AI en Translation, Pages 101-125
Page 101
Lease Agreement
By virtue of this agreement, Mr. Heskel Dawood Shamtoob, President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad, in addition
to the Jewish Community Fund in Baghdad (hereinafter referred to as the Lessor) has leased to Hajj Ali Karam Hamka (hereinafter
referred to as the Lessee) the warehouse (ground storage) belonging to the Jewish Community building numbered 152 C / 113 located in Street
Qambar Ali for a full year starting from May 22, 1950 (one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD) until the end of May 21,
1951 (one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one AD) for a rental fee of six hundred and fifty Dinars to be paid according to the conditions
following :-
Fils | Dinar |
... | 200 | In cash or in advance, and the Lessor acknowledges receipt of this amount
... | 100 | Promissory note for five months, due on 10/22/1950
... | 100 | Promissory note for seven months, due on 12/22/1950
... | 150 | Promissory note for nine months, due on 2/22/1951
... | 100 | Promissory note for eleven months, due on 4/22/1951
⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
... | 650 | Only six hundred and fifty Dinars and no other, and that is the total rental fee
⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
It has been stipulated that the Lessee shall not store dangerous materials such as explosives or inflammables and the like in it
The Lessee has the right of residence and to house others in the leased premises provided he does not lease the premises without written consent from the Lessor and at the end of
the lease period the Lessee is obliged to vacate the premises and hand them over free of encumbrances, and if he is late in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay a sum
of five Dinars daily for the period of delay without the need for a formal notice.
The Community Fund is responsible for paying the property tax, and anything else such as water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee.
This agreement was drawn up in two copies and exchanged between the two parties according to the protocols.
Baghdad 09/22/1950
The Lessee
Hajj Ali Karam Hamka
The Lessor
Mr. Heskel Dawood Shamtoob
President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad
In addition to the Jewish Community Fund in Baghdad
The Lay Council
of the Jewish Community
1930
Page 102
Rental Document
The contract has been concluded between Messrs. Mohammed Kadhim and Mohammed Bari, hereinafter called the Tenants
And Mr. Heskel Daoud Shamtoob, President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad, in addition to
The Jewish Community Fund in Baghdad, hereinafter called the Lessor, as follows:
First – The Lessor has leased to the Tenant and the latter has rented from the Lessor after viewing and inspection
The shop numbered 154 C/113 located in Baghdad in the Qanbar Ali neighborhood starting from 19 May 1950
(one thousand nine hundred and fifty) until the end of 18 May 1951 (the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-
one) for an annual rent totaling only (80/- Dinars) eighty dinars per year.
Second – The Lessor has received in cash in advance (30/- Dinars) thirty dinars and received two promissory notes
for the remainder; the first for the amount of (25/- Dinars) due on 18 June 1950 and the second for the amount of (25/- Dinars)
due on 18 November 1950.
Third – The Tenant has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the rental period amounting to one full year, and at the end of
the rental period, the Tenant is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor vacant. If he delays
in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar without the need
for a formal notice.
Fourth – The property tax on the leased property shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water and electricity fees
and guarding fees are the responsibility of the Tenant, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties, in Baghdad, 19 May 1950.
Witness
⟦signature⟧
Witness
⟦signature⟧
The Tenant
Mohammed Kadhim and Mohammed Bari
⟦signature⟧
The Lessor
Mr. Heskel Daoud Shamtoob
The Jewish Lay Council
in Baghdad in addition to his office
⟦Four revenue stamps with portraits, cancelled with signatures and dates⟧
19
19
19
19
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Under this contract, Mr. Eliyahu Hayyim Tawfiq, President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad,
in addition to the Jewish Community Fund in Baghdad (hereinafter referred to as the Lessor), has leased to Haj Ali Karam
Hamka (hereinafter referred to as the Lessee) the warehouse belonging to the Jewish Community building and numbered
⟦...⟧ and located on Qanbar Ali Street near Murjan Mosque Square for a period of three full years starting from 22
May 1947 (one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven) until the end of the twenty-first of May 1950
(one thousand nine hundred and fifty) for an annual rent of nine hundred dinars, of which the Lessee paid an amount of
one thousand eight hundred dinars in advance as follows: -
Fils | Dinar |
⟦line⟧ | 1000 | One thousand dinars in cash
⟦line⟧ | 800 | Eight hundred dinars by check on the Eastern Bank No. 165246 dated 21 / 5 / 47
⟦line⟧ | 1800 | Only one thousand eight hundred dinars -
And the Lessor took from him for the remainder two promissory notes dated 22 May 1947 (one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven
seven) signed by Haj Ali Karam Hamka to the order of the President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad as
follows: -
Fils | Dinar |
⟦line⟧ | 450 | Promissory note for a period of nine months starting from its date
⟦line⟧ | 450 | Promissory note for a period of fifteen months starting from its date
⟦line⟧ | 900 | Only nine hundred dinars
⟦line⟧ | 1800 | The amount received in advance as stated above
⟦line⟧ | 2700 | Only two thousand seven hundred dinars, which is the total rent
It was stipulated that the Lessee shall not store hazardous materials such as explosives, inflammables, and the like in it.
The Lessee has the right of residence and habitation in the leased property and has no right to lease the warehouse without written consent from the Lessor.
At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and deliver it to the Lessor free of occupants.
If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay an amount of five dinars per day for the period of delay without the need
for a formal notice.
The Community Fund is responsible for paying the property tax, and other fees such as water, security, and electricity
are the responsibility of the Lessee.
This contract was prepared in two copies and exchanged between the two parties according to the rules.
Baghdad on 22 May 1947
The Lessee
Haj Ali Karam Hamka
The Lessor
Eliyahu Hayyim Tawfiq
President of the Jewish Lay Council
In addition to the Jewish Community Fund in Baghdad
Kingdom of Iraq
1 Dinar
20 Fils
1947
19
⟦illegible signature⟧
Page 104
Awqaf Affairs
This memorandum is presented
by the Buildings Committee for the settlement of
rental furniture status and the preparation of
the necessary rental contract
Please.
⟦signature⟧
26 / 4
Page 105
His Excellency the President
The rent for the ground warehouse adjacent to the Presidency Department, which was previously leased at an
annual amount of 900/- Dinars, has become due. After deliberations lasting twenty days, and after back-
and-forth negotiations, we have reached a preliminary agreement for the current year's rent to be in the amount of 650/- Dinars.
The reduction rate from the previous year is thus 25%, bearing in mind
that we have previously granted concessions to the owners of adjacent shops at a rate of 25%,
while the rental value of the shop is small compared to the warehouse rent. I wish to inform Your Excellency
that I stipulated to the lessor that the rental value I agreed upon with him would not be effective
until it is presented to Your Excellency and your approval is obtained. Therefore, if you find
the rental value I agreed upon suitable, I request that you instruct the secretary
to organize the lease document at the rate we agreed upon. Yours faithfully,
Sincerely,
⟦illegible⟧
Nassim Zubaida
15 / 6 / 1950
Note:
His Excellency the President has approved this agreement. ⟦signature⟧
15/6/50
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Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number { 3531 President
5452 Secretary
No.: 51 / 1974
Subject: ⟦line⟧
Date: 8 / 6 / 1951
To
The Respected Mr. Jack Sofair
Tenant of the commercial shop located in Arsat al-Taawun, No.
113/154, belonging to the presidency of this community.
After greetings,
We confirm our letter No. 51/1965 dated 4 / 6 / 951, requesting you speed up
visiting us to reach a final decision regarding the renewal of the lease contract.
Awaiting your response, hoping you will not force us to write again.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible⟧
On behalf of the Acting Head of the Community
Vice President of the Lay Council
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Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number } 3531 President
5452 Secretary
Number 51 / 1965
Subject ⟦line⟧
Date 4 / 6 / 1951
To
The Respected Mr. Jack Sofer
Tenant of the commercial shop located in Arsat al-Taawun
Numbered 112/154 belonging to the Presidency of this Community
Greetings,
As your lease for the mentioned warehouse ended on 29 / 5 / 1951, please
contact us to decide on its renewal.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible signature⟧
On behalf of the Acting Head of the Community
Vice President of the Lay Council
Page 109
Under this contract, Mr. Eliyahu Hayyim Tawfiq, President of the Jewish Lay Council
in Baghdad (hereinafter referred to as the Lessor) has leased to Mr. Jack Khedhouri Sofair (hereinafter referred to as
the Lessee) the Khan (commercial premises) located in the Qambar Ali neighborhood, number adjacent to
the Baghdad Jewish Community building near the Murjan Mosque square for a full term of three years starting from ⟦today⟧
30 May 1947 (one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven) until the end of 29 May 1950 (one thousand
nine hundred and fifty) for an annual rent of six hundred and fifty dinars, of which the Lessee paid an amount
of one thousand three hundred dinars in cash in advance, and the Lessor took for the remainder a promissory note dated 30 May 1947
(one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven) signed by Jack Khedhouri Sofair for the amount of six hundred and fifty dinars
for a full year to the order of the President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad.
The Lessee has the right of residency and occupancy on the condition that the use of the leased premises is for commercial purposes
during the lease term, and at the end of the lease term, the Lessee must vacate the leased premises and hand it over to the Lessor
free of all occupants with all its contents including doors, windows, glass, etc... and if he is late in doing so
he shall be obliged to pay an amount of four dinars daily for the period of delay without the need for a formal notice.
The Lessee may not make any changes or demolition in the leased premises before obtaining the written
approval from the Lessor.
The Community Fund is responsible for paying the property tax, and anything else such as water fees, guarding, and electricity
is the responsibility of the Lessee.
This contract was drafted in two copies and exchanged between the two parties in accordance with due process.
Baghdad on 30 May 1947.
The Lessee
Jack Khedhouri Sofair
The Lessor
Eliyahu Hayyim Tawfiq
President of the Jewish Lay Council
In addition to the Jewish Community Fund in Baghdad
1947
Iraq - Finance
1 Dinar
⟦illegible⟧
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Page 110
The Accountant
The shops requested ⟦...⟧
to pay the annual rent, the amount of which is four
dinars
⟦signature⟧
2/7
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Number / Neighbor
16 / 5 / 1950
The honorable Mr. Naji Salman
Tenant of the shop numbered 154 B / 113 Qanbar Ali
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
After greetings
We draw your attention to the fact that the lease period for the mentioned shop has expired
on March 31, 1950, and since you have not renewed its lease until now, we warn you
by this letter of the necessity of vacating it within two days of its date while paying the rent
due from you for the period from the rent due date until its delivery free of
occupants, or you must renew its lease during the mentioned period, otherwise
we will be forced to take the necessary legal measures to preserve the rights of the Waqf.
On this occasion, we draw your attention to the third paragraph of the
lease agreement concluded between you and the Corporeal Council, which states the necessity of
paying a daily rent of one dinar for every day you delay in vacating it.
Hoping that you will not force us to resort to taking legal
measures.
Waiting for your reply, please accept our respects;
A / 15 / 5
⟦signature⟧
The President
Page 112
Rental Deed
The contract has been concluded between Mr. Naji Salman, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, and Mr. Eliyahu
Hayyim Tawfiq, Chairman of the Israeli Lay Council in Baghdad, in addition to the Israeli Community Fund
in Baghdad, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, as follows:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection,
the shop near the Murjan Mosque square located in Baghdad in the Qanbar Ali neighborhood, numbered 154b / 113, from
the beginning of March 1, 1949 (the first day of March, the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine) until the end of
March 31, 1950 (the thirty-first day of March, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD) for a rental
amount of only (108.333 Dinars), only one hundred and eight dinars and three hundred and thirty-three fils and no more.
Second - The Lessor has received in cash (28.333 Dinars) twenty-eight dinars and three hundred and thirty-
three fils and received two promissory notes for the remainder; the first for the amount of (40/- Dinars) due on July 1, 1949, and the second
for the same amount due on September 1, 1949.
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the rental period totaling thirteen months, and at
the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor vacant of all occupants, and if
he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar without the
need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The property tax on the leased property shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, and guarding fees
shall be on the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad 31 / 3 / 1949.
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
| | Mr. Naji Salman | Mr. Eliyahu Hayyim Tawfiq
| | | Chairman of the Lay Council
| | | Israeli in Baghdad
| | | in addition to his position
⟦illegible signature⟧
100 fils
⟦illegible signature⟧
10 fils
A/1
⟦illegible signature⟧
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Ja
1 / 1
6 / 5 / 1950
To the respected Mr. Yusuf Salem
Tenant of shop No. 52 / 113 / 2 Qanbar Ali
Baghdad
After greetings
We draw your attention to the fact that the lease term for the aforementioned shop ended on
March 31, 1950, and since you have not renewed its lease until now, we warn you by this letter
of the necessity to vacate it within two days from its date, while paying the due rent
for the period from the rent due date until its delivery free of encumbrances, or you must
renew its lease during the mentioned period; otherwise, we will be forced to take the necessary
legal measures to preserve the rights of the Waqf.
