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Mary Susan Rice letter to Justin Perkins, May 29

Rice, Mary Susan, 1821-1905

M. S. Rice letter to Justin Perkins in which Rice expresses her sympathy for Perkins in relation to the intelligence received from Henry. She shares words about God's comfort in such times and quotes passages from the Bible. She invites Perkins to come down and occupy the guest room made ready for Mrs. Labaree's brother.

Mary Susan Rice letter to Justin Perkins, May 29
Harriette Rawlinson letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 September

Rawlinson, Harriette

Harriette Rawlinson (later Pye-Smith) letter to Justin Perkins in which Rawlinson remarks on "the changes which the opposition of the Jesuits & the persecution or unfriendly feeling of the Government" have made in Perkins' mission. She mentions Miss Fisk's (Fidelia Fiske) book. Rawlinson goes on to discuss Ellen's illness "in consumption" and the emotional effect of it, writing of faith in God. She also says that before the year closes she expects to lose her sister Mary, who will then be married and move London. She writes of loneliness and the comfort that one day they will all meet in "our Father's house above." She also shares that their prayer meetings are not what they used to be and there are not many instances of conversion. She mentions a visit from Reverend Baptist Noel.

Harriette Rawlinson letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 September
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
Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 6

Wheelwright, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wheelwright responds to notes from Perkins with particulars relating to her brother and his family. She writes regarding intelligence they have received from that family and from her niece about Willy's spiritual welfare. She relays what Willy said on his death bed, including that he thinks he does love Jesus. She writes of the affliction to his parents, her brother and his wife. She speaks of faith in God when discussing the grief. She remarks on Perkins' returning to his labors and references Mrs. Banister's letter to him. Wheelwright notes visits from Mrs. Van Lennep, Miss Bird, and Henry Schauffler. Mrs. John Wheelwright, Dr. Brigham, Dr. Adams, and Mr. Tompkins are also mentioned.

Elizabeth Wheelwright letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 6
Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1841 February 16

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

J. Perkins letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins responds to Tyler's letter and news of his marriage. He shares news of the death of their only son, William, writes about their grief, and shares news of the birth of a daughter who is now six months old. He writes about the negative effects of sickness and bereavements on Mrs. Perkins health, the struggle they would go through if they needed to leave the missionary field temporarily or permanently, and their plans for recreation for her. Perkins also remarks on Priest Abraham and provides updates on their mission, native pastors, congregations, seminary, and press. He notes trials, including the Papists pouring in upon them. He responds to news of the prosperity of (Amherst) College.

Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1841 February 16
Justin Perkins letter to Hannah Hooper Reed, 1837 Sepember 26

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Justin Perkins letter to Mrs. (Hannah) Reed in which Perkins writes regarding the death of her husband, William Reed. He quotes Bible passages and shares their condolences for her in her bereavement. He asks that she also tender their heartfelt sympathies to Miss Hooper. He expresses his hopes that this event will be blessed to their church and Sabbath School scholars. Perkins says that they are deeply affected to know that the meeting during which William Reed died was for the object of aid to their mission. He notes that Mrs. P. would write but she is suffering from ophthalmy.

Justin Perkins letter to Hannah Hooper Reed, 1837 Sepember 26
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
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1837 July 31

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

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant in which Dwight responds to letters received from them both. He writes regarding the death of his wife (Elizabeth Barker Dwight) and son, John White, from plague. He expresses his faith in the mercy of God, and he writes of his blessings and God's providence. Dwight notes that he is still in quarantine but hopes to remove to Pera this week.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1837 July 31
Abby Bass Cozzens letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1852 December 3

Cozzens, Abby Bass

Abby B. Cozzens letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins in which Cozzens writes regarding the death of Judith (Grant Perkins). She remarks on the grace of God in relation to loss. Cozzens shares updates on their own situation, region, and family. She discusses her children Samuel, Hannah Reed, Penelope Rowe, and Mary Codman. She also mentions Aunt Mosley, Miriam and Elizabeth Strong, Lucy Fowler, cousin Henry, the Perkinses' son Henry, Mrs. (Sophia) Stoddard, Mr. (Edwin) Crane, Abijah Crane, their brother William and his wife, and their mother.

Abby Bass Cozzens letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1852 December 3
Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1851 February 27 to March 4

Dutton, M. P. (Mary Pomeroy)

M.P. Dutton (Mary Pomeroy Dutton) letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Dutton writes regarding local interest in missionary work and regarding the Juvenile Society. She discusses the young ladies of it making clothing for the Perkinses and their mission and writes about sending them along with other items. Dutton shares news about her church, her family, and local individuals. She responds to updates from the Perkinses. Dutton mentions the Stoddards, Miss Fisk (Fiske), Miss Rice, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mr. Strong, Dr. Adams, Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs. Francis. In addition, Dutton shares the news of Mrs. Perkins (Louisa Dutton Perkins) and the death of her son Henry Perkins. Dutton also mentions her own children Harriet, Thomas, Eliza, Horace, and Julia, and the Perkinses' children Judith and Henry Martyn.

Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1851 February 27 to March 4
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant, 1837 December 4

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

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant in which Dwight thanks both of them for their sympathising letters. He says that he is now nearly settled in Mr. (William) Goodell's family and is getting back into the regular duties of the mission again. He writes of his loneliness after the loss of his wife and with his family scattered, noting that only his son Charles is with him now. Dwight discusses his faith in God and his blessings, including that his two other boys are provided for in Broosa (Bursa). He remarks on the (Syriac) type Perkins wrote about and Grant's inquiries regarding postage charges.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant, 1837 December 4
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
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 1

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

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins in which Dwight responds to a letter from Perkins. He remarks on Perkins' and his child's restoration to health. Dwight also comments on the death of Mrs. Smith and the grief of Mr. Smith. He writes of faith and goes on to discuss boxes he sent to Perkins' mission. Dwight writes regarding Perkins' request that he no longer open his communications for the (Mission) Rooms and simply forward them unopened. He discusses his mission's high school closure due to plague and the health of Eliza Oscancan. He also writes of boxes on their way to Perkins and Grant and the Scriptures Perkins ordered.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 1
Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1854 June 1

Dutton, M. P. (Mary Pomeroy)

M.P. Dutton (Mary Pomeroy Dutton) letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Dutton writes about the memoir of Judith Grant Perkins, images of their daughter, and their grief at her loss. She also writes regarding anniversary season, the case of a fugitive slave (likely Anthony Burns), slavery in the United States, the Perkinses' missionary work, members of their mission circle, and news of her pastor and his family, local individuals, and her own family. In the letter, Dutton mentions Mr. Waidwell, Mr. Whipple, the (Kansas-) Nebraska Bill, the colonization society, the anti slavery party, Mrs. Stocking, Miss Fiske (Fisk), Mr. A. (Adams), Williston, John Perkins, Mr. Fiske, her children Julia and Edward, Julia Maria Sleeper, Mr. Kingsman, Sarah Anderson, Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Stoddard, and Mrs. (Louisa) Perkins.

Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1854 June 1
Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1854 July 11

Dutton, M. P. (Mary Pomeroy)

M.P. Dutton (Mary Pomeroy Dutton) letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Dutton writes regarding daguerreotypes from Mr. Whipple (daguerreotypes of Judith Grant Perkins). She also discusses the death of John Perkins and slavery in the United States. Dutton shares news of several individuals. She writes regarding Perkins' trial of faith and a visit from her aunt. Mr. Barrows, Dr. (Rufus) Anderson, his daughter Sarah (Anderson Kingsman), and Mr. (A.C.) Thompson are all mentioned in the letter. Dutton also refers to a memoir several times, presumably The Persian Flower: A Memoir of Judith Grant Perkins of Oroomiah, Persia.

Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1854 July 11
F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 3

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

F.B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins in which Banister writes of her acquaintance with Perkins, mentioning Miss Lyman. She remarks on Perkins' personal trials and says that surely God will be with him always. Banister also writes of her own isolation, mentioning the love and sympathy of the Wheelwright sisters. She goes on to write of Elias Cornelius Hooker, the successor of Reverend Dimmick. Fidelia Fiske and Edward Hooker are also mentioned in the letter. F.B. Banister may stand for Frances B. Banister.

F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 3
Letter fragment from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins, 1862 January 12

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

A fragment of a letter from an unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins in which the sender responds to a letter Perkins sent in sympathy of their bereavement. They write of the death of their child. Their faith and God are mentioned throughout.

Letter fragment from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins, 1862 January 12
Samuel Woodworth Cozzens letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 December 4 to 6

Cozzens, Samuel W. (Samuel Woodworth), 1801-1875

Sam W. (Samuel W.) Cozzens letter to Justin Perkins in which Cozzens writes regarding Perkins' sad journey and the death of Judith (Grant Perkins). He writes of God's providence in relation to the loss. He goes on to write regarding Kingsboro, Dr. Yale's pastoral resignation, and his own current pastoral assignment at Vernon. Cozzens writes again on December 6 and discusses local church interest in Foreign Missions, reading and forwarding Perkins' journal to increase such interest, a meeting of the American Board (of Commissioners for Foreign Missions), and updates on multiple individuals.

Samuel Woodworth Cozzens letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 December 4 to 6
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1840 June 17

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

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins in which Jackson sends sympathy for the griefs experienced by the Perkinses and Mrs. Perkins' (Charlotte Bass Perkins) precarious health and invites them to visit him in Trebizond (Trabzon) or his colleagues in Constantinople to boost their health and spirits. Jackson mentions a visit with Mr. Wright and Wright's hope that Perkins was sending a man or two to meet up with him on his trip. In addition, Jackson argues for the long-term benefits of seeking a summer residence more healthy than Ooroomiah (Urmia). Jackson closes by announcing the recent baptism of their son, Edward Payson Jackson, and hopes that if the boy were able to survive past childhood, he might resemble his namesake.

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1840 June 17