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George Whitefield Coan letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 9

Coan, G. W., 1817-1879

G.W. Coan (George Whitefield Coan) letter to Justin Perkins in which Coan says that they followed Perkins' journey back to his Persian home and writes of the oppressions of the people (the Nestorians), wondering if they will migrate to Russia. He hopes God will give all needed wisdom to young men and women and writes of how they (the missionaries) cannot afford to lose the confidence of the people by too hastily removing support. He also writes regarding what he has been doing and where he has been since being in America.

George Whitefield Coan letter to Justin Perkins, 1866 May 11

Coan, G. W., 1817-1879

G.W. Coan (George Whitefield Coan) letter to Justin Perkins in which Coan thanks Perkins for letters and discusses them. He asks Perkins questions and says that their English friends are very kind. He also writes of their prospects. Mr. Riggs, Cochran, and someone with an illegible name, possibly Meerza Mulla Mahout, are mentioned in the letter.

George Whitefield Coan letter to Justin Perkins, 1867 December 27

Coan, G. W., 1817-1879

G.W. Coan (George Whitefield Coan) letter to Justin Perkins in which Coan writes that Latif Ajha is asking for an advance. He explains further and says that he does not approve of this but he promised to refer the matter to Perkins.

George Whitefield Coan letter to Justin Perkins

Coan, G. W., 1817-1879

G.W. Coan (George Whitefield Coan) letter to Justin Perkins in which Coan writes that he is deferring their mail as Brother Rhea (Samuel Audley Rhea) is occupied with the robbery affair. He goes on to write regarding someone's, possibly Hormezd's, affairs in Charbash concerning "the giving of Sarah for his son." He writes that they should give all the moral weight possible and their protest. The mother of Sarah is also named, but illegibly. Coan mentions the Cochrans in closing.