Letter from A. S. Norov, Pavlovsk, September 18, 1867, received in Jerusalem, October 7, 1867
ff. 886-887v About his intention to take some old Greek manuscripts from the library of the Patriarchate, but was not allowed by the Patriarch; about his studies on the Hebrew Bible. Request of sending him photos of Palestine. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink.
Letter from N. P. Ignatiev, Pera, March 9 to 21, 1866, received in Jerusalem, March 21, 1866
ff. 91-99 About the overcoming the conflict with the Patriarch. Antonin should try to receive a personal audience to the Patriarch. The affair of Archimandrite Leonid. About the status of Antonin in Jerusalem. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink. "Pera" (in Greek) is Beyoğlu, district of Istanbul.
Correspondence from 1865 to 1875
Letter dated 10 December 1867, received in Jerusalem, January 5, 1868
ff. 10-11v About tranferring money (50 Rub) with a list of names for prayer; details on the life in Russia of the author. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink.
Letter from N. P. Ignatiev, Buyuk-dere, May 3 to 15, 1866, received in Jerusalem, May 16, 1866
ff. 164-167v About the plan to join both Russian missions (in Jerusalem and Constantinople) in one, and appoint Antonin ahead. Ignatiev never wanted Antonin to stay far from Constantinople. The Russian Holy Synod, though is opposing to this plan. Ignatiev shares Antonin's opinion that the members of the Russian mission should serve at the Holy Places not so often, in order to keep calm their rivalries. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink.
Letter from P. Dubovitsky, April 9, 1866, received in Jerusalem, May 30, 1866
ff. 179-179v Doctor Saruf managed to attract favourable attention in Petersburg, and from Her Majesty the Empress. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink.
Letter from N. P. Ignatiev, December 29, 1865, received in Jerusalem, January 12, 1866
ff. 22-25v Details on the affair of Archimandrite Leonid Kavelin. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink.
Letter from A. Zubarev (cleric in Constantinople), May 18, 1866, received in Jerusalem, May 28, 1866
ff. 177-178v About shipping to Jerusalem few boxes with boots, clothes, soap, etc. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink.
Letter from N. P. Ignatiev, Pera, January 12 to 24, 1866, received in Jerusalem, January 27, 1866
ff. 38-39v About Antonin's success in Jerusalem, possible jealousness from the side of Turks and Latins. Antonin should help Consul Karcev to finish the question with the Patriarch in a favourable way. The affair of the dome of the Holy Sepulchre. Includes marginal notes in Russian and red ink. "Pera" (in Greek) is Beyoğlu, district of Istanbul.
Letter from A. Vasiliev, July 11, 1866, received in Jaffa, July 13, 1866
ff. 213-213v About receiving correspondence, journals and money. Includes marginal notes in Russian and black ink.