Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 13
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| Creator | Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Title | Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 June 13 |
| Dates | 1836-06-13 |
| Abstract | Alexander Nisbet letter to Justin Perkins in which Nisbet writes that he received Perkins' note regarding the situation the Nestorians were brought to "by the lawless conduct of their Mohammedan (Muslim) oppressors." He says that their (the British) Ambassador is there and is to give them assistance. He notes that the Ambassador has spoken to the Ameer and someone has been sent to bring "the individual who carried off the girl" to Tabreez (Tabriz). Nisbet writes that the Ambassador will also do what he can on behalf of the Jews and then goes on to share updates on British military officers and diplomats, including Captain Sheil, Sir Henry Bethune, Mr. Ellis, and Mr. McNeill. He also mentions the two hundred Tomans in silver which Perkins should now have. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 21 x 13 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Tabrīz (Iran) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Nisbet, Alexander, active 19th century – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Missionaries – Finance, Personal |
| Subject | Money – Iran – 19th century |
| Subject | Iran – Foreign relations – Great Britain |
| Subject | Assyrian Church of the East members – Social conditions – 19th century |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions – Islam |
| Subject | Islam – Relations – Christianity |
| Subject | Diplomats – Iran |
| 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 |