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Augustus Walker letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 December 8

Walker, Augustus, 1822-1866

Aug. Walker letter to Justin Perkins in which Walker welcomes Perkins back to his loved labor and expresses his regrets that he did not write to Perkins suggesting he visit them. He references Perkins' visit to Auburndale and says that they are sad of Perkins' loneliness. He comments on news relating to other missionaries, including Mr. Breath, Mr. Dwight, Mr. Riggs, and Mr. and Mrs. Williams and their son. He responds to how Perkins felt about his stay in America, mentioning Mr. Lindley. Walker writes about his own plans for when to go to America and when his wife may go. He notes the blessing of missionaries having parents still alive and asks if it can be right to make such a blessing an excuse to run away from work. He mentions his twin sisters and goes on to discuss "that Mekhill of Mosul."

Augustus Walker letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 December 8
Elias Riggs letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 May 26

Riggs, Elias, 1810-1901

Elias Riggs letter to Justin Perkins in which Riggs says that "having joined the fraternity of bearded men, I have lately had a new photograph taken," a copy of which he is enclosing. He writes that he is now alone as Mrs. Riggs left for the United States to accompany their sons James and Charles who are going to pursue their studies. He writes further on that topic, providing updates on their other son Edward as well. Riggs notes when they left and that Clara Hamlin, Brother Parsons' two daughters, and Miss Proctor left with them. He says that he is boarding with Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin and that he anticipates Dr. Pratt leaving, mentioning Mr. Trowbridge. Riggs writes about their recent annual meeting and his current work on the Bulgarian Scripture and the Armenian and Armeno-Turkish translations. The enclosure noted no longer accompanies this letter.

Elias Riggs letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 May 26
Josiah Peabody letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 September 17

Peabody, Josiah, 1807-1873

J. Peabody letter to Justin Perkins in which Peabody explains his delay in responding and writes regarding the Annual Meeting of their Mission. He describes how delightful it was to be with missionary brethren and Armenian brethren and notes the increase in Constantinople in the number of Armenian attendees to services. Peabody goes on to write regarding his visits to Nicomedia (İzmit) and Ada Bazar (Adapazarı) with Mr. Wood for the purpose of organizing churches. He also mentions Mrs. P. interviewing several Armenian sisters in Nicomedia, the discouraging state of things at Broosa (Bursa), the foundation of the church at Trebizond (Trabzon), and the arrival of Mr. Brown. He says Mr. Brown has yet made his intended investigation "on account of the fear of the Pasha of exciting the Turks."

Josiah Peabody letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 September 17
Augustus Walker letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 7

Walker, Augustus, 1822-1866

Aug. Walker letter to Justin Perkins in which Walker responds to a letter from Perkins which came to him by Dr. Mulling who returned from Bitlis. He mentions Mrs. Mulling's brother visiting on his way from China to the United States and remarks on the journey of his loved ones and Miss Beach across the ocean where Miss Fisk (Fiske) greeted them. He writes about his wife's visit to her parents the Hardings, how he is afraid to go home because he might be reluctant to come back, his recent travels, the ordination of Tomas Boyajian, members of the Diarbekir Church in another village forming a separate church, news about pastor ordinations from Mr. Schneider, Goss' summer plans, and Nestorians seeking governmental protection there. Multiple other missionaries in Turkey are also mentioned in the letter.

Augustus Walker letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 7
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
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 4

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

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins in which Jackson discusses the brethren who had visited in Trebizond (Trabzon) and who will shortly reach Perkins at the Nestorian mission at Oroomiah (Urmia). Jackson recounts the threatening responses to his work from the Greeks and Armenians. He mentions his attempts to learn Turkish and shares his eventual goal of mastering the Armenian language and of his devotion to building "an enlightened christian community" which he feels will be a difficult task.

