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Ellen Henrietta White Ranyard letter to Justin Perkins

L. N. R., 1810-1879

A portion of a letter from Ellen Ranyard presumably to Justin Perkins in which Ranyard writes regarding a variety of topics, including her husband's (Benjamin Herbert Ranyard's) health, the influence of Romanism (Catholicism) amongst the higher classes in England and Irish servants in the United States, America's recent purchase of all of Russian America, what she sees as the steps of the Antichrist, her evangelizing amongst the "Romanist" (Catholic) servants in America, the last meeting of the Bible women, the Missing Link Magazine's reach, her contemplation of issuing a large print illustrated 2nd Book & its Story, and Bible women work in England and among the Nestorians. Lady Hope Grant, Mrs. Cole Black, Ellen Harper, Mrs. Shedd, and the Sisters of Mercy are all mentioned in the letter.

Ellen Henrietta White Ranyard letter to Justin Perkins
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 13

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which writes regarding communications between Perkins' Society (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions), Mr. (James Lyman) Merrick, Mr. (Christian Gottlieb) Wolters, and himself. Haas thanks Perkins for the recommendation to join Perkins' mission and states the reasons why they cannot join and discusses his friendship with Perkins. Haas offers some encouragement by sharing good news he received from Dr. Riach. Haas also writes of a number of topics including Spanish and Portuguese revolts and a fear in France and Italy of the same, the oppression and subjugation of the Jews in Persia, "excitement" caused by the distribution of Persian translations of the New Testament and the response of the English Ambassador, an assault made on Perkins, threats made to Haas' pupil while in Ourmia (Urmia), the instruction of young Persians, and books and their associated costs. Mentioned in the letter are Mr. Ellis, Melik Kasem Mirsa (Malik Qasim Mirza), the late Fath Ali Shah, Mr. Pfander, Mr. Perkins' recovering health, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Haas and Victor.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 13
William Glen letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 July 28

Glen, W. (William), active 1830-1845

William Glen letter to Justin Perkins in which Glen expresses his gratitude that through Perkins' kindness he is now in possession of the Hebrew Bibles, Robinson's Greek & English Dictionary with Rosenmuller's Scholia on the New Testament, and Merrick's Appeal. Glen goes on to write regarding the post, mentioning Mr. Reed and a book to be sent to Perkins. He notes that from Mr. George Stevens they have learned the status of boxes of Bibles and updates Perkins on the ones requested by Mr. Burgess for Oroomiah (Urmia).

William Glen letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 July 28
William Allen Hallock letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 August 7

Hallock, William A. (William Allen), 1794-1880

W.A. Hallock letter to Justin Perkins in which Hallock writes as Secretary of the American Tract Society. He says that the Dairyman's Daughter is approved in Armenian and asks Perkins to let Brother Stocking know that he may bring the expense into their amounts. He also thanks Perkins for the response, saying they are gratified to know it is so well adapted to the Nestorian mind in their own tongue (Syriac). In a postscript he shares news regarding his Brother Homan (Hallock).

William Allen Hallock letter to Justin Perkins, 1845 August 7
William Glen letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 February 29

Glen, W. (William), active 1830-1845

William Glen letter to Justin Perkins in which Glen discusses his party's health and the health of Perkins' associates. He also responds to tidings from Perkins and Dr. Dickson regarding Mr. Cochran. Glen discusses Perkins' remarks on the state of religious feeling among the young converts, speaks about his future prospects as a Biblical agent distributing his Persian translation, and writes regarding Christian teachers, both male and female. He mentions Miss Fisk (Fiske) and writes of sharing news with others about the labors at the Nestorian Mission. Glen sends his regards to multiple individuals and discusses outbreaks of sickness such as cholera, typhoid fever, and influenza.

William Glen letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 February 29
William Allen Hallock letter to Justin Perkins, 1839 June 5

Hallock, William A. (William Allen), 1794-1880

W.A. Hallock letter to Justin Perkins in which Hallock writes as Corresponding Secretary of the American Tract Society. He discusses the (Scripture) cards reported by Perkins. Hallock says most were approved and lists those which were not, including ones containing the word "Baptism." He writes regarding the printing expenses and grants made to Perkins' mission. He remarks on how much Perkins has done in giving form to the Nestorian language (Syriac) and asks him to look over the remainder of the printed documents on which his letter is written. Hallock also mentions the death of Brother Walker. The printed proofs are dated May 18, 1839 and pertain to the American Tract Society and one side lists the publications approved for circulation at Foreign Stations, including those in Nestorian and Ancient Syriac.

William Allen Hallock letter to Justin Perkins, 1839 June 5
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
Cyrus Hamlin letter to Justin Perkins

Hamlin, Cyrus, 1811-1900

C. Hamlin letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Hamlin writes that he has obtained the Persian Histories and has put them in packages to send to the Bible House for Perkins. He writes regarding other transmissions for America and the erroneous expense of sending books from London to other locations via steam, mentioning Mr. Washburn. Hamlin goes on to thank Perkins for his gift to the Library of Robert College and says they will give Perkins a "tutorship, professorship, a presidency if you will come on."

Cyrus Hamlin letter to Justin Perkins
Joseph Holdich letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 September 3

Holdich, Joseph, 1804-1893

Joseph Holdich letter to Justin Perkins in which Holdich writes as Corresponding Secretary of the American Bible Society, saying that they have received the enclosed letter from Mr. Bliss in regard to the Azerbijan (Azerbaijan) Turkish Scriptures. He asks if Perkins can give them any additional light relating to the plan proposed or add anything to what Mr. Bliss has said. He notes that no action has yet been taken on it. Bliss' letter no longer accompanies this item.

Joseph Holdich letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 September 3
Charles W. Moores letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 31

Moores, Charles W., 1828-1864

Charles W. Moores letter to Justin Perkins in which Moores expresses disappointment after missing the chance for a personal meeting with Perkins and requests information on which is the best Persian version of the Scriptures as well as the best Persian lexicon into English or other languages and how to obtain them and notes he has the Syriac, Armenian, and Arab Scriptures. In closing, Moores hopes that Perkins' visits to the churches will be productive and instructive. Unattributed notes are written in pencil on the letter including a list of clothing items and a note on the final page that states "speaks of books. collectors items."

Charles W. Moores letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 31
Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4

Haas, Christoph Friedrich, 1801-1882

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins in which Haas writes regarding several topics, the return of fellow missionaries from a visit with Perkins, "the flaws" of Melik Kasem Mirza (Malik Qasim Mirza), and an Armenian Deacon he feels Perkins should employ as a schoolmaster if his Society (Basel Evangelical Missionary Society) does not. Haas mentions Persian books being brought to Teheran (Tehran) noting he was wrong in his initial opinion about the English Ambassador on this point. Haas goes on to discuss packages and letters being sent to and from various people and goods, schoolbooks, and Bibles he is sending to Perkins and requests Perkins send him items he thinks Haas might need. Haas thanks Perkins for his invitation to Mr. Hoernle and himself to join Perkins' mission and states the reasons why they cannot. Haas closes telling Perkins not to weary himself and talks of their friendship. Dr. Riach and Mr. Nisbet are also mentioned in the letter.

Friedrich Haas letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4