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Ann Eliza Crane Powers letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 26 to 31

Powers, A. E. (Ann Eliza)

A.E. Powers (Ann E. Powers, formerly Crane) letter to Justin Perkins in which Powers responds to a letter from Perkins and writes about the death of Edwin (Crane) nine years prior. Continuing several days later, Powers says that Mr. (Philander) Powers has been recalled to Adrianople in place of Mr. (Oliver) Crane and they hope to go next spring. She notes Mr. P.'s current employment and her duties as a pastor's wife. Powers mentions family members Hattie, Freddie, and Eddie and expresses what a privilege it will be to rejoin missionary friends in the foreign field. She reminiscences about her and her former husband's time among the Nestorians. She also responds to news of Mr. and Mrs. Labaree losing their child Georgie and briefly remarks on a note from Miss Rice.

Philander Oliver Powers letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 30

Powers, Philander O., 1805-1872

P. O. (Philander O.) Powers letter to Justin Perkins in which Powers writes at the suggestion of his wife. He writes regarding his marriage (to A. E. Crane) and shares his sympathies regarding Perkins' present trials. Powers writes that Mr. (Oliver) Crane wrote him requesting that he take his place in Adrianople. He says he will do so as his wife desires to go and his children, especially Hattie, approve. He remarks that he is dreading breaking up here (at Oneida Lake) but that once back in the missionary field, no doubt he will rejoice. He writes about the trial it will be to leave his children. He comments briefly on public affairs, saying "the doom of slavery is sealed."