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Title
Transcription of an excerpt from the June 24, 1838 London and Paris Observer
Contributor
Addressee: Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869
Creation Information
Date Created
1838 - 1869
Date Note
This transcription is undated. The date range provided is drawn from the date the original article was published and from the end date of the date range for the collection in the finding aid.
Physical Description
1 item (2 pages) ; 26 x 21 cm
Abstract
An unattributed handwritten transcription of an excerpt from the London and Paris Observer in which the missionary expedition to travel to Kurdistan to make acquaintance with the Nestorian Christians and explore several districts is discussed. Mr. Ainsworth, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Rassam are all mentioned. The excerpt also discusses funding for the expedition by the Geographical Society and the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge. The article was originally published in the June 16, 1838 issue of the Literary Gazette and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c. The transcription is addressed to Justin Perkins.
Shelf Location
Finding Aid
Language
English
Repository
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