Section of Unsigned Letter from Harriet, July 23, 1871
Visitors, Foreign; Social conflict; Missionaries
Hattie writes on the Sabbath to an unknown correspondent. Tensions with the locals seem to have reached a boiling point so it has been recommended that missionaries stay at home. She likens it to the Sabbath after the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War. She writes about how the Chinese peoples' distrust of foreigners has affected mission work, and how it affects mission work going forward.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1881-07-23
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The United States Civil War, 1861-65
Letter from Henry to Clara, September 15, 1887
River boats; Tracts; Ullambana; Persecution--China
Henry writes to Clara between Fatshan and Canton. He went with Dr. Kerr and Mr. Fulton along the river to Ping-Nam where a group from Yameen told them to leave. They next reached Kwai-Ping where they were told they must pay for the All Souls Festival for wandering souls, which they did not. A crowd formed and drove them back to their boats. They eventually reached Canton.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
Loose, 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>
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1887-09-15
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Letter from Henry to Clara, October 27, 1884
Mail steamers; Weight; Stature; Health; Lungs--Diseases; Travel; Bible--Reading; Reading (Early childhood)--Studying and teaching; Preaching; Chapels
Upon his father's request, Henry records in this letter his sons' heights and weights plus his wife's and his own. Dr. Happer came back from Japan two weeks ago and he is still not very well, so he intends to go home before the rainy season. Henry tells Clara that Willie likes to read, especially the Bible. There was some trouble involving some foreigners at one of the large temples yesterday. Daily preaching at the chapels has been temporarily suspended, but services are still held.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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1884-10-27
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Letter from Henry to Clara, August 20, 1884
Dwellings; Grapes; Railroad stations; Swiming; International relations
Henry writes to Clara having learned that a grapevine now grows across their house. He is glad that Mary is heading east and that Blaine has been nominated for president. He hears that a railroad will interrupt their farm but thinks they might be compensated for it. He relates that Willie and Richard Varnum have gone "sea bathing," and that he will return to Canton unless a war develops. Mr. Fulton in Hong Kong thinks the schools should close. Henry believes the French will first take Foochow and notes they have already occupied Kee-lung. Henry sent a paper he wrote for the Mission Conference to the "Evangelist" and "The Herald Presbyters" called "The Chinese in Christian lands."
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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1884-08-20
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
1884 United States Presidential Election
Letter from Henry to Edward, December 15, 1882
Pain; Travel; Ambushes and surprises; Children; Whooping cough
Henry writes to Edward to ask him about his pain, hoping he is recovering. Henry has been traveling up the West River. They were not welcome in Kwang-Si; their boats were stormed but managed to get away with minimal damage. When they got their boats away from the shore, brickbats were thrown at them. Overall, Henry says they came back refreshed from the trip. Henry thinks that Willie and Richard have whooping cough.
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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1882-12-15
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Letter from Henry to Francis, May 31, 1869
Cantonese dialects; Agriculture; Sabbath schools; Presidents--Term of office--United States; Persecution--China
Henry writes to Frank from Canton and wishes him well. He has been translating the New Testament into Colloquial Cantonese. He reminisces about planting corn and potatoes in Seville and regrets that Dr. Allen and Mr. Hamsher are leaving the Sabbath School. He has high hopes for President Grant's term and does not think he could possibly do worse than the previous President. He reports more violence against newcomers in China but believes Canton to be safe.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1869-05-31
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Grant, U. S. (Ulysses S.), 1881-1968
Letter from Henry to Mary, December 9, 1870
Weight; Boarding schools; Telegraphs; War
Henry writes to his sister Mary inquiring about what she looks like now. He is sad to hear that Frank is feeling unwell. He tells her about the plans for a boy's boarding school. Henry goes on about family friends. The telegram brought news of war between Russia and Turkey, and that England and Australia will side with Turkey. He hopes it is a rumor.