On this occasion, we draw your attention to the third paragraph of the lease contract
concluded between you and the Corporal Council, which includes the obligation to pay a daily
rent of one dinar for each day you delay in vacating it.
Hoping that you will not force us to resort to legal measures.
Waiting for your reply, please accept our respect;
E / 15 / 5
⟦signature⟧
The President
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LEASE CONTRACT
⟦illegible handwriting above text⟧
This contract has been concluded between Mr. Yusuf Salem, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, and Mr. Eliahu
Hayyim Tawfiq, President of the Jewish Secular Council in Baghdad, in addition to the Jewish Community Fund
in Baghdad, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, as follows:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and observation,
the shop near the Marjan Mosque located in Baghdad in the Qambar Ali neighborhood, No. 113/252, starting from March 1,
1949 (the first of March, nineteen hundred and forty-nine) until the end of March 31, 1950 (the thirty-
first of March, nineteen hundred and fifty AD) for a total rent of (108.333 Dinars),
only one hundred and eight dinars and three hundred and thirty-three fils, nothing else.
Second - The Lessor has received in cash (28.333 Dinars) twenty-eight dinars and received
two promissory notes for the remainder; the first for the amount of (40/- Dinars) due July 1, 1949, and the second for (40/-
Dinars) due September 1, 1949.
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the duration of the lease totaling thirteen months.
At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants.
If he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar
without the need for an official notice.
Fourth - The property tax on the leased premises shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water and electricity fees
and guarding fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad, 31/3/1949
Witness
Witness
Lessee
Lessor
Mr. Yusuf Salem
Mr. Eliahu Hayyim Tawfiq
President of the Secular Council
Jewish of Baghdad, in addition
to his position
⟦Stamp with portrait of King Faisal II, value 100 Fils⟧
⟦Handwritten signature over stamp:⟧ Yusuf Salem
1949
⟦Stamp with portrait of King Faisal II, value 10 Fils⟧
⟦Handwritten signature over stamp⟧
⟦Circular ink stamp, faded text⟧
Presidency of the Jewish Community
A/1
⟦faint pencil notes scattered on the page⟧
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C / ⟦511⟧
16 / 5 / 1950
To the respected Mr. Sahyoun Yaqoub and Mr. Yusuf Yaqoub
Tenants of shop number 154 C / 113
Qanbar Ali - Baghdad
Greetings,
We draw your attention to the fact that the lease term for the aforementioned shop has ended
on March 31, 1950, and since you have not renewed its lease until now, we warn you
with this letter of the necessity to vacate it within two days from its date while paying the rent
due from you for the period from the rent due date until its delivery vacant of
occupants, or you must renew its lease during the mentioned period; otherwise,
we will be forced to take the necessary legal measures to preserve the rights of the Waqf.
On this occasion, we draw your attention to the third paragraph of the lease
contract concluded between you and the Communal Council, which stipulates the necessity of
paying a daily rent of one dinar for each day you delay in vacating it.
Hoping that you will not force us to resort to legal measures.
Waiting for your reply, please accept our respect;
⟦signature⟧
The President
A / 15 / 5
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Lease Deed
Mohamed Taher and Mohamed Bari
A contract has been concluded between Messrs. Sion Ya'qub and Yusuf Ya'qub, hereinafter referred to as the Tenants
Heskel Dawood Shamtob
And Mr. Eliyahu Hayim Tawfiq, President of the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad, in addition to the Jewish Community Fund
in Baghdad, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, as follows:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Tenant, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection
The shop numbered 154 C / 113 located in Baghdad in the Qanbar Ali neighborhood, starting from the first of April 1949 (One
1950
thousand nine hundred and forty-nine) until the end of 31 March 1950 (year one thousand nine hundred and fifty)
1951
for a rent amount of only (33/340 Dinars) only one hundred and thirty-eight and three hundred and thirty-four fils
Annual 80/- eighty Dinars annually
no more.
