Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1849 February 5

Item Information

Title:
Henry J. Van-Lennep letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1849 February 5
Description:
A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Henry J. Van-Lennep mentions a donation to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions that was given by students at Amherst College, asking that the money be used for whatever purpose Hitchcock feels is best. Van-Lennep also gives a lengthy description of his missionary work in Turkey, discussing those who are attending the seminary and the effect of the missionaries on the community. The envelope containing the letter is postmarked March 28 and is also included.
Creator:
Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John), 1815-1889
Addressee:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Contributor:
Amherst College. Class of 1837. Van-Lennep
Date:
February 5, 1849
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Genre:
Envelopes
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 4 Folder 9 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Correspondence
Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John)--1815-1889--Correspondence
Missionaries--Turkey
Places:
Turkey
Extent:
1 item (4 pages) + 1 envelope
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:52134
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Bebek (Istanbul, Turkey)
Language:
English