All Items 5 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 5 Contributor 4 Burbank, Lysander T., 1828-1912 5 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 5 Eastern Turkey Mission 3 Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895 3 Location 2 Bitlis 5 Turkey 5 Topic 10 Correspondence 5 Missionaries 5 Family 4 Missions, American 3 Children of missionaries 1 Death 1 Health and hygiene 1 Missionaries' spouses 1 Providence and government of God 1 Travel 1 show more 5 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 5 Genre 1 Correspondence 5 Lysander Tower Burbank letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 12 Burbank, Lysander T., 1828-1912 L.T. Burbank (Lysander T. Burbank) letter to Justin Perkins in which Burbank responds to a letter from Perkins, saying that they sympathize with him in the afflictions of the Nestorians and their oppression. He mentions the Consul and goes on to discuss persecution in "this city" (Bitlis, Turkey). Burbank writes of the Savior and how he works by the best means, discussing the benefits of persecution for their work. He also writes regarding their current theological class, their plan of education, and the winter weather there. Lysander Tower Burbank letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 12 George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 May 2 Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895 George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins. Knapp tells Perkins that he is grateful for the opening of spring and more direct and regular communication with Perkins. Knapp writes about the health of Mrs. Burbank (Sarah S. Burbank) who Knapp describes as having been strangely cheerful in a forced and studied effort after the death of her son but the strain was too much and now she was a wreck, her body wasted away, she frequently seeks solitude when conversations became unsettling, and she came near to having inflammation of the brain. Knapp says Mrs. Knapp (Alzina M. C. Knapp) has been very taxed in caring for her friend and the Burbanks are about to embark on a tour to restore health. Knapp notes that Mr. Burbank (Lysander T. Burbank) had confessed that he would not be surprised if there was no full recovery. Knapp reports that the work of the mission was encouraging, the theology class has made good progress, and a new church with five members opened last month. George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 May 2 Lysander Tower Burbank letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 10 Burbank, Lysander T., 1828-1912 L.T. Burbank (Lysander T. Burbank) letter to Justin Perkins in which Burbank explains that Brother Knapp has given him only an hour for several tasks, and so he will write briefly. He shares news of the birth of another son, the health of Mrs. B. (Sarah S. Burbank), and the health of Freddie. In closing he says that Ahmed has come for the letters. Lysander Tower Burbank letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 10 George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 March 25 Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895 George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins. Knapp discusses details around the Knapp's return to America. Knapp reports that Mrs. Burbank's health had improved enough for the Burbanks to resume their missionary work and arrangements were underway for the voyage to Turkey and will also Miss Dean, who has been appointed to Perkins' mission, which Knapp notes might be an reason for Perkins to come to Bitlis and spend some time visiting. Knapp also discusses his children noting their good health. George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 March 25 Lysander Tower Burbank letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 August 10 Burbank, Lysander T., 1828-1912 L.T. Burbank (Lysander T. Burbank) letter to Justin Perkins in which Burbank writes that Bro. K. (George C. Knapp) and family will be unable to visit Perkins this autumn as due to Lizzie's health they must turn to Erzroom (Erzurum). He says that they fear Lizzie is following Arthur to his heavenly home with the same disease and in addition to her bowel complaint she now has ophthalmia. He also writes of his family's bouts of ophthalmia, mentioning Mrs. B. (Sarah S. Burbank) and Harry. Burbank notes that affairs at Moosh (Muş) are in need of their presence, but they don't know how it is possible for one of them to visit. He also writes of the progress of their work in Bitlis and asks after several of Perkins' fellow missionaries. Lysander Tower Burbank letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 August 10
