Letter by Patriarch Cyril dated December 27, 1861 sent to A. S. Norov
ff. 20 Confirmation given to A. S. Norov that he is allowed to take and bring to Russia a porphyre column from the ancient church at the place of nativity of Virgin, called "Bath of Virgin" (Salakhie).
ff. 19-19v Russian translation.
Letter dated December 12, [1864]
ff. 36-37v Details on his life in Jerusalem. Relations with Consul Karcev. About the iconostasis for St. Nicolas church, donated by Norov. About the relations with the Greeks, with doctor Mazaraki. About the behaviour of the Russian women-pilgrims in Jerusalem, their affairs with the Greek clergy from the Patriarchate.
ff. 2-2v About his nephew [maybe Epifanios], who returned from Petersburg to Jerusalem, and his ability to write a guide for Russian pilgrims. Other details: stamp of Meletios.
Confirmation by Isaya, abbot of St. Nicolas monastery dated April 10, 1865 sent to A. S. Norov
ff. 1 Confirmation about receiving 26 Rub from Norov (through Leonid Kavelin) for the iconostasis.