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William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 November 11

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler expresses their interest in the revival at the Nestorian Mission. He writes of the joy they both experience when their work causes sinners "to flee into the arms of Christ." He shares that he has been sending monthly compounds of extracts from circulars regarding the Missions of Oormiah (Umria), Turkey, and Syria in German to Dr. Barth, editor of the most read Missionary Periodical in German. He writes further about Dr. Barth. In closing, he says that he has not written to Basle (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) and that he thinks Perkins better write to them.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 November 11
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 April 12

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler writes regarding the revival that began in Odessa and has now spread into eight villages in South Russia. He notes that, through the liberality of the American Bible Tract Society and the Am. S.S.U. (American Sabbath School Union), these regions will be supplied with Christian religious texts. He goes on to write about his German congregation and sales of religious texts to Greeks, Armenians, and Jews. He says they hope to in the future have a systematic influence among the Germans, Russians, Jews, Bulgarians, Moldavians, and other nations in and about Odessa. He sends blessings and regards to Perkins and others.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 April 12
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 March 1

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler explains that his health was poor when Perkins wrote previously. He writes regarding Perkins' books which were left at the Prussian Embassy first by Dr. Rosen and then by his servant. Schauffler says he has now sent the package to Vienna to be forwarded on to Germany. He notes that his own copy and a copy of Holladay's Modern Syriac Grammar were taken for the library of the Theological Seminary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Schauffler discusses Brother Merrick's Appeal to the Board. He shares a story of an innocent nobleman who was whipped to death by order of "Ivan the Cruel" but the man exclaimed to the last "O God, bless the Czar!" He says this is the spirit he would wish to cherish if the Board or a missionary brother did him wrong.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 March 1
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 6

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler references Brother Schneider's trials and writes regarding the consequences of plague in Odessa on the "the Lord's little flock" there, the interruption to his work among Jews, his work among the Germans, and conversions and the lack thereof. He also briefly responds to news of Perkins' Mission and gives a message for Brother Merrick. Schauffler notes that his wife is currently unable to write as she is the nurse of her child and their household is great.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 6
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 April 10

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins in which Dwight welcomes Perkins back "to this Eastern world" and says that they will be glad to see Perkins and his family as soon as they can come up. He writes regarding their accommodations, explaining that the Perkinses will stay with the Goodells as Mrs. Perkins would be best to assist Mrs. Goodell who is expecting soon. Dwight notes that he is forwarding on several letters to Perkins and others, says that Dr. Smith is waiting for them in Broosa (Bursa), and shares his thoughts on how the party destined for the Nestorians in the mountains should travel there. He provides a description of his house. Multiple missionaries are mentioned by name in the letter.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 April 10
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant, 1837 December 4

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant in which Dwight thanks both of them for their sympathising letters. He says that he is now nearly settled in Mr. (William) Goodell's family and is getting back into the regular duties of the mission again. He writes of his loneliness after the loss of his wife and with his family scattered, noting that only his son Charles is with him now. Dwight discusses his faith in God and his blessings, including that his two other boys are provided for in Broosa (Bursa). He remarks on the (Syriac) type Perkins wrote about and Grant's inquiries regarding postage charges.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant, 1837 December 4
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 1

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins in which Dwight responds to a letter from Perkins. He remarks on Perkins' and his child's restoration to health. Dwight also comments on the death of Mrs. Smith and the grief of Mr. Smith. He writes of faith and goes on to discuss boxes he sent to Perkins' mission. Dwight writes regarding Perkins' request that he no longer open his communications for the (Mission) Rooms and simply forward them unopened. He discusses his mission's high school closure due to plague and the health of Eliza Oscancan. He also writes of boxes on their way to Perkins and Grant and the Scriptures Perkins ordered.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 1
Henry Augustus Homes letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 August 19

Homes, Henry A. (Henry Augustus), 1812-1887

H.A. Homes letter to Justin Perkins in which Homes writes that he will forward him the books requested as Syriac helps. He remarks on reports of the success of Perkins' mission, but says he fears dark days. He comments on Perkins' proposition to pay certain boys who come to school, relaying that previously it was made a complaint by the Minister for Foreign Affairs there (in Constantinople) that the American missionaries were clothing and feeding boys for nothing. He comments negatively on "Mussulmans" (Muslims), discusses the prospects of his own field, and asks if Perkins believes he could declare publicly "M____ to be a false prophet and Christ our only Salvation" or would the punishment not be death. He remarks briefly on rumors of wars but said everything is comparatively tranquil now.

Henry Augustus Homes letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 August 19
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 November 1

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant in which Dwight lists the items he has enclosed for them in a box for Mr. Haas. He mentions the death of Mrs. Smith and the arrival of the Schaufflers who recently suffered the loss of their two children. Dwight writes of an outbreak of the plague and of frequent society with others. He also writes regarding accounts and bills. In the letter, Dwight mentions Mr. Smith, Mr. Temple, Mr. Adger, Mr. Southgate, Mr. Calhoun, the American Bible Society, and Mr. Hill.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 November 1
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 May 11

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins in which Dwight asks how they got to Trebizond (Trabzon), how they're all doing, and what their prospects are for proceeding on their way. He expresses his joy regarding the visit Perkins made to them and writes that he encloses a letter to Mr. Bliss from Dr. Grant. He notes that Grant expects the party destined for the mountains to come on immediately but says they have advised Dr. Smith to wait in Trebizond. He writes that he has enclosed in the box Miss Myer's spectacles and sends his regards to all.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 May 11