All Items 18 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 18 Contributor 5 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 18 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 18 American Mission Press (Iran) 12 Shim'un XVII, Auraham, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, 1820-1861 2 Nestorian Mission 1 Location 5 Iran 4 Turkey 3 Urūmīyah 3 Great Britain 1 Hakkari (Turkey) 1 Topic 14 Correspondence 18 Assyrian Church of the East members 2 Kurds 2 Missions, American 2 Social conditions 2 Travel 2 Education 1 Family 1 Foreign relations 1 Interpersonal relations 1 Missionaries 1 Missions to Assyrian Church of the East members 1 Politics and government 1 Type and type-founding 1 show more 9 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 18 Genre 1 Correspondence 18 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath thanks Perkins for his congratulations and writes that Mrs. B. (Sarah Ann Young Breath) says the little one's name is to be Mary Adeline. He goes on to write regarding the proof, commenting on Joseph's changes. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes that he is sending Perkins money via someone with an illegible name. He also writes regarding Perkins' "teeth," saying that he fears he would not succeed as well as the watchmaker, but Yonan is confident that he can mend the broken part. Breath says he will let Yonan try. He goes on to write regarding the probability of a new rupture between England and Persia that the French are reporting. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 5 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath asks Perkins to send a portion of Matthew tomorrow if he has any prepared for the press. He also writes regarding petitions respecting Priest Shimon (Mar Shimun), noting that Askar Khan sends more or less every day requesting that they use their influence to procure his liberation. He writes further regarding one such request recently received, mentioning "Yiyah Khan" (also referred to as Yahyah Khan). Breath shares his opinions and news regarding the treatment of Shimon. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 5 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 May 20 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes that after considerable effort by Dr. (Wright), "the way is at last opened for our departure." He writes of "the bey" returning from his hunting and says that his departure for the country of Bader Khan Bey (also called Bedr Khan Beg) will be delayed. Breath writes of interactions with the Chief including a conversation about a Bible in which was written "presented to Mar Shimon, Patriarch of the Nestorians by the American Bible Society." He also writes of the Mudebbir. Breath goes on to discuss the status and treatment of Nestorians, the feeling between the people of different districts, and the desire for the return of the Patriarch. He says the people feel that the Patriarch is detained by the English Consul and the Pasha. Breath also writes of Julamerk and their travel plans. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 May 20 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes regarding what he would like Perkins to pass on to Mr. Hallock. He writes of needs and deficiencies of the Mission Press tools relating to type, fonts, moulds, and casts. He explains how they are proceeding in the meantime and thanks Hallock for the tools that have been provided so far. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath thanks Perkins for the invitation, but says that he is afraid of the exposure to their baby. He writes that she has a bad cold, but if she should get better in a few days they may visit Perkins in Seir. Breath goes on to discuss carelessness on the part of the printers in relation to corrections in the proof. He notes that he is always careful in this regard. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 2 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath responds to a letter from Perkins, saying that they all agree that Priest Shimon (presumably Mar Shimun) should be taken to Tabreez (Tabriz). He writes regarding the opinions of natives on the matter and shares that Mar Elis says he is willing to go to Tabreez and receive punishment in his stead. Breath notes that the Khan is still lingering and sent this morning for Priest Yohanan's horse. Breath relays the message received from the Khan, gives a message to Perkins for Miss Myers, and says the information in relation to Priest Eshoo is incorrect. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 2 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath asks Perkins to "send copy for the printer, page 525, and onward." He also asks for the copy that remained from yesterday and provides page numbers relating to that copy. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes that he found an individual at Mar Yohannan's house. He notes that this person declined to occupy the room they had set up for him until morning. He also invites Perkins and Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins) to breakfast tomorrow and says that he sends letters from the travellers who have gone to Van. The letters mentioned no longer accompany this letter. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath responds to a letter from Perkins, saying that the three pages mentioned were read by Joseph and himself. He writes that he does not think a single page has not been read by one or the other of them and that he has discovered that the printers neglect to correct many of the errors. He explains that this is not due to his neglect but to their careless habits. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins regarding sending a second proof to Seir so that "the Dr." may read it. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath requests the presence of Perkins and Mr. H. there tomorrow. He explains that a Khan arrived there with orders from Tabreez (Tabriz) to take the Frenchmen, someone with an illegible name, Eshoo, and the brother of Malek "to imprison the latter (the Nestorians) and to convey the others to the boundaries of Persia." Breath writes further on the matter and says they have all been taken. He says that Yiyah Khan (also referred to as Yahyah Khan) has requested the attendance of the Mission on related business. Mr. Merrick, Dr. Wright, and the Meerza are all mentioned in the letter. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 May 10 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes regarding the journey to Julamerk and their current situation there. He writes that the Meer (Mīr) is currently away from the residence, and they will likely have to await his return. Breath discusses their plans, including to make a circuit of principal Nestorian districts and proceed on to the country of Bader Khan Bey (also called Bedr Khan Beg). He writes of the oppression of the Nestorians and of the Nestorians themselves, mentioning the villages of Kerme, Tehoma, Diss, and Tyary. Breath notes that "Yiyah Khan" (also referred to as Yahyah Khan) had requested the Dr. (Wright) to be speedily forwarded on his journey. He also discusses the "rougher Koordish character" and writes of the Mudebbir speaking "with a good deal of glee," of killing a servant. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 May 10 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes that he is sorry that the carelessness of the printers has caused Perkins trouble. He provides further details regarding several situations. Breath writes about a possible note to Breath that Miss (Fidelia) Fisk thought was included in a letter from Mr. Bliss to Perkins. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 28 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes that some of the books printed have been all distributed and that he sends a copy of each of the remaining kinds. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 28 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1844 June 6 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes regarding rumors, saying that he has nothing of a personal nature to bring against Perkins. He responds to Perkins' letter, saying that if had he known that Perkins had sent "the life of Williams" to Miss (Fidelia) Fisk, he could not have "the least feeling at the preference shown to a lady." He also responds to the matter of the "plot" for removing the girls' school to Seir. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1844 June 6 Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 A portion of a letter from E. Breath (Edward Breath) presumably to Justin Perkins in which Breath apologizes for something regarding sending the proof. He writes that it was placed in the hands of someone with an illegible name who was also to blame. He further explains what happened. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1844 May 21 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes that the Governor has sent his "igniter" again to be put in order. He describes problems he is encountering regarding the sponge and the acid. He asks Perkins to furnish a new sponge and says he will try to procure some acid from the bazaar. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1844 May 21
