James Pringle Riach letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 November 20 to 21

Creator	Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865
Addressee	Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869
Title	James Pringle Riach letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 November 20 to 21
Dates	1837-11-20-1837-11-21
Abstract	J. P. Riach letter to Justin Perkins in which Riach responds to information received in a letter from Perkins. He writes regarding a variety of topics, including the Nestorian Mission and its schools, the failed negotiations of Bishop Yoosaof, his own need for (religious) assistance in Tabriz, Malek Kassim Meerza's conduct and school, his own visits to Ooroomiah (Urmia), religious conversations he's had, the possibility of success or failure of the Shah at Herat, and individuals at his location and at Perkins' mission. Mentioned in the letter are Prince Bahatoff, Major Woodfall, Dr. Grant, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Perkins, Clarendon, Mr. Holladay, Mr. Banham, Mr. Nisbet, the General, Taylor from Bagdad (Baghdad), and Colonel Wilbraham.
Physical Description	1 item (8 pages) ; 25 x 20 cm
Languages	English
Place of Production	Tabrīz (Iran)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865 – Correspondence
Subject	Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence
Subject	Iran – Politics and government – 19th century
Subject	Iran – Foreign relations – Great Britain
Part of	Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 2 Folder 2
Rights	No Copyright - United States