All Items 6 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 6 Contributor 8 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 6 Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877 6 American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions 2 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 2 Anderson, Rufus, 1796-1880 1 Greene, David, 1797?-1866 1 McLean Asylum for the Insane 1 Perkins, Charlotte Bass, 1808-1897 1 show more 3 show fewer Location 1 United States 1 Topic 5 Correspondence 6 Mental health 3 Travel 2 Finance 1 History 1 Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 6 Genre 3 Correspondence 6 Circulars (fliers) 1 Form letters 1 Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 April 11 Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877 S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat explains his delay in getting to see Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and writes about his visit with Dr. Tyler and then her yesterday. He notes that she was moved to another part (of the Asylum) after some troubles in the matter of her singing in church and annoying other ladies. He provides updates on her health and writes about Mrs. P.'s opinions of her husband, saying that she questions his piety and fitness to be a missionary. He also discusses Dr. Tyler's feelings about how often he should visit and if Mr. Shedd can visit. He provides his opinion that such a retreat is the best place for Mrs. P. Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 April 11 Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 31 Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877 S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes about his visit with Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins) yesterday. He remarks on her health, says that this visit was more pleasant than the prior, and references her opinion of Mr. Perkins and Dr. Bass. He also mentions Miss Fiske, Dr. Tyler, Mr. Shedd, and Henry. Treat goes on to write about (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) business and finances, mentioning Mr. Gordon, Dr. Anderson, and Mr. Wood. He briefly discusses the (American Civil) war. He also updates Perkins on the statuses of Dr. Anderson and Dr. Young. Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 31 Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 11 Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877 S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes regarding the upcoming plans of Perkins, Brother Lord, and himself to be in various locations in Ohio and Indiana. Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 11 Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 February 1 Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877 S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes that Brother Lord and others in Cincinnati have been anxious to hear some of the missionaries. He asks if Perkins could go out with Brother Lindley and himself to attend a few meetings. He says he supposes that Perkins is anxious to prepare to return to Persia, especially because of Mr. Breath's disease, but he thinks it is important Perkins go on the expedition. Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 February 1 Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 December 19 Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877 S. B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes regarding visits to Somerville to attempt to see Mrs. (Charlotte Bass) Perkins. He notes that on his first visit Dr. Tyler was not there and on his second Dr. Tyler said he could not see her. He goes on to say that Mrs. Perkins has improved somewhat but not greatly. Treat shares that Dr. Tyler thinks she is more easily controlled than at first, that improvement must be gradual, and that he does not hold hope of a complete recovery. In closing he briefly mentions the Battle of Fredericksburg. Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 December 19 Rufus Anderson, David Greene, and Selah B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1847 October 12 Anderson, Rufus, 1796-1880 A printed circular letter addressed to Justin Perkins in which Rufus Anderson, David Greene, and Selah B. Treat write on behalf of the Prudential Committee of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. They write regarding financial matters such as receipts, prospects, and donations. They provide three recommendations of the Board to the Missions and note that the Board cannot go on much longer with no more than its present income. Rufus Anderson, David Greene, and Selah B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1847 October 12