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 May 4
William Goodell letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1836 June 15

Goodell, William, 1792-1867

W. Goodell letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Goodell expresses how dear to their hearts the Perkinses' mission and members of it are to them. He shares news, including that all six of his children and their three servants had the measles and are recovered, that Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have had a daughter, that Mr. Hallock and Mr. Brewer have returned to their families, and that in Greece, Smyrna (İzmir), and Broosa (Bursa) there has been opposition to schools from the priesthood. In closing, he discusses the importance of praying for their missions and the rulers of countries.

William Goodell letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1836 June 15
Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1847 December 14

Bliss, Edwin Elisha, 1817-1892

Edwin E. Bliss letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss says that Perkins will find an answer to his question regarding his brother's wife on a copy of a paper Bliss sent him previously. Bliss remarks on the changed character of a young man he recently saw and explains why it has been so long to his last letter to Perkins. He also congratulates Perkins on the addition on Miss (Mary Susan) Rice to the Mission and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Cochran (Joseph Gallup Cochran and Deborah P. Cochran).

Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1847 December 14
Isabella Holmes Porter Bliss letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins and Catherine Myers, 1843 September 9

Bliss, Isabella H., 1819-1897

Isabella H. Bliss letter to Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and Kate (presumably Catherine Myers) in which Bliss discusses her current situation in Trebizond (Trabzon). Bliss writes of learning the Turkish language and current happenings in her missionary circle. She also writes regarding news received from home, including news regarding the health of Mr. Condit. She mentions missionaries Dr. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Calhoun, Fidelia (Fiske), and Harriet. She also sends her love to Perkins' daughter Judith. The letter is signed "your sister Bell." It has been determined that Bell is Isabella H. Bliss.

Isabella Holmes Porter Bliss letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins and Catherine Myers, 1843 September 9
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 March 14

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 communications from Perkins and Grant and says that he will attend to their directions in regard to the Syriac Scriptures and he will translate their letter to someone with an illegible name. He writes that he will also attend to Grant's requests. Dwight comments on information provided by Grant and Perkins, discussing the Nestorian people and the missionaries' plans. He also shares news of his own mission, its schools, and other missionaries, mentioning Mr. Goodell and Mr. Schneider. Dwight notes that a reverend from Boston is there after wearing himself out pleading for the temperance cause.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 March 14
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
Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 11

Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883

Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston claims to be fulfilling his Christian duty to report on the Christian character of Mr. Fowler. Johnston writes in detail about statements, conversations, and charges regarding activities Mr. Fowler engaged in involving the sale, ownership, and shipment of bales of silk and a claim of unpaid debts between Syeed Khan and the late Dr. Campbell. Johnston also mentions the impact this matter has had on Mr. Fowler's social reputation. Also referenced in the letter are Mr. Nisbet, Rev. Newman, and Mr. McNeill in relation to the charges discussed in the letter. Johnston asks Perkins to share his judgement of the facts he has shared and warns that given the feeling among their English friends respecting Mr. Fowler they as missionaries need to be extremely cautious in what they say and do.

Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 11
Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, September 2

Bliss, Edwin Elisha, 1817-1892

Edwin E. Bliss letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Bliss writes that he finds the accompanying letter here for Perkins' mission and sends it on. He says that he hopes he will see Perkins soon and writes of one of their translators, a baron with an illegible name (possibly Haritoon), and of "the Khan." The accompanying letter mentioned by Bliss no longer accompanies this letter.

Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, September 2
Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 8

Johnston, Thomas P., 1808-1883

Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins in which Johnston references his return to Trebizond (Trabzon) and mentions he has had no news about Perkins' departure from Erzroom for Oormia and notes his concern for Perkins' safe arrival. Johnston also expresses concern for the critical state of Dr. Grant's family. Johnston references the increase of missionaries and shares an Armenian priest's opinion that "God has now cast his eye upon this part of the world." Johnston reminds Perkins and his colleagues to communicate frequently and mentions Merrick (James Lyman Merrick) and Southgate and predicts a "very refreshing season" for Perkins' missionary station if health and lives are spared and hopes Merrick's courage would be renewed during his stay at Oormiah and mentions Mar Yohanna (Mar Yohannan).

Thomas P. Johnston letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 June 8
William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 25

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

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins. Jackson comments about not having received personal correspondence for some time from friends in Persia or Armenia and notes that due to the heat and the plague they had retreated from the city with only the absolute necessities and are living in tents in a nearby village. Jackson writes about the plaque and his ambition to be able to console the people who were suffering from it and notes the death of H. G. O. (Harrison Grey Otis) Dwight's wife (Elizabeth Barker Dwight) and son (John White). Jackson also discusses financial pressure facing the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

William C. Jackson letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 August 25
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 October 19

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

I.G. Bliss (Isaac G. Bliss) letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss thanks Perkins for his letters and remarks on the trials Perkins and his missionary brethren have been through. He mentions the Patriarch and comments on their Pasha and government. Bliss goes on to discuss a recent tour to a remote district made by Mr. Peabody and expresses his wish that he had "more tongue freedom" and could be understood by those around them. He also writes regarding someone who must leave for America this month.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 October 19
Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 October 12

Bliss, Edwin Elisha, 1817-1892

Edwin E. Bliss letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss writes regarding the good news that has come from Perkins' station the last few months. He expresses hopes that the Holy Spirit will continue to bless Perkins' labors. Bliss also writes of faculty and presidential appointments at Yale College and of a situation at Andover Theological Seminary relating to lectures in theology. He asks Perkins to pass on a message to Brother Stoddard and discusses boxes of mostly paper that he sent to Perkins' station in Oroomiah (Urmia). Reverend Porter of Springfield, Professor Woosley, President Day, and Professor Park are mentioned in the letter.

Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 October 12
Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 February 7

Bliss, Isaac G. (Isaac Grout), 1822-1889

Isaac G. Bliss letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss responds to a letter from Perkins. He writes regarding his delay in responding and how much they value letters from their missionary friends. Bliss says that he had designed to visit Perkins' mother (Judith Clough Perkins) before leaving but was unable to, mentioning that Reverend Mr. Clapp spoke of her. He also writes regarding Priest Abraham, Brother Cochran, and Mrs. C. He goes on to discuss the recent increase in service attendance and comments on news Perkins had shared regarding his mission and missionaries there.

Isaac Grout Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 February 7
Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 December 29

Bliss, Edwin Elisha, 1817-1892

Edwin E. Bliss letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss writes that they have felt joy on hearing from Perkins' notes and from Stoddard's circular that "the Lord seems to be with you." He remarks on the Amherst paper that he sent to Perkins and goes on to ask if Mar Yohannan remembers his companions from the Emma Isadora. Bliss discusses how little Mary loves a picture of Mar Yohannan and a picture of Andover Seminary. He also writes regarding how Professor Stuart and a doctor with an illegible name must have enjoyed the meeting of their children the alumni of Andover. In a postscript he says that when the railroads in Turkey and Persia are as fast as the American ones he will come see Perkins, and he notes that Bishop Alexander of Jerusalem is dead.

Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 December 29
Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 February 25

Bliss, Edwin Elisha, 1817-1892

E. E. Bliss (Edwin E. Bliss) letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss responds to a letter from Perkins with news of the mission in Oroomiah (Urmia) and news from America regarding Mr. Merrick and Mr. Jones. He remarks on Merrick's situation, mentioning the Committee. Bliss goes on to discuss their house. He also remarks on the Catholic Friars in Trebizond (Trabzon), saying that the friars oppose them. He discusses other news of their mission that Perkins will find in a circular sent to him. Brother Powers, Mr. Goodell, Mr. Van Lennep, Professor Condit, Mr. Holladay, Brother Stoddard, and Mr. Charnaud are all mentioned in the letter.

Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 February 25