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Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 July 14

Zohrab, Edward

Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab provides updates since his last letter to Perkins. He notes that Colonel Considine, Captain Campbell, and Mr. Knight have left for Trebizond (Trabzon). He writes about changes in the Turkish Ministry, mentioning Ahmed Pasha, Tahir Pasha, Vassoff Effendi (the Sultan's secretary), and Temir Pasha. He also shares news of the poor health of the King of England, who will be succeeded by Princess Victoria. He remarks on the failures of America causing others in England. Zohrab notes festivities in England and France and writes about the weather and its effects on the plague in Constantinople and Trebizond. He also mentions cholera at Malta and Sicily and briefly remarks on the conflict between the Circassians and Russians.

Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 July 14
P. P. Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 7

Zohrab, P. P.

P.P. Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab notes Perkins' improved health and says that as soon as Mr. Brant arrives there Mr. Abbott will leave to establish himself at Tabreez (Tabriz). He writes about politics, mentioning the "Rebel Ravendooz Bey" and Reshen. He says it is a pity the latter "did not live long enough to finish the compete subjugation of all the Kurds." He goes on to note T.G., who drops in occasionally, and gentlemen from the Euphrates Expedition who recently visited. Zohrab writes about a passage of Mr. Smith's book in which he was discussed and about political news relating to the British fleet, a "slight attempt at a revolution" in France, Louis Napoleon’s activities, the removal of the Reis Effendi in Constantinople, and the effects of this removal on British and Russian influence on the Divan.

P. P. Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 7
Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 20

Zohrab, Edward

Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab notes that the plague continues its ravages at Constantinople, with six to eight thousand dying weekly, and has broken out again at Trebizond (Trabzon). He says that they are expecting to see Mr. Brant soon and because he will likely require Zohrab's assistance, Zohrab will not be able to visit Perkins. He mentions Mr. Abbott, and he writes regarding the change in the ministry at Constantinople which he says is a mortal blow to Russia since all the present ministers are anti-Russian. Zohrab expresses his hopes that a similar change will occur in Persia, mentions the cold weather, notes that Mr. Fraser and the two Persian princes are on their way back to Persia, and says he is sending Perkins newspapers.

Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 20
Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 28

Zohrab, Edward

Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab expresses his hopes that Perkins and his party reached their destination safely, and he notes that shortly after they left Mr. and Mrs. Haas and their party arrived. He writes about Mrs. Haas and notes the death of her son. He says that Dr. Dickson, Mr. Brant's surgeon, and Mr. Calvert, who will replace Zohrab when he goes to Persia, arrived. He also notes the departure of the Persian Ambassador for Constantinople and the resolution of the Jelalee affair, mentioning the Pasha. Zohrab writes regarding the Russians making preparations for an attack on the Circassians, the Russian blockade, and a conspiracy in Constantinople to assassinate the Sultan. In closing, he mentions the young men in Malta and Mr. Southgate.

Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 28
William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 26

Goodell, William, 1792-1867

W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell shares news of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith who were shipwrecked on the coast of Caramania when attempting a voyage to aid Mrs. Smith's health. He says that they will come to Constantinople from Smyrna (İzmir) and stay in his house, in the room the Jacksons are vacating. Goodell shares news of the American Legation members in Turkey: Mr. Brown, Mr. Porter, and the Commodore, and he updates Perkins on their (mission) high school and the Girls' School.

William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 26
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 27

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

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins in which Dwight writes that he feels Perkins has neglected them and he thinks it is best for them to keep up at least some occasional correspondence with one another. Dwight goes on to discuss his mission's schools and several individuals. He mentions the high school, the Greek girl's school in Pera, Baron Senekerim, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Brown, Com. (Commodore) Porter, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Smyrna (İzmir). He passes on remarks from Mr. McNeill regarding Mrs. Perkins' condition.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 27