All Items 10 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 10 Contributor 8 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 9 Wheelwright, Elizabeth 4 Boudinot, Elias, -1839 1 Brown, P. H. (Phoebe Hinsdale), 1783-1861 1 Eisenberg, Pablo 1 Emery, Sarah M. 1 Rogers, Sarah, -1817 1 W. & J. Gilman (Firm) 1 show more 3 show fewer Location 1 United States 1 Topic 18 Correspondence 9 Faith 2 Grief 2 Missionaries 2 Religious aspects 2 Biography 1 Catholic Church 1 Charitable contributions 1 Children 1 Christian life 1 Conversion to Christianity 1 Health 1 Indian women 1 Missions, American 1 Piety 1 Politics and government 1 Protestant churches 1 Relations 1 show more 13 show fewer Part Of 2 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 9 Younghee Kim-Wait (Class of 1982)/Pablo Eisenberg Collection of Native American Literature 1 Genre 2 Correspondence 9 Pamphlets 1 Place of Creation 1 Newburyport (Mass.) 10 Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins Wheelwright, Elizabeth Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wheelwright responds to letters from Perkins. She mentions Perkins' friends there, including Mrs. Emery and Mrs. Banister, and local interest in missionary labor. She writes about Miss Rice and Miss Fiske. Wheelwright notes that she took the opportunity of Elizabeth Dana sending a parcel to her sister Jana Dana (in the Asylum) to send Mrs. Perkins something. In closing she says when a package is to go. Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1867 November 23 Wheelwright, Elizabeth Eliz. Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wheelwright notes letters from Perkins and other missionaries. She says that this letter is going along with a box and writes further about boxes they have sent and plan to send and books for packages. Miss and Mrs. Banister are mentioned several times. Wheelwright responds to what Perkins said about the two girls who came from a great distance to the Seminary, mentions Miss Rankin, and notes that her brother is going on with the Rail Road though the war with Paraguay has caused difficulty. After the letter are three loose pages that pertain to the contents of a box, presumably the one that also contained this letter. Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1867 November 23 Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 September 21 Wheelwright, Elizabeth Eliz. Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wheelwright says that some of his Newburyport friends ask his acceptance of the accompanying articles. She references the check they sent with a note from Mrs. Emery. She mentions Perkins' severe illness and expresses their hopes that they may see him in Newburyport. She says Mrs. Banister sends regards and hopes he will find the socks a comfort. Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 September 21 Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 6 Wheelwright, Elizabeth Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wheelwright responds to notes from Perkins with particulars relating to her brother and his family. She writes regarding intelligence they have received from that family and from her niece about Willy's spiritual welfare. She relays what Willy said on his death bed, including that he thinks he does love Jesus. She writes of the affliction to his parents, her brother and his wife. She speaks of faith in God when discussing the grief. She remarks on Perkins' returning to his labors and references Mrs. Banister's letter to him. Wheelwright notes visits from Mrs. Van Lennep, Miss Bird, and Henry Schauffler. Mrs. John Wheelwright, Dr. Brigham, Dr. Adams, and Mr. Tompkins are also mentioned. Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 6 Z. D. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 November 19 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 Z.D. Banister letter to Justin Perkins in which Banister says that Miss Banister may not be able to reply to his letter. Z.D. Banister goes on to write regarding Melinda Rankin and her missionary work in Mexico, the work of Catherine Bent who is supported by the Freedmen's Aid Society, Mary Withington wanting to write the study of her father Leonard Withington, a convention of Presbyterian delegates and the brotherly love between them and Episcopalian clergy, an article in The Churchman, the Nestorians, and local pastor James G. Johnston. Banister mentions Elizabeth Wheelwright, Fidelia Fiske, Hattie Clark, and the American Missionary Association in the letter. Z. D. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 November 19 F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 3 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 F.B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins in which Banister writes of her acquaintance with Perkins, mentioning Miss Lyman. She remarks on Perkins' personal trials and says that surely God will be with him always. Banister also writes of her own isolation, mentioning the love and sympathy of the Wheelwright sisters. She goes on to write of Elias Cornelius Hooker, the successor of Reverend Dimmick. Fidelia Fiske and Edward Hooker are also mentioned in the letter. F.B. Banister may stand for Frances B. Banister. F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 3 F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 November 20 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 F.B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins in which Banister explains that she was asked by Miss Wheelwight to contribute this letter to a box for Perkins. She writes of books that she had hoped to add to the box but could not and of other publications she still hopes to add. She remarks on the current political situation in the United States, saying that perhaps more than anything else they should fear a struggle with the Catholics. Banister also writes regarding her faith in God, Perkins' missionary work, and another missionary’s account that she heard. F.B. Banister may stand for Frances B. Banister. F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 November 20 F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 27 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 F.B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins in which Banister thanks Perkins for his letter. She writes regarding Dr. Anderson and his family traveling to the Sandwich Islands, missionaries and their work, Nestorian Christians, Christian faith, a sermon, deaths of friends, Miss Lyman's travels, local individuals, the book Woman and her Savior (in Persia), the Belleville church, and her birthday. Mr. Coan, Henry Hill, Langdon S. Ward, Mr. Gordon, Miss Fiske, Dr. Wright, Dr. Edwards, Ralph Emerson, Elizabeth Wheelwright, Elizabeth Dance, Mrs. Ranyard, Miss Rice, Dr. Fiske, and Enoch Titleman are all mentioned in this letter. F.B. Banister may stand for Frances B. Banister. F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 27 Sarah M. Emery letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 29 Emery, Sarah M. Sarah M. Emery letter to Justin Perkins in which Emery thanks Perkins for the photograph of him and writes that she has placed a five dollar note in the care of Miss E. Wheelwright for him. Sarah M. Emery letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 29 The pious Indian: or, Religion exemplified in the life of poor Sarah Brown, P. H. (Phoebe Hinsdale), 1783-1861 The pious Indian: or, Religion exemplified in the life of poor Sarah
