All Items 2 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 2 Contributor 6 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 2 Worcester, Samuel M. (Samuel Melancthon), 1801-1866 2 Amherst College 1 McLean Asylum for the Insane 1 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 1 Tabernacle Church (Salem, Mass.) 1 show more 1 show fewer Topic 5 Correspondence 2 Family 2 Faculty 1 History 1 Mental health 1 Part Of 1 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 2 Genre 1 Correspondence 2 Subject 8 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence 2 Worcester, Samuel M. (Samuel Melancthon), 1801-1866 – Correspondence 2 Worcester, Samuel M. (Samuel Melancthon), 1801-1866 – Family 2 Amherst College – Faculty 1 Amherst College – History 1 McLean Asylum for the Insane 1 Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Mental health 1 Tabernacle Church (Salem, Mass.) 1 show more 3 show fewer Samuel Melancthon Worcester letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 6 Worcester, Samuel M. (Samuel Melancthon), 1801-1866 S.M. Worcester letter to Justin Perkins in which Worcester says that he read part of Perkins' last letter from his pulpit and the next Sabbath he preached on missions. He mentions Perkins' remarks on the Concert of Prayer and details of his present situation and prospects. He gives updates about Amherst College and several individuals: Dr. Humphrey, Prof. Fiske, Mr. Tyler, and Edward Humphrey and his brothers John and James. He also remarks briefly on the aspect of religion in the country and asks Perkins to say a word on the privations of a missionary. Worcester writes about being the minister of Tabernacle and the church itself. He also shares family news. Samuel Melancthon Worcester letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 January 6 Samuel Melancthon Worcester letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 September 17 Worcester, Samuel M. (Samuel Melancthon), 1801-1866 S.M. Worcester letter to Justin Perkins in which Worcester responds to a letter from Perkins and news of his deep affliction. He briefly mentions the funeral service of Abel Lawrence and goes on to write regarding Perkins returning to Persia without his wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins). He writes about his own experience of Mrs. Worcester being in the McLean Asylum. He notes that he has not seen her in years and writes about her case, times when he thought he might move her elsewhere, and the cost. He shares his thoughts on Perkins' decision (about whether he should go to Persia and leave his wife in the asylum) and mentions Br. Treat. Samuel Melancthon Worcester letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 September 17
