All Items 7 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 7 Contributor 3 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 7 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 7 Samuel, Jacob 1 Location 3 Greece 1 Hermoupolis 1 Iran 1 Topic 6 Correspondence 7 Missions, American 2 Distribution 1 Education 1 Missionaries 1 Religious literature 1 show more 1 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 7 Genre 1 Correspondence 7 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 September 13 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 H. Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate notes that Perkins does not need to feel obligated to write Southgate letters of equal length to his own. He writes about (Jacob) Samuel leaving for Georgia, Samuel's future prospects, Samuel's proposed visit to Ooroomiah (Urmia), and the paper regarding Samuel that has been sent to Captain Todd to go to India. Southgate provides his opinions on a possible school in Tabreez (Tabriz), stipends for pupils of mission schools, and missionaries going abroad for education (natives of another nation, especially Muslims, going to the U.S. for missionary training). He responds to information Perkins provided regarding the improving health of individuals, taxes, and the account of Hoernle and Scheider's adventure. Southgate discusses Taliatine, his hopes to leave for Tehran soon, and updates on other missionaries: Mr. Walters and family, Pfander, and Kreis. In the letter, Southgate writes that he sends Perkins a copy of the paper regarding Samuel, but it no longer accompanies this item. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 September 13 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1841 February 11 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate remarks on the many changes that have occurred since they used to correspond about Southgate's going into Persia. He says he will send Perkins a copy of his book and writes about Perkins' Mission. He remarks that the more he sees of these Christians, the more he feels they must be reformed in their own Churches. He shares his wishes that all, of any denomination, were united in preventing schisms. Southgate responds to Perkins' thoughts of visiting Constantinople, saying he will not be there as he expects to leave for Mesopotamia to see what can be done among the Jacobites. He notes that Mr. Brown was meant to accompany him but has disappointed him again. Southgate also writes of Perkins' importance to the Nestorian Mission. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1841 February 11 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 6 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 H. Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate explains the changes to his plans since he learned that Mr. Brown will not arrive until spring. He notes that due to the delay they will likely be unable to visit Ooromiah (Urmia). He says that the American Bible Society has made an appropriation to his mission for Bibles in Eastern languages and asks Perkins several questions about his carrying Persian Testaments into Persia and their distribution. He also asks about Mr. Merrick's similar appropriation. Southgate goes on to mention Mr. Holliday (Holladay) and Mr. Brown and his wife. He asks if he can bring anything into Persia for Perkins. In closing, he briefly references the patriarchal circular against missionaries and "missionary-ism," and in a postscript he discusses a package of papers and pamphlets he will forward. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 6 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 November 3 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 H. Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate asks Perkins to refer to the letter he sent Mr. Merrick. He explains that he is leaving Persia to go into Turkey and writes about his proposed plans for the commencement of work in Persia by the Epis. (Episcopal) Society. He discusses the kindness and opinions he has received from Mr. McNeill, including McNeill's suggestion that if a mission be established in Tehran it should be understood that no attempt was to be made at conversion. Southgate says that he hopes Mr. Brown will be the man sent to Persia. In additional notes, he mentions the Shah, Pfander, and Kreiss. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 November 3 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 September 23 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 H. Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate says that Dr. R. (Riach) has been kind to him, not least in giving his free opinions of Persia which are not flattering. He writes about this information and his desire to know the truth. He says the information he has gathered is on the whole encouraging and he goes out of Tabreez (Tabriz) with a more cheerful heart. Southgate shares his plans for leaving for Tehran and writing to Perkins from there. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 September 23 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 August 16 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 H. Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate writes that he has arrived in Constantinople as a missionary of the Epis. Church of America for the purpose of exploration, principally in Persia. He asks Perkins about the opportunities for studying Turkish in Northern Persia. He says that he brought a certificate of Life Directorship for Dr. Grant. Southgate also writes about the troubles in Syra (Syros), mentioning Mr. Hildner, Mrs. Robertson, and Dr. Robertson. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 August 16 Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 19 Southgate, Horatio, 1812-1894 H. Southgate letter to Justin Perkins in which Southgate explains that the letter accompanying should have been sent by Mr. Clarendon but he failed to give notice of his departure. He discusses letters received, including one from Mr. Brown and some Armenian letters of a general character. He says his views in regard to Tabreez (Tabriz) becoming a missionary station are not yet settled, and he updates Perkins on the status of Mr. Samuel, Dr. Riach, and Mr. Merrick. He also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Holladay and Malik Cassam Mirza and shares his probable plans for when he will leave Tabreez. The letter noted as accompanying this one is no longer with this item. Horatio Southgate letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 19
