All Items 2 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 2 Contributor 2 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 2 Rhea, Samuel A. (Samuel Audley), 1827-1865 2 Location 1 Azerbaijan (Iran) 1 Topic 6 Correspondence 2 Armenians 1 Assyrian Church of the East members 1 Christianity 1 Christians 1 Social conditions 1 show more 1 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 2 Genre 1 Correspondence 2 Subject 6 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence 2 Rhea, Samuel A. (Samuel Audley), 1827-1865 – Correspondence 2 Armenians – Azerbaijan (Iran) – Social conditions – 19th century 1 Assyrian Church of the East members – Social conditions – 19th century 1 Christianity – Azerbaijan (Iran) 1 Christians – Azerbaijan (Iran) – Social conditions 1 show more 1 show fewer Samuel Audley Rhea letter to Justin Perkins, 1854 September 9 Rhea, Samuel A. (Samuel Audley), 1827-1865 S. A. Rhea letter to Justin Perkins in which Rhea says that their English friends are still with them. He notes that on Friday and Saturday these friends hunted on the plain and yesterday Mr. Thursby preached for them. Rhea also writes about the upcoming travels plans of the men, saying he thinks it is well they go by Julamerk. He briefly remarks on the men's previous visit to Oroomiah (Urmia). Samuel Audley Rhea letter to Justin Perkins, 1854 September 9 Samuel Audley Rhea letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 May 20 Rhea, Samuel A. (Samuel Audley), 1827-1865 Sam A. Rhea letter to Justin Perkins in which Rhea provides extracts from Deacon Joseph's letter regarding Meerza Nejef Ali, "the new Nestorian Agent in Salmas." He firstly explains Joseph's previous purchase of land in Salmas, subsequent building there to serve as a residence and school for Armenian girls, and Joseph and Khoshaba's purchase of a home and lot in Sawoora. He notes that all of these activities were approved by authorities. Rhea then includes the extracts which discuss the activities and character of the new Governor of the Armenians and the Nestorians. In the extracts, Joseph also says that the Governor ordered him not to reside in Salmas, build houses, or open schools. His response to the orders and subsequent interactions are described. Samuel Audley Rhea letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 May 20
