Letterhead Document (Khorassandjian #3)
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Letterhead Document (Khorassandjian #3)Description
This is a business correspondence between Apraham and Mardig Yedikardashian who have known each other since childhood in Gesaria. Apraham is sending Mardig the details of a work contract for a service or project, though the exact nature of the work is undefined. The contract specifies terms such as salary at the beginning and end of the project, a two-year duration, and 10 days of annual leave. The work seems to require Apraham to move to Mardig's location in California. The nature of the work might involve buying, selling, or renovating carpets, though this remains speculative. Initially, Mardig appeared to agree to the arrangement, but he later expressed dissatisfaction with the contract terms, particularly the salary, which he considered too high. In response, he meticulously outlined his concerns across eight contract articles. Toward the end of the letter, Mardik shared his frustrations, referencing past negative experiences with fellow Armenians. Despite being Armenian himself, he wrote, “Hakikaten birader bu son bir sene Ermenilerden gördüğüm alçaklık tarif edemem yazmağınan anlatamam” (“Truly, brother, I cannot put into words or describe the wickedness I have experienced from Armenians this past year”). He added, “Her kime ki bir iyilik yaptım, büyük zararını gördüm. Fakat hak şeraat bizden yanadır” (“Every time I did someone a favor, I suffered great harm. However, justice is on our side”). These statements suggest that Apraham feels let down by his community but is still appealing to Mardik for trust and fairness. His tone implies desperation, as though urging Mardik to accept a fair deal and not replicate the disappointments he has faced with others.Category
Letters