Second - The Lessor has received in cash in advance (33/340 Dinars) thirty-three Dinars and three hundred
and thirty-four fils and received two promissory notes for the remainder, the first in the amount of (37/500 Dinars) due on 1 July 1949
40/- 18 April 1950
and the second in the amount of (37/500 Dinars) due on 1 September 1949.
40/- 18 November 1950
Third - The Tenant has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the duration of the lease totaling thirteen months, and upon the conclusion
one full year
of the lease term, the Tenant is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants; if he delays in
doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one Dinar without the need for a formal
notice.
Fourth - The property tax on the Lessor shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, and security fees
are the responsibility of the Tenant, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad, 31 March 1949.
19 April 1950
Witness | Witness | Tenant | Lessor
Mohamed Taher and Mohamed Bari | Heskel Dawood Shamtob
Sion Ya'qub and Yusuf Ya'qub | Mr. Eliyahu Hayim Tawfiq, President
of the Jewish Lay Council
in Baghdad in addition to his position
⟦Revenue stamps with Arabic and Latin text, including '100 FILS' and '50 FILS'⟧
⟦Handwritten signatures and dates over stamps⟧
Page 117
Lease Document
Serial Number:
Door Numbers:
The contract was concluded between ⟦Edward Elias⟧, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
and ⟦the President of the Lay Council of the Jewish Community in his capacity as trustee of the endowments⟧, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
upon what follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor, after inspection and examination, the ⟦Khan⟧
located in ⟦...⟧ in the ⟦...⟧ neighborhood, No. 112/2/152
from the beginning of ⟦November 1st, 1947⟧
to the end of ⟦October 31st, 1948⟧
for a rental amount of only ⟦thirty-three Dinars⟧
Second: That the Lessor ⟦...⟧
Third: The Lessee has the right of residence ⟦...⟧ in the leased premises for the duration of the lease. At the end of the
lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased premises and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he is late in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for
the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦...⟧ Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: The property tax on the leased premises shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, and guarding fees shall be upon the Lessee, who is obligated to pay them
regularly.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad ⟦...⟧ 194
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Lay Council
of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
JEWISH LAY COUNCIL - BAGHDAD
1930
Iraq Revenue 200 Fils
Iraq Revenue 100 Fils
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Lease Document
Serial Number ⟦line⟧
Door Number ⟦line⟧
A contract has been made between ⟦Naji Isaac?⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Tenant
And ⟦Head of the Israelite Community ... Baghdad⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
On the following:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Tenant, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection ⟦the shop ...⟧
Located in ⟦...⟧ in the district of ⟦...⟧ numbered ⟦159 / 117⟧
From the beginning of ⟦...⟧
To the end of ⟦...⟧
At a rent amount of only ⟦...⟧
Second: The Lessor ⟦... Dinars ... in monthly installments ...⟧
⟦line⟧
Third: The Tenant has the right to reside ⟦...⟧ in the leased premises for the duration of the lease ⟦...⟧ and at the end of the term
of the lease, the Tenant is obligated to vacate the leased premises and hand them over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for
the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦...⟧ Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: The property tax on the leased premises shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Tenant, and he is obligated to pay them
regularly.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each party, in Baghdad ⟦line⟧ 194
Witness
Amouri Salman Tabah
⟦Signature⟧
Witness
Tenant
Lessor
JEWISH LAY COUNCIL
BAGHDAD
The Lay Council
of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
1830
Republic of Iraq
Finance
1/2 Dinar
Republic of Iraq
Finance
75 Fils
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Presidency of the Jewish Community
In Baghdad
Telephone Number { 3531 President
5452 Secretary
Number: 51/975
Subject: ⟦line⟧
Date: 8 / 6 / 1951
To
The Authorized Manager of the Iraqi Company for Industry and Trade Ltd.
After Greetings
We confirm our letter number 1967 / 51 dated 4 / 6 / 1951, requesting you to hasten
to visit us for a final decision regarding the renewal of the lease contract.
Awaiting your response, hoping you will not force us to write again.
Please accept our highest respect.
