Justin Perkins letter to Hannah Hooper Reed, 1837 Sepember 26

In Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers (Selections)

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Title

Contributors

Creator: Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869
Addressee: Reed, Hannah Hooper, 1778-1855
Creator: Amherst College. Class of 1829. Perkins

Genre

correspondence

Creation Information

Urūmīyah (Iran)

Date Created

1837-09-26

Physical Description

1 item (4 pages) ; 25 x 20 cm

Abstract

Justin Perkins letter to Mrs. (Hannah) Reed in which Perkins writes regarding the death of her husband, William Reed. He quotes Bible passages and shares their condolences for her in her bereavement. He asks that she also tender their heartfelt sympathies to Miss Hooper. He expresses his hopes that this event will be blessed to their church and Sabbath School scholars. Perkins says that they are deeply affected to know that the meeting during which William Reed died was for the object of aid to their mission. He notes that Mrs. P. would write but she is suffering from ophthalmy.

Subjects

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 -- Correspondence

Reed, Hannah Hooper, 1778-1855 -- Correspondence

Reed, William, 1776-1837 -- Death and burial

Grief -- Religious aspects

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