Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 14
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Creator | Zohrab, Edward |
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Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
Title | Edward Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins, 1837 February 14 |
Dates | 1837-02-14 |
Abstract | Ed Zohrab letter to Justin Perkins in which Zohrab responds to letters from Perkins. He writes regarding the winter and notes that the plague still continues at Constantinople and Trebizond (Trabzon). He remarks on the effects of cholera in Europe, particularly Italy, and in America at Charleston. He responds to news of the progress of Perkins' work and remarks on the good example of Malek Kassim Mirza and the policy of Russia to keep people in ignorance. He also responds to Perkins' inquiries about mail. Zohrab writes about the Russians seizing an English vessel in the Black Sea and says he hopes the English do not acknowledge the Russian blockade. He asks Perkins to send him Mr. Eli Smith's Journey through Armenia. He also briefly mentions Mr. Brant and Mr. Abbott. |
Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 27 x 22 cm |
Languages | English |
Place of Production | Erzurum (Turkey) |
Genre | Correspondence |
Subject | Zohrab, Edward – Correspondence |
Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
Subject | Russia – Foreign relations – Great Britain |
Subject | Plague – Turkey |
Subject | Caucasus – History – 19th century |
Subject | Russia – Territorial expansion |
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 6 |
Rights | No Copyright - United States |