Papers, 1831-1861.

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Papers, 1831-1861.

Correspondence between Henry Perkins, his wife Elvira Johnson Perkins, and fellow missionary workers, 1837-1845, concerning missionary work among Indians in Oregon and missionary work in Maine. Subjects discussed include living conditions, preaching activities, religion, boarding and school conditions, and Elvira's journey to Oregon via Hawaii in 1837. Other items include family letters and genealogy notes.

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Perkins family.

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Perkins, Henry Coit, 1804-1873

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Perkins, Elvira Johnson.

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