Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 5
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| Creator | Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Title | Edward Breath letter to Justin Perkins, April 5 |
| Dates | 1830-1861 |
| Abstract | E. Breath (Edward Breath) letter to Justin Perkins in which Breath asks Perkins to send a portion of Matthew tomorrow if he has any prepared for the press. He also writes regarding petitions respecting Priest Shimon (Mar Shimun), noting that Askar Khan sends more or less every day requesting that they use their influence to procure his liberation. He writes further regarding one such request recently received, mentioning "Yiyah Khan" (also referred to as Yahyah Khan). Breath shares his opinions and news regarding the treatment of Shimon. |
| Notes | This item is dated April 5 with no year given. The date range provided is the start date of the collection as drawn from the finding aid and the death date of Edward Breath. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 19 x 13 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Urūmīyah (Iran) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Breath, Edward, 1808-1861 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | American Mission Press (Iran) |
| Subject | Shim'un XVII, Auraham, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, 1820-1861 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Turkey – Politics and government – 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 3 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |