All Items 13 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 13 Contributor 16 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 10 Clark, Eli Benedict, 1808-1889 4 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 3 Ames, James T. 1 Amherst College 1 Clapp, S. G. (Sumner G.) 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 1 Perkins, Henry Martyn, 1843-1916 1 Perkins, Judith Clough 1 Rosser, William J. 1 Stearns, William A., (William Augustus), 1805-1876 1 Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897 1 Ward, Barbara Carnes 1 Ward, John William, 1922-1985 1 Westover Air Force Base (Mass.) 1 Yohannan, Mar, -1874 1 show more 11 show fewer Location 5 Massachusetts 5 Pioneer Valley (Mass.) 4 Chicopee (Mass.) 1 Holyoke (Mass.) 1 United States 1 Topic 20 Correspondence 11 Clergy 4 Family 4 Protestant churches 4 Faith 2 History 2 Catholic Church 1 Death and burial 1 Faculty 1 Health 1 Mental health 1 Mexican War, 1846-1848 1 Photographs 1 Presidents 1 Protest movements 1 Relations 1 Student protestors 1 Students 1 Travel 1 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 3 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 11 Amherst College Photographer Records 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 1 Genre 4 Correspondence 11 Copies (derivative objects) 1 Photographs 1 Transcriptions (documents) 1 Place of Creation 1 Chicopee (Mass.) 13 Henry Martyn Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, March 24 Perkins, Henry Martyn, 1843-1916 Henry (Martyn Perkins) letter to his father Justin Perkins in which Henry writes that he finished up at Easthampton comfortably and returned to Chicopee Wednesday morning. He notes that he brought most of his things, but that he left a few and engaged his room thinking there might be a possibility he would return. He shares his mark for the term and writes regarding helping Ma (Charlotte Bass Perkins). He mentions the war and says he supposes Justin spent yesterday in "Uncle Abe's" native city. Henry Martyn Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, March 24 Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1862 March 4 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 J.P. letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins remarks on his visit to Amherst and writes about the question of his return to Persia, which relates to the peculiar state of Mrs. P.'s (Charlotte Bass Perkins) health. He notes that there are few living men whose advice on the subject he would prize more than that of Tyler and Hitchcock. He says he is enclosing a letter from Mrs. Labaree which will better give him the form in which the matter lies in Mrs. P.'s mind. He asks Tyler to peruse it, give him his opinion, and return it. He also mentions the possible arrangements for Henry (Perkins) in the future. He notes the confidentiality of this letter and its contents and expresses his confusion over what he should do. Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1862 March 4 Mar Yohannan transcript of Mathew 5, verses 3 & 4 in Syriac, 1842 July 9 Yohannan, Mar, -1874 Mar Yohannan text in Syriac with English annotations stating "Mathew Chap. 5th 3 & 4th verses. Down to the four dots" and "Translated by Mrs. C.B. Perkins." Mar Yohannan's name, a date, and a location are also provided. Mar Yohannan transcript of Mathew 5, verses 3 & 4 in Syriac, 1842 July 9 Charlotte Bass Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 24 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 C. B. (Charlotte B.) Perkins letter to her husband Justin Perkins in which Charlotte responds to a letter from Justin, remarking on the difficulties of his journey. She writes regarding the extensive field he has before him to preach Christ, saying that "surely there is nothing like it in all heathendom or even in enlightened Persia." She mentions the buzz of war, noting the death and funeral of Dr. Stearns' son. Charlotte discuss her own health and shares that Henry (Martyn Perkins) said "I am not undecided at all but wish to go right back to Persia." She says that as for herself, she dare not choose but leaves herself in her heavenly Father's hand. Charlotte Bass Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 24 Letter from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 26 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 A portion of a letter from an unidentified correspondent to their uncle, presumably Justin Perkins, in which the sender writes regarding the current status of the Civil War and of local individuals. A recent battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee (the Chattanooga Campaign), General Grant (Ulysses S. Grant), General Rosecrans (William S. Rosecrans), General Thomas (George Henry Thomas), and "Rebel Bragg" (Braxton Bragg), the draft, and the Battle of Gettysburg are all mentioned. Among the individuals discussed are Geo, Charlie Underwood, and Aunt Mead (Julia Perkins Mead). This letter may have been written by Susan M. Lang Perkins. Letter from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 26 Sumner G. Clapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 July 28 to 1846 April 20 Clapp, S. G. (Sumner G.) S.G. Clapp (Sumner G. Clapp) letter to Justin Perkins in which Clapp writes on a variety of days from July 1845 to April 1846. He responds to a letter from Perkins and writes of reading it to Perkins' mother. He discusses the health of Perkins' mother multiple times in the letter. He also writes regarding the moral state of American churches, national political affairs, and Perkins' spiritual health. He notes the deaths of Mrs. Williston and Mrs. Bassett and writes of time spent with Father Williston. Mount Holyoke Seminary, Amherst College, and the Seminary are mentioned in the letter. The annexation of Texas to the United States and potential war with Mexico are also mentioned. Sumner G. Clapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 July 28 to 1846 April 20 Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 November 6 Clark, Eli Benedict, 1808-1889 E.B. Clark (Eli Benedict Clark) letter to Justin Perkins in which Clark responds to a letter from Perkins and writes regarding the trials he knows Perkins must have undergone. He mentions Mar Yohannan. Clark also writes regarding the attempts by the Jesuits to hinder Perkins' mission. He shares news of his family, his parish work, local clergy members, other local individuals, and of the Board meeting (presumably an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions meeting). Mar Yohannan, Mr. Baron, Mr Wiley, Swift, Brother Clapp and his wife, Dr. Osgood, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Porter are all mentioned in the letter. Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 November 6 Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 January 18 Clark, Eli Benedict, 1808-1889 E.B. Clark (Eli Benedict Clark) letter to Justin Perkins in which Clark explains why he takes so long to answer Perkins' letters and writes regarding the last year. He discusses increased local Christian spirit and conversions, local clergy and churches, the meeting of the Board (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) at Buffalo, and his family. Brother Foster, Brother Cone, Brother Merwin, Dr. Foster, Dr. Vaill, Brother Miller, Brothers Buckingham and Parsons, Brother Knight, Bishop Mar Yohannan, Mr. Cones, Brother Clapp, and Perkins' wife and son are all mentioned. Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 January 18 Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1851 October 13 Clark, Eli Benedict, 1808-1889 E.B. Clark (Eli Benedict Clark) letter to Justin Perkins in which Clark writes regarding the variation in Christian religious interest in New England from year to year, wondering why "our Heavenly Father" does not keep Christians steady along the path of duty. He also writes regarding his congregation, local church and clergy news, Perkins' disappointment that Dr. Bacon did not visit, the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard to Perkins' mission, Merrick settling in as a pastor, and Perkins' translation work. Mr. Greeley, Oviatt, Brother Clapp, Mr. Pierce, Bates, Swift, and Dr. Osgood are all mentioned. Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1851 October 13 Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 June 14 Clark, Eli Benedict, 1808-1889 E.B. Clark (Eli Benedict Clark) letter to Justin Perkins in which Clark writes regarding a variety of topics: letters received from Perkins, the recent success of Perkins' mission, the refreshed spirit in American Christian churches, the division of the town of Springfield so that Chicopee now includes Cabotville, Chicopee Falls, and more areas, news pertaining to local churches and clergy, the building of a dam and village at the falls (Ireland Depot), and missionaries returning to New England. Mr. Conklin, Messrs. Osgood, Russell, and Buckingham, Mr. Wolcott, Brother Beber, Brother Miller, Brother Leander Thompson, Reverend Thomas Laurie, Dr. Anderson, and Mar Yohannan are all discussed briefly in the letter. Eli Benedict Clark letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 June 14 Letter from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 A portion of a letter from an unidentified correspondent to their uncle Justin Perkins. They note that there have been great changes both in their own circle and in the country since they last wrote Perkins two years ago. They go on to discuss the changes in their own circle, commenting on the health of and status of those nearby, changes to a farm and property, and the building of a new Congregational chapel. They also discuss options for housing for when Perkins comes to the area. Aunt Charlotte (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and Geo are mentioned. This letter may have been written by Susan M. Lang Perkins. Letter from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins Photographs of an anti-war sit-in at the Westover Air Reserve Base, 1972 May 10 Rosser, William J. Photographs of the Vietnam War protest held at the Westover Air Force Base. Photographs include scenes of the anti-war protestors sitting and blocking the industrial gate of the base. John William Ward, Barbara Carnes Ward, and Amherst College students and faculty are among the protestors photographed. Also included are images of Chicopee police officers at the protest, protestors being arrested, protestors being led or dragged onto school buses by police officers, and John and Barbara Ward and other protestors speaking to the media. Photographs of an anti-war sit-in at the Westover Air Reserve Base, 1972 May 10 James T. Ames letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864 March 1 Ames, James T. A letter from George Arms, written on behalf of a James T. Ames, in which he explains Ames' absence and expresses sympathy for the death of Edward Hitchcock. James T. Ames letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864 March 1
