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Title
Justin Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1848 July 20
Contributors
Creator: Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869
Addressee: Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Creator: Amherst College. Class of 1829. Perkins
Addressee: Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Creator: Amherst College. Class of 1829. Perkins
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Date Created
1848-07-20
Note
The header indicates the letter was written in Oroomiah, the historical name for Urūmīyah. The letter appears to be incomplete.
Physical Description
1 item (4 pages)
Abstract
A letter from Justin Perkins, a missionary in Persia, to Edward Hitchcock describing the geology of the region including sulphur hot springs, the Euphrates River, and a description of "Oven Mountain." This letter also refers to enclosed specimens collected from the region.
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Language
English
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