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Daniel Temple and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 24 to 30

Temple, Daniel, 1789-1851

D. Temple letter to Justin Perkins in which Temple responds to a letter from Perkins. He remarks on Perkins' encouraging reception among the Nestorians and says that they will probably find that the people in these countries love them more in word than in deed. He writes about the opposition to his mission's schools and books on part of the Greek ecclesiastics, mentioning the Patriarch, and Ecclesiastical Committee, and brother King. He writes about Biblical examples that can aid them in their mode of dealing with opposition and provides brief updates on the mission and its missionaries. On the last page, Goodell writes to Perkins and remarks on the news of the birth of his child.

Daniel Temple and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 24 to 30
Daniel Temple letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 April 27

Temple, Daniel, 1789-1851

D. Temple letter to Justin Perkins in which Temple thanks Perkins and his brethren for the diligent search for the lost box and writes about the box. He writes regarding the panel for Mrs. Oscanean which was sent with Perkins' goods, saying that it is not strange if among a hundred articles this one has been overlooked. He also responds to the news that brother and sister Bliss will proceed with Perkins to Erzeroom (Erzurum) and writes further about the missing box.

Daniel Temple letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 April 27
Homan Hallock letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 12

Hallock, Homan, 1803-1894

Homan Hallock letter to Justin Perkins in which Hallock writes regarding matters of the missionary press. He says he has forwarded Perkins' letter to the Bible Society in England making enquiries in regards to type, matrices, etc, and he will likely receive an answer in about fifty days. Hallock goes on to discuss the importance of him getting more models for the Nestorian punch (Syriac type) as soon as possible.

Homan Hallock letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 12
Nathan Benjamin letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 July 8

Benjamin, N. (Nathan), 1811-1855

N. (Nathan) Benjamin letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Benjamin writes regarding the plan for the editorial department (of the mission press) to move from Smyrna (İzmir) to Constantinople. He discusses the decision, responds to a letter received from Perkins, and writes of when he and Mr. R. (Elias Riggs) will likely go. Benjamin writes of the possible effect of the change on a woman whose name is illegible, possibly Mrs. B. or Mrs. R. He also writes of Dr. Robinson who has been their guest for a few days.

Nathan Benjamin letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 July 8
Henry John Van Lennep passport

Netherlands. Consulaat-Generaal (İzmir, Turkey)

Passport issued by the Dutch Consulate in Smyrna (İzmir) for Henry J. Van Lennep and his family. Dates on the passport range from March 14 to June 25, 1869.

Henry John Van Lennep passport
Benjamin Schneider letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1848 November 20

Schneider, Benjamin, 1807-1877

A letter from missionary Benjamin Schneider, written upon his return from a visit to northern Syria, while performing a quarantine in Smyrna, Turkey. He writes extensively about the "Aleppo button," a skin disease that plagues the inhabitants of many towns on the banks of the Euphrates. Schneider tells Hitchcock he is sending a box with both mineral and water samples for Hitchcock to test, in an attempt to identify the cause of the disease. Schneider also writes about his mission and the happiness he feels as a result of seeing an increase in his congregation in Aintab, Syria.

Benjamin Schneider letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1848 November 20
Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 February 2

Van-Lennep, Henry J., (Henry John), 1815-1889

A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Henry J. Van-Lennep thanks Hitchcock for sending him a copy of his Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts. Van-Lennep discusses the work and the quality of his drawings in it. Van-Lennep also devotes a large portion of the letter to the geology of "the Levant," a region consisting of areas to the east of the Mediterranean.

Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1843 February 2
Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1842 September 23

Van-Lennep, Henry J., (Henry John), 1815-1889

A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Henry J. Van-Lennep apologizes to Hitchcock for not sending him bottles of wine Hitchcock had requested. Van-Lennep tells Hitchcock he is sending him 10 bottles, and lists them, their place of origin, and their age. Van-Lennep also discusses his travels throughout Greece, his thoughts about publishing something about these travels, his wish to travel more.

Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1842 September 23
Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 December 31

Van-Lennep, Henry J., (Henry John), 1815-1889

A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Henry J. Van-Lennep talks about his travels through Europe and Asia, and describes in detail the geology of the mountains surrounding Mount Olympus. A drawing of part of the range is included, with notations on the type of rock in each section. Van-Lennep also tells Hitchcock that he is sending him a box of birds, which Hitchcock may wish to stuff. The list of birds is written on the verso.

Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1841 December 31