This institution was commenced by Dr.Hamlin, in November, 1840.

It was a boarding-school, with a course of study believed to be adapted to the great ends of the mission, and soon became a very efficient means of gaining access to the people.

Its third year, ending November, 1843, was called the "year of a thousand visits," because so many came desirous to learn the religious belief of the missionaries.

The Principal was obliged to stop their coming, in order to save the school; but the work among the Armenians then received an impulse which it never lost.

Dr.Hamlin continued in charge of the Seminary till the year 1857; aided, at different times, by most of his brethren.Messrs.Clark, Bliss, and Pettibone, had charge of it afterward.