Letter from Hattie to Em, September 9, 1869
Mail steamers; Missionaries; Buildings; Betrothal; Christian converts
In this letter to her sister, Emily, Harriet updates her about the mail steamers and wishes her sister could come to visit on one of them. She then talks about the influx of new missionaries and how they will have to scramble to get them housing. Hattie expresses distaste for the fact that some Chinese convert to Catholicism, rather than Presbyterianism. She concludes by expressing the importance of laboring amongst the Chinese both abroad, and in the United States.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1869-09-09
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Journal from Harriet to Dear Ones at Home, 1867-1868
Ocean travel; Missions; Prayer meetings; Steamboats; Motion sickness; Travel writing; Travel
This fifty-page journal recounts Harriet's first journey across the ocean to Canton. She talks about the stops along the way, the people she meets, and the conditions on the different ships. She also discusses her gratefulness for being raised in a Christian environment and her desire to "rescue" the Chinese.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1867-1868
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Letter from Henry to Edward, March 15, 1879
Health; Teething; Travel; Married people in missionary work; Children of missionaries; School buildings; Presbyterian church buildings; Baptism; Christian converts; Boarding schools
In this letter, Henry discusses the health of his family members. His mother is feeling better, Mattie has not been well in the past three days, and his baby is teething. Henry writes that he found that San Ui, where he traveled in February, was quite changed compared to the last time that he had been there. He tells Edward about the Board's plans to set up a school and a chapel in San Ui. Henry mentions that they have had several applicants for baptism. He also writes about his school and chapel in Canton and says that he has been thinking of making people who attend pay for their own rice.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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1879-03-15
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Section of "A Plea for the Chinese" by Henry
Chinese Americans; Emigration and immigration law; Opium abuse; Chinese--Religion; Kearney, Denis, 1847-1907
Henry criticizes the exclusionary proclamations of Denis Kearney towards Chinese immigrants. He explains that every claim towards the Chinese invasion of America is reciprocal to American actions in China. He adds that statistics reflect a decline in the Chinese-American population. To Henry, the spiritual state of China demands missionary action rather than the military. He compares their fortitude with that of Native American laborers.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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Letter from Mattie to her "Precious Sister," June 7, 1879
Birthdays; Christian converts; Baptism; Schools; Travel
Martha wishes Sarah a happy birthday, even though it was on June 2nd. Then, she writes about girls and women applying for baptism. Some of the girls' parents were against them joining the church. Mr. Culbertson will come to Canton and Mattie says that they will "not have the pleasure of entertaining him" since he is a single man.
Kerr, Noyes Martha
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1879-06-07
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Entries from H.V. Noyes, September 1854 to March 1861
Labor; Biblical scholars, Sermons; Missionaries; God; Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.--; Bible stories; Christanity; Indians of North America; Liberty; Citizenship; Constitutions--United States; Catholic Church; Patriotism; Death; Alcohol; Cuba--Relations--United States
These entries from Henry's studies at the Vermillion Institute include sermons, debates, and assignments. In these, he touches on the light of Christianity in the times of darkness through missionaries and education. He says that the next generation must be educated so they can do their part to support God. He tells stories of Native American "savagery" and how faith is what civilizes people. He comments on the strength of the Roman Catholic Church and comments that he thinks that it is going to destroy the American Nation and way of life. He also tells stories of the evils of alcohol and why it is a threat to man. Henry comments on labor and how it should be celebrated and encouraged in current society as it was in the Bible. He addresses whether the acquisition of Cuba would benefit the United States.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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Letter from Henry to Mattie, June 22, 1885
Travel; Snakes; Baptism; Opium abuse; Flood damage
Henry writes to Martha about his trip to the interior of China. Henry writes about an encounter he had with a snake. Henry remarks on how the people inland are very different than the ones in Canton. They spent two days examining the baptism candidates and received nine out of the twenty that applied. These were the first protestant baptisms on the island.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1885-06-22
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Letter from Henry to Sarah, June 2, 1887
Birthdays; Consuls; Merchants
Henry writes to Sarah on her birthday hoping she is celebrating at home. Dr. Kerr addressed the Missionary Conference despite his illness. Henry had to take a native preacher to the Consul to gain entry to Victoria in English territory, and Henry hopes he can make it as far as San Francisco to help Dr. Loomis and Mr. Kerr. Henry could not find the Consul, so he spoke with some Chinese preachers and visited a construction lot. Henry concludes by relaying more information about the Mission.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1887-06-02
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Letter from Henry to Edward
Letters; Baptism and church membership; Ultimatums (International relations); Diseases; Persecution--China
