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Francis Brown Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 April 29

Perkins, F. B. (Francis Brown), 1833-1906

F. B. (presumably Francis Brown) Perkins letter to Justin Perkins in which Francis asks if it would be convenient for Justin to join them on a Sabbath next month to address the children of the Sabbath School and to preach the other service of the day on the subject of foreign missions. He notes that during the past year their Sabbath school has been organized into missionary societies for the purpose of supporting mission schools and says that contributions made during the service will go to the Am. Board (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions).

Francis Brown Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 April 29
Pliny Butts Day letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 31 to 1837 January 2

Day, P. B. (Pliny Butts), 1806-1869

P.B. Day letter to Justin Perkins in which Day responds to a letter from Perkins and writes regarding recent Sabbath activities at Andover Theological Seminary, mentioning Mr. Bird, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Holiday (Holladay), and Mr. Stocking. He goes on to discuss the S. (Sabbath) School's missionary society, missionary lessons at school, and the importance of such education in New England. Day supposes Brother Burgess has written of missionary feeling in the Seminary, but shares news regarding faculty there, including Dr. Justin Edwards, Professor E.A. Park, Professor Stuart, Dr. Woods and his daughter Sarah, and Mr. Hall's wife.

Pliny Butts Day letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 31 to 1837 January 2
Junior Missionary Society letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 April 20

Fourth Presbyterian Church (Bethesda, Md.). Junior Missionary Society

A letter from John H. Bartlett, Lewis Clephane, Sam S. Anderson, and David Walker, writing on behalf of the Junior Missionary Society of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, to Justin Perkins. They state that is the Society's intention to hereafter send all funds that they collect to the Nestorian Station (the Nestorian Mission), and they ask Perkins to send the Society letters in the future. They hope that God will permit Perkins and Mar Yohannan to return to their field of labors.

Junior Missionary Society letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 April 20
Turkish Missions Aid Society notice of meetings

Turkish Missions' Aid Society

A printed notice of January 14th and 15th public meetings of the Turkish Missions Aid Society at which it is stated that the President of the Society, the Earl of Shaftesbury (Anthony Ashley-Cooper), the Chairman of the Bath Branch, Reverend Charles Kemble, and the missionary to the Nestorians, Dr. Perkins (Justin Perkins), will be speaking. There are several handwritten notes on the item; one of which includes an edit crossing through the name Joseph K. Tucker and including G.R. Birch.

Turkish Missions Aid Society notice of meetings
Harrison Otis Howland letter to Justin Perkins, 1838 February 22

Howland, Harrison O., 1813-1872

Harrison O. Howland letter to Justin Perkins in which Howland writes as secretary of the (Amherst College) association of Friends. He states the original and continued object of the society "to excite and perpetuate a missionary spirits in our hearts & in the hearts of those with whom we associate." He writes regarding their feeling that this object would be promoted by correspondence with missionaries and asks Perkins to write them something that will increase interest and be of value in directing their course. He also asks particular questions relevant to students interested in becoming missionaries and updates Perkins on the current status of the society. The letter is on stationery that includes a printed lithograph of Amherst College by Moore's Lithography in Boston and signed "H.G. Van Lennep" (presumed to be Henry J. Van Lennep).

Harrison Otis Howland letter to Justin Perkins, 1838 February 22
George Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 May 7

Birch, G. R. (George Royds)

G.R. (George Royds) Birch letter to Justin Perkins in which Birch responds to a letter from Perkins. He writes regarding Mr. Washburn of Constantinople who will carry this letter, mentioning Dr. Hamlin and Lord Shaftesbury as well. Birch also writes about the conflicts in the United States (the Civil War), saying that he shares Perkins' opinion on slavery. He discusses the current state and finances of the Society (the Turkish Missions Aid Society) and the kind present of the book by Perkins.

George Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 May 7
Justin Perkins draft of a speech

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

A draft of or notes for a speech presumably written by Justin Perkins and likely in preparation for speaking at Turkish Mission Aid Society events in England. Perkins mentions Sir Henry Rawlinson, the Turkish Mission Aid Society, the Persian Court, and the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

Justin Perkins draft of a speech
Turkish Missions' Aid Society printed letters

Jones, Henry, active approximately 1856-1882

Two printed letters distributed as a circular by the Turkish Missions Aid Society. The first letter is from Henry Jones, Secretary of to the Society, outlining several missionary operations in the Middle East to which the Society has given funds. Jones also calls attention to a letter he received to encourage further offerings to the society. The second printed letter is the letter received and referenced by Jones and is written by David H. Nutting and dated April 20, 1863. Nutting describes the growth and condition of mission work at Oorfa, Mesopotamia, the ancient city of Ur (Tell el-Muqayyar, Iraq), and points out the large financial needs of the mission and asks Jones to share the letter with "Christian friends in England" to stir their hearts to sponsor God's work among the Armenians and Syrians.

Turkish Missions' Aid Society printed letters
George Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 March 21

Birch, G. R. (George Royds)

G.R. Birch (George Royds Birch) letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Birch responds to a letter from Perkins, remarks on the effects of Perkins' past visits to England, discusses messages from Perkins that he passed on, and writes regarding current affairs of the Society (the Turkish Missions Aid Society). He discusses finances of the Society and funding of Perkins' mission's churches. He also writes regarding the marriage of Princess Alexandra, noting that it was a king of Denmark who first sent out Protestant missionaries. Birch writes of someone who he is expecting soon. A pictorial Bible and multiple individuals with illegible names are mentioned in the letter.

George Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 March 21
George Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins

Birch, G. R. (George Royds)

G. (George) Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins in which Birch writes regarding Perkins' upcoming visit to Welmouth, England and lodging options. He mentions several individuals willing to house Perkins and also discusses several missionaries, presumably other missionaries who will be speaking at Turkish Missions Aid Society public meetings. In closing he notes that Mar Yohanan (also called Mar Yohannan) and Deacon Isaac from Ooromiah (Urmia) are here waiting for Perkins' arrival.

George Royds Birch letter to Justin Perkins
George Downie Cullen letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 25

Cullen, G. D. (George D.), -1891

G.D. Cullen (George D. Cullen) letter to Justin Perkins in which Cullen discusses the matter of the native (to Persia) applicant for medical education in Edinburgh, explaining he does not see his acceptance as likely. Cullen writes regarding the (Edinburgh) Medical Missionary Society starting a school and dispensary in Bombay, evangelical work, reading Perkins' writings, missionaries, reports of the Turkish government closing Protestant missions, local updates, and family news. William Burns Thomson, Andrew Glen, Dr. Schneider, the T.M.A.S. (Turkish Missions Aid Society), the Evangelical Alliance, Dr. Wood, Dr. Jenkins, Cuthbert Young, Dr. Guthrie, William Reed, Cullen's son, and several others with illegible names are mentioned in the letter.

George Downie Cullen letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 25
Justin Perkins draft of a speech

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

A draft of a speech presumably written by Justin Perkins and likely in preparation for speaking at Turkish Mission Aid Society events in England. Perkins writes primarily regarding the Nestorian Mission in Persia, including references to Miss Fisk's (Fidelia Fiske's) female school and revivals. He also briefly discusses Christian missions in Turkey and his journey to Persia.

Justin Perkins draft of a speech