Letter 4242

Ayyuh ibn Sulaiman ibn Ibrahim to Hans Sloane – 8th December 1734


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Date: 8th December 1734
Author: Ayyuh ibn Sulaiman ibn Ibrahim
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4053
Folio: f. 341



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After an intro in Arabic, the letter begins by calling Sloane his best friend and thanking him for his favours. He wishes Sloane a long life and is always praying for him. He wishes Sloane all the happiness in the world. He says Sloane has been a father to him. He reports that he is very well. Ayyuh Ibn Sulaiman ibn Ibrahim, High Priest of Boonda in Africa




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