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Philander Oliver Powers letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 August 6

Powers, Philander O., 1805-1872

P. O. (Philander O.) Powers letter to Justin Perkins in which Powers writes regarding the mission in Broosa (Bursa). He describes a recent disturbance after an increase in their audience caused a "wrath of other bigoted women," resulting in the opposing women assaulting Powers' house. Powers writes that the good from this is that they are now acknowledged as a Protestant community. He discusses more news from the community, including the imprisonment of two of their brethren, the first baptism, the first Lord's supper, the organization of a church, and the death of one of their number. He also remarks on the revival in the Nestorian community and news of Protestant churches now organized in several other locations in Turkey. Mr. Dwight, the Peabodys, and Mr. and Mrs. Bliss are mentioned in the letter.

Philander Oliver Powers letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 August 6
Philander Oliver and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1836 July 9

Powers, Philander O., 1805-1872

P. O. (Philander O.) Powers letter to Justin Perkins in which Philander responds to a letter from Justin regarding the Nestorian Mission. He goes on to discuss his own mission, writing regarding two teachers from the Armenian school, the (Schneiders') experiments to determine if it was practicable to start a girls' school among the Greeks, and opposition to their mission by the Ar. (presumably Armenian) bishop. Philander also congratulates Justin on the birth of his boy. Following Philander's portion, H. G. (Harriet G.) Powers writes to Charlotte Bass Perkins, responding to news of the birth of the Perkinses' child and sharing news regarding others' pregnancies. She asks after Charlotte, remarks on Mr. Merrick going on his way, responds to the request from Mrs. Grant that she write, and shares news from Phillipston (Massachusetts).

Philander Oliver and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1836 July 9
Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 September 8

Schneider, Eliza Cheney Abbott, 1809-1856

E.C.A. Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Schneider writes regarding her journey to Broosa (Bursa) and situation there. She describes their home and makes several negative remarks regarding the Turkish people. She writes of Sabbath practices and mentions Mr. Powers, Harriet (Powers), Mrs. Stone of the Bombay Mission, Mrs. and Mr. Goodell, and Mrs. Johnson. Schneider also mentions receiving letters from Miss Fisher, Miss Caldwell, and Miss Grant and shares news regarding multiple named former schoolmates (from Ipswich Female Seminary). She goes on to write regarding the fighting times in America between the "Colonizationists & Antis." She also mentions the journey of Adeline White.

Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 September 8
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 June 28

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler explains his delay in correspondence due to the winter his missionary circle had. He writes of their illnesses, their move to Bebek, and the fire in Pera (Beyoğlu) that consumed the houses of the Schaufflers, Dwight, and Homes. He notes that their chapel and Female Seminary in the houses of Goodell and Everett were preserved. He discusses Merrick's Appeal and his and his wife's attempts to dissuade Merrick from such a step. Schauffler thanks Perkins for his copy of the Nestorian N. T. (New Testament) and mentions the copies for Germany. He references the circular of Stoddard with facts regarding their Patriarch and writes further about the fire.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 June 28
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 April 12

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler writes regarding the revival that began in Odessa and has now spread into eight villages in South Russia. He notes that, through the liberality of the American Bible Tract Society and the Am. S.S.U. (American Sabbath School Union), these regions will be supplied with Christian religious texts. He goes on to write about his German congregation and sales of religious texts to Greeks, Armenians, and Jews. He says they hope to in the future have a systematic influence among the Germans, Russians, Jews, Bulgarians, Moldavians, and other nations in and about Odessa. He sends blessings and regards to Perkins and others.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 April 12
Philander Oliver and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1837 June 17 to 19

Powers, Philander O., 1805-1872

P. O. (Philander O.) Powers letter to Justin Perkins in which Philander writes regarding local opposition to the mission in Broosa (Bursa). He also writes regarding two young Armenian school teachers to whom he is providing instruction, Brother S's prospects among the Greeks, the upcoming translation of some of Mr. Temple's tracts into Greco-Turkish, and their present domestic comfort and health. Following Philander's portion, Harriet (Powers) writes to Charlotte Bass Perkins. She discusses the health of Sister Schneider, mentions the birth of Eliza Howe (Schneider), remarks on reinforcements at Charlotte's station and Charlotte's health, comments on little Henry Martin's fall, discusses the deaths of the Adgers' children, and mentions Mr. Goodell's recent visit. Each Powers sends regards to several individuals.

Philander Oliver and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1837 June 17 to 19
Daniel Temple and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 24 to 30

Temple, Daniel, 1789-1851

D. Temple letter to Justin Perkins in which Temple responds to a letter from Perkins. He remarks on Perkins' encouraging reception among the Nestorians and says that they will probably find that the people in these countries love them more in word than in deed. He writes about the opposition to his mission's schools and books on part of the Greek ecclesiastics, mentioning the Patriarch, and Ecclesiastical Committee, and brother King. He writes about Biblical examples that can aid them in their mode of dealing with opposition and provides brief updates on the mission and its missionaries. On the last page, Goodell writes to Perkins and remarks on the news of the birth of his child.

