Ottoman Armenian Document #60
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Ottoman Armenian Document #60Scope and Content
This is an original Ottoman Turkish mürur tezkiresi (internal travel permit), dated 18 Safer 1306 / 11 Teşrin-i Evvel 1304 (23 October 1888). Such documents functioned as internal travel permits within the Ottoman Empire and were generally required for travel between regions or entry into major urban centers, including Istanbul. They were issued to regulate internal movement and record the identities and destinations of travelers. The document was issued to Kashan oğlu (Kashanyan) Setrak. His religious affiliation is recorded as Armenian, and the permit includes personal information such as his place of birth (Divriği), residence (Horavenk; now Güllübağ), and his father’s name (David). His stated destination was Istanbul. As was standard for mürur tezkiresi documents, the permit contains a physical description (eşgâl) of the bearer. Setrak is recorded as 32 years old, tall, with black eyes, a normal nose, thin mouth, black mustache, and a standard chin. Key Features: • Type: Ottoman internal travel permit (mürur tezkiresi) • Name: Kashan oğlu (Kashanyan) Setrak • Religion: Armenian • Birthplace: Divriği (Sivas region) • Residence: Horavenk • Father’s Name: David • Destination: Istanbul • Age: 32 • Physical Description: Tall, black eyes, normal nose, thin mouth, black mustache, standard chin • Fee: 10 kuruş • Date: 18 Safer 1306 / 11 Teşrin-i Evvel 1304 (23 October 1888)Category
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