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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1870-12-09
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Letter from Henry to his Father, July 1, 1871
Birthdays; Telegraphs; Preaching; Missionaries; Foreign ministers
Henry wishes his father a happy birthday. He is preparing an English sermon to preach tomorrow. Continuing the letter a week later, Henry is glad to hear that his father is getting over his illness. He talks about the propositions made to the foreign ministers by the Chinese Authorities. He also mentions the new telegraph line connecting Hong Kong to Europe and America. It will now only take 2-3 days for news to travel. He plans to travel to the country soon and says the people are reasonably friendly, but "of course, call us, foreign devil..."
Noyes, Henry Varnum
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1871-07-01
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Letter from Henry to Em, October 8, 1870
Family; Weather; Boats and boating; Safety; Chapels; Cost; Fire; Violence
Henry writes to Emily letting her know that both he and Harriet are in Hong Kong and have been there for the last week. Henry was expecting family to spend some of the days with them but some are saying that Canton is not safe and thus they did not come. There were violent occurrences in Fatshan. A chapel was just finished on the 21st of September and the same night it was attacked and burned. Henry remarks that the country is in an unsettled state and mentions the appearance of a deadlock between the Chinese and French authorities.
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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1870-10-08
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Letter from Mattie to "Dear Ones at Home", n. d.
Travel; Steamboats; Women physicians; Daily readings (Spiritual exercises); Hymns; Typhoons; Episcopal Church; Servants; Death; Sabbath schools; Foundlings; English language--Study and teaching; Paganism; Social life and customs; Chashitsu (Japanse tearooms); Music; Mail steamers; Aging; Visitors, Foreign; Croquet; Schools; Marriage; Single women; Teachers; Bargaining; Chinese language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers; Christian converts
Mattie writes this long letter aboard a boat on her way to China. Some of the highlights of the trip are that Dr. Kerr advised Lucy not to study medicine because she is a woman and that Mattie says she loves Dr. Kerr and that he reminds her of her father. Then, she talks about Japan, for instance, Yokohama's harbor, the missions, Sabbath schools, the "man power wagon", Mrs. Pruyne's foundling. She writes about "Fuziamma" ("lone mountain"), supposedly one of the highest peaks in the world, which is worshiped by locals. Then, she outlines Japanese culture, tearooms, and scenery. The Spanish prime minister is on their steamboat. Mattie explains the captain's and officers' jobs and the vessel's safety measures. She visits one of Harriet's schools and reports on the scholars' uniforms. Mattie writes about her first experience in China including treatment of single women, Henry's bargaining, the locals' constant stare at foreigners, and her Chinese lessons. According to the missionaries, Mattie's Chinese teacher is not ready to become a Christian making him a less valuable man.
Kerr, Martha Noyes
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<a href="https://www.geonames.org/1861060/japan.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Japan</a>
Letter from Mattie to the Ones at Home
Boating accidents; River boats; Rescue work
Mattie recounts events from the past two weeks to her family at home. They left Dr. Kerr and Mr. Fulton near Kwai Ping when they all went to Canton. Mrs. Fulton and Mary are growing nervous about ever living in the country. When Fulton and Kerr got back from their trip, they were in a "most dilapidated condition." Their boat hit some rocks and to stay afloat they had to run from one side of the deck to the other. Both men went overboard and everyone got rescued by local boatmen.
Kerr, Martha Noyes
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"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
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Letter from Mattie to Edward, October 13, 1875
Home; Patent laws and legislation; Imperialism
Mattie writes to her brother Edward to wish him a happy birthday and remark how quickly the years have passed since she left home. The years are passing quickly, and although Henry and Hattie are going home in 9 months, Mattie feels like it is too soon to return for her. She congratulates him on his patent and hopes it becomes very successful. Mattie also talks about worried that the English will come to Canton and whether or not they would have to leave. She assures him she is safe and she isn't too concerned about it.
