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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
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 on a variety of subjects. She notes a slight earthquake in England and says she will try to impress upon Lord Shaftesbury, who has access to his father-in-law Lord Palmerston, the necessity of a different (British) ambassador to Persia. Ranyard asks for any journals of the Bible-readers translated, noting the touching accounts from Mrs. (Bowen) Thompson of hers at Beruit. She mentions Mr. (William) Moon's Arabic Alphabet for the Blind and describes the methods he uses for making the raised books, noting Mr. Barham's articles on the subject. In regards to the Nestorians, she says that the "fresh bitter sufferings under Ishmael's yoke are all only another token of its last bitterness before that yoke is broken - for its 'seven-times' - are all but over." She goes on to discuss the plan for her book, to trace the Seven Times of God. Ranyard provides her ideas for the possible dates and events of these times. The Book and its Missions is also mentioned in the letter.

Ellen Henrietta White Ranyard letter to Justin Perkins
Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 21 to December 7

Fiske, Fidelia, 1816-1864

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins in which Fiske writes from South Hadley regarding Mrs. (Charlotte Bass) Perkins. She writes of her plans to speak with Dr. Tyler about Mrs. Perkins' situation in the Asylum. Fiske continues the letter in Boston. She remarks on another woman who has been removed from an asylum in Jacksonville and writes regarding the need for a physician at the Oroomiah (Urmia) Mission. She also writes of the possibility of her returning to Oroomiah. Mr. Treat, Mr. Cozzens, Dr. Bass, Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. Shedd, Dr. Wright, Dr. Young, Miss Rice, Miss Crawford, Mr. Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, and Mrs. Rhea are all mentioned in the letter.

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 21 to December 7
Aura Jeannette Beach letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 25

Beach, A. J. (Aura Jeannette)

A.J. Beach (Aura J. Beach) letter to Justin Perkins in which Beach responds to a note from Perkins and writes regarding her journey and current situation. She writes of other missionaries and her health, noting that her prayers are that her Father (presumably referring to God) will lead her back to Perkins. Beach mentions several individuals by name in the letter including Goodell, Bliss, Cobb, Mary, and several others whose names are illegible. The location of Trebizond (Trabzon) is also mentioned several times.

Aura Jeannette Beach letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 25
Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 May 11

Schneider, Eliza Cheney Abbott, 1809-1856

A letter from Eliza (presumed to be Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider) to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Eliza writes so that Perkins may have words to remember her by once they have "exchanged the last word, the last pressure of the hand, and the last look!" Eliza shares her thoughts on her own experiences and what Perkins will face as the wife of a missionary, especially in regards to loneliness. She quotes the New Testament of the Bible several times.

Eliza Cheney Abbott Schneider letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1834 May 11
Fidelia Fiske letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1862 January 2

Fiske, Fidelia, 1816-1864

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Fiske writes that she has just finished reading their Oroomiah (Urmia) mail and will return it. She writes further regarding letters, mentioning Mrs. Stoddard and Doctor. She says to Charlotte that she is sure they would be glad to see her back in Oroomiah, discusses what she may do over vacation, and writes of her improving health. Fiske notes that the Oroomiah Mission has been the subject of special prayer here (Mount Holyoke Seminary) today and says that she read most of their letters to Miss Ballantine and Lucy.

Fidelia Fiske letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins, 1862 January 2
Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 7

Fiske, Fidelia, 1816-1864

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins in which Fiske expresses thankfulness that Perkins is still "laboring for Christ" despite the infirmaries of Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins). She shares what she has heard regarding his wife and discusses the death of Mrs. Eliza (Pomeroy Dutton) Fiske. Fiske goes on to write of gathering information on deceased graduates of "this Seminary" (Mount Holyoke Seminary) and of a meeting (of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) in Springfield, discussing several individuals. She mentions a visit from Mrs. Stoddard and sends her love to the Nestorians.

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 7