Charlotte Bass Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 24
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| Creator | Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Title | Charlotte Bass Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 24 |
| Dates | 1862-03-24 |
| Abstract | C. B. (Charlotte B.) Perkins letter to her husband Justin Perkins in which Charlotte responds to a letter from Justin, remarking on the difficulties of his journey. She writes regarding the extensive field he has before him to preach Christ, saying that "surely there is nothing like it in all heathendom or even in enlightened Persia." She mentions the buzz of war, noting the death and funeral of Dr. Stearns' son. Charlotte discuss her own health and shares that Henry (Martyn Perkins) said "I am not undecided at all but wish to go right back to Persia." She says that as for herself, she dare not choose but leaves herself in her heavenly Father's hand. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 20 x 12 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Chicopee (Mass.) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Travel |
| Subject | Faith |
| 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 2 Folder 1 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |