Benjamin Labaree letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 January 30
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| Creator | Labaree, Benjamin, 1834-1906 |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Title | Benjamin Labaree letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 January 30 |
| Dates | 1863-01-30 |
| Abstract | Benj Labaree letter to Justin Perkins in which Labaree responds to a note from Perkins, writing regarding the conversation reported to Perkins by Dr. Wright. He mentions their Enfield friends. Labaree discusses their discrepancies in his and Perkins' representations in regard to their work, the people, and the country. He explains the influence of the views of Mr. Cochran and Mr. Breath on his own impressions. He shares that "I must say I never expect to entertain the pleasing views of Persia or the Nestorians that you have formed from your standpoint of observation." Labaree expresses his desire to serve his Master among the Nestorians. In a postscript he mentions another's statement to their friends and pictures he will sent Perkins. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (8 pages) ; 21 x 13 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Urūmīyah (Iran) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Labaree, Benjamin, 1834-1906 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Nestorian Mission |
| Subject | Missions, American – Iran – Urūmīyah |
| Subject | Missions to Assyrian Church of the East members – Iran – Urūmīyah |
| 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 3 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |