All Items 11 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 11 Contributor 13 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 10 Nestorian Mission 9 Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897 3 American Mission Press (Iran) 2 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 2 Rice, Mary Susan, 1821-1905 2 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 1 Holladay, Albert L., 1805-1856 1 Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865 1 Stoddard, David Tappan, 1818-1857 1 Stoddard, Harriette Briggs, 1821-1848 1 Wright, Austin Hazen, 1811-1865 1 Wright, Catherine Myers, 1821-1888 1 show more 8 show fewer Location 2 Iran 11 Urūmīyah 11 Topic 15 Education 11 Missions, American 11 Correspondence 10 Missions to Assyrian Church of the East members 6 Family 3 Health 2 Assyrian Church of the East members 1 Children of missionaries 1 Christian education 1 Death and burial 1 Grief 1 Health and hygiene 1 Interpersonal relations 1 Missionaries 1 Religious aspects 1 show more 10 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 11 Genre 2 Correspondence 10 Programs 1 Subject 20 Missions, American – Education – Iran – Urūmīyah 11 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence 10 Nestorian Mission 9 Missions to Assyrian Church of the East members – Iran – Urūmīyah 6 Missions, American – Iran – Urūmīyah 4 Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897 – Correspondence 3 American Mission Press (Iran) 2 Rice, Mary Susan, 1821-1905 – Correspondence 2 Assyrian Church of the East members – Iran – Urūmīyah 1 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 – Correspondence 1 Children of missionaries – Iran 1 Christian education – Iran 1 Grief – Religious aspects 1 Holladay, Albert L., 1805-1856 – Correspondence 1 Holladay, Albert L., 1805-1856 – Family 1 Interpersonal relations 1 Missionaries – Health and hygiene 1 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Correspondence 1 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Health 1 Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865 – Correspondence 1 show more 15 show fewer Mary Susan Rice letter to Justin Perkins, 1860 October 1 Rice, Mary Susan, 1821-1905 M. S. Rice letter to Justin Perkins in which Rice writes about the spread of the news that they will return to Persia, mentioning Mr. Breath, Anna, Hormezd, and Judith. She discusses the loss of Mr. Thompson and grief of his widow. Rice says that at their Syriac Monthly Concert, Pera prayed for friends who had yet to hear. She also notes the deaths of several others: David in Malta, one of Deacon's sons, Martha's mother's widowed sister, and Yonan and his wife's son Justin and "their Ripka." She writes of visiting the graveyard in Ada. Rice addresses Charlotte Bass Perkins as "Dear sister," sharing what Hannah told her of Judith (Grant Perkins). She addresses Justin again, discussing the piety of Moressa of Superghan and her husband's drinking. She shares news of Priest Echoo's illness and remarks on Deacon Isaac preaching and teaching the women in Sabbath school. In closing, Rice asks them to make a farewell call to her mother. Mary Susan Rice letter to Justin Perkins, 1860 October 1 Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1857 September 19 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 J. Perkins letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins writes about the death of Stoddard from typhus fever. He responds to news from Tyler that he is again engaged in his work at the college (Amherst College). He asks Tyler to give his attention to preparing a memoir of Dr. Lobdell as Mr. Seelye has given the matter up. He also asks him to ride to Northampton and give his sympathy to Stoddard's friends and family there. Perkins remarks on letters by Tyler in the Congregationalist and responds to Tyler's hope about the result of the Presidential election. He says that to them there it seems the whole country (the United States) will soon be enslaved or the union will soon be severed. He also notes that the war between England and Persia does not greatly trouble the mission and provides updates on the mission and its schools. Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1857 September 19 James Pringle Riach letter to Justin Perkins, July 22 Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865 J.P. Riach letter to Justin Perkins in which Riach shares the news of the death of his father and the ill-health of his only sister. He says he does not know enough about what is going on in Tehran to be able to give Perkins any facts from which he could judge the state prospects of Persia and "us" (the British) in it. He expresses how much he enjoyed his recent visit in Ooroomiah (Urmia), shares his distress about Samuel based on a letter received from India, and reminds Perkins to keep him informed about Mar Shimon and Dr. Grant. He also writes regarding Mr. Taliatine and his system of teaching. He suggests Perkins ask Taliatine to visit to see his schools. He mentions the Prince, Armenians, Perkins' two sons, multiple members of the Nestorian Mission, Mr. Southgate, and Nazir Aly Khan's "fat son." Riach notes that he delivered Mr. Stocking's cash to Mr. Nisbet. James Pringle Riach letter to Justin Perkins, July 22 Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1837 August 11 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 Justin Perkins letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins congratulates Tyler on his return to Amherst and notes how dear Amherst and letters from officers and students of Amherst College are to him. He shares that their friends accomplished the journey through Kurdish country between Erzeroom (Erzurum) and Persia with his assistance. He remarks on past sicknesses and says that they hope they will suffer less sickness as they become more accustomed to the climate. Perkins goes on to provide updates on the state of the mission and its boarding school, and he writes about the "mohammedans" (Muslims) of Persia as a missionary field, mentioning Br. Merrick. In postscripts, he mentions the Prof. and Mrs. H., South parish, Mr. Southgate, and the Sabbath School. Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1837 August 11 Mary Susan Rice letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1859 June 4 Rice, Mary Susan, 1821-1905 M. S. Rice letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Rice shares that they (at the Nestorian Mission) have prayed for Justin to recover from illness and be able to return. She remarks on the "season of refreshing at Seir," mentioning Danick and his wife and Hormezd's wife and daughter. Rice shares the plans of Sara, Oshana's wife; Hormezd of Aliawa; and Segu of Geog Tapa to go labor in Koordistan (Kurdistan). Rice writes about Guyly, Shlemon's sister; little Gozel; Martha, the daughter of Yakob; Dr. Jospeh's Sara; and the hours of signing in their school (the Nestorian Female Seminary). In closing, she thanks the Perkinses for visiting her father at his death bed. Mar Sergis, Rakhil, Priest Yohannan's daughter, and Henry (Perkins) are also mentioned in the letter. Mary Susan Rice letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1859 June 4 Austin Hazen Wright letter to Justin Perkins, 1861 June 21 Wright, Austin Hazen, 1811-1865 A.H. Wright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wright notes the arrival of Perkins to the country (the United States) and responds to a letter from Perkins. He remarks on Perkins' joy in England and asks about Perkins' plans and prospects. He also writes about the cheering news from Oroomiah (Urmia). He says he is enclosing a letter from Mr. Breath and shares news from Mr. Rhea about donations, news about a Persian Bible being read at a Mollah's in Khoy, and other mission news from Priest Eshoo and Joseph. He also says that Mrs. Wright is sick, provides updates on their travels in the U.S., and notes that his head is easily confused though his general health is good. Austin Hazen Wright letter to Justin Perkins, 1861 June 21 Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1841 February 16 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 J. Perkins letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins responds to Tyler's letter and news of his marriage. He shares news of the death of their only son, William, writes about their grief, and shares news of the birth of a daughter who is now six months old. He writes about the negative effects of sickness and bereavements on Mrs. Perkins health, the struggle they would go through if they needed to leave the missionary field temporarily or permanently, and their plans for recreation for her. Perkins also remarks on Priest Abraham and provides updates on their mission, native pastors, congregations, seminary, and press. He notes trials, including the Papists pouring in upon them. He responds to news of the prosperity of (Amherst) College. Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1841 February 16 Programme of exercises in the Oroomiah Female Boarding School Nestorian Mission A handwritten program of exercises at the Oroomiah (Urmia) Female Boarding School, also called the Nestorian Female Seminary and later the Fiske Seminary. The program is addressed to Reverend Dr. Perkins (Justin Perkins) in Seir. Programme of exercises in the Oroomiah Female Boarding School Letter from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 A portion of a letter from an unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins in which the sender writes regarding a school, likely one connected with the Nestorian Mission. They write of prayer meetings and the amount of students who have chosen to become or are interested in becoming Christians. They also write that they have heard of special interest in other schools, discuss prayers that have been offered, remark on the current mood of the village, and share news on individuals they visited or heard about in Boston. Sarah's grandmother Briggs, William, Mrs. Barrus, and Mr. and Mrs. Wight are all mentioned. The individuals mentioned are all likely related to Harriette Briggs Stoddard. Letter from unidentified correspondent to Justin Perkins Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1844 June 6 Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath writes regarding rumors, saying that he has nothing of a personal nature to bring against Perkins. He responds to Perkins' letter, saying that if had he known that Perkins had sent "the life of Williams" to Miss (Fidelia) Fisk, he could not have "the least feeling at the preference shown to a lady." He also responds to the matter of the "plot" for removing the girls' school to Seir. Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, 1844 June 6 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
