Justin Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1864 January 1

Creator	Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869
Addressee	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Justin Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1864 January 1
Dates	1864-01-01
Abstract	J. Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Perkins says that he should have written him since hearing of the death of his wife (Orra White Hitchcock) but the notices of his poor health made it seem doubtful that any letter would ever reach him. Perkins writes that he is glad to learn that Hitchcock is lecturing in the college and has published a new book. He gives Hitchcock condolences on the loss of his wife and congratulations on his restoration to health. He reports on his own health and his loneliness due to being separated from his wife. He writes about his wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and provides updates on his missionary work and the current suffering of the Nestorians from want of food.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages) ; 21 x 14 cm
Languages	English
Place of Production	Urūmīyah (Iran)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Health
Subject	Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 – Death and burial
Part of	Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 2 Folder 7
Rights	No Copyright - United States