All Items 22 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 22 Contributor 6 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 22 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 22 Evangelische Missionsgesellschaft in Basel 8 American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions 2 Dwight, Elizabeth Barker, 1807-1837 1 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 1 show more 1 show fewer Location 8 Iran 20 Tabrīz 13 Great Britain 3 Finance, Personal 1 Germany 1 Istanbul 1 Russia 1 Turkey 1 show more 3 show fewer Topic 20 Correspondence 22 Missionaries 16 Missions, German 14 Children of missionaries 9 Politics and government 9 Relations 8 Health and hygiene 7 Assyrian Church of the East members 6 Christianity and other religions 6 Islam 6 Missions 6 Social conditions 6 Christianity 5 Equipment and supplies 4 Prices 4 Catholic Church 3 Cost and standard of living 3 Distribution 3 Finance, Personal 3 Foreign relations 3 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 22 Genre 1 Correspondence 22 Subject 20 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 – Correspondence 22 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence 22 Missionaries – Iran 13 Missions, German – Iran – Tabrīz 13 Iran – Politics and government – 19th century 9 Evangelische Missionsgesellschaft in Basel 8 Assyrian Church of the East members – Social conditions – 19th century 6 Christianity and other religions – Islam 6 Children of missionaries – Health and hygiene 5 Islam – Relations – Christianity 5 Missionaries – Finance, Personal 4 Missions – Equipment and supplies 4 Prices – Iran – 19th century 4 Children of missionaries 3 Cost and standard of living – Iran 3 Iran – Foreign relations – Great Britain 3 Kurds – Iran 3 Missionaries – Health and hygiene 3 Missions – Iran 3 Protestant churches – Relations – Catholic Church 3 show more 15 show fewer Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 13 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which writes regarding communications between Perkins' Society (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions), Mr. (James Lyman) Merrick, Mr. (Christian Gottlieb) Wolters, and himself. Haas thanks Perkins for the recommendation to join Perkins' mission and states the reasons why they cannot join and discusses his friendship with Perkins. Haas offers some encouragement by sharing good news he received from Dr. Riach. Haas also writes of a number of topics including Spanish and Portuguese revolts and a fear in France and Italy of the same, the oppression and subjugation of the Jews in Persia, "excitement" caused by the distribution of Persian translations of the New Testament and the response of the English Ambassador, an assault made on Perkins, threats made to Haas' pupil while in Ourmia (Urmia), the instruction of young Persians, and books and their associated costs. Mentioned in the letter are Mr. Ellis, Melik Kasem Mirsa (Malik Qasim Mirza), the late Fath Ali Shah, Mr. Pfander, Mr. Perkins' recovering health, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Haas and Victor. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 13 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 11 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas informs Perkins about events concerning the "stolen girl and her pretended robber" who was taken and converted to Islam and the aftermath of the girl confessing herself a Musulman (Muslim). Haas discusses the Amyr, Ismael Kahn, Mr. Nisbet (Alexander Nisbet), Mr. Ellis, Mr. Burgess, the Ambassador, the Russian consul, Mar Elias, the Nestorians, the Mustahid (mujtahid), the girl, her family, and himself in regards to this event and of confrontations told to him by Mar Elias and Mr. Nisbet. Haas notes the Nestorian fate regarding staying in Persia under protection or leaving for Russia is still unsettled and states that Mr. Nisbet felt the girl converted quite of her own will and that she wished to be protected by the Musulmen (Muslims) against her own people. Haas also speaks of his disappointment about the Nestorian's false reports about this event. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 11 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 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 12 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas responds to Perkins' inquiry about letters and parcels that had not yet reached Perkins. Haas notes the man who was to deliver them, a "Raïat" of Hussein Khan Beg named Ibrahim Kerbatai Mahmed Ogli, may have made a stop which could account for the delay and Haas notes the items that were sent and that he is sending new items with this letter. Haas goes on to inform Perkins of the carpets and cloths at the Bazaar, noting the cost of the carpets and requesting Perkins let him know if he wishes Haas to get them. Haas informs Perkins that he has enclosed a letter from Constantinople (Istanbul) with news that Dr. McNeill (Sir John McNeill) has been appointed as first secretary to the Embassy. Haas mentions Mr. Hoernle, Victor, Captain Johnston, Dr. Grittour, Mr. Merrick (James Lyman Merrick), and Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins) in the letter. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 12 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 May 20 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas discusses Mr. (Christian Gottlieb) Hoernle and Mr. (Friedrich Eduard) Schneider leaving for Isfahan and notes Perkins' better ability to keep Hoernle's spirits up and hopes Perkins will excuse Schneider's haste. Haas discusses his son Victor's health and education and that he and Mrs. Haas are happy to know Victor is happy and safe but implore that he return once Dr. Grant feels Urmia is of no advantage to his health. Haas mentions letters he is enclosing from Constantinople and notes that Mr. Ellis and Sir Henry Bethune are expected in Tabriz. Haas tells Perkins of a conversation he had with Chief Mushtahid (Mujtahid) about their religious beliefs, of the Gospel and Mohammed, and other topics of peace and friendship, and tells Perkins that if he had time to tell of everything that he had seen and heard, that Perkins would "laugh and weep." In closing, Haas mentions the improved health of Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and the Perkins' new little boy and that Nicolas is to go to Wan with books. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 May 20 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 September 17 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas discusses the health of the Perkins and Haas families and mentions letters, goods and associated costs, and congratulates Perkins on opening new schools. Haas asks Perkins if he could make use of copies of Arab Bibles, New Testaments, and Psalms and notes that his servant Nicolas was to take these bibles to Mosul but now refuses to travel there after accounts he had heard on his last journey. Haas mentions Mr. Hoernle and Mr. Schneider's return from Isfahan and Mr. MacNeil's (Sir John McNeill) visit. Haas also notes that he soon expects English officers from Teheran (Tehran) who belong to the Detachment and refused to fight against the Prince of Herat. Mr. Nisbet and Dr. Grant are also mentioned in the letter. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 September 17 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 20 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas writes about his frustrations and negative opinions about the things he hears daily and the Persians stating if it weren't for the Gospel's sake he would leave this country. Haas tells Perkins about Nicolas being threatened and extorted on his travels from Teheran (Tehran) and notes Dr. Grant will inform them of Nicolas' next destination. Haas provides Perkins with an address in Germany in hopes that Perkins will continue to send letters and thanks Perkins for the items he has sent. In addition, Haas writes about Mr. Brandt and Mr. Zohrab regarding a conversation about Protestant Mission labors, ruminates over a book written by Mr. Smith and its unflattering conclusions regarding Catholicism, and mentions a story discussed among his, Perkins' and Mr. Schneider's servants. Haas also writes of Mr. Nisbet, Dr. Riach, Mr. Southgate's arrival, his hopes Dr. Grant will visit, and notes details around the delivery of packages and letters. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 20 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 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 May 2 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins. Haas writes of his son Victor's illness and notes if Dr. Grant (Asahel Grant) does not feel that remaining in Ourmia (Urmia) would be of use to Victor's health that he and Mrs. Haas feel it would be better for Victor to return to be with his brethren in Tabriz. Haas mentions goods he will be sending to Perkins and Mr. Merrick (James Lyman Merrick) and references Mr. Hoernle and Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins). Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 May 2 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 31 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins. Haas references Mrs. Perkins' (Charlotte Bass Perkins) health and sends regards from Mrs. Haas who was unable to find the leisure to write and thanks Mrs. Perkins for items she sent to Haas' children. Haas states he is rejoicing to leave Persia and shares his negative opinion of the country and of the character of the Persians and states his desires to have been able to do more in his missionary work, that he feels it is ultimately up to prayer and Providence and continued missionary efforts. