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Benjamin Labaree letter to Justin Perkins, 1867 June 28
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1867-06-28
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1 item (4 pages) ; 26 x 21 cm
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Benj Labaree letter to Justin Perkins in which Labaree responds to news of Perkins' journey and updates Perkins on business of the mission. He writes regarding the mission meetings over the estimates and the readjustment of their work. He provides details on the locations and responsibilities assigned to Cochran, Coan, Shedd, himself, and the Dr. He notes that he and the Dr. will now be responsible for the Armenian populations in various villages. He goes on to discuss the new English mission in Tabreez (Tabriz) for the "Mussulmans" (Muslims), Armenians, and Jews with missionaries Robert Bruce and John Tyler of the Church Missionary Society. He notes that the information on this mission comes from Deacon Syad. He writes about how many missionaries they should have in Tabreez, mentioning the Bible Society. Labaree also writes of private matters, including the selling of Perkins' house and article at Seir. He notes that they are thinking of opening a bookshop and discusses Miss Dean. Tears on this letter have been stitched together.
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English
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