All Items 6 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 6 Contributor 4 Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883 6 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 6 Eastern Turkey Mission 1 Grant, Asahel, 1807-1844 1 Location 3 Iran 3 Turkey 3 Health and hygiene 1 Topic 7 Correspondence 6 Missionaries 4 Travel 3 Equipment and supplies 2 Family 2 Missions 2 Conduct of life 1 show more 2 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 6 Genre 1 Correspondence 6 Justin Perkins letter to Thomas Pinkney Johnston, 1837 April 28 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 Justin Perkins letter to T.P. Johnston in which Perkins says that they hope their friends who are to join them (at the Nestorian Mission) will soon be with Johnston. He writes about his past suggestion that these friends secure Mr. Haas' servants on their return from Trebizond, saying that Haas is detained and so he would now advise that they not wait on him at Trebizond. He notes that Haas is detained because Persians owe him money and provides further suggestions for the friends' travels. Perkins gives brief updates on his circle, notes that they are expecting a visit from Dr. Riach, and writes about his hopes for Johnston's labors and their own. Justin Perkins letter to Thomas Pinkney Johnston, 1837 April 28 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 17 and 26 Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston thanks Perkins for his letter and explains his delay in responding. Jackson writes of learning about Perkins' mission suffering from "domestic afflictions" and says it's fortunate that there was a physician. Jackson says that from what Perkins has reported of events at Van that he is encouraged to expect a glorious reformation in the oriental churches and notes that although progress at his mission at Trebizond (Trabzon,) is slow he does not despair. Jackson tells Perkins the Greeks and Armenians were friendly and he believes he could open a school if he had some good teachers and reports that shipments to Perkins had been detained at Erzeroom (Erzurum) and Trebizond and mentions boxes for Dr. Grant have been forwarded. Johnston regrets that the German brethren appear to be leaving Persia and asks if there was news of brother Merrick (James Lyman Merrick). Johnston comments on his impression of Mr. Holladay (Albert Lewis Holladay) with whom he had some acquaintance while a student in Virginia. Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 17 and 26 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1841 September 15 Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins noting that Perkins had probably already encountered Mrs. Johnston, who was in Constantinople as a guest of Dr. Riach. Johnston reports that a group of Nestorians had just departed Trebizond (Trabzon) and contrary to Perkins' orders he allowed the priest to return to Ooromiah (Urmia) with the bishop's saddle. The servant also wished to take a bridle, which he claimed was his, but this Johnston refused and loaned him money for a new one, which was charged to Perkins. Johnston wishes Perkins a pleasant and steady passage home. Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1841 September 15 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 11 Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston claims to be fulfilling his Christian duty to report on the Christian character of Mr. Fowler. Johnston writes in detail about statements, conversations, and charges regarding activities Mr. Fowler engaged in involving the sale, ownership, and shipment of bales of silk and a claim of unpaid debts between Syeed Khan and the late Dr. Campbell. Johnston also mentions the impact this matter has had on Mr. Fowler's social reputation. Also referenced in the letter are Mr. Nisbet, Rev. Newman, and Mr. McNeill in relation to the charges discussed in the letter. Johnston asks Perkins to share his judgement of the facts he has shared and warns that given the feeling among their English friends respecting Mr. Fowler they as missionaries need to be extremely cautious in what they say and do. Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 11 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 7 Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston discusses deliveries of boxes and items to Perkins, Grant, and Merrick and also mentions Mr. Dwight's role in the process. Johnston congratulates Perkins on the birth of his son (William Riach Perkins) and shares news of the birth at Constantinople of a daughter to Mrs. Jackson. Brethren from the mission station at Shoasha visited and were considering re-locating their printing press to Trebizond (Trabzon). Johnston says there is no other news to report from his station and that their prospects are about usual but he would not be discouraged and sends blessings to Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins), the Grants, and to all the families at Perkins' station. Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 7 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 8 Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883 Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston references his return to Trebizond (Trabzon) and mentions he has had no news about Perkins' departure from Erzroom for Oormia and notes his concern for Perkins' safe arrival. Johnston also expresses concern for the critical state of Dr. Grant's family. Johnston references the increase of missionaries and shares an Armenian priest's opinion that "God has now cast his eye upon this part of the world." Johnston reminds Perkins and his colleagues to communicate frequently and mentions Merrick (James Lyman Merrick) and Southgate and predicts a "very refreshing season" for Perkins' missionary station if health and lives are spared and hopes Merrick's courage would be renewed during his stay at Oormiah and mentions Mar Yohanna (Mar Yohannan). Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 8
