Charles Alison letter to an unidentified recipient, 1863 August 25
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| Creator | Alison, Charles, 1810-1872 |
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| Title | Charles Alison letter to an unidentified recipient, 1863 August 25 |
| Dates | 1863-08-25 |
| Abstract | Charles Alison letter to an unidentified recipient in which Alison writes that he has instructed Mr. Glen to visit Ooromiah (Urmia) to inquire into the grievances of the Nestorian Christians. He also notes that Perkins (Justin Perkins) is "carrying out the views of Her Majesty's Government for their removal." He offers donations from himself and Mrs. Alison (Elizabeth Sarell Alison) to the subscription fund being raised for the sufferers and notes that he is leaving the money at Her Majesty's Consulate. The letter is signed "Alison" with no first name. It has been determined that Alison stands for Charles Alison. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 20 x 14 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Tabrīz (Iran) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Alison, Charles, 1810-1872 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Assyrian Church of the East members – Social conditions – 19th century |
| Part of | Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 1 Folder 1 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |