All Items 11 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 11 Contributor 6 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 11 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 11 Western Turkey Mission 4 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 2 Goodell, Abigail 1 Temple, Daniel, 1789-1851 1 show more 1 show fewer Location 3 Turkey 5 Istanbul 3 İzmir 1 Topic 8 Correspondence 11 Missionaries 6 Missions, American 4 Travel 3 Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862 1 Diplomats 1 Health and hygiene 1 Mental health 1 show more 3 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 11 Genre 1 Correspondence 11 Daniel Temple and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 24 to 30 Temple, Daniel, 1789-1851 D. Temple letter to Justin Perkins in which Temple responds to a letter from Perkins. He remarks on Perkins' encouraging reception among the Nestorians and says that they will probably find that the people in these countries love them more in word than in deed. He writes about the opposition to his mission's schools and books on part of the Greek ecclesiastics, mentioning the Patriarch, and Ecclesiastical Committee, and brother King. He writes about Biblical examples that can aid them in their mode of dealing with opposition and provides brief updates on the mission and its missionaries. On the last page, Goodell writes to Perkins and remarks on the news of the birth of his child. Daniel Temple and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 24 to 30 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 11 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell explains that he had intended to write both to Perkins and Dr. Grant by this opportunity to send letters, but it came sooner than he expected and he is overwhelmed with business this morning. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 11 William Goodell letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1836 June 15 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Goodell expresses how dear to their hearts the Perkinses' mission and members of it are to them. He shares news, including that all six of his children and their three servants had the measles and are recovered, that Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have had a daughter, that Mr. Hallock and Mr. Brewer have returned to their families, and that in Greece, Smyrna (İzmir), and Broosa (Bursa) there has been opposition to schools from the priesthood. In closing, he discusses the importance of praying for their missions and the rulers of countries. William Goodell letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1836 June 15 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 25 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell responds to Perkins' comments about his wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins), saying that they often remember, as Perkins does, how happy and bright she was 29 years ago. Goodell expresses their hopes that the shadows will fall away and the brightness will return. He goes on to write regarding the American Civil War, noting the death of their daughter-in-law's brother, Lieutenant Colonel Bell, in the battle at Antietam Creek. Goodell also shares the news that three girls "of our place" have started family visitation and Bible Reading. He says they do not know if their children have joined the army and notes that they intend to keep Miss Beach through the winter. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 25 Abigail Perkins and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 March 3 Goodell, Abigail A.P. Goodell (Abigail Perkins Goodell) and W. Goodell (William Goodell) letter to Justin Perkins in which Abigail thanks Perkins for the gift and writes regarding Perkins' book and Mrs. Mason's book that is in "connexion with Mrs. MacLeod Wylie's Work on The Burman Mission." She mentions Mrs. Knapp's house, discusses "your Nestorian" who is living with them as a cook, and notes that Miss Beech is leaving for America. In William's portion of the letter, he shares their sympathies over the separation of Perkins from his wife and son. He also writes regarding his mission's daily prayer meetings, a failed attempt to get up a system of female visitation there, and the status of Reverend Dr. Wood. Abigail Perkins and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 March 3 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1835 August 21 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell responds to a letter from Perkins to him and a letter from sister Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins) to his wife Abigail (Goodell). He says that Dr. and Mrs. Grant and Mr. Merrick left on the 18th and joined the Shah for the journey to Trebizond (Trabzon). Goodell acknowledges the Perkinses' lonely state and writes that the others will most likely leave Trebizond the first week in September. He says that they won't encounter any trouble in the Russian provinces as they were unable to get firmans to enter them. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1835 August 21 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 26 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell shares news of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith who were shipwrecked on the coast of Caramania when attempting a voyage to aid Mrs. Smith's health. He says that they will come to Constantinople from Smyrna (İzmir) and stay in his house, in the room the Jacksons are vacating. Goodell shares news of the American Legation members in Turkey: Mr. Brown, Mr. Porter, and the Commodore, and he updates Perkins on their (mission) high school and the Girls' School. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 26 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 30 to November 3 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell responds to a letter from Perkins, providing reasons why he thinks Perkins' determination to send to Constantinople for as few things as possible is a good one. He writes regarding how busy Mrs. (Abigail) Goodell is kept in watching all of their children. He also discusses Mr. (Daniel) Temple who is now convalescent and sister (Eliza Cheney Abbott) Schneider who has typhus fever and gangrene. He notes that he baptized the Schaufflers' baby Henry Albert and discusses Hohannes at Hass Köy whose college prospers and who has married. Goodell says that his own mission is doing well financially and then continues at a later date, saying that their sister at Broosa (Schneider) still lives. He asks if Dr. Grant wants their chemical apparatus. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 30 to November 3 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1839 March 3 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell expresses their sympathies regarding the loss of sister (Judith S.) Grant. He says that Perkins' sermon on the occasion of her death was read this afternoon, and he shares their prayers for all her neighbors and friends. Goodell comments on Perkins' sermon on praying for the children of missionaries and says that he sent the sisters of Ooroomiah (Urmia) and Mrs. Nisbet a Mother's Magazine containing one of his sermons. He goes on to discuss the proposed tour to Mesopotamia, presenting two considerations. In doing so, he mentions brother Homes, brother Schauffler, and Dr. Grant. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1839 March 3 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 November 8 to December 3 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell expresses his gratitude that Perkins allows for the sharing of so many of his communications. He responds to information from Perkins and discusses the importance of keeping themselves in a healthy state. Goodell shares updates on the Schaufflers and Brother Smith and says that the Temples, Mr. Adger, and a delegation from Broosa (Bursa) will meet there next week. He writes again at a later date, responding to the news that Perkins will no longer send his journals open. He discusses how other missions send their communications, open or sealed. Goodell notes where the Benjamins and Ladds have gone, that Miss Williams has married Mr. Hebard, and that their brethren from Smyrna (İzmir) and Broosa (Bursa) are no longer coming due to the plague. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 November 8 to December 3 William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 12 Goodell, William, 1792-1867 W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell remarks on not receiving a letter from Perkins since the beginning of the year and writes that he returned from a meeting of the "General Assembly" at Smyrna (İzmir) last week. He names the attendees and says that the primary subject of the discussion was the locality of a college for the Greeks. He writes about what they did there and says they voted to make it an annual meeting. Goodell also shares updates on Mrs. Hill, Mr. Robertson, and the Schaufflers. William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 12
