All Items 6 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 6 Contributor 4 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 6 Zohrab, Edward 6 Louis Philippe, King of the French, 1773-1850 1 Mahmud II, Sultan of the Turks, 1784-1839 1 Location 5 Turkey 5 Russia 4 Caucasus 3 Great Britain 1 Iran 1 Topic 9 Correspondence 6 Diplomats 3 Foreign relations 3 History 3 Plague 3 Territorial expansion 3 Assassination attempt, 1837 1 Assassination attempts 1 Politics and government 1 show more 4 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 6 Genre 1 Correspondence 6 Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 July 14 Zohrab, Edward Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab provides updates since his last letter to Perkins. He notes that Colonel Considine, Captain Campbell, and Mr. Knight have left for Trebizond (Trabzon). He writes about changes in the Turkish Ministry, mentioning Ahmed Pasha, Tahir Pasha, Vassoff Effendi (the Sultan's secretary), and Temir Pasha. He also shares news of the poor health of the King of England, who will be succeeded by Princess Victoria. He remarks on the failures of America causing others in England. Zohrab notes festivities in England and France and writes about the weather and its effects on the plague in Constantinople and Trebizond. He also mentions cholera at Malta and Sicily and briefly remarks on the conflict between the Circassians and Russians. Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 July 14 Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 14 Zohrab, Edward Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab responds to letters from Perkins. He writes regarding the winter and notes that the plague still continues at Constantinople and Trebizond (Trabzon). He remarks on the effects of cholera in Europe, particularly Italy, and in America at Charleston. He responds to news of the progress of Perkins' work and remarks on the good example of Malek Kassim Mirza and the policy of Russia to keep people in ignorance. He also responds to Perkins' inquiries about mail. Zohrab writes about the Russians seizing an English vessel in the Black Sea and says he hopes the English do not acknowledge the Russian blockade. He asks Perkins to send him Mr. Eli Smith's Journey through Armenia. He also briefly mentions Mr. Brant and Mr. Abbott. Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 14 Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 20 Zohrab, Edward Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab notes that the plague continues its ravages at Constantinople, with six to eight thousand dying weekly, and has broken out again at Trebizond (Trabzon). He says that they are expecting to see Mr. Brant soon and because he will likely require Zohrab's assistance, Zohrab will not be able to visit Perkins. He mentions Mr. Abbott, and he writes regarding the change in the ministry at Constantinople which he says is a mortal blow to Russia since all the present ministers are anti-Russian. Zohrab expresses his hopes that a similar change will occur in Persia, mentions the cold weather, notes that Mr. Fraser and the two Persian princes are on their way back to Persia, and says he is sending Perkins newspapers. Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 20 Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 28 Zohrab, Edward Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab expresses his hopes that Perkins and his party reached their destination safely, and he notes that shortly after they left Mr. and Mrs. Haas and their party arrived. He writes about Mrs. Haas and notes the death of her son. He says that Dr. Dickson, Mr. Brant's surgeon, and Mr. Calvert, who will replace Zohrab when he goes to Persia, arrived. He also notes the departure of the Persian Ambassador for Constantinople and the resolution of the Jelalee affair, mentioning the Pasha. Zohrab writes regarding the Russians making preparations for an attack on the Circassians, the Russian blockade, and a conspiracy in Constantinople to assassinate the Sultan. In closing, he mentions the young men in Malta and Mr. Southgate. Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 28 Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 19 Zohrab, Edward Edw Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab responds to a letter from Perkins, mentioning Mrs. Grant's child, Mrs. Holliday (Holladay), and Mrs. Stocking. He goes on to provides updates on the plague at Constantinople, Trebizond (Trabzon), and Smirna (İzmir). He shares news of another attempt on the French king's life. In closing, he gives updates on mail and mentions cholera at Malta and Sicily. Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 19 Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1838 April 2 Zohrab, Edward Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab writes about his change in heart and prays that God will continue to give him his Grace. He says he feels it is a blessing is in the company of Dr. Riach and Major Woodfall who acknowledge the Lord as their God. He mentions an arrival and departure and goes on to write regarding the new Governor at Erzeroom (Erzurum) and the late Governor remaining at Constantinople. In a postscript, he asks Perkins to return the newspapers as Mr. Abbott wants them. Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1838 April 2
