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William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 September 13

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

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler says he has been occupied with having "an invalid family," having the Dodds in their family, and the sickness and death of Mr. Hamlin's child. He writes regarding their recent responses to one another and promises that Perkins will never again receive other remarks from him on Perkins' conduct unless he is under instructions to do so. He shares his private opinion that Perkins or his Brethren writing directly to the Ambassador is proper. He goes on to discuss a package, an article he will forward, and the post in general there. He provides a message for Brother Stoddard, references the watch for Mrs. Harris, writes about his wife's foot sprain, and shares updates on the health and travel plans of others.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 September 13
George Adams Pollard letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 28

Pollard, George A., 1830-1914

Geo. A. Pollard letter to Justin Perkins in which Pollard responds to a sympathizing letter from Perkins. He writes regarding his and his wife's grief over the loss of their child, their attempts to keep faith that the child is in a better place, and the difficulty of having no missionary brothers and sisters near to sympathize with them. He mentions the other missionaries and friends who did write them after the event. Pollard writes about other instances of grief he has witnessed in the past and about the recent bad weather that made it harder for he and his wife (Mary Helen Pollard) to go out. He writes especially of his wife's grief and health. In closing he discusses forwarding books to Hagop.

George Adams Pollard letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 28
Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1835 March 2

Schneider, Eliza Cheney Abbott, 1809-1856

E. C. A. Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Schneider responds to the news that Charlotte (Charlotte Nisbet Perkins) has died. She writes of faith in God. Schneider says that they all live together at the present (the Schneiders and the Powers) and writes regarding the temporary removal of her and her husband to C. (Constantinople) due to her health. Following Schneider's portion, Harriet G. Powers addresses Perkins. She writes regarding her arrival at Broosa (Bursa), her husband's and her own health, their accommodations, the trials of Perkins, their prayers for the Perkinses, faith, and yesterday's religious service.

Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1835 March 2
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 September 1

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

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler says he thinks Perkins misunderstood a remark he made. He explains that he was interested in the case of Mar Shimon's position relative to the Mission because it was new to him and thus he feared losing knowledge of their Mission and not being able to communicate it via missionary intelligence in Germany. He goes on to write about the case of Brother Stoddard, discussing his and his child's health, the nurse, and their journey. He mentions Wood, Homes, and the Hamlins; references Breath's object of a journey; and remarks on the health of Dwight, Bliss and family, and all of their mission. He shares news of the death of Everett's child and cholera in Smyrna.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 September 1
Hannah W. Lyman letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1855 March 19

Lyman, Hannah, 1816-1871

H. W. (Hanna Willard) Lyman letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Lyman responds to a letter from Charlotte noting that Mrs. Wilkes whose death was referenced by Perkins was Lyman's aunt. Lyman passes a reply from her Pastor to Perkins and discusses the marriages and children of Dr. Wilkes. Lyman comments on her esteem for Dr. Wilkes, on the character of dissenters, of the English, and of New Englanders, and her feelings for her present situation in Montreal which she notes "is not quite missionary ground" wishing that if she can do any good it would be in her own country. Lyman mentions Perkins' bereavement and reflects on the spiritual consequences of death in childhood.

Hannah W. Lyman letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1855 March 19
George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 2

Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins concerning the delivery among mission stations of packages, letters, and news. Knapp references an editorial which claimed civilization had advanced in Turkey more in the last fifty years than in the preceding two hundred, however Knapp notes it failed to credit what "pure Christianity" had contributed to that change. Knapp informs Perkins that Lizzie died on October 9 and that Mrs. Knapp (Alzina M. C. Knapp) "had looked forward to such an event with fearful misgivings lest she should fail to endure the separation" and says the care and anxiety has weakened her health but the Lord sustained them both. Knapp thanks Perkins for the consoling letter and for sharing a photograph of his son and says they pray for his progress and continuing solace to the Perkins. Knapp closed his letter with items concerning mission stations, acquaintances and colleagues, and shared news of success and trial.

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 2
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 25

Jackson, William C. (William Chamberlain), 1808-

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins. Jackson comments about not having received personal correspondence for some time from friends in Persia or Armenia and notes that due to the heat and the plague they had retreated from the city with only the absolute necessities and are living in tents in a nearby village. Jackson writes about the plaque and his ambition to be able to console the people who were suffering from it and notes the death of H. G. O. (Harrison Grey Otis) Dwight's wife (Elizabeth Barker Dwight) and son (John White). Jackson also discusses financial pressure facing the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 25
George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 28

Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins in which Knapp recounts details of postal deliveries and expresses gratitude for the photograph of Perkins and apologizes for calling Perkins "Father." Knapp says he and his wife had been comforted by Perkins' visit and sympathetic conversation during their recent bereavement. The letters from Perkins' associates had been read with "sacred interest." Knapp notes a recent visit to Mush (Muş, Turkey) to meet with a local preacher had not been successful and says the Kaimakam (Kaymakam) had also been at Mush following the liberation by armed "Koords" (Kurds) of over a hundred prisoners. Knapp describes a protestant Thanksgiving celebration and says that they will open their school for young men. Knapp also mentions the Burbanks and that Lizzie (likely Mary Elizabeth Knapp) is improving.

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 28
George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 May 2

Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins. Knapp tells Perkins that he is grateful for the opening of spring and more direct and regular communication with Perkins. Knapp writes about the health of Mrs. Burbank (Sarah S. Burbank) who Knapp describes as having been strangely cheerful in a forced and studied effort after the death of her son but the strain was too much and now she was a wreck, her body wasted away, she frequently seeks solitude when conversations became unsettling, and she came near to having inflammation of the brain. Knapp says Mrs. Knapp (Alzina M. C. Knapp) has been very taxed in caring for her friend and the Burbanks are about to embark on a tour to restore health. Knapp notes that Mr. Burbank (Lysander T. Burbank) had confessed that he would not be surprised if there was no full recovery. Knapp reports that the work of the mission was encouraging, the theology class has made good progress, and a new church with five members opened last month.

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 May 2
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 November 29

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Perkins writes about his family's travels on their return to Germany from Persia, their stops and people they met, illnesses, of being quarantined for seventy days, and a loss the Haas' experienced on their journey, presumably the loss of a child. Haas writes the death of Mr. (Harrison Gray Otis) Dwight's wife (Elizabeth Barker Dwight) and son, John White, from plague. Haas gives Perkins updates on Mr. Hoernle, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Wolters, and other updates from and about the Committee at Basle (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society). Haas references a general commercial crisis afflicting the American states and the possible burden that may place on the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions ability to support its people and missions. Haas ruminates on ideas for his future but is waiting on the Lord to direct him and shares ideas with Perkins about mission services he would like to implement. Also mentioned is Mr. and Mrs. Hollander's loss at childbirth, Mar Johanna (Yohannan), and Mar Eli (Elias).

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 November 29
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 November 30

Jackson, William C. (William Chamberlain), 1808-

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins. Jackson explains the circumstances connected with receiving parcels and boxes from America and shipping them throughout Turkey and Persia. Jackson mentions recent deaths among missionaries of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, including two young children of William G. Schauffler, and notes the state of the plague in Constantinople and Trebizond (Trabzon).

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 November 30
Alzina M. C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 February 24

Knapp, Alzina M. C., 1830–1909

Alzina M. C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins thanking him for sending her a copy of his book, Missionary Life in Persia, but states that her sick daughter, "wee baby," and work at the mission had delayed her opportunity to read his book until recently and thanks Perkins for the gift. Knapp tells Perkins that they feared they would lose George (George Perkins Knapp) but things had improved somewhat. Knapp expresses anxiety at the thought of losing another child and mentions the Burbanks' (Lysander T. and Sarah S. Burbank) reaction to the loss of their son, Harry. Knapp also shares that a young member of the theology class was lying deathly ill of "Typhus fever" in Mr. Knapp's study whose devoted parents were not supportive of his acceptance of the missionaries and were not friendly to the Knapps. Knapp recounts the joy experienced by members of the Bitlis missionary station on reading Perkins' amusing description of his visit there and notes the mission was also pleased to hear news of the awakening at Oroomiah (Urmia).

Alzina M. C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 February 24
George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 18

Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins sharing his feelings on the death of his son, Arthur, and four other children of missionary associates and a renewed sense of joy in his missionary work. Knapp also mentions the improved health of Lizzie after a severe bout of influenza and that the others at his station were all in good health. Knapp notes that his mission has been suffering an unusual amount of persecution of which their Caimacam (Kaymakam) has taken a prominent part and discusses a delegation of protestant delegates that had traveled to Erzroom (Erzurum) but had not yet returned and states the missionary work remains prosperous but their hearts don't feel the presence of God's grace.

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 18