All Items 8 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 8 Contributor 9 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 6 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 2 Abbott, Keith Edward 1 Bass, William, 1776-1851 1 Bourne, George, 1780-1845 1 Dana, Samuel, 1778-1864 1 Jackson, William C. (William Chamberlain), 1808- 1 L. N. R., 1810-1879 1 Lyman, Mary C. 1 show more 4 show fewer Location 4 Iran 3 Turkey 2 Alaska 1 Azerbaijan 1 Topic 20 Evangelistic work 8 Correspondence 7 Christianity 3 Missionaries 3 Relations 2 Annexation to the United States 1 Assyrian Church of the East members 1 Catholic Church 1 Charitable contributions 1 Christianity and other religions 1 Diplomats 1 Distribution 1 Faith 1 Family 1 Health 1 Health and hygiene 1 Islam 1 Missionaries' spouses 1 Missions 1 Protestant churches 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 8 Genre 3 Correspondence 7 Diaries 1 Drafts (documents) 1 Subject 20 Evangelistic work 8 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence 6 Missionaries – Iran 2 Missionaries – Turkey 2 Abbott, Keith Edward – Correspondence 1 Alaska – Annexation to the United States 1 Assyrian Church of the East members – Social conditions – 19th century 1 Bass, William, 1776-1851 – Correspondence 1 Bourne, George, 1780-1845 – Correspondence 1 Christianity 1 Christianity and other religions – Islam 1 Christianity – Azerbaijan 1 Dana, Samuel, 1778-1864 – Correspondence 1 Diplomats – Iran 1 Faith 1 Islam – Relations – Christianity 1 Jackson, William C. (William Chamberlain), 1808- – Correspondence 1 L. N. R., 1810-1879 – Correspondence 1 Lyman, Mary C. – Correspondence 1 Missionaries – Travel 1 show more 15 show fewer Ellen Henrietta White Ranyard letter to Justin Perkins L. N. R., 1810-1879 A portion of a letter from Ellen Ranyard presumably to Justin Perkins in which Ranyard writes regarding a variety of topics, including her husband's (Benjamin Herbert Ranyard's) health, the influence of Romanism (Catholicism) amongst the higher classes in England and Irish servants in the United States, America's recent purchase of all of Russian America, what she sees as the steps of the Antichrist, her evangelizing amongst the "Romanist" (Catholic) servants in America, the last meeting of the Bible women, the Missing Link Magazine's reach, her contemplation of issuing a large print illustrated 2nd Book & its Story, and Bible women work in England and among the Nestorians. Lady Hope Grant, Mrs. Cole Black, Ellen Harper, Mrs. Shedd, and the Sisters of Mercy are all mentioned in the letter. Ellen Henrietta White Ranyard letter to Justin Perkins William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 4 Jackson, William C. (William Chamberlain), 1808- William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins in which Jackson discusses the brethren who had visited in Trebizond (Trabzon) and who will shortly reach Perkins at the Nestorian mission at Oroomiah (Urmia). Jackson recounts the threatening responses to his work from the Greeks and Armenians. He mentions his attempts to learn Turkish and shares his eventual goal of mastering the Armenian language and of his devotion to building "an enlightened christian community" which he feels will be a difficult task. William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 4 George Bourne letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 May 11 Bourne, George, 1780-1845 George Bourne letter to Justin Perkins in which Bourne writes that he transmits to Perkins a copy of the Holy Scriptures in Hebrew for Mar Johannan (also called Mar Yohannan). He requests Mar Johannan's acceptance of the volumes, saying that they will remind him of the interest felt in this country (the United States) for the diffusion of the Gospel among the Nestorians. He implores for evangelical triumph over the powers and works of darkness and quotes Christian religious texts several times. George Bourne letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 May 11 Keith Edward Abbott letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 May 7 Abbott, Keith Edward Keith Edward Abbott confidential letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Abbott conveys a message that was left by the new agent for the superintendence of the affairs of the Christians of Oroomiah (Urmia), Salmas, and another illegible location (possibly Khoy or Khosroabad). The statement notes the sects of Christianity that the government recognizes and includes restrictions on the actions of the missionaries in relation to proselytizing, schools, property, printing, ringing of church bells, funds, and churches. Abbott also writes regarding his thoughts on the statement and mentions the Lazarists' influence. Abbott goes on to write of Dr. Young, Mr. Alison (Charles Alison), the possible governor of Oroomiah, Bekky, and current events in Europe. The chief of all the native Christians of Azerbaijan and the agent appointed to act under his orders are both named in the letter, but illegibly. Keith Edward Abbott letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 May 7 Journal of an excursion from Ooroomiah to Tabreez, 1839 November 18 to 21 A document, presumably a draft of an article, with an in illegible signature and titled Journal of an Excursion From Ooromiah to Tabreez. Three journal entries are included, and the writer discusses his journey from Ooromiah, Persia (Urmia, Iran) to Gavalan (Gavlan, Urmia) and finally to Tabreez, Persia (Tabriz, Iran). Mr. Holladay (Albert L. Holladay) and Hussein Beg are mentioned. He also writes regarding his thoughts on what he sees as a change in the attitudes of the "Mahommedans" (Muslims) towards Christians and Europeans. He proposes that Christians, specifically Protestants, have a duty to "strengthen their estrangement from the false prophet." Journal of an excursion from Ooroomiah to Tabreez, 1839 November 18 to 21 Mary C. Lyman letter to Justin Perkins, May 25 and June 12 Lyman, Mary C. Mary C. Lyman letter to Justin Perkins in which Lyman thanks Perkins for his mission work and notes she will communicate that to the Ladies Missionary Society connected with her church and notes that they formerly gave to the Female Seminary but have turned their support to another mission school which has curtailed foreign donations. Lyman references Perkins prospective return to the United States after 35 years of missionary work noting he could do much good in America noting several ways returned missionaries are employed and awaken interest in missionary work. She shares that their new church had opened, talks of faith, and shares her opinions on the view that Christ's cause was retrograding and believes advancement would be more rapid if all who believe were active in the cause. She discusses Dr. Henry Wilkes' attending meetings of the Congregational Union, the Presbyterian Synod, and the Episcopalians. Mary C. Lyman letter to Justin Perkins, May 25 and June 12 William Bass letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 July 6 Bass, William, 1776-1851 William Bass letter to Justin Perkins in which Bass writes regarding a letter of introduction to Mrs. B and Mrs. P. and plans for their visit to Perkins in Westfield. Mrs. Bass, Charlotte, and Henry are mentioned (Fidelia Bass, Charlotte Bass Perkins, and Henry Martyn Perkins). William Bass goes on to discuss the health of Charlotte and to write regarding Judith (Judith Grant Perkins). He also addresses the "Bishop" (presumably Mar Yohannan), inquiring about prayer meetings he has attended, sins, and how much he wants the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be preached by all his people and the world. William Bass letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 July 6 Samuel Dana letter to Charlotte Perkins, 1836 December 12 Dana, Samuel, 1778-1864 Samuel Dana writes to Charlotte Perkins at the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Cozzens (Abby Bass and Samuel W. Cozzens) about the Perkins' voyage to Constantinople and Persia and their missionary labors. Dana hopes that letters from old acquaintances are welcome and notes their sufferings and his thankfulness that they have been protected and prospered and have been favorably received by the people "whose spiritual and immortal welfare" is the object of their mission, that their health and happiness be "precious in God's sight" and that their mission will not be in vain and that the members of his church think of and pray for them. Dana closes noting his health is still poor and mentions the marriage of his children Henrietta, Mary Dana, and Richard. Samuel Dana letter to Charlotte Perkins, 1836 December 12
