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Austin Hazen Wright letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 March 3

Wright, Austin Hazen, 1811-1865

A.H. Wright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wright writes about the changes to his plans, from everyone in his family except Caty returning to Persia to his family staying and him returning alone. He notes the misgivings of his wife regarding the previous plan and the letter from her elder brother remonstrating against them going, which led Wright to reconsider. He also notes the difficulty with the prior plan relating to where to settle Caty and Caty's health. He says his family will probably remain in this place (Poughkeepsie) and that the time of his leaving is not settled. Wright also shares what he knows of other returned missionaries plans.

Austin Hazen Wright letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 September 4

Wright, Austin Hazen, 1811-1865

A.H. Wright letter to Justin Perkins in which Wright responds to news of the new Firman. He says it seems to be the same as the old in regards to the restrictions on the number of schools, pupils, and sects and the only new idea is in "'teaching sciences' & 'not religion.'" He goes on to provide updates on the progress of the New Testament work, mentioning Mr. Cobb. He also responds to Perkins alluding to Wright hastening back to Persia. He says that the question of Lucy and Caty (and where they will stay or if one will go to Persia) is not yet solved. He provides updates on Caty, Lucy, Sarah, Johnny, and Mary. He mentions what he has heard of or learned from other missionaries and notes that the draft commenced there today.