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Acting President of the Community
Vice President of the Lay Council
Page 120
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number { 3531 President
5452 Secretary
Number: 51/1967
Subject:
Date: 4 / 6 / 1951
To
The Authorized Manager of the Iraqi Company for Industry and Trade
Limited
After greetings
With reference to the lease agreement concluded between you on behalf of the Iraqi Company for Industry
and Trade Limited and the Presidency of this community which expired on 23 / 3 / 1951 and to the meeting of
the secretary of this community with you on 28 / 5 / 1951;
In view of the passage of more than two months since the expiration of the lease term without renewing the contract
referred to above, please contact us to decide finally on this matter.
Please accept the highest respect.
⟦illegible signature⟧
On behalf of the Acting President of the Community
Vice President of the Lay Council
Page 122
C / 578 / 50
22 / 9 / 1950
Mr. Shukri Al-Tuwaiqil
Managing Director of the Iraqi Hotel
and Trading Company Limited
Baghdad
After greetings,
We hereby confirm our receipt of the sum of -/350 Dinars (three hundred and fifty
Dinars) for the remaining rent of the ⟦inn⟧ leased by you, numbered 154 / 113, with the ground warehouse
attached to it, according to the contract concluded between you and the Corporal Council on 24 / 3 / 50
And we hereby acknowledge our receipt of the entire rental amount for the mentioned inn and warehouse from 24 / 3 / 50
until 23 / 3 / 951. Best regards;
Vice President
Charity Accounting
Pure Benevolence
6 / 20 / 9
⟦illegible signature⟧
22 / 9
Page 123
Contract for the lease of the café attached to the Israeli cemetery
Page 124
Lease Paper
Sequence Number:
Door Number: 222 / 224
The contract has been concluded between Mr. Heskel Daoud Shamtoob, President of the Lay Council in Baghdad, in addition to his position, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And between Al-Mahalla Ali Faraj ⟦line⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
On the following: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, the café located
in <del>the eastern side</del> in Faraj Allah neighborhood numbered 222/224 for a period of one full year
from the beginning of the first day of April 1953
to the end of March 1954
at a rental value of only sixty-two and a half Dinars and no more
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee in cash and received only twenty-two and a half Dinars and no more
and the remainder amounting to forty Dinars shall be paid according to two promissory notes, each for the amount of twenty Dinars, maturing
the first after two months from the start of the lease on the first of June 1953 and the second for a period of four months maturing
on the first of August 1953
Third - The Lessee has the right of residence <del>in the house</del> the leased property for the purpose of the café only and nothing else, and at the end of the term of
the lease, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor empty of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rental value of (250) Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - Property tax is on the Lessor (the owner of the house), while water, electricity, and security fees are on the Lessee and he is
obliged to pay them regularly ⟦line⟧ written in two copies in the hands of each
of the two parties, one copy on 1/4/1953
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
| | Al-Mahalla Ali Faraj | Heskel Daoud Shamtoob
| | | President of the Lay Council in Baghdad
| | | In addition to his position
Original Copy
Ali
Ali
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Lease Paper
Serial Number: ⟦line⟧
Door Number: 242/362
This contract has been concluded between Mr. Heskel Daoud Shemtob, Head of the Jewish Lay Council
in Baghdad in addition to his capacity, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Alwan Abid, hereinafter referred to as
the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, the coffeehouse
located in the Jewish Slaughterhouse in Faraj Allah quarter, numbered 242/362, for a full year starting from
the first day of April 1950 until the end of March 31, 1951, for a rental amount of fifty-five
dinars per year.
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee an amount of 35/- dinars (thirty-five dinars) in cash, and the remainder
of 20/- dinars (twenty dinars) shall be paid according to a promissory note for a period of four months from the start of the lease term.
Third - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased premises as a coffeehouse for the duration of the lease, which is a full year, and at the end of the lease term,
the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased premises and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants; and if he is late in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of two hundred and fifty fils without the need
for a formal notice.
Fourth - The property tax is on the Lessor (the owner of the coffeehouse), while the security/guarding fee is on the Lessee and he is obliged
to pay it regularly, and the Lessee is not obliged to pay the water and electricity fees.
This contract was written in an original and a copy; the Lessee kept the original and the Lessor kept the copy.
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Mr. Alwan Abid | Heskel Daoud Shemtob
| | | Head of the Jewish Lay Council
| | | in addition to his capacity
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Iraq Finance 25 fils
Iraq Finance 30 fils
Iraq 5 fils
Iraq 10 fils
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