Kerr, Martha Noyes
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1875-10-13
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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
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1883-10-11
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Letter from Harriet to Father, September 26, 1883
Dengue; Foreign visitors; Trials (Murder); Beheading; Riots; Viceroys; Indemnity; Schools; Sino-French War, 1884-1885; China--Foreign relations--France
Harriet tells her father that Miss Butler has dengue fever. Hattie writes that there has been a lot of hostility towards foreigners lately because the murderer of a Chinese man, who was a foreigner, might be acquitted. The viceroy ordered the arrest of rioters. There are rumors of war against France, which make the locals even more hostile to foreigners. The Chinese feel like the viceroy yields to the foreigners' demands. Even though the schools go on, as usual, the missionaries are currently not attending them because of the Chinese hostility.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1883-09-26
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Hattie to Mother, December 11, 1884
China--Foreign relations--France; Missions--Study and teaching; Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Harriet writes to her mother about how she is back in Canton alone, but not quite alone since many of her students and other Chinese that she knows to come over for lengthy visits. She has been to one of the day schools in Honam. This school is the only one they have left in the city. She says that the excitement has died down, but that the French have been proposing to occupy Canton. She mentions that the Kerrs are living in Maryville (location of the city is not verified) and that Josie's health is improving.
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 #3
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1884-12-11
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Hattie to Mother, September 27, 1884
Sino-French War, 1884-1885; Schools; Christianity--China; Church buildings--vandalism; Children of missionaries; Servants; Chinese language--Study and teaching
Harriet feels sorry for her mother because in the last letter she wrote that she is unhappy. Harriet says that they might go to Macau next week because it might be good for Ms. Butler's health. It is believed that the French might not even reach Canton after all. As a consequence of the disturbances, the mission work is falling apart. The scholars do not dare to come to the schools and there is barely any preaching in the chapels. In fact, a lot of chapels have been destroyed in the country and the Christians there have been driven away. She closes by discussing some of the missionaries.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1884-09-27
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Harriet to Father, September 4, 1884
Sino-French War, 1884-1885; France--Foreign relations--China; China--Foreign relations--France; Consuls; Foreign visitors; Schools; Mobs; Christianity--China
Hattie explains to her father that the Chinese Christians are being persecuted. She tells him that the viceroy received telegrams announcing that the French were going to attack Canton. Some Consuls made emphasis on the fact that most French people have already left Canton and foreigners from other countries should not be bothered. However, rumors and distortions of the actual proclamations from the viceroy and consuls are spreading. For instance, there is a widespread misunderstanding that the reward would go to whoever captured native Christians. As a consequence, some schools are closed. Harriet writes that one of her day schools was attacked by a mob.
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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1884-09-04
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Hattie to Mother, March 30, 1884
Travel; Mail service; Fever; Health; Church buildings--vandalism; Indemnity; Anti-Catholicism; Consuls; Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Harriet is replying to her mother's letter from February 6th. She tells her mother that today they received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Henry reporting that they reached Suez so they expect to arrive in England by mid-March. Although Dr. Kerr's health is improving, Harriet thinks that he should go to the United States to rest and become strong again. Harriet comments on the article that was published titled "Wreck of the Canton Mission". This article recounts the disturbances that the station in Shek Lung faced while they were having a Communion service. Harriet clarifies that this city is known for having strong opposition to Christianity. Authorities agreed that they would pay the mission for the damages. Harriet believes that the American Consul is better than the English Consul when it comes to handling matters of this sort. The war is still going on, but they do not expect it to reach 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="noopener">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #3
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1884-03-30
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Harriet to Father, October 12, 1883
Poverty--China; China--Foreign relations--France; Sino-French War, 1884-1885; Sickness; Christianity--China
Hattie tells her father that their homes seem like palaces to the poor Chinese that come from the countryside. She writes that this is a time of great anxiety as war might be declared or a rebellion might take place. If that is the case, the Chinese Christians will have a rough time because they cannot go away, unlike the foreign missionaries. Things seem to be going fine at the schools, but most Chinese want the foreigners to leave. Harriet describes the atmosphere at Shameen as warlike due to the presence of foreign gunboats. It is probable that a war with France might take place. If such is the case, the missionaries would have to leave.
