Matilda Van Zandt Cobb letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 23
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| Creator | Cobb, Matilda Van Zandt |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Title | Matilda Van Zandt Cobb letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 23 |
| Dates | 1862-10-23 |
| Abstract | M.VZ. Cobb (Matilda V.Z. Cobb) letter to Justin Perkins in which Cobb responds to a letter from Perkins to Mr. Cobb (Henry N. Cobb). She updates Perkins on Mr. Cobb's health and writes regarding their uncomfortable voyage via ship to their current location. Cobb says they are not sure of when they will leave or by what route, discusses the difficult decision for them to leave Oroomiah (Urmia), and remarks on Perkins' returning to his field. Cobb also discusses letters received and mentions Mrs. Breath, Mrs. Thompson, Dr. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Pollard, and Miss Beach. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 21 x 14 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Cobb, Matilda Van Zandt – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Missionaries |
| Subject | Missionaries – Travel |
| Subject | Missionaries' spouses |
| Subject | Women in missionary work |
| Subject | Cobb, Matilda Van Zandt – Travel |
| 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 4 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |