It is a singular fact, that Dr.Grant was obliged to teach a Mohammedan school during a small part of each day, to quiet the Mussulmans, who were jealous of these favors to their despised Christian subjects, and resentfully inquired, "Are we to be passed by ?" Experience showed that the families had been removed to Oroomiah too soon; for it took place during cold weather, and the new mud used in repairing the walls of their chambers had not been sufficiently dried.

This predisposed them to disease during the hot, malarious summer, when all were more or less affected with illness.

A bilious fever brought Mr.Perkins to the borders of the grave; and while he lay thus sick, and at one time insensible, Dr.and Mrs.Grant were seized with fever and ague.

Missionary labors were of course suspended.

The Nestorians sympathized deeply, and rendered all the aid in their power, and Mohammedans also manifested much concern..