All Items 9 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 9 Contributor 3 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century 9 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 9 Merrick, James Lyman, 1803-1866 1 Location 2 Iran 7 Great Britain 2 Topic 16 Correspondence 9 Finance, Personal 4 Missionaries 4 Money 4 Diplomats 3 Assyrian Church of the East members 2 Christianity 2 Christianity and other religions 2 Foreign relations 2 Islam 2 Relations 2 Social conditions 2 Cost and standard of living 1 Health 1 Health and hygiene 1 Politics and government 1 show more 11 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 9 Genre 1 Correspondence 9 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 5 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes regarding mail that he has received from, is sending to, or is forwarding for Perkins. He says that he sent a copy of Perkins' letter to the (British) Envoy to inform him regarding the ill treatment Perkins received by the "three reprobate Mohammedans" (Muslims). He says he also informed Casam Meerza about them and the proceedings of the Beglerbey and the Mahasab. He relays Meerza's response to the information and the response of the Prince to the question of sending anyone with the prisoners. Nisbet shares news regarding the plague in Constantinople, Sir Charles Vaughan, and Mr. Churchill. He also asks Perkins to pass on a message to Dr. Grant. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 5 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 12 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet notes Captain Sheil's current mission connected with the Ruwandooz affairs. He goes on to discuss the primary topic of his letter, the case of the Caldean (presumably Chaldean) girl who was taken from Urmia and who converted to Islam. Upper level individuals involved including the Ameer, the (British) Ambassador, Ismael Khan, Hajee Seid Hoossain, and Mustakeed Meerza Ahued are mentioned. Nisbet says that he and E. Burgess were assigned to go to the girl and hear her profession, and he describes the event in detail. He then discusses the response of the Caldeans to the girl professing to be a "Mussleman" (Muslim) and deciding not to return to her father and people. He the writes of his conversation with the Ameer and other ministers regarding the Caldeans saying they will leave Persia and go to Russia. Nisbet notes that the Ameer plans to write two firmans regarding their protection at his own suggestion. The Caldean "white beards" are mentioned several times in the letter. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 12 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 1 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes that he received Perkins' note and letters and that he now forwards the enclosed five letters addressed to Perkins and his party. He says that he will transmit the balance due to Perkins from his bill by Mr. Merrick, and he asks Perkins to tell Saddock he wishes him to return immediately with something of Syeed Khan's. He writes regarding Stephen whom he fears will not rejoin Perkins in Ormiah (Urmia). Nisbet comments negatively on servants in the country in general and shares updates on Mr. Merrick's health. The enclosed letters he mentions no longer accompany this item. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 1 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 14 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes regarding mail received from Perkins and forwarded on. He goes on to say that Dr. (James Pringle) Riach wrote him to say he was leaving Tehran on the 6th for Tabreez (Tabriz) and from there he will proceed on to Tiflis (Tbilisi) for his health. Nisbet writes that he is enclosing a letter from Riach to Perkins. He also shares that Captain (Elliott D'Arcy) Todd and Dr. (Charles William) Bell have left for Tehran and expresses his sorrow about the suffering of Dr. (Asahel) Grant from ill health. The enclosed letter mentioned no longer accompanies this item. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 14 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 3 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet says that the (British) Envoy has addressed a letter to Carasman Meerza requesting him to punish the man who ill treated Perkins and that Nisbet will deliver this letter to him. He also writes that Herneli (presumably Hoernle) and Schneider, who are starting to pay Perkins a visit, will give him all the news. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 3 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 13 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes that he received Perkins' note regarding the situation the Nestorians were brought to "by the lawless conduct of their Mohammedan (Muslim) oppressors." He says that their (the British) Ambassador is there and is to give them assistance. He notes that the Ambassador has spoken to the Ameer and someone has been sent to bring "the individual who carried off the girl" to Tabreez (Tabriz). Nisbet writes that the Ambassador will also do what he can on behalf of the Jews and then goes on to share updates on British military officers and diplomats, including Captain Sheil, Sir Henry Bethune, Mr. Ellis, and Mr. McNeill. He also mentions the two hundred Tomans in silver which Perkins should now have. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 13 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 20 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet shares that Mr. Southgate has arrived there. He also says that he would have been delighted to see Mr. Holladay in Tabreez (Tabriz), but Mr. Merrick tells him that Holladay only accompanied Merrick for a couple of days. Nisbet discusses the arrival of Mr. Merrick and notes that should Holladay or any others members of Perkins' party come to Tabreez, they will always have a room or two to spare for them. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 20 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 March 16 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes regarding the bill received from Perkins and its exchange. He says he will forward the balance by Mr. Merrick and provides the balance of Perkins' current account with him. Nisbet writes that he is glad Perkins sent Saddock to Tabriz, noting that the papers have now been received from the Ameer. He goes on to say that Mrs. Nisbet will write to Mrs. Perkins and the Bishop regarding their efforts to procure them a maid servant and relays that the Tartar has left with Perkins' packets and letters for Constantinople. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 March 16 Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 17 Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet discusses mail received and forwarded. He says he has nothing new to say on the subject of the Nestorian girl and relays that the Bishop returns to Orumia (Urmia) tomorrow and the "old white beard" received from the Ameer the papers to afford that people (Chaldeans) protection. He mentions the (British) Ambassador and discusses Perkins' accounts, including information on monetary exchanges. Nisbet goes on to share news from Tehran regarding the armies of Feridoon Meerza and the Shah. Khorasan, Herat, and Khiva are among the mentioned locations. Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 17
