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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 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, 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