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 31 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 27 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins about his anticipated departure from Tabriz. Haas mentions goods he will send to Perkins, correspondence with Mr. Zohrab concerning Mr. Smith's book, the possibility of meeting Mr. Southgate and Perkins' associates as they travel to Constantinople. Haas also warns Perkins about the Armenian Deacon, Mesrob David, stating that he is sometimes drunken and suggests that if Perkins should employ him in the future Perkins would do well to make him a member of the Temperance Society. Haas also mentions Hoernle and Schneider and whether or not they will accompany Haas to Germany and writes his farewell to Perkins noting this may be his last letter from Tabriz. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 March 27 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, 1846 June 17 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins. Haas writes of receiving the emblems of the Order of Lion & Sun and thanks Perkins for his assistance in sending it. Haas also writes about several topics including America's war with Mexico, the engagement of the Crown Prince of Germany to a Russian Princess, the German Catholic church, the election of a new Pope, and the protestant churches desiring to unite the Presbyterian form of constitution with the consistory, a visit from Mr. Wolters and his family, and his hopes that the cause of the missions eventually convert the world. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 June 17 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, 1837 January 14 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas informs Perkins of the fate of the men who assailed him, noting Mr. MacNeil (Sir John McNiell) has procured a Firman from the King to punish them. Haas says the Amyr would have taken care of it and punished them "like the robber of the Nestorian girl." Haas shares information he learned about Don Isa, a Catholic Bishop at Selmas, who said Perkins was only preparing the way by convincing the Nestorians of the Divinity of Christ and that eventually they would all become his (the Bishop's) property. Haas responded that the Nestorians need not be convicted of this, they already believed it, and that only their enemies "wish to prove them their unbelief in this dogma." Haas tells Perkins to relay this to his Nestorians and keep their eye against the Catholics so they won't be deceived. In addition, Haas tells Perkins of a conversation his Servant, Nicolas, had with Colonel Shel (likely Colonel Sheil) who did not speak well of Mr. Nisbet, Mr. Merrick, and the German and American missionary presence. Haas goes on to discuss goods and the progress of Perkins' school. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 14 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, 1836 June 9 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 A partial letter from Friedrich Haas to Justin Perkins in which Haas writes of the welcome news of Victor's improved health and makes arrangements for Victor's return to Tabriz. Haas notes he is sending letters and goods, and shares news of departing members of his mission and laments the small number of Europeans remaining in Tabriz. Haas discusses the oppression of the Nestorians by the "Mohammedans" (Muslims) and Mr. Nisbet's appeal to Mr. Ellis who asked the Nestorians to make an appeal stating their case. Haas says nothing is likely to be done until the Amyr returns who left to meet the Prince Kariman Mirsa, who will have command of civil affairs in Aderbeidjan (Azerbaijan). Haas states he was quite provoked about an event that took place in Oormia (Urmia) amongst the Jews and mentions their "barbarous oppression." General Lindsey (Sir Henry Bethune), Dr. McNeill, Mr. Hornle, Dr. Riach, Mr. Merrick, Dr. Grant, Mirsa Asadoollah (Mirsa Asadullah), and Mr. Wolter's quarantine are also mentioned. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 9 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 26 Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882 Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas describes an incident in which a Nestorian girl was taken. Haas relays that after Mr. Ellis' interference for the Nestorians, an ambassador was went to Ourmia (Urmia) to find the robber of the girl. Haas mentions the Amyr told the Ambassador that if robber is found guilty he should be put to death which Haas feels is quite suitable to frighten the Mohamedans (Muslims) and to procure quietness for the Nestorians. Haas goes on to discuss the Nestorian request to be put under English protection and the response of Mr. Ellis and Mr. Nisbet. Haas talks of Victor's safe return and thanks Perkins for sending him the report of Perkins' Society (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) and notes the differences with his own Society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society). Mr. Merrick, Mr. Wolters, Mr. Pfander, Mr. Kreiss, Kariman Mirsa and the Kurdish campaign, Mrs. Haas' confinement, and the health of "dear little William" (William Riach Perkins) are all mentioned in the letter. Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 26
