James Pringle Riach letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1837 August 20

Creator	Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865
Addressee	Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897
Addressee	Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869
Title	James Pringle Riach letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1837 August 20
Dates	1837-08-20
Abstract	J. P. Riach letter to Charlotte Bass and Justin Perkins in which Riach explains that since his return he has been busy reading and writing letters to Tehran. He mentions Southgate and Merrick and writes regarding Samuel, of whom he has low opinions. Riach goes on to discuss the combination of merchants here (in Tabriz) to prevent the sale of European goods by Europeans, mentioning Mons. Ralli. In relation to this, he says that if the Shah is off in Herat and does not return, some disaster may be the result. Riach also writes that he hears nothing about the Commercial Treaty and he has asked leave of McNeill to go to Joolamerk.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages) ; 23 x 18 cm
Languages	English
Place of Production	Tabrīz (Iran)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Riach, J. P. (James Pringle), 1797-1865 – Correspondence
Subject	Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Correspondence
Subject	Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence
Subject	Iran – Foreign economic relations – Europe
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