All Items 3 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 3 Contributor 3 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 3 Mead, John O. 2 United States. Army 1 Location 1 United States 3 Topic 10 Correspondence 3 Politics and government 3 History 2 Personal narratives 2 African American troops 1 Catholic Church 1 Faith 1 Protestant churches 1 Relations 1 Slavery 1 show more 5 show fewer Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 3 Genre 1 Correspondence 3 Subject 8 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence 3 United States – Politics and government – 1861-1865 3 Mead, John O. – Correspondence 2 United States – History – Civil War, 1861-1865 – Personal narratives 2 Faith 1 Protestant churches – Relations – Catholic Church 1 Slavery – United States 1 United States. Army – African American troops 1 show more 3 show fewer John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 20 Mead, John O. J.O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which Mead writes regarding his health, the health of family and friends, the status of the family business, and current events in the United States. Mead discusses messages from the government and states that he rejoices in the prospect of the abolishment of slavery. He also writes about the army, including the "colored troops," and what is being done for freed slaves and "the poor deluded white people in the rebellious states." In the letter, Mead mentions Alexander Cummings, a Missionary Society, and family members: Henry, Charlotte, James, and Mrs. Mead (Julia Perkins Mead). John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 20 John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 22 Mead, John O. J. O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which Mead responds to a letter received from Perkins and writes regarding his health and the health of others, the status of the Civil War, the family business, and the financial status of the United States. He mentions General Grant (Ulysses S. Grant), General Sherman (William Tecumseh Sherman), Secretary Chase (Salmon P. Chase), and Senator Fessenden (William P. Fessenden). John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 22 F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 November 20 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 F.B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins in which Banister explains that she was asked by Miss Wheelwight to contribute this letter to a box for Perkins. She writes of books that she had hoped to add to the box but could not and of other publications she still hopes to add. She remarks on the current political situation in the United States, saying that perhaps more than anything else they should fear a struggle with the Catholics. Banister also writes regarding her faith in God, Perkins' missionary work, and another missionary’s account that she heard. F.B. Banister may stand for Frances B. Banister. F. B. Banister letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 November 20
