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John Theodore Wolters letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 27

Wolters, John Theod.

John Theod. Wolters letter to Justin Perkins in which Wolters explains that he delayed responding to Perkins invitation to come to Ooroomiah (Urmia) to work with him until he heard an answer from "our Society" (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) about his destination. He says that if he had not had doubts that Perkins' Society would employ him as a missionary, he would have gladly joined him. He goes on to share the news that the Church Missionary Society in London has received him under their patronage and he is to go to Syra in Greece to work with Rev. Mr. Hildner. He writes about his plans for when he may leave Persia and notes the departures of other German missionaries.

John Theodore Wolters letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 27
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 November 11

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

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler expresses their interest in the revival at the Nestorian Mission. He writes of the joy they both experience when their work causes sinners "to flee into the arms of Christ." He shares that he has been sending monthly compounds of extracts from circulars regarding the Missions of Oormiah (Umria), Turkey, and Syria in German to Dr. Barth, editor of the most read Missionary Periodical in German. He writes further about Dr. Barth. In closing, he says that he has not written to Basle (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) and that he thinks Perkins better write to them.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 November 11
Frederic Edward Schneider letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 29

Schneider, Frederic Edward

Fr. Edw. Schneider letter to Justin Perkins in which Schneider responds to information about Perkins' mission and Reverend Professor Smith. He discusses where he may meet Smith in Germany. He notes a letter he and Hörnle received from their society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society)) instructing them to remain at Tabreez (Tabriz) until the Church Missionary Society at London gives them the allowance of going by way of Germany and England to India. Schneider mentions Mr. Haas and news received from Mr. and Mrs. Nisbeth (Nisbet) about Dr. Riach's possible upcoming travel plans. He says the Russian Consul has gone to Teheran (Tehran) and Mr. Torman will be his representative during his absence. He also mentions Perkins' Governor.

Frederic Edward Schneider letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 29
Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 November 13

Hoernle, Gottlieb

G. Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins in which Hoernle writes regarding the decision of their society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) to end their missionary labors in Persia. He explains the reasons why he is not being transferred to Ourmia (Urmia) but instead is going to Agra, a large "Moh." (Muslim) city in Bengal. He mentions Mr. Merrick's remark about a standing rule among the "A. Board of F. Miss." (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) that only Americans should be employed in their service. Hoernle also explains that he cannot spend the winter with Perkins as he must prepare and remarks on the expenses for Perkins' box to America.

Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 November 13
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 February 9

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins. Haas talks of news of war and his hopes it is not yet near and his fears it will be a terrible one. He notes that the Amyr is half way here with guns that will be directed against the Kurds next spring. In addition, Haas notes he is waiting for decisive news from Basle (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) about the school at Teheran (Tehran). Haas also writes that he is sending letters and parcels, mentions expenses, and requests Perkins pay the muleteer. Mr. Zohrab, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Merrick, Mr. Dwight, Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins), and Dr. and Mrs. Grant (Asahel and Judith S. Grant) are mentioned in the letter. The final page contains notes on expenses related to the transported items.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 February 9
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 October 28

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas comments on both his and Perkins' health and mentions goods he is sending to Perkins. Haas discusses the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Wolters, Sir Henry Bethune, Captian Todd, and two sergeants, and that he knows not of Mr. (Christian Gottlieb) Hoernle's travels as he has not heard any news from their Committee (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society). Haas also mentions attending Kariman Mirsa's wedding.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 October 28
Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 April 16

Hoernle, Gottlieb

G. Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins in which Hoernle responds to a letter, books, and other mementos from Perkins. He also writes regarding boxes sent to the Perkinses, April Fools' Day pranks, and the "lip-salve" Perkins mentioned. Hoernle expresses his hopes that Mr. Haas will write to Perkins regarding the trouble with Solyman Chan, and discusses the possible poisoning of The Valiāt. He also writes about the current war on Herat, mentioning Sir Henry Bethune and sharing that some people say the King intends to make an expedition to Ispahan (Isfahan). He notes the passing of Mooharam (presumably the Muharram observances) and says he did not succeed in delivering the translation of Perkins' letter to the Governor before he started for Ooroomiah (Urmia). He writes that they have not received instructions from Basel (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) yet, and so cannot decide on the time of their departure.

Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 April 16
Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 14

Hoernle, Gottlieb

Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins in which Hoernle writes regarding a variety of topics including his English language learning, the Perkinses reaching Urmia safely, their journey back to Tabreez (Tabriz) after they left the Perkinses, the Koordish (Kurdish) language and dialects, their conviction that a translation of gospel into Kurdish is possible but would be useless, their letter to the society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) expressing this conviction, the possible leaving of Mr. Haas and Mr. Wolters for Tehran, a musical box for Perkins, housekeeping, his headaches, and how they generally spend their days. He also discusses Gabriel who is leaving and their other Nestorian servant who also planned to return to Urmia. Hoernle says that he refused to allow him to do so until they found a replacement and describes beating the man after he said he was still going.

Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 14
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
Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 25

Hoernle, Gottlieb

G. Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins in which Hoernle thanks Perkins for his letter and good wishes for Mr. Shneider's (Friedrich Eduard Schneider) and his future destination in India. He says that Mr. (Johannes Theodore) Wolters hopes to have answers from their society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) after 4-6 weeks, and he will write to Perkins as soon as possible about the point in question. Hoernle remarks on "shlippers" he will gladly procure for Perkins and goes on to discuss the behavior of Perkins' governor (of Urmia) in the affair of the fellows who assaulted him.

Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 25
Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4

Hoernle, Gottlieb

G. Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins in which Hoernle says that they have reached home safely, six days after they had left Perkins' circle at Ooroomiah (Urmia). He writes regarding the journey and mentions the German prisoner at Luldus, saying that they transferred the matter to the minister of the colony to which the girl belongs. Hoernle goes on to relay his re-affirmed decision to go to Agra rather than transferring to Perkins' mission, the decision of Mr. Haas to also decline Perkins' invitation to join him, and the decision of Mr. Wolters to delay in deciding until he has heard back from Basel (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society). He also remarks on the music box and the box of curiosities for America.

Christian Gottlieb Hoernle letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 March 26

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas talks of his return from a visit to Perkins and gives his thanks to Perkins, Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and Dr. and Mrs. Grant (Asahel and Judith S. Grant). He writes of goods he is sending and their costs as well as encouraging Stephan to return to Perkins in Oormia (Urmia) and the providence of the Lord to arrange it. Haas says the Amyr proposes to go down to Oormia in the coming months. Haas asked Captain Sheil if he had apprehensions that Oormia might be attacked by the Kurds if the Persians are beaten in the mountains, which Haas says Sheil thinks it likely and if so, the American Missionaries should withdraw from Oormia and go to Salmas. Haas says he has received news from Basle (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) about expanding their missionary labours and establishing a school in Teheran (Tehran). In closing he notes that he is not likely to go to Teheran this time and that encouraging news came from Isfahan and Mr. Hornle and Mr. Scneider will visit the Armenians.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 March 26
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 13

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas writes of a controversy with the Catholic Bishop and his feelings that Christians should never go before a Mohamadan (Muslim) for decisions of their spiritual disputes. Haas tells Perkins he thinks the Armenian Deacon is not a pious man. Haas also comments on a public sale of goods and his Society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) leaving Persia. Dr. Riach and Mr. Hoernle are also mentioned in the letter.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 13
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 March 28

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

A portion of a letter from Friedrich Haas presumably to Justin Perkins in which Haas rejoices over the news of his son Victor and thanks Perkins and Dr. Grant (Asahel Grant) for their care of him. He also writes regarding the news of Mr. (Christian Gottlieb) Hoernle's improving health, his last visit with Perkins, the Society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) and their desire to expand and that Haas does not yet feel at liberty to break with them, and a story Perkins had shared about Priest Zadoc and another Nestorian Ecclesiastic wrestling. He goes on to discuss the possibly of Mrs. Haas visiting "Oormea" (Urmia), saying that hopefully it could happen next year. Mr. Nisbet is also mentioned in the letter.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 March 28
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 25

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas notes he will send goods to Perkins. Haas also writes of good news about his son Victor's time with Perkins and the air of Ourmia (Urmia) being good for Victor. Haas informs Perkins that his mission has been called up by their Committee (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) to increase their activity and have received an invitation from Isfahan but his group is of the opinion it would be wrong to move the mission, and as such may have to act with or without support. Haas discusses the state of the region, that a crises seems an apparent thing for Persia and expresses his sentiment that it would be a good thing for the people and that what ever happens it will "serve the promotion of the Kingdom of our blessed Lord." Haas mentions the Amyr is currently in Tabriz but is quiet about the dealings of his enemies at Teheran (Tehran). Haas also mentions Mr. Hoernle, Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and the birth of a son (William Riach Perkins), Kahn's studies, and Mr. Merrick's health.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 25
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas writes regarding several topics, the return of fellow missionaries from a visit with Perkins, "the flaws" of Melik Kasem Mirza (Malik Qasim Mirza), and an Armenian Deacon he feels Perkins should employ as a schoolmaster if his Society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) does not. Haas mentions Persian books being brought to Teheran (Tehran) noting he was wrong in his initial opinion about the English Ambassador on this point. Haas goes on to discuss packages and letters being sent to and from various people and goods, schoolbooks, and Bibles he is sending to Perkins and requests Perkins send him items he thinks Haas might need. Haas thanks Perkins for his invitation to Mr. Hoernle and himself to join Perkins' mission and states the reasons why they cannot. Haas closes telling Perkins not to weary himself and talks of their friendship. Dr. Riach and Mr. Nisbet are also mentioned in the letter.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4