[Temporary description]: The Imperial Rescript means the order of the sultan. Formerly, the term “the Firmans” was used for the orders of the sultan. From 1832 on, the writing that was offered in response to the “letters” presented to the clerk of the sultan and that meant the approval of the sultan was called ‘irade’. The Imperial Rescripts in file procedure were grouped according to the issues and subjects in them, not according to the ministries and offices to which they belonged.
The starting and ending Hijri dates for this series are: 1217-1341.
The Imperial Rescript means the order of the sultan. Formerly, the term “the Firmans” was used for the orders of the sultan. From 1832 on, the writing that was offered in response to the “letters” presented to the clerk of the sultan and that meant the approval of the sultan was called ‘irade’. The Imperial Rescripts in file procedure were grouped according to the issues and subjects in them, not according to the ministries and offices to which they belonged.
This series includes documents concerning the assignments to the embassies; letters to be sent to the foreign countries; rents of the embassy buildings; relationships with the foreign embassies; letters to be sent to the embassies; taxation problems of some non-Muslim countries; treaties signed with other countries; gifts given to the statesmen visiting the Ottoman State; embassy assignments made by the foreign countries; determination of the interpreters and their salaries; the issue of Montenegro; and assignments of embassies. The starting and ending Hijri dates for this series are: 1255-1309.
This series includes documents about the licences for the travels across the country; promotions, titles and ranks offered for some state officials; some subjects that will take place in the Ottoman Official Gazette; information about the ceremonies for accession to the throne; petitions delivered by the tradesmen; information regarding the procession which accompanied the sürre; annexation of some towns into the provinces; salaries of provincial and sub-provincial governors; preparation of calendar, etc. The starting and ending Hijri dates for this series are: 1255-1334.
This series includes documents about the application of Tanzimat reforms; information regarding some assemblies to be established; various legal regulations; information regarding the determination of the deficiencies of military regiments; reports; informing reports, etc. The starting and ending Hijri dates for this series are: 1310-1334.
This series includes documents concerning the forgiveness of some people to pay tithe; regulation of the shrines; establishment of the companies; assignments of employees to the offices of the Council of State; dismissal of the employees; and information about the state of some schools, mosques and soup-kitchens. The starting and ending Hijri dates for this series are: 1255-1334.
This series includes documents concerning the determination of bread prices; giving licences for some plants to grow up; preparing rough drafts to prepare calendars; assignments of employees; taxes from the accidents; repairs of bridges and piers. The starting and ending Hijri dates for this series are: 1256-1284.
