PROTEST Please in case of non-payment perform the protest process against the drawee
DO NOT PROTEST Except
against drawees, drawers and endorsers. on him, or the debtor, the drawer and the endorser.
Please credit my account Please credit the collected amounts after deducting the commission and fees
our current
with proceeds after deducting your usual com- which you usually charge to the account
mission and charges.
Sincerely
Yours faithfully,
for PRESIDENT
JEWISH LAY COUNCIL BAGHDAD
⟦illegible stamp⟧
B. 24—1/30
7/2 4.50

Page 253

Amount | Drawee or Debtor | Place | Due date
1 - 1467 500 | Hadji Moosa Al Jawad | Baghdad | 15- 4 - 50
2 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 4 - 50
3 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 5 - 50
4 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 5 - 50
5 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 6 - 50
6 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 6 - 50
7 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 7 - 50
8 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 7 - 50
9 - 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15 -8 - 50
10- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 8 - 50
11- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 9 - 50
12- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30-10 - 50
13- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 10 - 50
14- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 10 - 50
15- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 11 - 50
16- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 11 - 50
17- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15 - 12 - 50
18- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 12 - 50
19- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 15- 1 - 51
20- 1467 500 | '' | '' | 30- 1 - 51
29350 000 Total | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
⟦illegible⟧

OTTOMAN BANK SECURITIES DEPARTMENT. Ottoman Bank
FEB 9 1950 ⟦line⟧ 19
Jewish Lay Council,
Baghdad.
We give you hereunder list of we show below the list of securities deposited with us for your account
Securities held for your account at as of ⟦line⟧ 19
DEC 31 1949
After checking, please sign and after checking we request return of the attached form signed
return to us the attached form without by you without delay
delay.
Please note to your debit in we have debited you in the current / provisional account with us
current / provisional account I.D. ⟦line⟧ Dinars for the custody fee for this year.
in respect of custody fee for the current
year.
⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
SUB - MANAGER. MANAGER. Assistant Manager Manager
Jewish Community
Baghdad

Page 254

OTTOMAN BANK SECURITIES DEPARTMENT. Ottoman Bank
FEB 9 1950
19 19
Jewish Lay Council,
A/c. Refka Menahem Saleh Daniel.
We give you hereunder list of We list below the list of securities deposited with us for your account
Securities held for your account at as of
DEC 31 1949
After checking, please sign and After checking, please return the attached form signed
return to us the attached form without by you without delay
delay.
Please note to your debit in We have debited you in the current / provisional account with us
current / provisional account I.D. Dinars for custody fee for this year.
in respect of custody fee for the current
year.
Jewish Community
Accountant
2/2
Sub-Manager Manager
SUB - MANAGER. MANAGER.

Page 255

C 76347
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 2nd Feb. 1950 194
IRAQ
1
TO: JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Notice of payment for the bill received from you for collection as per the details mentioned below, with high respect.
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦signature⟧
SUB-MANAGER
MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 30-1-50. | ID 1512.500.
DRAWEE
SYAID SALAM MAHDI, BAGDAD
( ID. Seven hundred twenty one & Fils three hundred forty four )
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us. We have credited it to your account ID. 721.344
WE ENCLOSE OUR
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
Fanfold
TRADE MARK
19.1800

Page 256

OTTOMAN BANK
OTTOMAN BANK.
TELEGRAMS : OTTOMANBANK, BAGHDAD.
Post Box No. 4
TELEPHONE BAGHDAD 8181 (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE
THREE LINES)
BAGHDAD, 4th Feb. 1950 Baghdad
IRAQ
To: The Jewish Lay Council,
To: Baghdad. ✓
Greetings,
We inform you that the bill listed below has been paid according to the following details, and we have entered the balance
in your account with us.
⟦2nd Feb. 1950⟧
Dear Sirs,
We have pleasure in informing you that the undermentioned bill (s) has/have been
paid, producing ID. 791.156
which we are placing to your credit in current Account with us.
OUR NUMBER | YOUR NUMBER | DRAWEE | AMOUNT
76347. | letter of 5.4.49. No. 270. | Sayid Salam Mahdi | ID. 1512.500 ✓
|  | paid on a/c as per ⟦our⟧ ⟦decompte⟧ |
|  | of 2.2.50 ⟦line⟧ | 721.344 ✓
|  | Balance paid for ⟦line⟧ | ID. 791.156 ✓
LESS ::
Stamps on bills:
Postage:
Commission:
Exchange:
( ID. Seven hundred ninety one & Fils one hundred fifty six ).
ID. 791.156
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
S.S.M. for Sub-Manager
⟦a. chater⟧ for Manager

Page 257

IN CASE OF NEED PLEASE QUOTE THIS NO.
C 76351
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 2nd Feb. 1950 194
IRAQ
1
TO JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment of the remittance received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, with high respect.
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦signature⟧ SUB-MANAGER
⟦signature⟧ MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 1-2-1950 | ID 120/-
|  | PROMISSORY NOTE |
DRAWEE OR DEBTOR | LESS |  |
SAYID NASIM MAQI MOHAMMED SAID, |  |  |
AMIN ST., ZUBAIDA SQ., BAGDAD |  |  |
PROP. OF ZUBAIDA BAKERY. |  |  |
( ID. One hundred twenty only ).
WE CREDIT you in current account with us.
WE ENCLOSE OUR
ID. 120. -
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
We credit it to your account
Enclosed herewith
⟦signature⟧
Fanfold
19.1800

Page 258

OTTOMAN BANK Ottoman Bank
(Incorporated in Turkey). (Founded in Turkey)
Mr. Jewish Lay Council a/c Mr. ⟦line⟧
wakf Rifka Menahem S Daniel
B's
1575/311
⟦illegible stamp⟧
We attach a letter of we attach herewith a letter of confirmation
confirmation of the balance of your account balance with us
of your account in our books.
After checking please
sign and return it to us without after checking we request its return
delay to us signed without delay .
OTTOMAN BANK Ottoman Bank
(Baghdad Branch) ( Baghdad Branch )
Identical to my records
⟦signature⟧
Accountant

Page 259

OTTOMAN BANK
Ottoman Bank
(Incorporated in Turkey).
(Established in Turkey)
Mr. / Al-Sayyed: Jewish Lay Council
⟦line⟧: Ba 2396/617
We attach a letter of confirmation of the balance of your account in our books.
We attach herewith a letter confirming your account balance with us
After checking please sign and return it to us without delay
After auditing, we request you return it to us signed without delay.
OTTOMAN BANK
Ottoman Bank
(Baghdad Branch)
( Baghdad Branch )
Matching ⟦Triple⟧
⟦signature⟧
Accountant

Page 260

SECURITIES DEPT.
OTTOMAN BANK.
Telephone : Baghdad 111
Private Branch Exchange
(Two Lines)
Baghdad, JAN 22 1950 193
Jewish Lay Council -
Baghdad.
Dear Sir,
Dear Madam,
We beg to inform you that we have credited you in : Current a/c
<del>Prov. a/c</del>
I.D. 53/195 representing the net proceeds of coupons collected on your
Securities as under.
Yours faithfully,
OTTOMAN BANK
( Baghdad Branch )
⟦illegible⟧ for Sub-Manager. ⟦illegible⟧ for Manager.
OTTOMAN BANK
22 JAN 1950
5 FILS 5 Fils
Number of Coupons. | Details of Bonds. | Maturity. | Amount per Coupon | Total | Nett Proceeds.
266 | bonds Iraq Govt. Prem. Loan 2% 1944 | 1949 Dec. 21 | fils 200 | 53 200 / |
| 1% Commission |  |  |  |
| Postages | Stamp |  | 005 | 53 195 /
CONTROL
M.S.
O.B.
BAGHDAD
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Page 261

