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William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1867 October 30

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

W.S. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler explains his delay in responding due to working on "Representative Cities" in Hours at Home and his double duties at the College as Professor of Greek and Walker Instructor in Latin in the stead of his son Henry. He writes about Henry and these duties. He mentions another son (John), who is at the Grande Ligne mission, and Madame Feller. Tyler thanks Perkins' for the responses to his interpretations of the "hard passage" about "the angels" and of "women speaking in meeting." He expresses his views on the latter topic and on the "alarming tendency in our age & country to efface the natural and desirable boundaries between the two sexes." He discusses Perkins' commentary on Genesis and goes on to write regarding Amherst College, a new building in Amherst, and local churches. He says he is sending the (College) Catalogue and Dr. Boardman's address at the last anniversary of Mount Holyoke Seminary, which no longer accompany this letter.

William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1867 October 30
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
William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 April 27

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

W.S. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler responds to a letter from Perkins and the information that Perkins' health is giving way. He remarks on his own health and labors and notes the new volume by Perkins on the Nestorian Missions issued by the Am. Tr. Soc. (American Tract Society). Tyler writes regarding "Plutarch 'De Sera Numinus Vindicta'" and The Theology of Greek Poets. He shares his views that all literature, science, and history illustrates the Bible. He writes regarding current Bible scholarship, discussing several authors, books, scholars, and the value of American and English scholars taught in German. Tyler goes on to answer Perkins' local questions about the change in location of the village church, the "Colored Sunday school," the current state of the old (Amherst) Academy building, and Amherst College faculty changes.

William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 April 27
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
William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 August 28

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

W.S. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes about Perkins leaving Oroomiah (Urmia) to return to America. He goes on to note the start of the new year at Amherst College and writes regarding student enrollment at Amherst College, the growth of other New England colleges, and the growth of the town of Amherst with several new buildings. He also writes about an article titled "High Churchism against the Bible" in the N.Y. Observer with a review of a sermon by Dr. Parker of the Episcopal Church. In closing, he mentions that Dr. E. Hitchcock lost another child.

William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 August 28
William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 May 15

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

W.S. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler says that he thinks Perkins must feel at home with his Nestorian children though his sorrowing heart cannot forget his wife and child. He discusses the feeling of disappointment to which Perkins' alluded in regards to Enfield, mentioning the Woodses. He writes about what might become of the Missions of their American Societies during the war, the defeat of General Hooker, and information about the war from his son. He goes on to write regarding Amherst, Amherst College, and the upcoming marriage of Miss Hinsdale to the village pastor. He shares news of the poor health of Dr. and Mrs. Hitchcock.

William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 May 15
William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 25

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

William S. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler responds to a letter from Perkins and notes that he wrote to Priest Abraham as well. He writes about his travels to the West and his impressions. He shares his negative impressions regarding the progress of religion and morals among the people as well as his encouraging impressions regarding protestant education, slavery falling in Kentucky, and a spiritual resurrection among the Germans in Pennsylvania. He mentions Edward Humphrey, Artemas Bullard, and Parker. He also writes of the revival in Sunderland, mentioning S.B. Ingram, and of the death of the Rev. Hunt of N. Parish.

William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 25
Priest Abraham and Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1838 June 5 and 28

Abraham, Priest, -1871

Priest Abraham letter to William S. Tyler in which Abraham expresses his joy at receiving a letter from Tyler and his desire that they continue writing one another. He prays that God will grant Tyler and his companions assistance and strength. He assures Tyler that his people who are with them (the missionaries) are pure and intent on good. He remarks that it is a trying time for them due to oppression from the mussulmans (Muslims). Abraham writes about the religious beliefs of the Nestorians and asks Tyler to pray for them, writing of the oppressions they suffer. At a later date, Justin Perkins writes to Tyler regarding Priest Abraham's letter. He notes that the account of the oppressions they suffer is not exaggerated.

Priest Abraham and Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1838 June 5 and 28
William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 September 21

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

W.S. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes regarding the death of Dr. Hitchcock, his "Reminiscences," what will become of his property, and his professorship. He mentions Hitchcock's children Jane, Emily, and Edward. Tyler shares that the Trustees are holding an extra session about finances, the endowment, and the Pastorate. He provides other updates relating to Amherst College and discusses the excitements in town, including the Agricultural College and a new Episcopal Church. Tyler also shares news about the American Civil War and politics. He briefly notes Brother Schneider's losses and Miss Fisks (Fiske's) death.

William Seymour Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 September 21
Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1865 September 29

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

J. Perkins letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins writes about his affliction on account of the illness of his son Henry, who had never betrayed the slightest tendency to depression in his letters. He writes about Mr. Rhea and his recent death. He notes the grief of Rhea's family and says that he thinks Miss Rice has sent Mrs. Rhea's narrative to Mt. Holyoke Seminary. He requests Tyler read it. Perkins writes regarding Mrs. Rhea and then goes on to remark on the death of two missionaries in Turkey. He comments on the prosperity at Amherst (College) and says that he had hoped Henry would join that college or Middlebury. He says there is no change in the health of his wife. He also responds to news that Tyler's son survived the war and remarks on the end of slavery.

Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1865 September 29
Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1862 March 4

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

J.P. letter to William S. Tyler in which Perkins remarks on his visit to Amherst and writes about the question of his return to Persia, which relates to the peculiar state of Mrs. P.'s (Charlotte Bass Perkins) health. He notes that there are few living men whose advice on the subject he would prize more than that of Tyler and Hitchcock. He says he is enclosing a letter from Mrs. Labaree which will better give him the form in which the matter lies in Mrs. P.'s mind. He asks Tyler to peruse it, give him his opinion, and return it. He also mentions the possible arrangements for Henry (Perkins) in the future. He notes the confidentiality of this letter and its contents and expresses his confusion over what he should do.

Justin Perkins letter to William Seymour Tyler, 1862 March 4
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
David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and Jesse George Davis Stearns letter of recommendation for Daniel Herbert Temple

Mack, David, 1778-1854

A document signed by David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and J.G.D. Stearns in which they state that Daniel Temple, Jr. (Daniel Herbert Temple), who wishes to apply to the A.E.S. for aid, is hereby recommended as they judge him worthy of that which the Society gives young men of promising talents in indigent circumstances who are preparing for the Christian ministry. The A.E.S. presumably refers to the American Education Society, and it has been determined that J.G.D. Stearns refers to Jesse George Davis Stearns. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top.

David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and Jesse George Davis Stearns letter of recommendation for Daniel Herbert Temple
William Seymour Tyler letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1874 June 29

Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897

Professor W.S. Tyler letter to Amherst College President William A. Stearns in which Tyler writes regarding honorary degrees. Tyler specifically discusses Rodolphus B. Hubbard, a former Amherst College student, George Washburn, acting president of Robert College, and Henry A. Homes, New York State Librarian, as suggestions for honorary degrees of A.B. (Bachelor of Arts), Doctor of Divinity, and L.L.D. (Doctor of Laws) respectively. Tyler states that he is enclosing letters from Dr. Bliss and Dr. Clark suggesting Washburn for an honorary degree and that Professor H.B. Hackett makes the suggestion of Homes for an honorary degree. The enclosed letters Tyler mentions no longer accompany this item.

William Seymour Tyler letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1874 June 29