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William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 24

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Williams acknowledges receipt of a letter and says the children are glad to have a photograph of the Patriarch of the Nestorian Mission. He notes that they enclose one of "paper.'" He goes on to say that he wrote bro. Cochrane fully about this scholar and he feels their leaving their field of labor and coming up here was an unjustifiable expense. Williams shares his view that the "work of evangelizing these regions looks darker every year." He also shares their prayers for the United States for repentance, humility, and the rooting out of slavery. In closing, he briefly mentions the new persecuting firman.

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 24
William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1856 January 17

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Williams writes about the English Ambassador, Mr. Murray, breaking off intercourse with the Persian government. He remarks on "that gathering of Koords" (Kurds), low temperatures, and "our Gawar brother & sister." He writes about personal losses of acquaintances and family. He also shares updates on his mission, including in regards to their seminary and book sales. Williams shares news and writes about politics, mentioning Kars, General Williams, St. Petersburg, Van, Erzerum (Erzurum), and Constantinople. He also shares brief updates about missions and missionaries at Aleppo, Aintab, and Beirut.

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1856 January 17
William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 26

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter to Justin Perkins in which Williams remarks on the length of time it took for Perkins' letter to him to arrive and responds to the letter. He says he hopes Sh. Ishok will get a wife and "one who will be a help meet for him in the work of the Lord." He goes on to report on Mosul and there (Mardin) in regards to the number of Protestants. He provides updates on his children, including his youngest who is teething and Talcott and Neelie who are in a slow way with their studies. He also mentions the training class and all the sickness around.

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 26
William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 January 22

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Williams welcomes Perkins back to his field of labor. He shares brief updates missionary efforts in Mosul and Mardin.

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 January 22
William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Williams responds to a letter from Perkins. He notes that he did not receive intelligence of when Perkins' delegation will arrive and they will probably arrive after he has left just as last year. He goes on to write passionately regarding his views on the "abomination of iniquity" that is the new fugitive slave law (Fugitive Slave Act of 1850). He notes the law's impingement upon constitutional rights, the sovereignty of Massachusetts, the decisions of the Supreme Court, and the treaties of the supreme law. Williams also writes about his residence, the temperatures there, and his consul, Mr. Rassam.

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins
William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 September 8

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter to Justin Perkins in which Williams expresses his grief and condolences to the Perkinses on the death of their daughter (Judith Grant Perkins).

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 September 8
William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 January 11

Williams, William Frederic, 1818-1871

W.F. Williams letter to Justin Perkins in which Williams remarks on his return to Mosul. He notes Perkins' line "I see that your spirits are rising." Williams says he thinks that is all in Perkins' spectacles and writes about people like Perkins and Mr. Marsh seeing the world in an ideal reflection rather than reality. He mentions his wife who often thinks that her short comings are the cause for Williams seeing the world as gloomy. He notes his own blessings but says that "this guilty world is the house of wretchedness and misery" and specifically mentions the corruption amongst the Turkish and Persian officials. He briefly notes that their Protestant company grows slowly there and remarks on the heavy load of the tax on people.

William Frederic Williams letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 January 11