SECURITIES DEPT.
OTTOMAN BANK.
Telephone : Baghdad 111
Private Branch Exchange
(Two Lines)
Baghdad,: JAN 2 2 1950
193:
To: Jewish Lay Council - A/c Wakif Rifka Menahem S. Daniel, Baghdad.
Dear Sir,
We beg to inform you that we have credited you in : Current a/c
I.D. 9/995 representing the net proceeds of coupons collected on your
Securities as under.
Yours faithfully,
OTTOMAN BANK
(Baghdad Branch)
⟦illegible signature⟧ for Sub-Manager.
⟦illegible signature⟧ for Manager.
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD
⟦Revenue Stamp with portrait and Arabic text⟧
Number of Coupons. | Details of Bonds. | Maturity. | Amount per Coupon | Total | Nett Proceeds.
50 | bonds Iraq Govt Prem Loan 2% 1944 | Dec 31 1949 | Fils 200 | 10/- |
| 1% Commission |  |  |  |
| Postages | Stamp |  | -/005 | 9/995
CONTROL
M.S.
BAGHDAD

Page 262

IN CASE OF NEED PLEASE QUOTE THIS NO.
C 76346
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 17th Jan. 1950 194 1
IRAQ
TO JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment for the transfer received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, and with highest respect
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦signature⟧ SUB-MANAGER
⟦signature⟧ MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 15-1-50 PROMISSORY NOTE | ID 1512.500.
DRAWEE: SAYID <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> SALAM MAHDI, BAGDAD
LESS:
( One thousand five hundred twelve & Fils five hundred ).
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us. We have credited it to your account
WE ENCLOSE OUR We attach herewith
ID. 1512.500
Fanfold TRADE MARK 19.1800
⟦circular stamp: OTTOMAN BANK BAGHDAD⟧
The Collection

Page 263

IN CASE OF
NEED PLEASE
QUOTE THIS NO.
C 76345
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 7th Jan. 1950 194
IRAQ
1
Advice of payment of the bill received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, with high respect.
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER
DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦signature⟧
SUB-MANAGER
⟦signature⟧
MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 30-12-49 | ID 1512.500
DRAWEE OR DEBTOR | LESS | KOMPYALA |
SAYID SALAM MAHDI, BAGDAD |  |  |
( One thousand five hundred twelve & Fils five hundred ).
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us.
WE ENCLOSE OUR
We have credited it to your account
We enclose herewith
⟦signature⟧
ID. 1512.500
Fanfold
TRADE MARK
19.1800
⟦circular stamp: OTTOMAN BANK BAGHDAD⟧

Page 264

OTTOMAN BANK
(INCORPORATED IN TURKEY)
BILLS DEPARTMENT.
(Iraq) 3-1- 1950
To: Jewish Lay Council
Reference: B'd
Gentlemen,
For your guidance, we beg to inform you that the undernoted collection/s remain/s.
outstanding up to date.
We shall, therefore, be glad to receive your further instructions.
Date of despatch | our Number | your Number | Drawees | Amount | Remarks.
5/12/49 | 76344 | 270 | S. Mahdi | ID 1512/500 | due 15/12/49
-do- | ⟦illegible⟧ | -do- | -do- | ID 1512/500 | -do-
CONTROL
O. B.
BAGHDAD
BILLS DEPARTMENT
OTTOMAN BANK
Sub-Manager Manager
B. 13-1/20

Page 265

WITHDRAWAL OF :- Jewish Lay Council - : Withdrawal
Outward / Inward Bills for Collection Outward / Inward Bills deposited for collection
Bills in Guarantee Bills deposited as insurance
8 Fils
⟦illegible⟧
I/ We the undersigned declare having received from the Ottoman Bank B'd. the undermentioned bills held by them for my/our account for collection / in guarantee and for which I/ we hereby give them full and complete discharge.
I the undersigned / We the undersigned acknowledge my receipt / our receipt from the Ottoman Bank of the bill / bills whose details are explained below and deposited with them for my account / for our account for collection as insurance and I gave / we gave them by this a full discharge.
Bank's Number | My / our Number | Due date. | Amount
76335 | 270 E | 30.7.49 | ID 1512/500 ⟦illegible⟧
6 | -do- | 15.8.49 | ID 1512/500
43 | -do- | 30.11.49 | ID 1512/500
4 | -do- | 15.12.49 | ID 1512/500
5 | -do- | 30.12.49 | ID 1512/500
Baghdad,:
19:
Revenue Stamp 8 Fils
Jewish Community Committee in Baghdad
1930
The Account
For Filing
B. 17 - 1 / 12

Page 266

OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 30th Dec. 1949 194
IRAQ
1
IN CASE OF
NEED PLEASE
QUOTE THIS NO.
C 73167
TO: THE PRESIDENT, JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGHDAD.
Advice of payment of the bill received from you for collection as per the details mentioned below, yours faithfully
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER
DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦illegible⟧
SUB-MANAGER
⟦illegible⟧
MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
ELIAHOU HAIM TAWFIK,
PRESIDENT OF THE JEWISH LAY
COUNCIL, BAGHDAD. | 17-10-49.
379. | 31-12-49.
PROMISSORY NOTE | ID. 65/-
DRAWEE: MR. ISAAC ABOUDI SHELAM,
73/139, TORAT ST., (ABU EL SA'AD)
BAGHDAD.
LESS:
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
( ID. Sixty five only ).
We have credited you Refka ID. 65. -
WE CREDIT YOU in ⟦...⟧ current account with us of Wakef Menahem Saleh Daniel.
WE ENCLOSE OUR
⟦line⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Fanfold
19.1800

Page 267

OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 17th Dec. 1949 194
IRAQ
1
IN CASE OF
NEED PLEASE
QUOTE THIS NO.
C 76355
TO: JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment of the remittance received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, with highest respect
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦illegible signature⟧
SUB-MANAGER
MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 1-9-49 KOMP-YALA | ID 40/-
DRAWEE: MR NAJI SALMAN, 154B-113 TAHT EL TAKIA, BAGDAD
LESS:
ID.: Forty only
ID.: 40. -
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us.
WE ENCLOSE OUR
We credit it to you in account
We enclose herewith
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
Fanfold
19.1800

Page 268

IN CASE OF NEED PLEASE QUOTE THIS NO. C 76353
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 17th Dec. 1949 194
IRAQ
1
TO: JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment for the bill received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, with highest respect
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦signature⟧
SUB-MANAGER
MANAGER
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 1-9-49 KOMPYALA | ID 40/-
DRAWEE OR DEBTOR: SAYID YOUSIF SALEM
ADDRESS: 52-113 TAHT EL TAKIA, BAGDAD
AMOUNT IN WORDS: ( ID. Forty only ).
LESS:
We credit it to your account: ID. 40. -
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us.
WE ENCLOSE OUR
⟦illegible signature/note⟧
Fanfold
TRADE MARK
19.1800

Page 269

OTTOMAN BANK
(INCORPORATED IN TURKEY)
BILLS DEPARTMENT.
(Iraq)
3-12-1945
Jewish Lay Council
B'd.
Gentlemen,
For your guidance, we beg to inform you that the undernoted collection/s remain/s.
outstanding up to date.
We shall, therefore, be glad to receive your further instructions.
Date of despatch | our Number | your Number | Drawees | Amount | Remarks.
| 76343 |  | ⟦Ad. S. Mahdi⟧ | D 15/250 | due 30-11-45
CONTROL
E. R. T
O. B.
BAGHDAD
BILLS DEPARTMENT
OTTOMAN BANK
Sub-Manager
Manager
Note
For Information
⟦illegible⟧
B. 13-1/20

Page 271

IN CASE OF NEED PLEASE QUOTE THIS NO. C 76342
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 17th Nov. 1949 194
IRAQ
1
TO: JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment of the transfer received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, yours respectfully
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦illegible⟧
SUB-MANAGER
⟦illegible⟧
MANAGER
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 15-11-49 | ID 1512.500.
DRAWEE: SAYID SALAM MAHDI, BAGDAD
LESS: KOMPYALA
( ID. One thousand five hundred twelve & Fils five hundred )
ID. 1512.500
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us. We credit it to your account
WE ENCLOSE OUR-
⟦illegible⟧
Fanfold
19.1800

Page 272

IN CASE OF NEED PLEASE QUOTE THIS NO.
C 76341
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 1st Nov. 1949 194
IRAQ
1
TO: JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment of the remittance received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, with highest respect
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | 30-10-49 BILL | ID 1512.500
DRAWEE: SAYID SALAM MAHDI, BAGDAD
LESS:
( ID. One thousand five hundred twelve & Fils five hundred ).
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us.
WE ENCLOSE OUR-
We credit it to you in the account
We enclose herewith
ID.1512.500
CONTROL
E.R.
O.B.
BAGHDAD
⟦signature⟧
SUB-MANAGER
⟦signature⟧
MANAGER
⟦collected⟧
Fanfold
TRADE MARK
19.1800

Page 273

Ottoman Bank
OTTOMAN BANK BAGHDAD 25 OCT 1949 Baghdad
TELEPHONE : BAGHDAD 5161
PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE
THREE LINES
To The President Jewish Lay Council To
Baghdad
B/e 78167/8
Dear Sir/s Greetings
We are in receipt We have received your letter
of your letter No. 379 Numbered
of 17-10-49 with and dated
enclosures as stated, which with its enclosures as mentioned therein
we have dealt with in and we have acted accordingly in accordance with
accordance with your your instructions.
instructions.
CONTROL
E R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
OTTOMAN BANK,
Baghdad Branch
BILLS DEPARTMENT
⟦signature⟧
G. 1—1/3

Page 274

No.: 379
From: The President Jewish Lay Council - Baghdad
From:
Baghdad,: 17th October
194: 9
Baghdad on:
194:
To OTTOMAN BANK BAGHDAD:
To the Ottoman Bank Baghdad:
Dear Sir,
After greetings
We beg to enclose two bills, particulars
I present herewith according to the details
as overleaf, for favour of collection on <del>my</del> our behalf.
mentioned on the back for collection on <del>my</del> our behalf
In case of non payment please <del>PROTEST</del> DO NOT PROTEST against drawees, drawers and endorsers.
In case of non-payment please do not carry out protest proceedings against the drawee, or the debtor, the drawer and the endorser.
Please credit <del>my</del> our Wakef Kefka Menahem Saleh Daniel account with proceeds after deducting your usual commission and charges.
Please credit the collected amounts after deducting the commission and fees that you usually charge to <del>my</del> our account
Yours faithfully,
VICE PRESIDENT
JEWISH LAY COUNCIL BAGHDAD
Sincerely
⟦illegible stamp with signature⟧
B. 24—1|30
⟦illegible vertical text on left margin⟧

Page 275

Amount IDS FILS | Drawee or Debtor | Place | Due date
1- 65 000 | Isacc Abeodi Shelam | Baghdad | 31-12-49
2- 65 000 | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | 30-4 -50
8 |  |  |
100 000 | Total ⟦line⟧ |  |
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD

IN CASE OF NEED PLEASE QUOTE THIS NO. C 76340
OTTOMAN BANK
BAGHDAD 15th Oct. 1949 194
IRAQ
1
TO: JEWISH LAY COUNCIL, BAGDAD
Advice of payment of the bill received from you for collection according to the details mentioned below, and yours with high respect.
ADVICE OF PAYMENT OF CLEAN BILL RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR COLLECTION, AS PER DETAILS BELOW
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
⟦illegible⟧
SUB-MANAGER
⟦illegible⟧
MANAGER
DRAWER | YOUR LETTER AND NO. | DUE DATE | AMOUNT
X | 5-4-49/270 | <del>30-8-49</del> 15-10-49 KOMPYALA | ID 1512.500.
CONTROL
E. R.
O. B.
BAGHDAD
DRAWEE OR DEBTOR: SAYID SALAM MAHDI, BAGDAD
LESS:
( One thousand five hundred twelve & Fils five hundred ).
WE CREDIT YOU in current account with us. We credit it to you in the account.
WE ENCLOSE OUR We enclose herewith
D.1512.500
⟦illegible⟧
Accountant
Fanfold
TRADE MARK
19.1800