[PROVISIONAL TRANSLATION FROM PERSIAN]

 

[Translator’s notes appear in square brackets]

[Personal information has been redacted.]

 

[Emblem]

Ministry of the Interior

Department: National Affairs

Number: 571/666

Dated: 25 Ordibehesht 1318 [16 May 1939]

Direct

Confidential

 

Mr. Prime Minister

Based on a report received by the Ministry of Post, Telegraph, and Telephone on 12 Ordibehesht 1318 [3 May 1939] from Sangsar, the Baha’i merchants there had taken a holiday because of the Flower Festival and their shops were completely closed. We convey this for your information.

On behalf of the Minister of the Interior [Signature]

 

[Stamp: Received by the Cabinet of the Prime Minister]

Number: 2520

Date: 26 Ordibehesht 1318 [17 May 1939]

 

[Handwritten note below the letter] Make inquiry. Ask the Ministry of the Interior to respond.