All Items 3 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 3 Contributor 4 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 3 Shedd, John Haskell, 1833-1895 3 Nestorian Mission 2 Isaac, Deacon, -1864 1 Topic 3 Correspondence 3 Death and burial 1 Travel 1 Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 3 Genre 1 Correspondence 3 John Haskell Shedd letter to Justin Perkins Shedd, John Haskell, 1833-1895 J. H. Shedd letter to Justin Perkins in which Shedd shares news of the death of Deacon Isaac. He notes the status of Isaac's wife and plans for his funeral and burial. He also shares Isaac's last words and says "he is politeness manifest to the last." John Haskell Shedd letter to Justin Perkins John Haskell Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 7 Shedd, John Haskell, 1833-1895 J. H. Shedd letter to Justin Perkins in which Shedd responds to a letter from Perkins. He writes regarding the spiritual condition of their helpers and conflict over their salaries. He remarks on Dr. Young's desires in relation to the helpers and suggests that a manual of rules for conducting the work ought to be printed and adhered to. He says that it is sad he is constantly in conflict with the helpers on the subject of wages. Shedd goes on to say that Mrs. Shedd is better and they have now become two bands (he in Memikan and she in Cherdewar). He writes "we have the fleas as our nightly enemies and they the Koords" (Kurds). John Haskell Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 7 John Haskell Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 8 Shedd, John Haskell, 1833-1895 J. H. Shedd letter to Justin Perkins in which Shedd writes from Zeir and notes that he has sent a letter to Mr. Labaree on the condition of affairs there. He remarks that it as not as pleasant to tour this year as last, writes of faith in Jesus, and discusses Mar Shimon. He also writes about Priest Abraham. John Haskell Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 8
