A handwritten letter in Arabic manuscript; the first line translates to 'To our respected father Al-Azeez Ibrahim Iftadhi Burham'. The letter is sent from Mohammed Abdel Ehafir, 15 Shawwal 1299 (Islamic date).

A handwritten letter in Arabic script, mentions of a man who comes from London and knows the Indian and Persian language. The letter is signed by Shihav al-din al-Mahar, Al-Qadi (Judge), possibly the occupation of the sender.

Purple cover book possible in Arabic or Persian language, mentions of places such as Molk-e Makran, Jaisalmer, Ragistan, Pokran and Afghanistan. There is also mention of Khodadad Khan who was the secretary to the office of the Commissioner of Sindh.

Blue pattern cover book, printed material possibly in Persian or Arabic, possibly an official report from the Persian Gulf with the mention of Khodadad Khan who was the secretary to the office of the Commissioner of Sindh.

Double sided single page, printed material from the book 'Alfiya' Rhymed book of Arabic Grammar , written by Ibn Malik in the 13th Century.

An official letter in Arabic script addressed to a Christian man named Mikhail abd-al Massih who comes from the town Kawm al-Asfar; it is a letter of discharge from further military service; illustrative army insignia on top of the page.

Five letters handwritten in Arabic and Persian script addressed to and from Sir Frederic John Goldsmid, Al-Azeez Ibrahim Iftadhi Burma, Shihav al-din Mahar, Al-Qadi and Mikhail abd-al Massih; most of these letters are of official matter relating to each person.

Personal Papers of Major General Sir Frederic John Goldsmid

This material contains 4 handwritten notebooks and a letter concerning their donation.