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Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 August 19

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss says that he read aloud Mr. Cobb's letters to Mr. Labaree to his and Dr. Goodell's families last evening. He remarks on the news in the letters regarding "our national course" and the terrible riots in New York. He discusses news he has of the American Civil War as well, mentioning Fort Sumter, Morris Island, and the address to all Christians by the ministers of the confederacy. Bliss asks if Perkins has received the Bible yet and asks several other questions regarding it. He discusses the current state of his family and missionaries stationed at the Mission or who have visited.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 August 19
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1860 November 24

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss shares news regarding the Cobbs and Miss Beach. He also shares news from America, remarks on his own health, and notes the comings and goings of several individuals. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and several others are mentioned, including possibly Mr. and Mrs. Haskell.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1860 November 24
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, March 5

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Bliss writes that Mrs. Bliss (Eunice B. Day Bliss) has been ill. He says that he trusts "your Independent" has reached Perkins and remarks on the English paper. Bliss also mentions evidence of a reaction in favor of the anti slavery north. In a postscript he sends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Labaree and Mr. and Mrs. Rhea.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, March 5
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 10

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss writes regarding the departures of several people including Mr. Cobb, Miss Beach, the Goodells, and an individual with an illegible name, possibly Abby Cochran. He writes that the only news they have had from home is that they had a splendid meeting of the Board at Springfield.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 10
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 October 19

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss thanks Perkins for his letters and remarks on the trials Perkins and his missionary brethren have been through. He mentions the Patriarch and comments on their Pasha and government. Bliss goes on to discuss a recent tour to a remote district made by Mr. Peabody and expresses his wish that he had "more tongue freedom" and could be understood by those around them. He also writes regarding someone who must leave for America this month.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 October 19
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 February 7

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

Isaac G. Bliss letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss responds to a letter from Perkins. He writes regarding his delay in responding and how much they value letters from their missionary friends. Bliss says that he had designed to visit Perkins' mother (Judith Clough Perkins) before leaving but was unable to, mentioning that Reverend Mr. Clapp spoke of her. He also writes regarding Priest Abraham, Brother Cochran, and Mrs. C. He goes on to discuss the recent increase in service attendance and comments on news Perkins had shared regarding his mission and missionaries there.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 February 7
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 27

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Bliss responds to a letter from Perkins. He writes regarding a Bible that was sent to Perkins given to him as a token of his Bible work in Persia. He also writes regarding their Thanksgiving in Bebek. The Bible House is mentioned several times in the letter.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 27
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, October 13

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Bliss shares news from America regarding the war, mentioning McClellan, Harpers Ferry, Longstreet, and Hill. Bliss also expresses his hopes that God will be with Perkins on his long journey, saying that his heart goes out towards him for the trial that has come upon him in old age.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, October 13
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 May 27

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Bliss shares news he has received by telegraph regarding the American Civil War, specifically the Overland Campaign.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 May 27