Said was too young when his father died, so that he cannot recollect him now. He came on the road with his mother and sister. Near Mardin a Kurd from the village Haremhadde took him to his house. In this way he was separated from his mother and sister. He never got news about them. He lived eleven years with his master Mohammed Ali, during that time being treated as a slave. On one occasion he went to the village Tchatal near the Syrian frontier where he met with some Armenian soldiers serving in the French army. They recognized the boy and helped him to reach Hassitshe, whence by our agent he was sent to us.

Left our care: January 1, 1930 is staying in Basmadian's house. Said is learning the trade copper-smith.