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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1883-10-12
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Sino-French War, 1884-1885
Letter from Hattie to Edward, September 30, 1883
Birthdays; Chinese calendar; Clergy; Presbyterian Church; Riots; Prison sentences; Inebriates; Death; Firearms; Foreigners; Criminal justice, Administration of--China--History; Leg--wounds and injuries
Harriet wishes Edward a happy 49th birthday. Mr. Henry plans to ordain Cuau Loi and make him a pastor of the second church so as to cover for him when he leaves. Harriet supposes that some of the Chinese Christians must be worried about the present situation because if it gets too serious, the foreign missionaries would be able to leave, but they could not. The trial of the drunk man who shot the Chinese concluded. It is hard for the Chinese to see that a European man may kill one of them and pretty much get away with it. Last night the missionaries packed some of their things in case they have to escape from civil upheavals as a consequence of the sentence. Harriet hopes that Edward's leg is better.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
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1883-09-30
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Letter from Hattie to Mattie, September 26, 1883
Riots; Presbyterian Church--Missions; Embassy buildings--England; Fire; Boarding schools; Inebriates; Death; Firearms
Together with this letter, Harriet sends a pamphlet with accounts of the recent riot in Canton to Martha. The riots started after some drunk men shot some Chinese. Now their trial is being held on Shamin, where the riots are taking place. Akwai thought that the protesters had set the British consulate on fire, but this was not true. In light of the circumstances, the missionaries started thinking of ways to protect themselves. They relied on their Chinese neighbors who agreed to use their influence to keep the mob at bay. They thought of going to Chinese officials for protection but then realized that it would not be safe to be on the streets. The missionaries were about to embark on a steamer but they ended up staying.
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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1883-09-26
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Letter from Harriet to Father, August 31, 1883
Mail service; Presbyterian church buildings; School buildings; Inebriates; Firearms; Death; Foreigners; Heathenism; Children of missionaries
Hattie clarifies that her father will receive this letter in October. She complains about how slow the Chinese men are when it comes to the chapel construction. Consequently, the chapel opening had to be postponed by one week. They are going to enlarge the school's chapel so that 50 more people can fit in. Harriet refers to the letter she wrote to her father on July 18, 1883, briefly telling him about some drunk men shooting Chinese people. Harriet refers to the Chinese as "drunken" and "immoral". People in Luin Chow do not want foreigners to come, including missionaries. Henry is still in Hong Kong, Dr. Kerr is feeling better, and the Thomson's seem to be wrapped up in their baby.
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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1883-08-31
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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 Hattie to Father, February 9, 1870
Missionaries; Presbyterian Church; Coal trade
Harriet writes to her father about how Mr. McChesney, Mrs. McChesney, Henry, and herself are all writing furiously in order to send mail off tomorrow. She talks about the wedding of the Old and New School, "'the United Church now combines the most talent education & wealth of any denomination.'" The Sabbath evening meeting is now taking place in her house. Some of the more northern missionaries are proposing a meeting in Chefoo. This would make it difficult for the Canton missionaries to go because of the cost of the steamer, more specifically the cost of coal. The mission in Laos is not doing well, two church members have been killed and many do not feel safe.
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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1870-02-09
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Letter from Hattie to Father and Mother, July 22, 1871
Letters; Social Movements; Drug traffic; Gunboat; Law enforcement; Hong Kong (China)--Politics and government
In this letter to her parents, Harriet Noyes details her desire for more frequent mail steamers to and from China. The whole of the letters is composed of her detailing the turn of events in China, specifically with some kind of serious social unrest. She mentions a type of possibly dangerous powder that is being circulated through the country despite government interference, which may be the opium trade. The powder is exciting people and is supposed to be medicinal, called "Shan Sin Fan". The public unrest may cause the missionaries to no longer be welcome in Canton.
Noyes, Harriet Newell
The College of Wooster, Special Collections, <a href="https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/collections/collections/historical/noyes/">Noyes Collection</a>, Box #1
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1871-07-22
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