Daniel Temple and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 24 to 30
Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 July 4 to 8

Schneider, Eliza Cheney Abbott, 1809-1856

E. C. A. S. (Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider) letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Schneider responds to a letter from Perkins, remarking on Perkins' health and journey. She writes that all are sick and discusses the states of each mission member. Schneider continues the letter on Tuesday, saying that they depart for Broosa (Bursa) soon. She writes regarding the local situation in Broosa and her hopes for her new home and her own new standard of piety. Numerous individuals are mentioned directly in the letter, including Mr. Paspati, Hohanes (Hohannes), Mrs. Goodell, Mrs. Dwight, Mrs. Johnson and her husband, Messrs. Goodell and Dwight, Mrs. Schauffler and her husband, Mr. Schneider, Mrs. Brown, and the Commodore (Porter). In an additional note, she mentions a fire in Constantinople that destroyed seventy or eighty houses.

Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 July 4 to 8
Elias Riggs letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 May 26

Riggs, Elias, 1810-1901

Elias Riggs letter to Justin Perkins in which Riggs says that "having joined the fraternity of bearded men, I have lately had a new photograph taken," a copy of which he is enclosing. He writes that he is now alone as Mrs. Riggs left for the United States to accompany their sons James and Charles who are going to pursue their studies. He writes further on that topic, providing updates on their other son Edward as well. Riggs notes when they left and that Clara Hamlin, Brother Parsons' two daughters, and Miss Proctor left with them. He says that he is boarding with Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin and that he anticipates Dr. Pratt leaving, mentioning Mr. Trowbridge. Riggs writes about their recent annual meeting and his current work on the Bulgarian Scripture and the Armenian and Armeno-Turkish translations. The enclosure noted no longer accompanies this letter.

Elias Riggs letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 May 26
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 6

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler references Brother Schneider's trials and writes regarding the consequences of plague in Odessa on the "the Lord's little flock" there, the interruption to his work among Jews, his work among the Germans, and conversions and the lack thereof. He also briefly responds to news of Perkins' Mission and gives a message for Brother Merrick. Schauffler notes that his wife is currently unable to write as she is the nurse of her child and their household is great.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 December 6
William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1856 May 14

Schauffler, William G. (William Gottlieb), 1798-1883

W. G. Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins in which Schauffler writes regarding Perkins' packages and his plans to improve their transport in the future. He goes on to discuss his recent transition from serving the Jews to the "Mohammedan" (Muslim) field and his relation to the Board (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions), mentioning his four sons, England, an offer from the Scotch State Church, and a message from the Missionary House. Schauffler notes that Bibles and Testaments are sold in Turkish openly. He shares that "at Marash the English Consular Agent was burnt in his house with his wife, child, and servant by fanatical Turks" and a Pasha is now to march there with troops. He also remarks on news of Perkins' mission's success.

William Gottlieb Schauffler letter to Justin Perkins, 1856 May 14
Abigail Perkins and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 March 3

Goodell, Abigail

A.P. Goodell (Abigail Perkins Goodell) and W. Goodell (William Goodell) letter to Justin Perkins in which Abigail thanks Perkins for the gift and writes regarding Perkins' book and Mrs. Mason's book that is in "connexion with Mrs. MacLeod Wylie's Work on The Burman Mission." She mentions Mrs. Knapp's house, discusses "your Nestorian" who is living with them as a cook, and notes that Miss Beech is leaving for America. In William's portion of the letter, he shares their sympathies over the separation of Perkins from his wife and son. He also writes regarding his mission's daily prayer meetings, a failed attempt to get up a system of female visitation there, and the status of Reverend Dr. Wood.

Abigail Perkins and William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 March 3
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 March 14

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant in which Dwight responds to communications from Perkins and Grant and says that he will attend to their directions in regard to the Syriac Scriptures and he will translate their letter to someone with an illegible name. He writes that he will also attend to Grant's requests. Dwight comments on information provided by Grant and Perkins, discussing the Nestorian people and the missionaries' plans. He also shares news of his own mission, its schools, and other missionaries, mentioning Mr. Goodell and Mr. Schneider. Dwight notes that a reverend from Boston is there after wearing himself out pleading for the temperance cause.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 March 14
William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 26

Goodell, William, 1792-1867

W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell shares news of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith who were shipwrecked on the coast of Caramania when attempting a voyage to aid Mrs. Smith's health. He says that they will come to Constantinople from Smyrna (İzmir) and stay in his house, in the room the Jacksons are vacating. Goodell shares news of the American Legation members in Turkey: Mr. Brown, Mr. Porter, and the Commodore, and he updates Perkins on their (mission) high school and the Girls' School.

William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 July 26
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 November 1

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant in which Dwight lists the items he has enclosed for them in a box for Mr. Haas. He mentions the death of Mrs. Smith and the arrival of the Schaufflers who recently suffered the loss of their two children. Dwight writes of an outbreak of the plague and of frequent society with others. He also writes regarding accounts and bills. In the letter, Dwight mentions Mr. Smith, Mr. Temple, Mr. Adger, Mr. Southgate, Mr. Calhoun, the American Bible Society, and Mr. Hill.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Asahel Grant and Justin Perkins, 1836 November 1
William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 30 to November 3

Goodell, William, 1792-1867

W. Goodell letter to Justin Perkins in which Goodell responds to a letter from Perkins, providing reasons why he thinks Perkins' determination to send to Constantinople for as few things as possible is a good one. He writes regarding how busy Mrs. (Abigail) Goodell is kept in watching all of their children. He also discusses Mr. (Daniel) Temple who is now convalescent and sister (Eliza Cheney Abbott) Schneider who has typhus fever and gangrene. He notes that he baptized the Schaufflers' baby Henry Albert and discusses Hohannes at Hass Köy whose college prospers and who has married. Goodell says that his own mission is doing well financially and then continues at a later date, saying that their sister at Broosa (Schneider) still lives. He asks if Dr. Grant wants their chemical apparatus.

William Goodell letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 October 30 to November 3
Elizabeth Barker Dwight letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, March 29

Dwight, Elizabeth Barker, 1807-1837

E.B. Dwight (Elizabeth Barker Dwight) letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Dwight writes regarding the trial Perkins has had to undergo, presumably the loss of a child. She goes on to discuss the murder of (Henry) Lyman and (Samuel) Munson, scarlet fever among the children there, the health of other members of the mission, and her children John White, Harrison, and William. She also writes about their upcoming plans and about the current status and plans of other missionaries. Multiple missionaries of the mission in Constantinople are mentioned by name.

Elizabeth Barker Dwight letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, March 29
Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4

Dwight, H. G. O. (Harrison Gray Otis), 1803-1862

H.G.O. Dwight letter to Justin Perkins in which Dwight says that he has not received Dr. (Asahel) Grant's letter ordering articles yet. He writes regarding a letter he is forwarding from Mr. Hallock, saying he can see no objection to writing to England in regards to the type. He writes further regarding the Syriac type and then goes on to discuss Perkins' narrow escape from the hands of an assassin, the confidence Perkins' expressed in expecting the Holy Spirit to soon visit his Station, the status of his own mission, and boxes that he forwarded on to Perkins. In the letter, he mentions the Patriarch, Mr. Southgate, Mr. Hill, Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Holladay, and the American Bible Society.

Harrison Gray Otis Dwight letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 4
Henry Augustus Homes letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 2 to 4

Homes, Henry A. (Henry Augustus), 1812-1887

H.A. Homes letter to Justin Perkins in which Homes says he has just returned from a visit to Broosa (Bursa). He writes that he envies the situations and facilities for learning languages of them and of Perkins compared to his situation in Pera (Beyoğlu) and discusses his difficulties. He responds to news of the success of Perkins' mission and writes about expecting the best but preparing for the worst. He goes to discuss writing versus conversation, noting "some foolish remark" he made to Perkins and Dr. Grant in letters. Homes says he is more occupied at present in finding a translation than any other kind of help meet in making books. Writing further on December 4, he notes that due to the ravages of the plague there is nothing of active labor going on at their mission and the government is preparing a quarantine.

Henry Augustus Homes letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 December 2 to 4
Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1866 August 2

Bliss, Edwin Elisha, 1817-1892

Edwin E. Bliss letter to Justin Perkins in which Bliss explains why he has not written for so long, mentioning the departure of Isaac (Isaac G. Bliss). He shares news of his Mission, other missionaries, and Robert College. Bliss also writes regarding churches related to his missionary work and the current status of family and friends. Dr. Riggs (presumably Elias Riggs), Edward Riggs, Sarah Dwight, Dr. Schauffler (William Gottlieb Schauffler), Mr. and Mrs. H. (Henry) Schauffler, Dr. Hamlin, Ostrander, Rogers, Mrs. Bliss (Isabella Homes Porter Bliss), the Bliss children Mary, Laura, Willie (William), and Isabella Stoddard, Dr. and Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. and Mrs. Van Norden, and other individuals whose names could not be deciphered are all mentioned in the letter.

Edwin Elisha Bliss letter to Justin Perkins, 1866 August 2