Henry writes to Edward having returned from a trip into the country. He hasn't received much mail, but Em sent a book for the children. A conversion took place at San-Ui, and three others have expressed devotion elsewhere. France negotiates with China but Henry has heard that war is probable. Dr. Happer is still ill and Hattie is in Macao with Mrs. Thomson. One of Henry's scholars died, a non-Christian whose sister is a convert. The Chinese grow less tolerant of French people in the country.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Henry to Father, November 6, 1866
Missionaries; Methodism; Catholic Church; Dreams--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Baptism; Conversion
Henry writes to his father, Reverend Varnum in Guilford, concerning an article in the "China Mail" about an old man wandering the streets of Tientsin in search of Roman Catholicism. This was following a dream he had in which he was barred from the gates of heaven because no unclean, or sinful, a person could enter. Chinese Roman Catholics directed him to Tientsin, where he accidentally joined an English Methodist mission. He returned home to Lou Ling and came again to Tientsin requesting more information for his village. Missionaries arrived and converted much of the village. The villagers began stressing the importance of destroying idols to one another. Henry reports that similar conversions have been seen in India.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1866-11-06
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Section of a letter from Martha
Christian education of girls; Church schools; Language transfer (Language learning)
In this letter, Mattie writes about the difficulty she has with the language and how the school children ask her to repeat herself when she makes mistakes. She tells the reader about the young girls at her school and sends a picture with a detailed description. She is very hopeful that they will be saved through Christ.
Kerr, Noyes Martha
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Letter from Martha to her Father, June 28, 1887
Ordination; Servants; Christian converts; Universities and colleges--China; Presbyterian Church; School buildings
Mattie is glad that her father could attend Edward's ordination. She tells her father that the last Sabbath was their Communion and briefly talks about those who were received in the Church. Recently, she received a letter from Dr. Happer that had information about the college, which apparently will be located in Canton. Dr. Happer also summarizes other aspects of the future college such as faculty, salaries, relationship to the mission, and leadership. Then, Martha tells her father about Henry's school building plans.
Kerr, Noyes Martha
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1887-06-28
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Letter from Henry to Em, September 9, 1879
Scholars--China; Conversion; Theft
In this letter to his sister Emily, Henry writes about a convert in Dr. Happer's school, Mo Hing, who is now a scholar in Los Angeles. Henry traveled to Chik-Hom to sell books. Later he held a communion service in San-Ui, which attracted some converts. He and Mo Hing went to a temple to sell books and Henry's umbrella was stolen. He lists the church's recent conversions and new associations. He saw Bella and Willie when he returned to Canton.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1879-09-09
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Letter from Henry and Wife and Baby to Edward, December 20, 1879
Machinery industry; Christian sects; Marriage; Ocean travel
Henry writes to Edward and reports that John Happer only visited for a short while. He hopes that Edward can sell his machine. He went with Belle and her child to San-Ui and Chik-Hom. At Chik-Hom an elderly Chinese doctor was converted. He was delayed by a storm but arrived home in time to marry Mr. B. Cunningham and Miss Lillie Happer.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1879-12-20
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Section of Unsigned Letter
Persecution--China; Prison discipline; Christianity and other religions--Chinese; Military occupation
This letter, probably written by Harriet, describes the persecutions against Christians, especially converts, taking place and the prison conditions that they endure. A Consul is battling for their release. A General is in charge of the region and dislikes foreigners and Christianity, and the author worries that looming French incursions may upset already strained relations. Many are now fleeing to the countryside.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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Section of Letter from Harriet
Missionaries; Conversion; Idolatry; Persecution--China
Harriet writes about a letter that Dr. Happer received from Mr. Corbett wherein he and Mr. Leyenbarger evangelize in the North. They converted many natives, two of whom had rejected their original beliefs after being unable to afford offerings but hiding due to social pressures. Harriet thinks that many more natives may be secret Christians. Dr. Graves says that persecutions have taken place against Roman Catholics with many killed, when the leader's family was lost to him, appearing as a punishment from the Christian God. The Wesleyan Mr. Hargreaves reports that a Buddhist monk wishes to convert and donate his small monastery as a chapel. Henry has returned, and Mr. Fulton is still in Lin Chau. Many young farmers may soon begin mission work. Mrs. Kerr's visit was more enjoyable than her time in America.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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Unsigned Letter to Father, May 14, 1885
Death; Sick; Missionaries' spouses; China--Foreign relations--France
This letter, probably from Martha, largely deals with the death of Mrs. Kerr. Mattie writes to her father that she is glad her family was able to meet Mrs. Kerr before her death. Henry is in Hainan to baptize converts there. In Canton, there is some social and political unrest surrounding the French.
Kerr, Noyes Martha
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1885-05-14
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Section of Unsigned Letter
Christian converts; Hysteria; Christianity and other religions--Chinese
This appears to be page twenty of an unsigned letter. The author is contemplating if A Lin is still a believer. She and her daughter A Tsit went to Hong Kong, then went to stay with her sister-in-law who is the wife of a wealthy Chinese Christian. It seems the wife gave a great deal to the missionaries, money and food, but the husband did not approve, so she became mildly hysterical.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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Letter from Henry to Mother, October 25, 1880
Boats and boating; Weight; Preaching; Baptism
In this letter, Henry writes to his mother while on his trip from Canton to Lin Chau. He comments on how everyone is gaining weight. In Lin Chau, Mr. Henry was able to secure a chapel for preaching. He also shares a story of a Chinese boy who wished to get baptism and the repercussions he was met with.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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1880-10-25
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Letter from Henry to Clara, July 23, 1880
Conversion; Travel; Baptism; Caste--India
Henry writes to Clara about what he has been up to. Rev. N Sheshadri is visiting Canton and he talked about his experience and work in India. He was converted at age 19 and has been a Christian now for 37 years. He talked about the system of caste. Henry talks about Mr. Don and his extensive travels.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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1880-07-23
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Section of Unsigned Letter to Dear Ones at Home, February 28
Death; Grief; Women missionaries; Faith; Future life
This letter deals with the death of the siblings' brother, Frank, who had been sick for a while. The author is concerned about her family but grateful that Frank was a Christian. She continues to talk about the women they are teaching and converting to Christianity. Mattie does a lot of reflecting on the family and how she hopes to see everyone again, regardless of illness and grief, but she can only have faith in God.
Kerr, Martha Noyes
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February 28, 1876
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Section of Unsigned Letter
Baptism; Missionaries; Rural churches
This author (most likely Martha), who has been in the missionary field for two years at the time, writes about the successes they have been having in converting people to Christianity. They are very hopeful about the situation. They also wish they could see Edward at the church he works at in Seville.
Kerr, Martha Noyes
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"Report of Mission Work under the charge of H. Noyes", 1882
Schools; Teachers; Missionaries; School buildings; Baptism; Women scholars; Women in medicine; Boarding schools; Girls' schools; Christianity--China
This report includes the number of enrolled students in each school, the number of newly admitted members to the church, and the number of those that applied for baptism. It also summarizes some of the students' plans after leaving their schools. The report includes some details on teachers and examples of the students' struggles.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #5
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1882
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<a href="https://www.geonames.org/1809858/guangzhou.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guangzhou</a>
"Extract from a pamphlet now being sold in the streets of Canton"
Sino-French War, 1884-1885; Peace treaties; Foreign visitors; Criminal justice, Administration of--China; Christian converts; Christianity--China; Church buildings--Vandalism; Viceroys
It is stated in the pamphlet that foreigners persuaded "unprincipled" people to join the Church, thus allowing them to escape the law. Consequently, a lot of people disagree with this so burning and destruction of Church buildings is a prevalent issue. The pamphlet lists several possible approaches that may discourage people from converting to Christianity. It also mentions strategies so as to persuade foreigners to accept a new system that "filters" converts. This strategy is based on the principle that many converts are ashamed of being converts in public and foreigners, most likely, dislike this. The foreigners' interference in China's criminal justice system should not happen under the Treaty of Tientsin, but denouncing its violation may cause trouble.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #5
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Letter from Hattie to Mary, September 4, 1889
Married people in missionary work; Mail steamers; Food poisoning; Aging; Servants; Christianity--China; Christian converts; Presbyterian Church
Harriet is glad that Dr. Kerr and Martha are happy together. Dr. Kerr and Martha got food poisoning from eating shrimp for breakfast. Last Sabbath it was their Communion season, so Harriet tells Mary about all the newly admitted members. The mission's cook, Yuk Kwai, applied for admission but was rejected. Nonetheless, Harriet is satisfied because all the mission servants are at least trying to get close to Christianity, unlike their old servant, Akwai, who seemed to get farther and farther away.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #4
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1889-09-04
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Letter from Hattie to Edward, August 19, 1889
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845; Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901; Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922; Steamboats; Sabbath; Herald and Presbyter; Presbyterian Church; Elders (Church officers)--Baptists, [Presbyterian Church, etc.]; Heaven
