The motives, pattern and form of Anglo-Ottoman diplomatic relations, c. 1580-1661 by Saunders, L, Liane Saunders

“…The roles of Ottoman officials, especially the role of the Grand Vizier and the developing role of the <em>Reisūlkūttab</em> (Chief Scribe to the Divan) in foreign affairs are also discussed. …”

Crimean Khanate in Ottoman documents (part 2)* by Refat Abduzhemilev

“…Types of records include: imperial decrees (fermans) and imperial letters (name-i humayuns) prepared by the Imperial Council (Diwan-y Humayun) and its offices on behalf of the sultan; decrees (berats) of khans and kalgays; imperial orders (hatt-y humayun), containing the opinions and approvals of the sultans in connection with the proposals and decisions of the grand viziers; expenditure documents of the Ottoman finances for the Crimean khans, sultans and ambassadors; “news papers” (“khavadis kyagytlary”), allowing you to find out information from the Crimea. …”
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