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William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 September 13

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

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler says he has been occupied with having "an invalid family," having the Dodds in their family, and the sickness and death of Mr. Hamlin's child. He writes regarding their recent responses to one another and promises that Perkins will never again receive other remarks from him on Perkins' conduct unless he is under instructions to do so. He shares his private opinion that Perkins or his Brethren writing directly to the Ambassador is proper. He goes on to discuss a package, an article he will forward, and the post in general there. He provides a message for Brother Stoddard, references the watch for Mrs. Harris, writes about his wife's foot sprain, and shares updates on the health and travel plans of others.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 September 13
Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 1

Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century

Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes that he received Perkins' note and letters and that he now forwards the enclosed five letters addressed to Perkins and his party. He says that he will transmit the balance due to Perkins from his bill by Mr. Merrick, and he asks Perkins to tell Saddock he wishes him to return immediately with something of Syeed Khan's. He writes regarding Stephen whom he fears will not rejoin Perkins in Ormiah (Urmia). Nisbet comments negatively on servants in the country in general and shares updates on Mr. Merrick's health. The enclosed letters he mentions no longer accompany this item.

Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 April 1
Benjamin Labaree letter to Justin Perkins, 1866 August 19

Labaree, Benjamin, 1834-1906

Benj Labaree letter to Justin Perkins in which Labaree reports on the health of Miss Rice and thanks Perkins for the particulars in regard to Mr. Thompson and the delegations. He mentions Deacon Ishak. He says he feels adrift about Nestorian affairs and provides his negative opinions about the Nestorian people. He discusses Mar Yohannan, Yonan, the Malek, and leadership in general amongst the Nestorians. Labaree says that his chief comfort is in President Johnson's sentiment, "that time is an important element in reform," and writes specifically about the people of Gavalan (Gavlan, Urmia). Baboona, Jaffar Koolif Agha, and Yahya Khan are also discussed.

Benjamin Labaree letter to Justin Perkins, 1866 August 19
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 June 28

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

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler explains his delay in correspondence due to the winter his missionary circle had. He writes of their illnesses, their move to Bebek, and the fire in Pera (Beyoğlu) that consumed the houses of the Schaufflers, Dwight, and Homes. He notes that their chapel and Female Seminary in the houses of Goodell and Everett were preserved. He discusses Merrick's Appeal and his and his wife's attempts to dissuade Merrick from such a step. Schauffler thanks Perkins for his copy of the Nestorian N. T. (New Testament) and mentions the copies for Germany. He references the circular of Stoddard with facts regarding their Patriarch and writes further about the fire.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 June 28
Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 July 4 to 8

Schneider, Eliza Cheney Abbott, 1809-1856

E. C. A. S. (Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider) letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Schneider responds to a letter from Perkins, remarking on Perkins' health and journey. She writes that all are sick and discusses the states of each mission member. Schneider continues the letter on Tuesday, saying that they depart for Broosa (Bursa) soon. She writes regarding the local situation in Broosa and her hopes for her new home and her own new standard of piety. Numerous individuals are mentioned directly in the letter, including Mr. Paspati, Hohanes (Hohannes), Mrs. Goodell, Mrs. Dwight, Mrs. Johnson and her husband, Messrs. Goodell and Dwight, Mrs. Schauffler and her husband, Mr. Schneider, Mrs. Brown, and the Commodore (Porter). In an additional note, she mentions a fire in Constantinople that destroyed seventy or eighty houses.

Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 July 4 to 8
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 September 1

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

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler says he thinks Perkins misunderstood a remark he made. He explains that he was interested in the case of Mar Shimon's position relative to the Mission because it was new to him and thus he feared losing knowledge of their Mission and not being able to communicate it via missionary intelligence in Germany. He goes on to write about the case of Brother Stoddard, discussing his and his child's health, the nurse, and their journey. He mentions Wood, Homes, and the Hamlins; references Breath's object of a journey; and remarks on the health of Dwight, Bliss and family, and all of their mission. He shares news of the death of Everett's child and cholera in Smyrna.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 September 1
Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 17 and 26

Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883

Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston thanks Perkins for his letter and explains his delay in responding. Jackson writes of learning about Perkins' mission suffering from "domestic afflictions" and says it's fortunate that there was a physician. Jackson says that from what Perkins has reported of events at Van that he is encouraged to expect a glorious reformation in the oriental churches and notes that although progress at his mission at Trebizond (Trabzon,) is slow he does not despair. Jackson tells Perkins the Greeks and Armenians were friendly and he believes he could open a school if he had some good teachers and reports that shipments to Perkins had been detained at Erzeroom (Erzurum) and Trebizond and mentions boxes for Dr. Grant have been forwarded. Johnston regrets that the German brethren appear to be leaving Persia and asks if there was news of brother Merrick (James Lyman Merrick). Johnston comments on his impression of Mr. Holladay (Albert Lewis Holladay) with whom he had some acquaintance while a student in Virginia.

Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 17 and 26
Aura Jeannette Beach letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 25

Beach, A. J. (Aura Jeannette)

A.J. Beach (Aura J. Beach) letter to Justin Perkins in which Beach responds to a note from Perkins and writes regarding her journey and current situation. She writes of other missionaries and her health, noting that her prayers are that her Father (presumably referring to God) will lead her back to Perkins. Beach mentions several individuals by name in the letter including Goodell, Bliss, Cobb, Mary, and several others whose names are illegible. The location of Trebizond (Trabzon) is also mentioned several times.

Aura Jeannette Beach letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 25
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
James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 October 9

Merrick, James Lyman, 1803-1866

James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins. Merrick thanks Perkins for his too short visit to the Merrick family during his visit to the United States. Merrick says he and his wife were still settling in at Oroomiah (Urmia), as nothing has been prepared for their arrival and reflects on all that had taken place in the years since his arrival in Persia and on the uncertain future that awaited him. He notes that he and his wife had been ill and that several members of the mission were recovering from ophthalmia. Merrick thanks Perkins for his recommendation of the Pilgrim's Harp and hopes Perkins will act as editor. Merrick expects the manuscript, forwarded to Constantinople the previous month, would reach America by December and asks Perkins to check on the whereabouts of an article he sent to the Biblical Repository. Merrick closes with news from Persia, acknowledgement of Mrs. Perkins' letter to Mrs. Merrick, and with loving regards from himself and colleagues.

James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 October 9
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1839 January 21

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

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins expressing concern for the extent of illness among Perkins' circle and comments on the political atmosphere between England and Persia that might break down into armed conflict, which Jackson notes would then involve Russia and expand into war in Europe. Jackson comments on Mr. Merrick selecting Tabreez (Tabriz) for his mission station and wonders what success Perkins foresees for an Armenian mission in such a "hard field." Jackson says he will soon go to Erzroom (Erzurum) and asks Perkins to reveal what to expect of his neighbours and neighbourhood. Jackson also writes that he called on eight Armenian families, it being their Christmas, and was well received but feels his labors in that mission are long and his self confidence sometimes wavers.

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1839 January 21
George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 12

Knapp, George Cushing, 1823-1895

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins expressing strong thanks for Perkins' loving and sympathetic letters. Knapp reports that he forwarded the latest Levant Herald and asks for its return because he had the newspapers bound in order to provide work for a poor Protestant in Mush (Muş). Knapp describes daily life stating the theology class keeps everyone busy, he is able to exercise about three hours per day with his wood saw, and he turned the piazza into a gymnasium for his missionary colleagues. Knapp notes his family eats two meals per day, avoids tea and coffee, refrains from eating meat, keeps a cool and airy parlor and study, and follows other hygienic measures. Knapp says he is able to accomplish twice what he used to do as a college student, reports that everyone is well, and that the Lord still blesses him with a loving wife and a happy healthy child.

George C. Knapp letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 12
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 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
William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 30 to November 3

Goodell, William, 1792-1867

W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell responds to a letter from Perkins, providing reasons why he thinks Perkins' determination to send to Constantinople for as few things as possible is a good one. He writes regarding how busy Mrs. (Abigail) Goodell is kept in watching all of their children. He also discusses Mr. (Daniel) Temple who is now convalescent and sister (Eliza Cheney Abbott) Schneider who has typhus fever and gangrene. He notes that he baptized the Schaufflers' baby Henry Albert and discusses Hohannes at Hass Köy whose college prospers and who has married. Goodell says that his own mission is doing well financially and then continues at a later date, saying that their sister at Broosa (Schneider) still lives. He asks if Dr. Grant wants their chemical apparatus.

William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 30 to November 3
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
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 23

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

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins in which Jackson expresses pleasure at learning of Perkins' good health and comments on the role of health in the work of missionaries and the price the plague had demanded from his labors and his faith in the past months. Jackson references letters from Constantinople concerning the imminent "private concert of prayer" on behalf of the nearly one hundred children of missionaries in the Mediterranean and the Western Asia missions. Jackson also writes about the character and suitability of Miss Taylor, who had moved on to Tabreez (Tabriz). Jackson notes who among his community has attended the latest "communion season," and the Christmas celebration hosted by the French Consul. Jackson also writes regarding the storage of Perkins' press in Trebizond (Trabzon).

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 23
Albert Lewis Holladay letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 February 7

Holladay, Albert L., 1805-1856

A.L. Holladay letter to Justin Perkins in which Holladay shares news of the death of his brother John. He also says that they are still in suspense regarding Perkins' return and are anxious for further intelligence from America. He writes regarding the status of the mission's schools and the work he's been doing preaching and for the press. He notes that they have heard nothing from the Bible Society in regards to their applications. Holladay discusses the feeble health of Mrs. (Ann Yancey Minor) Holladay and the health of his son Waller and other members of the mission including the Merricks and Mr. Jones.

Albert Lewis Holladay letter to Justin Perkins, 1843 February 7