Harriet writes to her older brother, Edward, about how many missionaries he has sent to China and the difference in opinion among the missionaries about traveling on the Sabbath/Eve of the Sabbath. She mentions a letter from Brother Notestein and infers from it that he plans to stay working with Edward. She includes an article about Pres. Andrew Jackson refusing the role of a ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church in Nashville and expresses gladness at Henry being an elder instead of President. She ends back on the Sabbath debate and criticizes Pres. Harrison for going on a yacht on the Sabbath.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #4
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1889-08-19
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Letter from Hattie to Sara, May 15, 1889
Education; Marriage; Conversion--Christianity; Presbyterian Church--Missions; Baptists; Heathenism; Tumors; Health
In this letter to Sarah, Harriet writes that she thinks that Mrs. Simmons is creative and talented but she probably did not have many opportunities to get an education. Mr. Graves will be back in China soon together with two ladies and everybody assumes that he will marry one of them. Harriet believes that it is better for close communion Baptists to marry people with their same views. She thinks that the Baptists should focus their energy on targeting heathens instead of Presbyterians. Dr. Kerr has been busy with a wealthy patient who has a tumor and his lungs are failing.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #4
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1889-05-15
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Letter from Harriet to Father, October 11, 1883
Sino-French War, 1884-1885; Christianity--China; Idols and images--Worship; Indemnity; Trials (Murder); Foreign visitors; Great Britain--colonies; Viceroys; China--Foreign relations--France
Hattie thinks that it will be very sad if war outbreaks. It will be especially hard for Chinese Christians because of the local hostility to foreigners and their customs. Even though the papers published rumors of war with France, Harriet writes that war seems unlikely given the current peaceful atmosphere. Harriet mentions some unsettled matters such as indemnity for the loss of property in Shamin. Harriet gives examples of how the English adjust their rules according to what will benefit them. She also quotes a couple of examples that denote the flawed justice system and how it benefits foreigners, even when they are guilty. Harriet also writes about the violence and injustice involved in British colonialism.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1883-10-11
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Letter from Harriet to Father, April 30, 1885
Birthdays; Presidents--Election; Temperance; Women--Suffrage; Conversion--Christianity; Idols and images; Sino-French War 1884-1885; Russia--Foreign relations--Great Britain; Great Britain--Foreign relations--Russia
Hattie thinks that it is strange to have a Democrat president (Cleveland) after so many years of Republican rule. She believes that had it been General Hancock the one elected, there would have been less dissatisfaction. Harriet believes that it will be a long time before a president is elected due to his alignment with temperance. This would be the case if women were allowed to vote. The Sino-French War seems to be almost over, but there is an imminent war between Russia and England. According to some statistics, 28,000 people were converted to Christianity in one week in the United States. Along with this letter, Harriet sends two paintings of Chinese boats. It is a Chinese tradition to paint eyes on boats and to put idols that are supposed to protect the passengers. One of the paintings is a slipper boat, which, according to Harriet, is uncomfortable.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1885-04-30
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Letter from Harriet to Father, December 22, 1884
Vacations; Travel; Travel costs; Cancer; New church members
Hattie writes to her father about her holiday trip to Macau, and how expensive it is to travel around the area. She talks of the new members of the church, one with terminal cancer, and one the mother-in law to their cook. She laments the cook not joining the church, and expresses gladness at one of the new members joining Henry's Training School.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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Letter from Harriet to Father, February 5, 1883
Christian missions; Schools; Boarding schools; Girls' schools; Sabbath schools; Buildings; Diplomatic and consular service; France--Foreign relations--China; Mobs; Presbyterian Church
In this letter, Hattie copies the annual mission report for her father, which includes Harriet's, as well as Miss Butler's work. She writes about the Training school for women, Girls' Boarding School, Girls' day schools, Boy schools, and Bible readers. The report includes the number of students and some students' achievements. For example, memorizing and understanding the New and Old Testament, or students becoming qualified to be teachers. The Tam San Kai day school closed, but the mission still owns the building. The school at Hunan has been the most prosperous. Some disturbances occurred. They faced opposition from locals living near the school in Lo Tik Hong but the Consul helped the mission to keep the building. Some scholars were afraid of going to school during the day so many of them studied at night. Some teachers have been mobbed and frightened away. The pastor's salary increased and the church became self-sufficient. There are rumors that the French are going to attack Canton in March. They are going to close the school in Macao today.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1883-02-05
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Letter from Harriet to Father, September 12, 1882
Letter writing; Mail steamers; Christian converts; Women authors
Hattie is disappointed that she has not received the mail. The steamer came in today and indicated that it was carrying American mail but there was nothing for her. She has been writing letters all day and she would have more written if she did not write an article for Woman's Work. She hopes her father will appreciate the article. Mrs. Graves told her recently that a young man has been accepted into the church, and that they found that he has not been worshipping idols. Apparently, his grandmother came to the hospital twenty years ago and learned about Christianity, which she, in turn, taught her daughter, who in turn taught her son.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1882-09-12
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Letter from Hattie to Father, July 28, 1882
Missionaries; Health; Missions, Medical
Harriet writes to her father about the other missionaries they know, discussing E. M. Butler and the various things they have heard about her character. Harriet also mentions that Mrs. Kerr is not doing well, health-wise, and has been doing poorly since the last winter. Harriet spends the latter half of the letter discussing a new Doctor in the area Dr. Stubbart as well as the success of a Dr. Dean, and a young doctor Sturge who is in Petchaburi.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #2
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1881-07-28
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Letter from Hattie to Father, July 15, 1879
Letter writing; Boarding schools; Employees; Schools; Happer, A. P. (Andrew Patton), 1818-1894; Health
Harriet writes her father about the Last Communion Season and talks about how twenty eight people were received into the church, as well as about how many helpers she has at the school in comparison to the Boarding School in Ningpo (Ningbo). She also contrasts the wealth of trained and training women to the men at Dr. Happer's school, remarking that it doesn't seem that Dr. Happer's school can claim to be a theological one given that nearly all of his students are lazy and turn out badly.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #2
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1879-07-15
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Letter from Hattie Noyes to "dear Friends," April 1, 1875
Arson; Fires; Education--China; Missions--Study and teaching; Sabbath schools
In this letter, Harriet reminds people of the schoolhouse being burnt down. She was able to visit some students that were very happy to see her. Women visit their house and find the structure fascinating. Sabbath school is starting up again and some of the women promised to attend. She specifically writes of a little girl named Atai who is a favorite and skilled student.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #2
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1875-04-01
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Letter from Hattie to Sarah, November 9, 1874
Travel; Communion sermons; Missionaries; Conversion; Single women
Harriet says that she has been writing to Sarah often. Henry is not back from his trip in northern China yet. She talks about the communion service they held with nine people, some of whom she thinks are very faithful Christians. Lillie Happer is coming to Canton from Japan and Miss Shaw is leaving to go there. Harriet hopes they will send more single women to Canton.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #1
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1874-11-09
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Letter from Hattie to Mother, November 25, 1873
Letters; Travel; Cats; Women Missionaries; Missionaries; Death
Harriet writes about how good it is to see her sister Martha, and the news that she is going with Henry to Hong Kong to visit other missionary friends. She then discusses how her kitty has grown and that the school is doing well. Lastly, she talks about another missionary, Mr. Corbett baptizing 150 people, as well as other tales from fellow missionaries including the death of Mr. Capp's wife.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #1
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1873-11-25
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Letter from Hattie to Frank, May 31, 1873
Birthdays; Presbyterian Church; Women missionaries; Buildings
Harriet wishes Francis a happy 35th birthday. She also tells him that Henry has not come back yet and his delay might be due to the heavy raining that they have been experiencing, which made the river rise. Hattie is happy because the mother of one of her students told her that her family and some of her neighbours have given up worshipping idols. She writes about building a meeting house for the First Presbyterian Church in Canton, a new chapel for the Sabbath services, and the "Ladies' Home". Somebody wrote in "Our Monthly" about being against sending single lady missionaries, so Harriet expresses her disagreement stating that men are not the only ones who can work for Christ.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1873-05-31
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Letter from Hattie to Father, December 10, 1872
Mail steamers; Presbyterian Church; Baptist--Missions
Harriet tells her father that they have to wait four weeks until receiving more letters from United States because the steamer is not working. Harriet mentions the Synod of China which is expected to be held in Canton in 1877. Dr. Ward and Ms. Ward, who have been in the Baptist Mission in Assam, India for over 20 years, are in Canton. Next Sabbath, Harriet's mission will have their Communion and she is hoping that they will have five new members of the church. The church, which used to have 40 members, is now divided into two. Harriet feels like the work seems to go slowly.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1872-12-10
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Letter from Hattie to Mother, August 6, 1871
Missionaries; Presbyterian Church; God; Bible
Harriet Noyes wishes her mother a happy birthday in the beginning of this letter and then updates her on the mission work. It seems to be slow moving, but she has faith in God. Dr. Happer planted doubt that their lack of success has to do with their being unbelievers, and that is discouraging to Harriet. There are a few women who have joined their church recently that she mentions, though not by name.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #1
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1871-08-06
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